Aodong Ancient City Site
敖东城
A square ancient city ruin on the bank of the Mudan River, once thought to be the early capital of Bohai, now a site park within the city.
The Aodong city ruin lies in the southern part of Dunhua's urban area, on the left bank of the Mudan River. It is divided into inner and outer walled sections, and its earthen rampart outlines remain visible. For a long time it was regarded as the site of Jiuguo, the early capital of the Bohai Kingdom. Recent archaeology suggests it may date from later than the early Bohai period, but it remains a landmark for understanding Dunhua's thousand-year history, and "Aodong" has become a shorthand for Dunhua. The site is open free of charge and located in the urban area, so it can be reached on foot or by taxi and easily combined with a riverside walk.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Beishan Park
- Zhengjue Temple & Golden Buddha
- Liuding Mountain Cultural Tourism Area
- Jiangdong Twenty-Four Stones
- Liudingshan Ancient Tombs
- Qing Ancestral Shrine
- Chengshanzi Mountain City (Dongmou Mountain)
- Hancongling Red Tourism & Maple Area