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China's Old Coal City Finds New Life
12 May
Summary
- Former industrial site transformed into Black Gold Town park.
- Park revives coal city history with immersive experiences.
- Tourism booming, exceeding visitor expectations since 2025.
Liaoyuan city, once a vital coal-producing center, has undergone a remarkable transformation from a resource-depleted area to a thriving cultural tourism destination.
The Black Gold Town park, a key element of this revitalization, is built on the former site of the Liaoyuan Coal Mine. This initiative repurposes old factory buildings into a family growth center, an adventure playground, and commercial spaces, injecting new life into industrial heritage.
Visitors can experience interactive exhibits and hear firsthand accounts from former miners, making the city's coal-mining past an engaging, hands-on experience. Even subsidence areas have been creatively developed into water-based attractions.
This transition from 'mining coal' to 'mining fun from coal' signifies a shift in development philosophy. Since trial operations commenced in 2025, the park has attracted over 700,000 visitors annually, with its official opening earlier this month drawing substantial crowds and strong advance sales.
