Taiyanggou is a place where poetic charm abounds. The expansive roads are lined with plants and trees along both sides, including many that are said not to grow in the north and century-old cypresses; it is truly a place of singular beauty. Famous attractions include the European-style architecture and Lushun Museum, as well as a snake museum and the former site of the Kwantung Army headquarters during the Japanese occupation. One can find examples of all kinds of architectural styles in Taiyanggou, from European to Japanese, each with its own unique history.