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Liaoyuan City is located in the south-central part of Jilin Province, at the source of the Dongliao River. It has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons: dry and windy springs, warm and rainy summers, cool and clear autumns, and cold, long winters.

Liaoyuan's history dates back to the Han Dynasty. During the Qing Dynasty, it was an imperial hunting ground. In 1902, it was established as a county, named after its location at the source of the Dongliao River. It was once an important coal base in Northeast China and has now transformed into an eco-friendly livable city.

Liaoyuan is one of the birthplaces of the Manchu ethnic group, preserving intangible cultural heritage such as Manchu paper-cutting and Errenzhuan (a form of folk performance). Local specialties include Liaoyuan sauerkraut, sika deer feast, and sticky bean buns, with rich flavors that reflect the boldness of Northeast China.

Modern Liaoyuan focuses on textiles, new materials, and pharmaceutical health industries, with a provincial-level economic development zone. The city boasts high green coverage and is a national garden city, striving to become a key node city in southern Jilin.