Siping is located in the southwest of Jilin Province, situated in the hinterland of the Songliao Plain, at the junction of Jilin, Liaoning, and Inner Mongolia. It has a mid-temperate humid monsoon climate with four distinct seasons: dry and windy spring, warm and humid summer, cool autumn, and cold and long winter.
Siping has a long history and is one of the birthplaces of the Manchu ethnic group. In modern times, it became famous for the Battle of Siping and is known as the 'Heroic City.' The Battle of Siping in 1946 was a crucial battle in the Chinese Civil War, and the city preserves a large number of red historical relics.
Siping has a diverse culture with strong Manchu characteristics. Local delicacies include Li Liangui's smoked meat pancakes, Yitong roasted pigeon, and Siping corn. Folk arts include Errenzhuan (song-and-dance duet) and paper-cutting. The city hosts the Corn Festival and Manchu Culture Festival annually.
Siping is an important industrial city in Northeast China, with equipment manufacturing and agricultural product processing as leading industries. In recent years, it has vigorously developed modern logistics and eco-tourism. The city is undergoing rapid urban construction, and its status as a transportation hub is increasingly prominent.
The best time to visit 四平 is Best in spring and autumn.
Spring (April-May): Temperatures rise, everything revives, suitable for outdoor outings and visiting red attractions.
Summer (June-August): Warm and rainy, ideal for summer retreats and leisure, but be aware of precipitation.
Autumn (September-October): Clear and crisp autumn weather, pleasant scenery, a good time to enjoy red leaves and taste corn.
During the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, Siping began to be established as a city, originally named 'Siping Street', named after the Siping Mountain.
The Siping Campaign during the Chinese Civil War saw the Northeast Democratic United Army fight bloody battles, earning Siping the reputation of 'Hero City'.
In August 1983, Siping was upgraded to a prefecture-level city, governing Tiexi District, Tiedong District, Lishu County, Yitong County, and Shuangliao City.
Recommended places to visit
National 4A-level scenic spot, comprehensively displaying the history of the Siping Campaign, an important patriotic education base.
National 4A-level scenic spot, an ancient Manchu city, ancestral home of Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing Dynasty, with unique architectural style.
Explore rich intangible cultural heritage and traditional crafts
Manchu paper cutting in Siping area, with a bold style, featuring Manchu myths and daily life.
Northeast folk art, Siping is an important inheritance site, performed by a man and a woman, combining singing and speaking.
Must-know transportation for exploring the city
Siping East Station is an important stop on the Harbin-Dalian high-speed railway, connecting to Harbin, Dalian, Beijing, etc., with multiple trains daily.
Second class to Changchun about 50 RMB, to Shenyang about 100 RMB
City bus routes cover major attractions and commercial areas, fare 1-2 RMB, some routes support QR code payment.
1-2 RMB
Siping currently has no airport. You can take a high-speed train to Changchun Longjia International Airport (about 1 hour) and then transfer by plane.
High-speed train to Changchun about 50 RMB
Taste the most authentic and popular local specialties
Famous Chinese snack, smoked meat is fat but not greasy, pancake crispy outside and tender inside, unique flavor when eaten with meat.
Specialty of Yitong County, slow-roasted over charcoal, crispy outside and tender inside, aromatic.
National 4A-level scenic area, with lake and mountain scenery, famous for the legend of 'Two Dragons Playing with a Pearl', ideal for leisure.
Comprehensive museum, housing a large collection of Liao and Jin dynasty artifacts and Manchu folk exhibits.
Natural scenic area, known for peculiar peaks, strange rocks, and forest landscapes, reputed as 'Little Huangshan'.
Specialty of Siping, sweet and sticky due to black soil cultivation, reputed as 'China's Quality Corn Capital'.
Traditional Manchu banquet dish, including eight courses such as stir-fried pickled potherb mustard with small tofu, braised shrimp tofu eggs, etc., a mix of meat and vegetables.
Northeast specialty cold noodles, sweet and sour, refreshing, a great summer dish.