Major city · China
Liaoyuan辽源
Skip Liaoyuan unless you have family or business in the city: one night is enough to see the Kuixing Tower and walk the Dongliao River.
Liaoyuan is a small industrial city in central Jilin, best known for its coal-mining history and the Kuixing Tower. Most travellers pass through on the way to Changchun or Siping. The city has a few parks and a riverside walk, but no major sights that justify a detour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, below -20°C (−4°F))avoid Dec–Feb (cold, below −4°F (-20°C))
- Airport
- CGQ
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Liaoyuan110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Liaoyuan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyLiaoyuan is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCGQ Changchun Longjia International Airport (About 1.5 h by taxi or bus; check).
- Getting aroundTaxis are cheap (¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) within the city).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (bottle)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within the city¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket¥1–2 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Kuixing Tower¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥700 (≈ US$100)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CGQ Changchun Longjia International Airport (About 1.5 h by taxi or bus; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
Feb
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Mar
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Dec
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Liaoyuan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
3 rd
Feb
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
4 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
6 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Nov
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
5 rd
Dec
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis are cheap (¥10–20 within the city). Buses cover the main roads. Walking is fine for the centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
High-speed train, about 40 min
Capital of Jilin with museums and the Puppet Emperor's Palace.
Siping
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train, about 1 h
Smaller city with a few parks and a lake.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus or train, about 1.5 h
Rim of the Songhua River and winter rime ice.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Longshan District
City centre, near Kuixing Tower and the river.
Near Liaoyuan Railway Station
Convenient for trains, fewer dining options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed1 × 1 night × CN¥60 | CN¥60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| Taxi from Changchun Longjia Airport to Liaoyuan1 × CN¥300 · check | CN¥300 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥64 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥704 per person per day, bed included | CN¥704≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and long-distance trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (bottle) | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi ride within the city | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus ticket | ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Entry to Kuixing Tower | ¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter temperatures can drop below -20°C (−4°F); pack accordingly.Winter temperatures can drop below −4°F (-20°C); pack accordingly.
- English is not widely spoken; have a translation app ready.
- The Kuixing Tower may have limited opening hours; check.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Liaoyuan辽源
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
The US and most other countries have embassies in Beijing and consulates in Shenyang or Shanghai; none in Liaoyuan.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Liaoyuan → Changchun (high-speed train): about ¥50–80 (≈ US$7–12), about 40 min (check)
- Taxi from Liaoyuan Railway Station to city centre: ¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián)
- 我不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ bù dǒng)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Liaoyuan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, below -20°C) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified hours for Kuixing Tower and the miners' tomb memorial.
- Eat pages with last orders and dish tags.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Liaoyuan Railway Station and the bus station.
Sources
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