Nong'an Liao Pagoda (农安辽塔)

Nong'an Liao Pagoda (农安辽塔) stands at the junction of Baota Street and Huanglong Road in Nong'an County, within Changchun, Jilin Province, China. The brick pagoda dates from the Liao dynasty and is a protected relic of the period when the area was a regional centre, and it is the main sight of the county town. Nong'an is about 60 km north of central Changchun, and the journey takes roughly one to one and a half hours by road. Visitors can use a Didi or taxi, or a long-distance bus from Changchun to Nong'an; the departure station and timetable should be confirmed on Amap. From the bus station in the county town, a short taxi ride reaches the pagoda. Saving the Chinese name 农安辽塔 on a phone helps with drivers. Entry is about ¥15, and listings give hours of about 08:00 to 18:00. The visit itself is short, but combining it with the nearby Huanglong Government Site of the Yuan Dynasty makes a satisfying half-day. A practical plan is to leave Changchun in the morning, reach the pagoda by late morning while light is good for photographs, walk around the base and the surrounding park, then explore the Huanglong site and have a simple lunch of local Northeastern dishes in the county town before returning in the early afternoon. The best months are May to October, when the weather is mild and the surroundings green; winter is possible but cold, with biting wind across the open plains. Food and rest stops are limited to small restaurants and shops in the town centre, so visitors who want a wider choice may prefer to eat before leaving Changchun. Taxi apps work in Nong'an but may be slower to respond, so booking the return ride early is wise.