Yilong Lake, a large fresh water lake with a surface area of 32 square km, is particularly notable for its scenery, including the colorful lotus flowers that bloom on its surface.

[full citation needed] The county is known throughout China for its traditional dances and songs.

The Yi people of Shiping County who live near Yilong Lake perform a form of traditional music called hǎicài qiāng (海菜腔; 'sea grass melody').

Agricultural products include fruits such as oranges and yangmei (Myrica rubra).

The Qing dynasty scholar and civil servant Yuan Jiagu (袁嘉谷; 1872–1937) lived in Shiping County, and his home was named on November 16, 1993, for preservation as a “provincial level cultural relic”.