Liaocheng Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

This low-key small city in Shandong has even impressed Qianlong.

Appreciate this northern water city with "a city in the lake, a lake in the city, and a river integrated with the city and lake". 1. The largest urban lake in northern China - Dongchang Lake. "In the south, there is the beauty of West Lake in Hangzhou, and in the north, there is the fragrance of rouge in Liaocheng. It refers to the largest urban lake in the north - Dongchang Lake. This lake was formed as a moat during the Song Dynasty, and later the water from the Grand Canal and the Yellow River was introduced, forming the current lake surface. It is the largest urban lake in the north." Dongchang Lake covers an area of 6.3 square kilometers, comparable to West Lake, and is five times larger than Daming Lake in the provincial capital of Jinan. I took a boat ride at night and enjoyed the view of the ancient city decorated with lights, as well as the reflection of bridge-shaped towers in the lake. It was really pleasant. In the center of Dongchang Lake lies the ancient city of Liaocheng, which has a history of thousands of years. It is square-shaped with each side measuring 1 kilometer, resembling a chessboard. With the Ming Dynasty's Guangyue Tower as the center, the streets and alleys around it are clearly defined. The ancient city is also known as the "microblogging capital," with miniature museums scattered throughout, becoming a concentrated display of Liaocheng's splendid culture. On both sides of the ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, streets and alleys are arranged, and various shops and residences are built along the slopes and the river. Walking in the ancient city, you will see small and large stone-paved docks, towering ancient locust trees, as well as Song Dynasty iron towers, Ming Dynasty Guangyue Tower, Qing Dynasty Shanxi Guild Hall, and traditional folk art performances. All of these allow people to experience the prosperity and glory of the canal city in the past. 2. Guangyue Tower, which Emperor Qianlong climbed six times. The highest building in the ancient city is Guangyue Tower, which is also the center of the ancient city. It is surprising that this tower is as famous as the Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower, and enjoys the reputation of "although the Yellow Crane and Yueyang should also pay homage". Many literati and scholars have climbed the tower to compose poems and essays, reflecting on the past and present. Among them, Emperor Kangxi climbed the tower four times, while Emperor Qianlong climbed it six times and wrote 13 poems about it. However, none of them became famous, and they did not add much to the glory of Guangyue Tower. 3. The Shanxi-Shaanxi Association Hall, which was built in 1966. Another national treasure in the ancient city is the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall, located on the west bank of the canal in the east gate of the ancient city. It is a combination of a temple and a guild hall built by merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi. The entire clubhouse cost over 60,000 taels of silver and took 66 years to build. The stone used in the clubhouse was transported from Shanxi and Shaanxi. To this day, the building of the clubhouse remains well-preserved, with exquisite carvings and paintings inside. Listen to opera and drink tea here, spend a leisurely afternoon. I wonder if the wealthy merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi back then did the same, discussing big business deals while enjoying opera and tea, feeling so at ease. 4. Endless memories of Chatian cuisine. In addition, the food in Liaocheng is also particularly rich. It's worth coming here just for the food. There is a kind of food in Liaocheng called "Guada", which sounds very special. It is named after the sound "Guada" made during its production. Another interesting dish is Wu Dalang's pancake and Pan Jinlian's black-hearted pickles. When eating, use Wu Dalang's pancake to sandwich the pickles and enjoy the crispy and golden Wu Dalang's pancake with the fragrant and soft Pan Jinlian's pickles. It is nutritious and leaves a lingering aftertaste. Perhaps this is the best expression of love between Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian. The delicious food in Liaocheng and the "Four Fruits Butterfly" of the Grand Canal: Misandao, Jujube Sand Pastry, Green Bean Cake, and Pepper Salt Pastry. The Grand Canal Banquet includes four dishes: Dongchang Iron Rooster, One-Dollar Smoked Fish, Fried Dongchang Lake Shrimp, and Nanlian Pond Ten-Hole Lotus Root. Other famous dishes include Fan Huaimeng's roasted pigeon, Guanxian crispy lamb, Qixing Juyi pot roasted chicken, Ejiao Baobao snow pear, steamed Yellow River carp, hollow glass ball meatballs, Linqing Shixiang noodles, Dongchang sweet foam, and so on. Each dish is unforgettable.

Enchanted by the Beauty of Ancient Chinese Architecture | Liaocheng Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall

| Liaocheng Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall.👍 Astonished by the exquisite art of ancient Chinese architectural wood carving, brick carving, and stone carving! 😍 Although the guild hall is not large, every corner is worth savoring in detail. 🎉 The wood carvings are exquisitely unparalleled, resembling the artistic treasures of Ming and Qing dynasty court-style garden architecture. 👀 Pavilions, towers, opera buildings, and the Spring and Autumn Pavilions seem to be telling the stories of their past prosperity. 🤩 The wisdom and art of the ancients are astonishing! 💰 Admission is 30, great value for money! 🙌 If you also love ancient architecture, this place is definitely not to be missed! Have a mini trip this weekend!

Shandong Liaocheng | Another water city north of the Yangtze River

Shandong has another water city💧 Cycling citywalk for a one-day tour|||When it comes to Shandong Liaocheng, everyone thinks of Dong'e Ejiao, but rarely of a water city.💦 Cycling around the city area, you can feel the charm of the 'water city north of the Yangtze River,' which is very suitable for reverse tourism. - 🛵 Let me imitate a crocodile and talk about the cycling one-day tour route: . -------------------------------- Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall→Ferris Wheel→Longdi Wharf→Guangyue Building→Iron Pagoda→Huguo Longxing Temple→China Canal Culture Museum→Dongguan Street (sunset and night view) -------------------------------- . 💡 Highlights ✔️Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall A rare sight in Shandong, witnessing the past prosperity of Liaocheng, 🖼️ the architectural style and carvings are very spectacular, - ✔️Ferris Wheel The scenery combined with the Ferris wheel, 🎡 is said to rank in the top three in Asia, and the view from above looks like the sea. - ✔️Longdi Wharf Resembles a sea wharf⛵️, some angles are very similar to the very popular framing spot in Zhuhai, with a church and pigeons nearby. - ✔️Guangyue Building You can overlook the entire city and the ancient city, 🪟 with four viewing windows. - ✔️China Canal Culture Museum Can be considered the Liaocheng museum, displaying canal culture, closed on Mondays. - 🗣️ Tips Most of the ancient water city inside does not have shared bicycle parking points⚠️, but you can cycle. You can park outside the city, plan the route in advance and then park.🌛 At night, it resembles a deserted version of Xi'an Drum Tower, 📌 the holidays are approaching, you can add to the Shandong reverse tourism plan.

Experience of Visiting the Liaocheng Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall after Snowfall

🌟 The Liaocheng Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall, commonly known as the Guandi Temple, is a microcosm and witness to the prosperity of Liaocheng's commerce during the Qing Dynasty. 📍Location: No. 11 Shuangjie, Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City ⏲️Hours: Open all year from 09:00 to 17:00 (last admission at 16:30) 💰Admission: Free❗️ The guild hall was a place for merchants to network and gather during the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as a temple for worshiping Guan Yu. It was built in the eighth year of the Qianlong era (1743) with funds raised by merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi. After the snow, the guild hall is draped in a white veil, appearing even more solemn and mysterious. ❄️Snowflakes falling on the buildings of the guild hall add a lively and playful touch to the ancient architecture. 👣Walking in the courtyard of the guild hall, the snow underfoot makes a 'crunching' sound, as if telling stories of history. ❤️If you also love ancient architecture, then you must not miss the Liaocheng Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall, especially after a snowfall, as it offers a unique charm.

Unlock the charm of the ancient city and experience the prosperity of the canal transport at Liaocheng Mishi Street

🌸Hello everyone, I am Shiba Niu, and today I will take you to a place full of historical charm—Mishi Street in Liaocheng! This place not only has a rich historical heritage but also integrates the prosperity of modern commerce, making it a true treasure trove! 🍃Strolling along Mishi Street is like traveling back to ancient times. The antique buildings and the bluestone-paved streets make one feel as if they are in the bustling market of ancient times. The shops on both sides of the street also bring the convenience and diversity of the modern city. 🍽️When you come to Mishi Street, you can't miss the delicious food. The dishes at Shi Yu Lakeview Restaurant are not only visually appealing and tasty but also served in an elegant and comfortable environment, making it a great place to enjoy food and time. 🎉Liaocheng City has also renovated and upgraded Mishi Street, making it more beautiful, comfortable, and convenient. Whether it's a leisurely weekend or a short trip during the holidays, Mishi Street is a place worth visiting. 📍Address: Mishi Street, Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City 🚌Transportation: It is recommended to walk from the ancient city, as it is not easy to park if driving 💖Come to Liaocheng Mishi Street to experience the blend of history and modernity, and enjoy a journey through time!

The Ancient City Edition of Budget Travel

Submerged Ancient City—Dongchang Prefecture. 👍Guangyue Tower and the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall are outstanding representatives of Liaocheng's ancient architecture. A combo ticket is only 40 yuan, allowing you to enjoy both places! 🆓Also recommended are the free Iron Tower Museum and the Grand Canal Museum, waiting for your visit at any time. Dongchang Prefecture prospered because of water. The moat outside the city accumulated water to form a lake🛶. After dredging and replenishing water, Dongchang Lake was formed, which is one of the largest urban lakes in northern China. 🌊In the middle of the lake, there is an ancient city that was founded in the Song Dynasty, covering an area of 1 square kilometer. Four ancient streets are connected to the lakeshore by arch bridges, and the unique water city landscape is intoxicating. Guangyue Tower was built in the seventh year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty. It is a classic work of wooden tower architecture🎉, with an important status in the history of architecture, and is known for the reputation of 'even Huanghe Tower and Yueyang Tower should bow down in respect'. 🎞The ancient city also has 35 museums with different themes, such as the Ming and Qing Imperial Edict Museum, Fan Zhuxian Memorial Hall, etc., known as the 'City of Miniature Museums'. Come to Dongchang Prefecture to experience the blend of history and beauty!🎊

andong, this treasure city - Liaocheng

Because the flow of people during the Spring Festival was too large, I looked for a small city from Kaifeng, and Liaocheng is known as the 'Water City'. Surrounded by water, this ancient city was full of surprises. The accommodation was convenient, located within the ancient city, and everywhere was easily accessible. Just outside the door were the streets, where I searched for old streets to dine. The local specialties were delicious and inexpensive. Outside the city, one could visit museums, take boat rides, and see one of the three largest Ferris wheels in Asia. Strolling through the small city, the bluish-gray stone slabs bore the marks of time. There were many small museums in the city, and although they were not large, they were worth visiting. Wandering deep into the city, one could escape the noise of the crowds and quietly search for the things they like

Here is a collection of the latest must-visit spots in Liaocheng Ancient City

📷 The latest must-visit spots in the ancient city, we have compiled some super photogenic check-in strategies as follows: 📍 North of the ancient tower: 1903 Beer & Dine Bar🥂, where your heart skips a beat, complete with a British phone booth📞 📍 Dongchang Lake Fish House: Flowers bloom at the front🌸, and the retro photo studio is full of fun📷 📍 The former site of the Local Committee: A place with a light commercial atmosphere, for learning and spreading red🚩 culture and intangible cultural heritage 📍 Qiyuan Garden: A delicate traditional garden, with the shadows of bamboo🎋 swaying and the sunlight sprinkling, wearing Hanfu for photos is super beautiful📸 📍 In front of Haiyuan Yaji: A vast sea of flowers🌼, a great place for photography 🎡 There are also activities like ancient-style swift travel performances, unique intangible cultural heritage acrobatics, popular performance mini-theaters, nostalgic funfairs, and the water show 'Liaocheng Scroll' waiting for you! 📝 Little tips: 1⃣ For those with Hanfu, you can wear it to go, and the photos will definitely not disappoint! 2⃣ The ancient city check-in is completely free, no tickets are required, set off now! 3⃣ When the weather is clear, daytime photography is incredibly beautiful; the night view is also quite good.

This low-key small city in Shandong has even impressed Qianlong.

Appreciate this northern water city with "a city in the lake, a lake in the city, and a river integrated with the city and lake". 1. The largest urban lake in northern China - Dongchang Lake. "In the south, there is the beauty of West Lake in Hangzhou, and in the north, there is the fragrance of rouge in Liaocheng. It refers to the largest urban lake in the north - Dongchang Lake. This lake was formed as a moat during the Song Dynasty, and later the water from the Grand Canal and the Yellow River was introduced, forming the current lake surface. It is the largest urban lake in the north." Dongchang Lake covers an area of 6.3 square kilometers, comparable to West Lake, and is five times larger than Daming Lake in the provincial capital of Jinan. I took a boat ride at night and enjoyed the view of the ancient city decorated with lights, as well as the reflection of bridge-shaped towers in the lake. It was really pleasant. In the center of Dongchang Lake lies the ancient city of Liaocheng, which has a history of thousands of years. It is square-shaped with each side measuring 1 kilometer, resembling a chessboard. With the Ming Dynasty's Guangyue Tower as the center, the streets and alleys around it are clearly defined. The ancient city is also known as the "microblogging capital," with miniature museums scattered throughout, becoming a concentrated display of Liaocheng's splendid culture. On both sides of the ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, streets and alleys are arranged, and various shops and residences are built along the slopes and the river. Walking in the ancient city, you will see small and large stone-paved docks, towering ancient locust trees, as well as Song Dynasty iron towers, Ming Dynasty Guangyue Tower, Qing Dynasty Shanxi Guild Hall, and traditional folk art performances. All of these allow people to experience the prosperity and glory of the canal city in the past. 2. Guangyue Tower, which Emperor Qianlong climbed six times. The highest building in the ancient city is Guangyue Tower, which is also the center of the ancient city. It is surprising that this tower is as famous as the Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower, and enjoys the reputation of "although the Yellow Crane and Yueyang should also pay homage". Many literati and scholars have climbed the tower to compose poems and essays, reflecting on the past and present. Among them, Emperor Kangxi climbed the tower four times, while Emperor Qianlong climbed it six times and wrote 13 poems about it. However, none of them became famous, and they did not add much to the glory of Guangyue Tower. 3. The Shanxi-Shaanxi Association Hall, which was built in 1966. Another national treasure in the ancient city is the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall, located on the west bank of the canal in the east gate of the ancient city. It is a combination of a temple and a guild hall built by merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi. The entire clubhouse cost over 60,000 taels of silver and took 66 years to build. The stone used in the clubhouse was transported from Shanxi and Shaanxi. To this day, the building of the clubhouse remains well-preserved, with exquisite carvings and paintings inside. Listen to opera and drink tea here, spend a leisurely afternoon. I wonder if the wealthy merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi back then did the same, discussing big business deals while enjoying opera and tea, feeling so at ease. 4. Endless memories of Chatian cuisine. In addition, the food in Liaocheng is also particularly rich. It's worth coming here just for the food. There is a kind of food in Liaocheng called "Guada", which sounds very special. It is named after the sound "Guada" made during its production. Another interesting dish is Wu Dalang's pancake and Pan Jinlian's black-hearted pickles. When eating, use Wu Dalang's pancake to sandwich the pickles and enjoy the crispy and golden Wu Dalang's pancake with the fragrant and soft Pan Jinlian's pickles. It is nutritious and leaves a lingering aftertaste. Perhaps this is the best expression of love between Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian. The delicious food in Liaocheng and the "Four Fruits Butterfly" of the Grand Canal: Misandao, Jujube Sand Pastry, Green Bean Cake, and Pepper Salt Pastry. The Grand Canal Banquet includes four dishes: Dongchang Iron Rooster, One-Dollar Smoked Fish, Fried Dongchang Lake Shrimp, and Nanlian Pond Ten-Hole Lotus Root. Other famous dishes include Fan Huaimeng's roasted pigeon, Guanxian crispy lamb, Qixing Juyi pot roasted chicken, Ejiao Baobao snow pear, steamed Yellow River carp, hollow glass ball meatballs, Linqing Shixiang noodles, Dongchang sweet foam, and so on. Each dish is unforgettable.

A Hidden Gem City in the Mountains of Shandong: Liaocheng

Liaocheng, an underestimated ancient city in the north of the Yangtze River, steers clear of the popular tourist cities and unlocks the charm of a lesser-known, tranquil city. A water-bound ancient city with a long cultural charm. From dawn to dusk, every casual snapshot captures the beauty of this place. An ancient city built on water, by the canal, where the land is as outstanding as its people. The Water Ancient City Shan-Shaan Guild Hall Guangyue Tower Canal Culture Museum Qi Garden The Great and Small Mosques Huguo Longxing Temple/Iron Pagoda Ferris Wheel Joy City Liaocheng University

Liaocheng Guangyue Tower| Check-in at China's Top Ten Famous Towers

|Check-in at China's Top Ten Famous Towers.✨ Guangyue Tower, also known as Yumu Tower, Dongchang Tower, is located in the center of the ancient city of Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng, Shandong. 🕰 It was built in the seventh year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1374), and it is a historic Ming Dynasty four-eave tower. 📚 It is a representative work of the transition from Song and Yuan architecture to Ming and Qing architecture, and it has an important position in the history of ancient Chinese architecture! 👍 In 1988, it was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit, enjoying the reputation of 'Although Huanghe, Yueyang should also look up and worship'. 🎫 It is also one of China's Top Ten Famous Towers in the commemorative album of 'China's Famous Towers' platform ticket! 📅 Opening hours: Summer 8:00-18:00, Winter 8:00-17:00.

Liaocheng has existed in the Tang Dynasty for three generations, that is, the legendary ancient times, experienced the Spring and Autumn Warring States to the Qin and Han Dynasties, and then to the Tang and Song Dynasties, until the Chinese Liaocheng, from the opening of the Pangu period to the modern society of the 21st century, It has been thousands of years old. A historic city with a thousand years of change, like a hero in armor, has experienced the transformation of the times and has stood still. Yes, it is such an ancient city with mythology that caught my eye. came to Liaocheng, the first thing is to see the landmark of Liaocheng - Guangyue Building, also known as "Yu Mulou", "Drum Tower", "Dongchang Building", just like to go to Xi'an Be sure to visit the Drum Tower and the Bell Tower. The Guangyue Building has a history of more than 600 years, and together with the Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower, it constitutes China's top ten famous buildings. Guangyue Building is located in the center of Dongchang Ancient City. The ancient city is in the shape of "Tian". The Guangyue Building is located at the intersection. It is located in the center of the ancient city. It has witnessed the change of the ancient city with six hundred years of vicissitudes. ps: Now the motor vehicles in the ancient city are not accessible. They can only reach the ancient city wall. You can see the Guangyue Building through the Weixuanmen. The Guangyue Building is in the center of the ancient city, so no matter which gate enters , you can directly see the Guangyue Building.

Linqing Dongyuan Garden in Liaocheng | The Best Route for Spring Festival

| The Best Route for Spring Festival. Dongyuan Garden in Linqing really pulls out all the stops for the Spring Festival!! Having been featured on the CCTV News, it's truly packed with people👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 but it's so beautiful and spectacular!🤩 Key points to note!!📌 - The light show is best viewed from the high steps😍 - You must visit the high tower in front of Chongzheng Hall, it's the best spot to view the entire scenery🤳 - The fireworks show can be watched from behind the small bridge between the performance area and the light and shadow area, there are seats by the river with an unobstructed view, very photogenic, and there are black swans too🦢 - The restaurant in Food Area One is less crowded but the food is tasty, we had the Juxianzhai Eight Great Bowls, very authentic🥘 🚩The Best Route: Arrive between 4-5 PM, leave around 10 PM👣 - Turn right and head straight to the lantern area🎊 - Go downstairs to the Dreamy Light and Shadow Area, stroll along the lakeside🚶 - Go upstairs to the high tower to watch the light show, you can also climb up to enjoy the distant view and watch the moon dance💃 - Go down to the performance area to see acrobatics, spinning tops, and martial arts recruitment🤹 - Enter the food area, choose between snacks or the restaurant, Juxianzhai Eight Great Bowls is recommended🍛 - Walk out of the food area, pass the red lantern road to the exit🚪 This route covers all the essence of the attractions, and if you come even earlier, you can also take the kids to the children's amusement area for fun

Liaocheng Wanyuan | A picturesque scroll

A picturesque scroll.📸 Liaocheng Wanyuan, this is a poetic and picturesque beautiful world! ✨Special Highlights: Wanyuan has a unique design, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, small yet revealing grandeur, less winning over more, and every step presents a different scenery, making you linger and forget to return. 🎡Area Division: The entrance area, forest area, central lake area, and other six areas, display the serene and tranquil landscape admired by ancient poets to the fullest, making one feel as if they are in the world of poetry. 🎫Ticket Price: 40 yuan 🕰Opening Hours: 08:30-17:30 📍Detailed Address: Intersection of North Ring Road and Dazhong Road, Linqing City, Liaocheng 🚌Transportation Strategy: 1. Get off at the old bus station on Linqing 1 Road, and walk 1.2 kilometers to reach. 2. Board at the train station square station of Linqing Station, take to , and walk 535 meters to reach. 🅿️Parking: There is a parking lot, free parking! Come to Liaocheng Wanyuan and experience this picturesque beauty!😍

Wanyuan in Linqing

Wanyuan, located in the northwest corner of Linqing City, Shandong Province, covers an area of 100 acres, with a building area of 19,000 square meters and a water surface area of 15,000 square meters. It is a social cultural facility designed by Suzhou Garden Design Institute, integrating garden, exhibition, and leisure. The design concept of Wanyuan is: 'landscape poetry, landscape painting, landscape garden'. Using various garden construction techniques such as winding and deep, small in the middle, less is more, attractive, and shrinking thousands of miles of rivers and mountains into a square inch, it has created a landscape cultural mood and poetic painting with the charm of Suzhou garden culture in the south of the Yangtze River.

Liaocheng Phoenix Garden Botanical Garden | Free Check-in Strategy

| Free Check-in Strategy.📍Location: Community Committee of Phoenix Garden Community, Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City, right opposite the 'Eye of the Water City' Ferris wheel on Hunan Road😜. 🌳Park Features: This is an outdoor space that combines leisure, sports and fitness, and science education. It covers an area of 3200 mu, with a green area of 2600 mu, and a water area of 260 mu😍! 🌸Flower Garden Area: There are many special gardens for enjoying flowers and trees, such as the Peony Garden, Magnolia Garden, Crabapple Garden, Rose Garden, Fruit Garden, etc.👀. The Peony Garden also has a mix of peonies and peonies, with a super variety of species and dazzling colors🌺. 📆Best Time to Visit: It is recommended to go in spring, when hundreds of flowers are in full bloom and the beauty is overwhelming😘. Various flower garden areas will also welcome their peak blooming period, which is simply a visual feast🤩.

Liaocheng Phoenix Garden Botanical Garden | Tulips everywhere

| Tulips everywhere.💐Liaocheng Phoenix Garden Botanical Garden, free check-in! No need for tickets🎫, you can enter directly. 📍Address: Phoenix Garden Community Neighborhood Committee, Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City 🌞Best photo time: After three and a half in the afternoon. The sun is strong before three o'clock, and you may not be able to open your eyes at noon. You can shoot on the periphery of the flower. 📢Precautions: 1⃣There are stone fences around the peony for rest, but please do not step on and pick flowers~ 2⃣It is recommended to bring a bottle of mineral water, there may be no water for sale in the park. 3⃣Please be careful not to trample on the lawn when taking pictures~ 4⃣There are many citizens coming to watch tulips before May 1st, with interlaced colors, red, pink, purple, orange... very beautiful! Everyone will take pictures in front of the flowers~💐