Things to do in Liaocheng

Liaocheng Water City, also known as Jiangbei Water City, is surrounded by water. Originally built in the Northern Song Dynasty and renovated during the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is renowned for its unique layout: "the city is nestled in the water, and the water and city are one." The city boasts a square layout, centered around Guangyue Tower and crisscrossed by cross streets. The city boasts numerous attractions, making it particularly worth a visit. Admission to the ancient city is free, though some attractions require tickets.

Boating on Dongchang Lake is quite cheap. A four-person boat costs 80 yuan per hour, and a six-person boat costs 100 yuan per hour. There aren't many people, so you can get on the boat without queuing. The electric boats are very easy to drive, and the lake is quite large, so you don't have to worry about bumping into other boats.

When visiting the ancient water town of Liaocheng, Shandong, I started my day by visiting the Guangyue Tower in the center. This over 600-year-old tower is quite impressive, especially the beautiful caisson ceiling. 👀

Linqing boasts an abundance of delicious food, too numerous to mention. However, for a truly fun place to visit, Wanyuan Garden stands out. It feels like stepping into the Suzhou-Hangzhou area, with its lush willows, rugged rocks, pavilions, waterfalls, and shimmering blue waters. There are also many historical exhibits and artifact collections worth seeing. Tickets are reasonably priced, offering excellent value.

The park was beautiful, and several NPCs enlivened the atmosphere: intellectual games, dancing, and adorable tumbler dolls. That evening, we happened to witness a legal education performance by the procuratorate. The intangible cultural heritage of iron flower making was incredibly impressive and beautiful. However, the navigation route to the park in the afternoon took us through narrow country lanes, and on the return trip in the evening, we deliberately took a different route, only to find the streetlights were out and there was traffic congestion.

It's a very nice scenic spot. It takes a short time to visit. There are many things to see when you visit. The legacy of the canal culture and the history are vividly presented. It's very good and worth a visit. It's also suitable for patriotic education for children and cultivating their sentiments.

The Dong'e Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Tourism Area mainly revolves around donkey-hide gelatin (Ejiao). The Dong'e Ejiao City is an antique-style architectural complex where visitors can observe the Ejiao production process; the integration of industrial tourism and traditional culture is quite natural. The China Ejiao Museum houses historical artifacts, offering insights into the evolution of Ejiao, while the Tribute Ejiao Hall showcases traditional production techniques and offers interactive experiences. The area isn't too crowded, making it easy to explore. Overall, it's worth taking your time and is suitable for those interested in traditional Chinese medicine.

It is a heritage site of the Grand Canal of China, a world cultural heritage. The scenic area is very small and it only takes about an hour to visit it carefully. The Yuan Canal is on the north side of the scenic spot, and the World Cultural Heritage Monument of the Grand Canal of China is here.

When you come to Liaocheng, you must take a ride on this Ferris wheel. You can have a panoramic view of Dongchang Lake, Dongchang Mansion and Guangyue Tower. It's great, and the ticket price is cheap. It rises slowly, and you can see a 360-degree view without blind spots. The whole water city slowly emerges before your eyes. This has to be praised.

I went to the night show specifically because I am a little afraid of heights and the night view is better. Overall it was pretty good, very stable and comfortable, not as afraid of heights as I imagined.