Aerial China Didn't Lie to Me: Liaocheng, Shandong | The Ancient Water City of China

Transportation Guide
Airport: Liaocheng does not have an airport. You can transit through Jinan. There is transportation from Jinan to Liaocheng.
High-speed Rail: Approximately 45 mins.
Train Station: There are Liaocheng Station and Liaocheng West Station. Liaocheng Station is very close to the ancient city. Both stations have bullet trains. It is recommended to choose Liaocheng Station.
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Accommodation Recommendations
Inside the Ancient City: Convenient for sightseeing.
Near Yuxin Street: Abundant breakfast and snacks.
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Food Recommendations
Guada, Horseshoe Pastry, Smoked Chicken, Gaotang Donkey Meat, Eight-treasure Fruit, Shumai, Glass Meatballs, Monk Cake, Cloth Bag Chicken, Gaotang Old Tofu🍲, Griddle Tofu, Gaotang Donkey Meat.
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🗓️ Three-Day Itinerary
Day 1️⃣: The Ancient Water City of China🏰 → Dongchang Lake Tourist Area🌊 → Guangyue Tower🏰
Day 2️⃣: Liaocheng Lion Tower🏰 → China Donkey-hide Glue Museum🏛️ → Dong'e Ejiao City🏯
Day 3️⃣: Wanyuan Garden🏞️ → Liaocheng Ancient City🏰
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🌟 Recommended Attractions
📍Ancient Water City: Free
Guangyue Tower is the center of the ancient city, with four main streets extending to the southeast, northwest, and northeast.
📍Guangyue Tower: ¥30
If you plan to go upstairs, it is recommended to buy a combined ticket with the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall for ¥40.
One of the ten most famous Ming Dynasty towers in China, with over 600 years of history. Climb the tower to overlook the magnificent scenery of the ancient city.
📍Liaocheng Iron Tower: Free
One of the three treasures of Dongchangfu and one of the six ancient iron towers in China.
📍Dongguan Street: Free
This street is very long and has a lot of food. Walk along Loudong Street to reach it.
📍Dong'e Ejiao City: Free
Renovated from an old street, it is suitable for taking photos with a literary and artistic style. There are not many options for food and drinks.
📍Dongchang Lake: Free
One of Liaocheng's landmark attractions. The lake is vast and spectacular. You can take a boat tour. It is a good place for leisure and vacation.
📍Huguo Longxing Temple: Free
Once one of the northern royal temples. The temple halls do not have plaques, but the Buddha statues do, which does not affect pilgrims' worship.
📍Liaocheng Yanggu Jingyanggang: ¥30
The place where Wu Song fought the tiger in *Water Margin*. There are scenic spots such as Jingyanggang, Wu Song Temple, and Huxiao Pavilion, which are worth visiting.
📍Yuxin Street: Free
The "Badaju" of Liaocheng. This street has a wide variety of food, including several Guada restaurants!
📍Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall: ¥30