A Trip That Will Shock You — China's Ancient Water City

📍 Destination: Dongchang Lake Ancient Water City, Liaocheng, Shandong (Ancient Chinese Water City)
💰 Average budget: CNY100–200
⌚️ Recommended duration: 1 day

🌟 Ancient City Features
Jiangbei Water City: Built in the Northern Song Dynasty, it is famous for its Ming and Qing style architecture, with a lake in the city and a city in the lake.
Free attractions: Historical sites such as Guangyue Tower and Haiyuan Pavilion. Stroll along the bluestone streets and experience the canal culture.

🍜 Featured Food
Wei's Smoked Chicken: A delicious intangible cultural heritage food that is salty, fragrant, and chewy, about CNY 30/each
Guo Da: Fried pasta with egg/meat, CNY3–5/each
Bapi Fruit: Crispy, sweet, and fragrant, CNY 10/0.5 kg

🏠 Accommodation Recommendations
Ancient City Inn: CNY100–150/night (such as a homestay near Dongchang Lake)
Budget Hotel: Starting from CNY 120 in the city, such as Home Inn/Hanting

🚗 Transportation
High-speed rail: Get off at Liaocheng Station and take a taxi for 10 minutes (about CNY 15)
Self-driving: Navigate to the Ancient Chinese Water City Scenic Area. There is a parking lot nearby.

❤️ Tips: The night view with lights is beautiful. You can take a boat trip on the lake (CNY 30/person).