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No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Liaocheng

Wanyuan

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4.6/5

328 reviews

Wanyuan is located in the northwest corner of Linqing city, at the northern end of Dazhong Road and the western end of Yinhe Road, adjacent to the west.The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand CanalThe attraction spans 116 acres, with a building area of 21,000 square meters, water features covering 18,000 square meters, and landscaped greenery spanning 33,000 square meters. With a total investment of ¥315 million, it employs various landscaping techniques—winding paths revealing hidden depths, grand vistas in compact spaces, minimalist designs that captivate, and microcosms of vast landscapes—to create a poetic cultural ambiance reminiscent of Suzhou's classical gardens, blending water, mountains, and artistic charm. Wanyuan is divided into six distinct areas including the entrance zone, mountain forest zone, and central lake zone, where natural rock formations seamlessly blend with calligraphy art and architectural spaces. This attraction harmoniously combines rustic charm with refined elegance, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in cultural experiences while appreciating its artistic details. It serves as a comprehensive destination integrating garden landscapes, exhibitions, and leisure activities.

Linqing · 2.6km from downtown

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No. 2 of Night Attractions in Liaocheng

East Wanyuan Garden

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4.5/5

183 reviews

The Attraction is located at the north end of Xinglin Road, Linqing City, Shandong Province, close to the highway entrance and the South-to-North Water Diversion System, with a planned area of 500 mu and a construction area of 68,000 square meters. It includes: 25,000 square meters of brick-wood structure antique buildings; 11,000 square meters of brick-wood structure landscape pavilions, corridors, and bridges; 27,800 square meters of service steel-concrete structure buildings such as supporting offices, 117,000 square meters of greening, and 120,000 square meters of water area. The project integrates landscape gardens, landscape architecture, leisure and entertainment, and cultural tourism. It is based on the prosperous Ming and Qing market culture of Linqing and has distinct local historical and cultural characteristics. The main building is arranged around the "three streets and twelve lanes", creating a cultural leisure and entertainment street, a special flavor food street, a theme cultural and creative street, and 12 alleys with their own cultural characteristics. The overall area is divided into six functional areas: canal cultural experience area, theme cultural and creative area, canal park tour area, cultural leisure and entertainment area, cultural and creative specialty product shopping area, and hotel supporting service area. 1. The Grand Canal Culture Experience Area mainly displays the Jin Ping Mei culture based on the Ming and Qing market culture of Linqing and the Grand Canal Transport Culture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties; 2. The theme cultural and creative area will create iconic landscapes such as the Jin Ping Mei Cultural Corridor, Ziyun Street, the Grand Canal Wharf, the stage, the government office, Ximen Pharmacy, and Ximen Qing Mansion, extending the folk culture and creative products; 3. You can visit the Canal Park Sightseeing Area, visit the cute pet zoo, watch stage performances and other park performances, focusing on immersive experience; 4. The cultural, leisure and entertainment area creates immersive performances through "interactive performances" such as throwing embroidered balls to find a bride, county magistrate patrolling the streets, county magistrate trying cases, merchants and hawkers walking through the streets, and unique skills theater; 5. The cultural and creative shopping area is divided into four parts, namely Ziyun Street, Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall, Folk Culture and Creative Industry, and Shopping Center; 6. The hotel supporting service area mainly features themed fashion hotels and scenic B&Bs, and creates night tourism products through night tours of lighting areas and large-scale performances. At the same time, water is introduced into the park, and the water is managed and integrated with the landscape pavilions and corridors at the main nodes. It is a leisure tourism and health resort integrating ancient town sightseeing, immersive performances, theme experience, Internet celebrity check-in, research and development, folk custom display, homestay experience, and travel and health care. It is committed to creating a national canal water transport culture demonstration tourism project and reproducing historical and cultural heritage. The Dongwan Garden Attraction focuses on scene-based cultural and tourism blocks and urban cultural experience areas, using historical and literary classics (Water Margin and Jin Ping Mei) as allusions, special food, the heyday of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, brothels and theaters, parent-child traditional Chinese style, and peddlers. More than ten types of architectural scene styles and blocks are presented in a diversified manner, organically integrating cultural and folk venues such as internet celebrity performances, wedding customs interactions, ancient costume parades, Ximen Pharmacy, Sanhe Restaurant, money shop accountant, strange house experience, intangible cultural heritage workshops, study schools, and handicraft workshops.

Linqing · 6.4km from downtown

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Linqing Customs Post

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4.5/5

141 reviews

Yunhe Chao Guan is located in the old town of Linqing, Shandong Province, beside the Ming Dynasty Huitong River. It served as a direct administrative body of the central government during the Ming and Qing dynasties, overseeing canal transportation and tax collection. Established in 1429 (the 4th year of the Xuande reign in the Ming Dynasty), Yunhe Chao Guan was one of the eight major customs houses in ancient times and remains the only surviving canal customs house today. It provides invaluable empirical evidence for studying the economic life of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the formation and development of canal cities, and the evolution of China's taxation system. Currently, it is designated as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. By 2005, Linqing had formulated plans to establish the China Taxation Museum and Canal Culture Exhibition Hall based around Yunhe Chao Guan, creating a venue to promote China's outstanding cultural heritage and provide historical education.

Linqing · 635m from downtown

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Linqing Canal Cultural Scenic Area - Aotouji

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4.5/5

71 reviews

Aotouji is a group of ancient buildings with a long history located in Linqing City, Shandong Province. These buildings have strict layout and are rare architectural masterpieces. Most of them were built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. The buildings in the complex such as "Gantang Temple", "Dengying Tower", "Lvzu Hall" and "Guanyin Pavilion" are all attractions that you cannot miss. Among them, the "Guanyin Pavilion" is the main building here. This attic is distributed in a square shape, with overhanging eaves and corners. In ancient times, Aotouji was a very prosperous place in the city, with the reputation of "Aoji Ningxiu" and one of the 16 scenic spots in Linqing.

Linqing · 504m from downtown

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Sarira Pagoda

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4.8/5

29 reviews

The Sarira Pagoda, located by the canal in Linqing, Shandong, was first built in 1611 during the Ming Dynasty's Wanli era. This nine-story octagonal brick pagoda stands approximately 61 meters tall, featuring a majestic and uniquely designed structure. It is known as one of the "Four Great Pagodas of the Grand Canal," alongside the Ranting Pagoda in Tongzhou, the Liuhe Pagoda in Hangzhou, and the Wenfeng Pagoda in Zhenjiang. The Sheli Pagoda was not built to enshrine relics. Stone inscriptions inside the pagoda, such as "Record of Relocating the Guanyin Bodhisattva Pagoda" and "Record of Constructing the Guanyin Bodhisattva Pagoda," detail the reasons and process behind its construction. The Sheli Pagoda is not only a landmark of Linqing but also an important part of the Grand Canal's cultural heritage.

Linqing · 3.9km from downtown

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Mount Taishan

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4.7/5

63.1k reviews

Mount Taishan is centered around Mount Taishan, the first of the Five Great Mountains, with steep and towering peaks, and the views of sunrise and sunset from the summit are breathtaking. Sea of clouds often appear among the mountains, and in winter there are spectacular rime ice views. In addition to natural scenery, the mountain also has numerous historical sites, stone inscriptions, religious temples, and other cultural views, with cliff inscriptions and steles scattered throughout the mountain, which is a major feature of Mount Taishan. Mount Taishan has its own highlights in each of the four seasons: in spring, peach and pear blossoms bloom across the mountains; in summer, the mountaintop is lush green and cool, making it a great summer retreat; in fall, the leaves are a mix of red and yellow, dyeing the layered forests in brilliant colors. There are multiple routes to the summit of Mount Taishan. The hiking trail at the Hongmen entrance is the traditional route opened during Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Fengshan ceremony, consisting mainly of stone steps. Walking from Hongmen to Zhongtianmen, you will pass by numerous attractions along the way, including Wanxian Tower, Doumu Palace, Huima Ridge, and Hutiange. This area is also where stone inscriptions are concentrated. After reaching Zhongtianmen, you can take a cable car or walk to Nantianmen and the summit area, where you can see attractions such as Eighteen Bends, Shengxian Archway, Duisong Mountain, Chaoyang Cave, and Wudafu Pines. The Tianwaicun route is a road leading from Tianwaicun to Zhongtianmen, accessible by tour bus, passing by Heilong Pool, Fanzhi Cliff, and Feng Yuxiang's Tomb. After reaching Zhongtianmen, it merges with the latter half of the Hongmen route. Travelers who prefer not to hike can choose this route. The Tianzhufeng route is relatively steep with few visitors, and is a hiking route often taken by outdoor enthusiasts. It features beautiful mountain scenery, including attractions such as Liyu Back, and at the starting point there is also the large-scale live performance "Chinese Mount Taishan: Grand Ceremony of Fengshan." The Taohuayu route is mostly chosen by travelers when descending the mountain. From Tianjie at the summit, take the ropeway to the mountainside, then transfer to a tour bus down to Taohuayu at the foot of the mountain. Along the way, you can enjoy the Colorful Stone Stream scenic area, where the colorful stone patterns at the bottom of the stream are quite magical. Dongyudao is also a walking hiking route, with attractions such as Qingyang Hall, Hanque Gate, and Dongtianmen along the way. Each route ultimately leads to the Daiding tourist area at the summit. Daiding features the main peak of Mount Taishan, Jade Emperor Peak, the Tianjie Scenic Area, as well as attractions such as Sun Viewing Peak, Daguan Peak, Zhanlu Terrace, Bixia Temple, and Confucius Temple. On clear days at the summit, you can gaze at the Yellow River in the distance and admire the wonder of the "Golden Belt of the Yellow River." The Houshiwu area is rich in varied pines and rocks, and there is a cableway leading to the North Heavenly Gate. Many visitors who want to watch the sunrise choose to climb Mount Taishan at night, usually setting off from the Hongmen route, and it is advisable to depart around 11 pm. This route is well lit at night, and a hike of about seven to eight hours will allow you to reach Sun Viewing Peak or Jade Emperor Peak at the summit before sunrise, which are ideal spots for watching the sunrise.

China · Tai'an

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2026 Asia 100 - Night Attractions

Millennium City Park

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4.6/5

29.1k reviews

Millennium City Park is located by the shores of Longting Lake in Kaifeng. It is a large-scale historical and cultural theme park of the Song Dynasty, recreated one-to-one based on the famous painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival by Song Dynasty painter Zhang Zeduan. The park is divided into two sections by the Shuangting Bridge: the South Garden recreates the bustling street life of the Bianjing city, with taverns, eateries, teahouses, and pharmacies lined up along the streets; the North Garden is an imperial garden, with waterside halls, the Sifang Courtyard, and other palace buildings standing by the lake. Performers and street vendors in the park mostly wear Song Dynasty costumes, with ancient music lingering and bells and drums sounding, so that after a few steps visitors can easily fall under the illusion of "stepping into a painting in one morning, dreaming back a thousand years in one day." Architecture is the intuitive and tangible highlight here: the Rainbow Bridge spanning the Bian River is a replica of the famous bridge in the painting, shaped like a long rainbow, and standing on the bridge watching the grain boats pass by feels much like being inside the painting; the Fuyun Pavilion towers above all the other pavilions in the garden, with its tiered red towers and golden tiles on all four eaves, inviting one to climb from afar; the Shangshan Gate is rebuilt after the Northern Song dynasty Dongjing city gate, tall and majestic with brilliant painted decorations, making it the most imposing gate tower in the garden; and the Shuixin Xie, Shuangting Bridge, Jiulong Bridge, and other pavilions and waterside structures are scattered among the blue waves. The main attraction of the day is the immersive performances staged throughout the park: "Bao Zheng Inspects the Bian River Grain Transport" unfolds on the water on both sides of the Rainbow Bridge; "Squire Wang Seeks a Son-in-Law" features a decorated tower erected in front of Squire Wang's house where a silk ball is tossed to choose a groom; "Yue Fei Challenges Prince Xiao Liang" raises dust on the Song dynasty parade ground as horses gallop; and folk performances such as cockfighting, stilt walking, and pan drumming are interspersed throughout. To step into the action yourself, head to the Four Directions Courtyard to don traditional costumes and enter the examination cells for a hands-on Song dynasty imperial exam experience; families with children can enjoy carousel rides, roller coasters, and other amusement facilities wrapped in Song dynasty storytelling at the Song Dynasty·Royal Pleasure Ground; and in the entertainment quarters, face-changing, qigong fire-breathing, ancient magic, and other Song dynasty variety acts take turns on stage, with intangible cultural heritage feats ready to break out at any moment right beside you. After nightfall, the park takes on a different face: red lanterns light up one after another, the market streets are brightly illuminated, and it feels like a completely different park from the daytime. The large-scale water-based live performance "The Great Song Dynasty's Eastern Capital: A Dream of Splendor" is staged on the surface of Jinglong Lake. The entire show is woven together from eight classic Song ci poems and the painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival, drawing the audience back to the Northern Song dynasty's Eastern Capital a thousand years ago. The performance runs about 70 minutes, and many visitors deliberately plan their itinerary to stay until the evening to catch this show. Dining in the park is also convenient: the snack street at Dongjing Food Court brings together Kaifeng snacks such as fried liangfen, tongzi chicken, and almond tea, perfect for eating while strolling; if you want to sit down for a proper meal, you can visit the reconstructed Sun Yang Zheng Dian in the park, which was originally one of the seventy-two official restaurants of Bianjing in the Northern Song Dynasty, where you can taste traditional Henan dishes such as soup dumplings and carp with baked noodles.

China · Kaifeng

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No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Henan

Wansuishan Martial Arts City

8.6

4.6/5

16.7k reviews

Wansuishan Martial Arts City is located in the northwest of Kaifeng's urban areaWansuishan Martial Arts City, it is a large-scale attraction built with Song Dynasty culture and wuxia culture as its backdrop. Within the attraction, there are quaint and charming Song Dynasty garden streets and alleys, year-round exciting wuxia and period costume performances, as well as a wealth of entertainment facilities, making it a great place for relaxation and entertainment in Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, and surrounding areas. When visiting Wansuishan Martial Arts City, the first thing you will notice is the beautiful scenery of the attraction. Wansuishan Martial Arts City as a whole creates an atmosphere of the Song Dynasty, among which many views are very eye-catching, such as Wansui Temple, which recreates the splendor of a thousand-year-old ancient temple from the Song Dynasty, the Dragon Altar, which embodies the spirit of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, the relatively well-preserved ancient city wall of Kaifeng in China, and the "Nine Dragons Waterfall," one of the large man-made stream and waterfall groups in China. What is rare is that the attraction also has a very large area of forest and green space, with a quiet environment, and flowers bloom in season, making it very suitable for photography. Afterward, visitors will notice the unique wuxia features within the attraction. Year-round, multiple wuxia-themed performances are staged here, with several themed shows such as "Cross Slope," "Wu Song Drunkenly Beats Jiang the Gatekeeper," and "Wild Boar Forest" being quite spectacular—definitely not to be missed when visiting. Interactive performances like the "Wuxia Film and Television Experience Hall," "Martial Arts Champion," and "Li Kui Judges a Case" also allow visitors to participate in wuxia stories, offering plenty of fun. In the architectural design of the attraction, there are also many wuxia elements: the Wuxia Road built with large-scale weapons such as the "Heaven-Reliant Sword" and "Overlord Blade," the "Gallant Heroes Portrait" at the Great Song Martial Arts Hall, the "Sword Altar" at Cross Slope, Juxian Manor, and the Martial Arts Arena—all are uniquely distinctive. Additionally, every year during the Spring Festival periodWansuishanLarge-scale temple fairs are held, featuring grand performances, a rich variety of specialty snacks, a dazzling array of handicrafts, and highly distinctive entertainment activities, creating a lively atmosphere. It has now become one of the most popular temple fairs in the Central Plains region.

China · Kaifeng

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Song Du Huangcheng Cultural Tourism Resort

8.6

4.6/5

180 reviews

Song Du Huangcheng Cultural Tourism Resort is located in the northern part of the old city of Kaifeng, precisely on the site of the imperial palace of the Northern Song Dynasty's Dongjing city. The millennium-old central axis of Kaifeng runs through this area, making it the core zone of the royal culture of the Song Dynasty. Here, you can find the Song-style imperial architecture of the Longting attraction, the tales of the Yang Family Generals at Tianbo Yang's residence, and the calligraphic steles of Han Yuan Stele Forest. The Shuanglong Lane historical and cultural block, 960 Cultural and Creative Park, and Qisheng Corner have transformed old streets and courtyards into Song-style blocks perfect for leisurely exploration. The resort also connects a series of Song culture attractions: Wansui Mountain Great Song Martial Arts City stages year-round martial arts live shows and intangible cultural heritage iron fireworks, while historic sites like the Iron Pagoda, Kaifeng city wall, Zhouqiao and Bian River ruins, Shanshangan Guild Hall, Yanqing Taoist Temple, and Fan Pagoda are scattered across the old city, along with niche spots like the underground wartime grain storage. These places are hard to cover in one day, so we recommend focusing on two or three key sites. After dark, a different experience awaits as the attractions light up in unison. Boarding a painted pleasure boat on the Great Song Imperial River to watch the illuminated pavilions and towers sway with the rippling water is a popular nightlife option here.

China · Kaifeng

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No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Shandong

Baotu Spring

8.5

4.6/5

59.3k reviews

Baotu Spring is located in the bustling downtown area of Jinan, with Thousand Buddha Mountain to the south, Daming Lake attraction to the north, and Quancheng Square to the east. It is a distinctive garden themed around springs, renowned as "the finest spring under heaven" and ranked first among Jinan's "72 famous springs," with a history spanning over 2,000 years. It has also appeared in literary works many times, most notably in Lao She's essay "Baotu Spring." Visitors come here to witness the magnificent sight of the three springs erupting. The main spring is the centerpiece of the park. The spring water splits into three streams, clear and crisp, gushing day and night, and reaching several feet high when the flow is abundant. Around the spring are large stone blocks with railings, where visitors can look down at the spectacular sight of the three springs surging in the pool. Beside the spring stands a stone tablet inscribed with "First Spring" in dark green, written by Emperor Qianlong himself. In addition, nearby are scattered more than thirty famous springs, including Golden Thread Spring, Shuyu Spring, Xibo Spring, Liuxu Spring, Huanghua Spring, and Dukang Spring. Due to the abundant local rainfall in July and August, this is a good season to come and admire the spring water. In midsummer, visitors can have an intimate encounter with the spring water in the park. Some springs have no railings around them, and there are stone paths in the pools with spring water flowing over them. Visitors can step down into the pools to get close to the water, and walking on the stone paths, their feet will be splashed by the spring water, giving a cool sensation. Besides getting close to the water, there are also springs beside the pools that visitors can drink from directly. To the east of the spring is the Wanghe Pavilion Teahouse, which offers visitors specially preparedThis springFragrant tea brewed with water. In addition to the springs, another sight worth seeing in the park is the South Gate. It is magnificently and elegantly decorated. The horizontal plaque above the gate, with the words "Baotu Spring" in golden characters on a blue background, was written by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty and is acclaimed as the "first gate" of Chinese gardens. In addition, the attraction frequently hosts various cultural activities. Every year during the first lunar month, a lantern festival is held in the park, lasting 20 days. There is also the Spring Water Culture Festival, during which the park features various folk activities, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, and opera performances for visitors to enjoy. The park also hosts a chrysanthemum exhibition; in the golden fall season, when the springs all surge forth and chrysanthemums and spring water complement each other beautifully, it is well worth a visit. In addition, the attraction has also launched a cruise route. After touring the attraction, visitors who are interested can board a boat at the boat station and sail through the West Gate Bridge in Jinan's old city area, passing by the East Gate of Wulongtan Park and entering Wulongtan Lock, Jinan's first passenger lock in history, where they can experience a drop of more than 2 m. Sitting on the east side of the boat, visitors can also see the relief sculptures of the "Eight Views of Jinan." Along the way, there are many aquatic plants on the banks, and the river water is so clear that the bottom is visible.

China · Jinan

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Anonymous user5 April 2026

5.0

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.