Shandong · China
Where to stay in Liaocheng
Liaocheng is a city in Shandong, China, home to about 5,952,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May, September and October
- Nearest airport
- JNG112 km · Jining Da'an Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Liaocheng
Liaocheng (Chinese: 聊城; pinyin: Liáochéng) is a prefecture-level city in western Shandong province, China. It borders the provincial capital of Jinan to the southeast, Dezhou to the northeast, Tai'an to the south, and the provinces of Hebei and Henan to the west.
Historically, Liaocheng was an important commercial port along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was one of the nine major commercial ports along the Grand Canal, known as the "throat of the canal and the elbow of the heavenly capital". This city is also famous for many stories from classical novels such as Water Margin and Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio that take place here. Liaocheng is known for its unique water city style.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Liaocheng
See
- Guangyue Tower
- Dongchang Lake
- Shanshan Guild Hall
- Iron Pagoda of Longxing Temple
- Jingyanggang Scenic Area
Do
- Dongchang Lake Boating and Cycling
- Liaocheng Acrobatics Performance
- Hot Spring Wellness
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Where to stay
Hotels in Liaocheng
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Atour Hotel (Liaocheng Development Zone) | 5.2 km | |
| Hampton by Hilton Liaocheng | 5.8 km | |
| Shunhe Bodun Hotel | 5.0 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Liaocheng
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Liaocheng are April, May, September and October. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 157 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Liaocheng: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jining Da'an Airport (JNG), about 112 km from the city centre in a straight line; Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA, 119 km) and Heze Mudan Airport (HZA, 139 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Liaocheng does not have its own commercial airport. The nearest major hub is Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA). From the airport, you can take a high-speed train or long-distance bus to Liaocheng (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Liaocheng is well connected by rail.
Getting around
The scenic spots in Liaocheng are scattered throughout the city. There are also some scenic spots distributed in various counties of Liaocheng. The core area of the ancient city Dongchang Lake (东昌湖) restricts motor vehicles from entering the city walls, so walking, sharing electric bicycle, or dedicated sightseeing buses are the most suitable for sightseeing. There is no subway system in the city.
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JNG · Jining Da'an Airport
TNA · Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
HZA · Heze Mudan Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Liaocheng
Eat
Liaocheng's culinary culture is part of the Shandong (Lu) cuisine tradition. Historically, the Grand Canal brought merchants from various parts of China; this contributed to a mix of northern and southern culinary traditions in the local cuisine. Liaocheng is located in northern China, so noodles, pancakes, Mantou and other pasta are very common. The local breakfast includes old tofu, soup dishes, and Shazhen Guada. Freshwater fish from Dongchang Lake are also commonly used for local cooking. In addition, Dong'e County under the jurisdiction of Liaocheng produces ass hide glue, which is a kind of traditional gelatin food made from donkey skin. It can be eaten directly or used to make drinks.
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Questions
Liaocheng: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Liaocheng?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Liaocheng are April, May, September and October. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 157 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Liaocheng?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jining Da'an Airport (JNG), about 112 km from the city centre in a straight line; Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA, 119 km) and Heze Mudan Airport (HZA, 139 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Liaocheng?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Liaocheng
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.