Leling City, Dezhou, Shandong — the Hometown of Chinese Golden Thread Jujubes, integrating thousand-year jujube forests, Confucian temple architecture, and religious relics, combining jujube products and traditional pasta flavors. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour decodes the secrets of jujube culture and historical heritage, appreciating the natural and humanistic beauty of the Northern Lu jujube homeland.
Taste the sweetness of golden thread jujubes, discover the elegance of Confucian temple architecture, recall the revolutionary years of the border region, and unlock the sweetness and depth of the Northern Lu jujube homeland.
In the morning, explore the Golden Thread Jujube Culture Park to learn about thousand-year jujube history. In the afternoon, visit Leling Confucian Temple to experience Confucian culture. In the evening, head to Bixia Yuanjun Shrine to explore folk beliefs, and browse the food street for jujube homeland flavors at night.
In the morning, visit the Hebei-Shandong Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Park to honor revolutionary martyrs. In the afternoon, stroll through the ten-thousand-mu jujube forest to enjoy ecological scenery. In the evening, explore Liangzhui Xisen New Village to witness rural transformation, and purchase jujube products as souvenirs before returning.
A classic Leling dessert made from local golden thread jujubes. The jujubes are pitted, mashed, and mixed with flour and eggs, then steamed. Soft texture, rich jujube aroma, rich in vitamins, a traditional festive food.
A traditional Leling pasta named for its horseshoe shape. Made from flour, coated with sesame seeds, and baked over charcoal fire. Crispy outside, soft inside, can be stuffed with meat or vegetables. Eating it with mutton soup is a classic combination.
A famous Northern Lu dish, made from local goats slowly simmered for hours. Clear broth, tender meat, served with scallions, cilantro, and white pepper. Warming in winter, it is a popular choice for breakfast and late-night meals.
A Leling Mid-Autumn specialty, filled with golden thread jujube paste. Crispy crust, sweet but not greasy, rich jujube aroma. Made with generous ingredients and unique flavor, it is an excellent gift. Its production technique is listed as a municipal intangible cultural heritage.