Wucheng County, Dezhou, Shandong — a cultural city along the ancient canal, renowned as the "Hometown of Chinese Shell Carving" and "Hometown of Chinese Chili Peppers," integrating attractions such as the Four Daughters Temple Scenic Area, Shell Carving Art Museum, and Gubeichun Wine Culture Park, along with specialty flavors like Wucheng Xuan Cake and Skewered Mantou. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour decodes canal culture and intangible heritage charm, experiencing the unique customs of Northwestern Shandong.
Visit the Four Daughters Temple to experience filial piety culture, admire shell carving skills and marvel at craftsmanship, taste xuan cake and enjoy Gubeichun wine, unlocking the history and flavors of the 'Canal Pearl' in Northern Lu.
Visit the Four Daughters Temple Scenic Area in the morning to experience filial piety culture and canal customs. Tour the Shell Carving Art Museum in the afternoon to admire intangible heritage skills. Stroll the food street in the evening to taste Wucheng Xuan Cake and other specialties, and enjoy the canal ancient town light show at night.
Visit Gubeichun Wine Culture Park in the morning to learn about brewing techniques. Tour the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery in the afternoon to honor martyrs. Stroll through Xiange Lake Park to enjoy ecological scenery. Purchase shell carvings and chili products as souvenirs before returning.
Wucheng's traditional famous food, provincial intangible cultural heritage, originating in the Qing dynasty. Made with flour as the skin, filled with minced pork (or beef), griddled and then charcoal-baked. Crispy outside, tender inside, named for its "baking process and far-reaching aroma," it is a must-have festive food.
Wucheng's specialty pasta. Dough is wrapped around bamboo skewers and steamed, shaped like a spindle. Soft texture with a chewy bite. Easy to carry and preserve, it was once a staple for canal boatmen. Now often eaten with xuan cake or dishes, reflecting Northern Lu farmhouse dietary wisdom.
Wucheng's century-old liquor brand, originating in the Ming dynasty. Made from sorghum and wheat using traditional solid-state fermentation. Rich aroma, smooth and mellow. Awarded "China Famous Trademark," it represents Northwestern Shandong liquor culture.
A specialty banquet derived from Wucheng being the "Hometown of Chinese Chili Peppers." Uses local goat horn peppers and line peppers to create over 10 dishes including stir-fried chili with pork, tiger skin chili, and chili sauce. Moderate spiciness, rich aroma, showcasing diverse ways to eat chili peppers.