Xiajin County, Dezhou, Shandong — an ecological pearl on the old course of the Yellow River, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Mulberries." It integrates natural and cultural attractions such as the Yellow River Old Course Forest Park (National 4A), Debai Hot Spring Resort, and Xiajin Confucian Temple, along with specialty flavors like Bag Chicken and Mulberry Paste. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour decodes ancient mulberry culture and hot spring wellness, experiencing the ecological charm of Northwestern Shandong.
Explore the old course and ancient mulberry trees to taste sweet fruit, soak in hot springs to relieve fatigue, taste Bag Chicken to evoke nostalgia, and unlock the nature and flavors of the 'Ecological Pearl' in Northern Lu.
Stroll through the Yellow River Old Course Forest Park in the morning to admire thousand-year-old mulberry trees, pick mulberries at Yishou Garden; relax at Debai Hot Spring in the afternoon; explore the food street in the evening to taste Bag Chicken and other specialties, and enjoy the hot spring area light show at night.
Visit Xiajin Confucian Temple in the morning to experience Confucian culture, stroll through Huimeng Park to trace history; explore the Mulberry Culture Industrial Park in the afternoon to learn about deep-processing techniques; purchase mulberry paste and other specialties in the evening before returning.
Xiajin's traditional famous dish, originating in the Qing dynasty. Young chicken is deboned and stuffed with 16 kinds of fillings including sea cucumber, abalone, and shrimp, sewn into a bag shape, and slow-cooked. Tender meat, rich fillings. Named "Bag Chicken" for its bag-like shape and hidden delicacies, selected as provincial intangible heritage.
Specialty pasta from Songlou Town, Xiajin County. Made from high-quality flour, fermented, oil-layered, and charcoal-baked. Crispy outer skin, fluffy interior. Can be filled with meat or vegetables. Its unique texture makes it a preferred choice for breakfast and snacks.
Xiajin's traditional pasta, hand-pulled noodles as thin as silver threads yet firm and not mushy. Served with shredded chicken, egg crepe, and coriander, the broth is slowly simmered with old chicken, clear and delicious. Known as "A Unique Wonder in Northern Lu" for its "thread-like noodles and jade-like soup."
Xiajin's specialty dessert, made from fresh mulberries from the Yellow River Old Course, boiled and concentrated to remove residue. Dark purple in color, sweet and rich aroma, rich in anthocyanins. Can be eaten directly or brewed with water. Has nourishing effects, representing the local specialty product.