Yucheng City, Dezhou, Shandong — the place where Dayu successfully controlled floods, integrating historical and natural attractions such as Yuwang Pavilion, Tuhai River, and Dayu Park, along with specialty flavors like Yucheng braised chicken and sugar crisp pancakes, also possessing the modern vitality of the "Chinese Functional Sugar City." A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour decodes Dayu culture and ecological beauty, experiencing the unique charm of the Northwestern Shandong plain.
Visit Yuwang Pavilion to understand flood control spirit, stroll along Tuhai River to enjoy ecological scenery, taste Sugar City food and recall ancient charm, unlocking the history and vitality of the ancient city in Northwestern Shandong.
Visit Yuwang Pavilion Museum in the morning to trace the history of Dayu's flood control, stroll through Dayu Park in the afternoon to feel cultural heritage, explore the food street in the evening to taste Yucheng braised chicken and other specialties, and enjoy the park light show at night.
Stroll along Tuhai River Water Conservancy Scenic Area in the morning to enjoy river ecology, visit Sugar City Xinhu Park in the afternoon for urban leisure, tour the Hi-Tech Zone Exhibition Hall to learn about modern industry, and purchase braised chicken and other specialties before returning.
Yucheng's traditional famous food, sharing the same origin as Dezhou braised chicken but with a unique flavor due to slight differences in production techniques. Known for "golden skin, tender meat, rich but not greasy, fragrant penetrating the bone," selected as provincial intangible cultural heritage.
Yucheng's specialty pasta. Dough is wrapped around bamboo skewers and steamed, shaped like a spindle. Soft texture with a chewy bite. Can be eaten directly or paired with dishes. Easy to carry, it was once a staple for local farmers during labor.
Yucheng's classic dessert, mainly made from millet flour with added cane sugar, baked on a griddle until crispy. Thin as cicada wings, sweet and rich aroma. Because Yucheng is the "Sugar City," its sugar processing technique is particularly refined, creating a unique flavor.
Yucheng farmhouse traditional food, made from mung bean or sweet potato starch through settling and spreading. Thin and transparent, resistant to boiling, can be served cold or in soup, a common dish at local banquets.