Donge County Travel
Donge County, Liaocheng, Shandong — the hometown of Chinese ejiao, integrating ejiao culture, Luoshen legends, and mountain-water scenery, blending traditional wellness with natural landscapes. A 2-day in-depth tour decodes the essence of ejiao culture and experiences the unique charm of wellness and humanity intertwined.
Donge County Two-Day Wellness Culture Journey
Explore the thousand-year mystery of ejiao, enjoy the lakeside scenery of Luoshen Lake, climb Aishan to overlook the Yellow River, taste an ejiao wellness feast, and unlock the beauty of Donge's wellness and humanity
In the morning, visit China Ejiao Museum to learn about the thousand-year history of ejiao, stroll through Ejiao City to experience traditional ejiao-making techniques. In the afternoon, tour Luoshen Lake Wetland Park to enjoy lake and mountain scenery. In the evening, taste an Ejiao Banquet.
- Ejiao Culture Theme Hotels
- Homestays around Luoshen Lake
- Business hotels in county center
- Ejiao Banquet
- Ejiao Cake
- Gaotang Old Tofu
- Wu Dalang Flatbread
- Guided tour service available at Ejiao Museum (¥50/tour)
- Traditional crafting performances at Ejiao City daily at 10:00 and 15:00
- Luoshen Lake is perfect for evening walks with beautiful night scenery
In the morning, climb Aishan to overlook the Yellow River scenery, visit Aishan Kakou to experience a natural wonder. In the afternoon, explore Yushan Cao Zhi Tomb to learn about Three Kingdoms culture, visit Fanbei Temple to experience Buddhist culture. Purchase ejiao specialties before departure.
- Aishan Scenic Area is about 15 km from the county town; self-driving or taxi recommended
- Yushan Cao Zhi Tomb and Fanbei Temple are adjacent; can be visited on foot
- Return shuttle bus to county town runs hourly
- China Ejiao Museum: ¥30
- Ejiao City: ¥60
- Yushan Cao Zhi Tomb: ¥20
- Fanbei Temple: Free
- Wear comfortable sports shoes for hiking at Aishan Scenic Area
- Electronic audio guide available at Yushan Cao Zhi Tomb (¥10/time)
- Ejiao specialties recommended to purchase at regular pharmacies or specialty stores
Must-Try Foods in Donge County
Ejiao Banquet
Donge's specialty banquet, using ejiao as the main ingredient, featuring dishes such as Ejiao Cake, Ejiao Braised Pigeon, and Ejiao Date Soup. Both delicious and nutritious, hailed as the "Top Wellness Feast of the East."
Gaotang Old Tofu
Liaocheng area specialty breakfast, featuring delicate tofu pudding topped with special marinade, sesame paste, chili oil and other seasonings. Smooth texture, rich flavor — a beloved traditional food among locals.
Wu Dalang Flatbread
Liaocheng traditional pasta, named after Wu Dalang from "Water Margin." The flatbread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, can be filled with meat or vegetables, with a unique flavor — a popular local specialty snack.
Ejiao Honey Dates
Donge specialty dessert, made from local golden-thread small jujubes cooked with ejiao. Soft, sticky, and sweet in texture, with blood-nourishing and beauty-enhancing effects — a popular wellness snack.
- Spring (Apr-May): Hundreds of flowers bloom at Luoshen Lake, pleasant climate
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Cool weather, perfect for mountain climbing and enjoying Yellow River scenery
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Experience ejiao wellness culture, suitable for indoor tours
- Ejiao Banquet
- Ejiao Cake
- Gaotang Old Tofu
- Wu Dalang Flatbread
- Ejiao Honey Dates
- Tickets: approx ¥120
- Accommodation: ¥150-300/night
- Meals: ¥60-120/day
- Transport: approx ¥40
- Total: ¥600-1200
- Do I need to book a guide at Ejiao Museum? → Yes, phone reservation 1 day in advance
- Are there hands-on experiences at Ejiao City? → Yes, register at the service desk in advance
- Is Yushan Cao Zhi Tomb suitable for children? → Yes, with historical storytelling to broaden knowledge
- Where can I buy authentic ejiao? → Ejiao Group specialty stores or regular large pharmacies