Welcome to Ji­­angbei ­Water City: Jack Davies, China – December 2015

聊城,又叫“江北水城”,坐落在山东西部,是一个风景优美的小城市。这里的生活安逸舒适,这里的人也有着山东人热情好客的特点。说到聊城,首先想到的应该是东昌湖,几乎每个来聊城的人都会去看一看东昌湖,迷人的自然风光,众多的文化景点,也汇成了东昌湖风景名胜区的丰富旅游资源。风景区内,散布着明代光岳楼,宋代铁塔,清代建筑山陕会馆,中国清代四大私人藏书楼之一的海源阁等名胜古迹,还有傅斯年纪念馆、民族英雄范筑先纪念馆、孔繁森同志纪念馆等文化景点。夜晚的东昌湖格外迷人,平静的湖面倒映着湖边的建筑,像一面特别大的镜子,并且一到晚上,湖边就会亮起一串串的彩灯,美丽极了。
说到古老,就不得不再说一下古城。站在聊城的古城区,你就会有一种穿越的感觉,因为这里面全都是仿古建筑,如果你居住在那里,大概可以像古人一样穿着古装生活了。在那里可以买到一些年代久远的玩具,装饰品或者食物。

Liaocheng Old Town

Liaocheng Old Town

有古就有新,那在聊城,最新的建筑就是摩天轮了。这个排名亚洲第三大的摩天轮,还有一个很浪漫的名字,叫“水城之眼”。在摩天轮上,你可以享受“一览众山小”的感觉。听说,当摩天轮到达最高点的时候,跟相爱的人接吻,两个人就会永远在一起。这可为摩天轮招揽了不少生意呢!

 

Liaocheng Ferris Wheel

水城之眼 - Ferris Wheel

对了!聊城还有一个最大的特点,就是物价低!这里的东西都很便宜,足够过很舒服的生活——周末可以去剧院看电影,去阿尔卡地亚泡温泉,再去美食街饱餐一顿,这简直是最棒的选择!

English Translation

Liaocheng, also known as “Ji­­angbei ­Water City” is a small scenic city located in the western part of Shandong. Life in Liaocheng is cozy and comfortable and people here display the famous Shandong hospitality. Liaocheng’s most famous location is Dongchang Lake and almost every person that comes to Liaocheng affords time to visit Dongchang Lake. Its stunning natural scenery and numerous cultural attractions, all merge to provide a rich tourist location.
Within this scenic area you can also find the Ming Dynasty light Yue House, Tower Song Qing Shan Shan Hall building, a private library in one of the four Chinese Qing Dynasty Haiyuan and other sites, as well as Fu Sinian memorial, national hero Fan Zhuxian memorial, Comrade Kong ‘Memorial and other cultural attractions.
At night time Dongchang Lake is particularly charming. The calm lake reflects the lakeside buildings, similar to that of a large mirror, as the lake becomes a beautiful mirage of lights.
We also must talk about the old part of the city. Standing in Liaocheng Old Town, you will have a feeling that you are going back in time. Here there are many antique buildings and if you wish to you can probably wear the same costume as the ancients lived. In this old town you are also able to buy some of the traditional toys, decorations or food.

As there is an old town also there is modern, this is no more distinctive than in the new Ferris wheel that has been built. This ferris wheel is Asia’s third-largest and it has is a very romantic name, called “Watertown Eye.” On the Ferris wheel you are able to get a great view of the surroundings

Its also said that the Ferris wheel is a great place for dates. Its said when the Ferris wheel reaches it highest point, this is the perfect spot for a quick kiss. And also these kissers will be together forever. Clearly this can attract a lot of business for the Ferris wheel it!

Finally one of the biggest advantages of Liaocheng is it’s low prices! Here everything is cheap and as such its easy to lead a comfortable life. On the weekend you can go to the theatre to watch a film, you could go to the hot spring, or you can eat a great meal. Put simply, this is why Liaocheng is a great choice.

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