Follow the Event to Explore Liaocheng

— Uncover Liaocheng’s Food Guide! —

In the height of summer, willows sway beside Dongchang Lake, flowers bloom beneath the ancient city walls, and the Northern China’s Water City brims with poetic charm. In October, the 2026 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports will be held here. Bridging the world through sports, the event invites global guests to savour the beauty of this water‑city.

Brief Introduction to Liaocheng Specialties

1. Shazhen Guada

Shazhen Guada is a crispy‑crusted meat‑filled flatbread. Try the classic “Fengjiao Xue” (egg‑meat mixed) flavour. Pair it with a bowl of spicy pepper soup for an authentic local taste.

2. Classic Chinese Breakfast

Gaotang Tofu Pudding: Silky smooth tofu pudding topped with secret‑recipe brine sauce. Served with freshly fried dough sticks, it is the soul‑satisfying breakfast for local people in Liaocheng.

3. Special Drinking‑Snack Dish

Wei’s Smoked Chicken: A time‑honoured intangible‑cultural‑heritage specialty. The dark glossy smoked chicken is torn into shreds, delivering a savoury flavour with subtle wood‑smoke notes, perfect to go with drinks.

4. Intangible Cultural Heritage Cuisine: Linqing Shixiang Noodles

Linqing Shixiang Noodles are hand‑pulled noodles tossed with more than ten kinds of side dishes. Add Chinese toon sprouts in spring for seasonal freshness.

For authentic local delicacies, wander through time‑honoured streets including Dongguan Street, Yuxin Street and Mishi Street. These bustling old lanes hide locals’ favourite eateries, where almost any restaurant promises a satisfying meal.

One event, hundreds of flavours. After enjoying wonderful intellectual sports competitions, take a stroll through the ancient‑city alleys and embark on a culinary journey in this water city. Taste authentic western‑Shandong flavours and experience Liaocheng’s unique folk warmth and ancient‑city charm.