Dezhou

Understand

Dezhou City, referred to as "De" and called Ande in ancient times, is a prefecture-level city in the northwest of Shandong Province and the alluvial plain of the lower reaches of the Yellow River. As of the end of 2022, the city's permanent population is 5.6 million. The "virtue" of Dezhou comes from the "virtue of water". Deshui is another name for the ancient Yellow River. In the 3rd year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign in the Sui Dynasty (583 AD), "Ande" was changed to "Dezhou".

History Dezhou is located in Shandong Province and has a long history. In ancient times, it was affiliated to Qi State, Lu State, etc. It belonged to the Qi State during the Warring States Period, and it belonged to the Qin Dynasty during the Qin and Han Dynasties. During the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, Dezhou was part of Shandong. At the beginning of the 20th century, it became part of the Republic of China and was incorporated into Shandong Province of the People's Republic of China after 1949. Since the reform and opening up, Dezhou City has made significant economic progress.

Climate The climate in Dezhou, Shandong Province is a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and rainy, winters are cold and dry, and spring and autumn are mild. The overall climate is moderate, but there are large temperature differences between seasons.

Getting there

Dezhou is connected via the Shijiazhuang-Dezhou railway, Shijiazhuang-Ji'nan HSR, Beijing-Shanghai railway, and Beijing-Shanghai HSR. A small, single-track railway connects Dezhou with Dongying city as well. The main expressway passing Dezhou is the G3 Beijing-Taipei Expressway, running north–south from it; other provincial expressways, as well as National Highway 104 and 105 offer connections in other directions for Dezhou.

See

Dezhou's biggest historical attraction is the tomb of Sultan Paduka Pahala of Sulu (Philippines), who died in Dezhou on his return journey from a visit to the Yongle Emperor in 1417. The tomb is well preserved and has been declared a national heritage site. Descendants of the sultan's Muslim followers still live in Dezhou today and are classified as the Hui minority. Part of the ancient city wall of Tang Dynasty still exists in the south of the region. Before the Three Kingdoms formed, one of the three emperors Liu Bei used to be the chief of the county, together with his fellows Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. The Memorial Hall in the People's Park of Lingxian: Dezhou is the hometown of Dongfang Shuo, the most well-known adviser during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han. In the Tang Dynasty, a major figure of Chinese calligraphy, Yan Zhenqing, once took office as the administrator of the county. A lot of materials of Dongfang Shuo and stone inscriptions of Yan Zhenqing are preserved here. Haidao Jinshan Temple, in Qingyun County, is one of the biggest centers of Buddhism in Northern China. The most attractive scene is the underground aisle where the portrait of the hell is presented using high technology. 1 Dezhou Museum (德州市博物馆), 566 Dongfanghong East Road, Decheng District (德城区东方红东路566号) (next door to Dezhou Grand Theater (德州大剧院); take bus no. 5, 65, 107, 111 or K1), ☏ +86 534 2789117, [email protected]. Tu-Su 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays. Free. (updated Mar 2022)

Do

Festivals

As a prefecture-level city, Dezhou has some unique small activities and traditional celebrations, which mainly reflect local culture and folk customs.

1 Bangzi Yangko. Dezhou has a long culture of Yangko, and Bangzi Yangko is a traditional local performing art. In some important festivals or celebrations, you may see Bangzi Yangko performances, where artists wear traditional costumes and perform accompanied by melodious music and gongs and drums. (updated Dec 2023) 2 Traditional handicraft market. On some special days, Texas may hold traditional handicraft markets to showcase the skills of local craftsmen, including traditional weaving, pottery, embroidery and other handicraft products. (updated Dec 2023) 3 Shandong Dezhou Food Festival. Texas is rich in local food, and there may be some local food festivals to showcase local specialties. You can taste local traditional snacks and special dishes in the scenic spots and food streets in the city. (updated Dec 2023) 4 Traditional handicraft experience activities. The Texas Museum will organize traditional handicraft experience activities to allow participants to personally experience the fun of making traditional handicrafts, such as paper-cutting, embroidery, pottery, etc. (updated Dec 2023) Dezhou has some tourist attractions worth visiting, including natural landscapes, historical sites, and cultural venues.

5 Quancheng Oleburg Dream World, No. 08, Tourism Road, Yellow River International Ecological City, Qihe County, ☏ +86 534-5971166. 09:00 - 17:30. It is a large theme amusement park. The scenic spot is dominated by European classic architectural styles and incorporates the most advanced technological elements from Europe and the United States. It has the most sophisticated equipment, the most complete projects, and the highest technological content in China. Quancheng Polar Ocean World sits to the east. ¥220. (updated Sep 2023) 6 Dezhou Dongzi Garden Scenic Area, Dongfanghong East Road, ☏ +86 534-2585011. 08:00-18:00. Dezhou Dongzi Reading Station was built in the Sui Dynasty and was destroyed by war during the Republic of China. 2007 it was built as a scenic park with rich cultural connotations. The Dongziyuan Scenic Area takes Confucian culture as its theme and vigorously promotes Confucian thought and culture. The entire scenic spot is dominated by Dongzi's reading platform, which is connected to the Shawang River system. The platform is built near the water, and the scenery follows the water. All artificial landscapes are traditional buildings with gray and white tones, reflecting t

Buy

1 Dezhou Decheng Wanda plaza, Xinhe Road, Decheng District. 09:00-22:00. It has several main stores and sub-main stores, such as Wanda Studios, Big Player Video Game City, Wanda Baby King, and Shenghao Supermarket, and more than 100 domestic and foreign fashion brands. (updated Sep 2023) 2 Ningjin Debai Plaza, Intersection of Zhengyang Road and Huanghe Street, Ningjin County. 09:00-22:00. It has five sections: a shopping center, food court, commercial gold street, five-star cinema, and high-end ecological residential community. (updated Sep 2023) 3 Qingyun Zhongshang Kunlun Shopping Plaza, No. 1059, Jianshe Street, Qingyun County, ☏ +86 3661666. 09:00-22:00. It is divided into one underground floor and five floors above ground. It has many brands and businesses such as Huawei, New Dadi Studios, Xiaomi Home, Adidas, and Beijing Tongrentang. (updated Sep 2023) 4 Yucheng New Age Shopping plaza, No. 300, Tongqu South Road, Yucheng City. 09:00-22:00. Shopping, entertainment, and leisure, covering many categories such as gold jewelry, leather bags, digital home appliances, maternal and child supplies, beauty and bodybuilding, and bedding. It has many brands and businesses such as Li Ning, Xiaomi House, Laofengxiang Jewelry House, New Age International Studios, and the party show KTV. (updated Sep 2023)

Eat

1 Texas Braised Chicken Food City, 1st Floor, Building 6, Phoenix International (100 meters east of Food City, Sanba Middle Road, Decheng District), toll-free: +86 18613609187. 09:00-22:00. Although it is a restaurant that specializes in Texas Braised Chicken, there will be a lot of delicious food. (updated Sep 2023) 2 Junchen Little Lamb Hotpot City, Decheng District, (Sunshine International New City) (about 100 m west of the intersection of Sanba Middle Road and Dongdi Street), ☏ +86 2629555. 09:00-22:00. This is a chain hotpot restaurant. The food is served very quickly. There are also many dishes to choose from. The beef and mutton are all very fresh. You can order the set meal directly, which is a good deal. Dipped in his homemade sesame sauce, it tastes even better. (updated Sep 2023) 3 Classic chef in Emei Town, 1123, Decheng District (70 meters due east), toll-free: 13905341297 (domestic). 09:00-22:00. This is a very popular Sichuan restaurant with many branches. The overall price is quite reasonable and the dishes are exquisite, so it is a very cost-effective restaurant. Try the mushroom-flavored rice, which is deep-fried Sichuan rice with Cantonese cabbage and cooked in a stone pot. There are also cheese-baked pumpkins, sizzling garlic vermicelli baked shrimps, and Emei pepper fish. They also have innovative dishes, which are more unique than Sichuan restaurants that only focus on spicy food. (updated Sep 2023) 4 June Restaurant, Decheng District (south side of the intersection of Longshan Avenue and Dongfeng Middle Road), toll-free: 13911268174 (domestic). 09:00-22:00. A very authentic Shandong cuisine with good flavor and authentic taste. The more famous dishes, such as braised pig face, vinegar slag, and sheep intestine soup, are all delicious, especially the sheep intestine soup, which is delicious and has no smell. The key is the large portion. (updated Sep 2023) 5 Tongsheng Building, Jiefang Middle Avenue, Decheng District. 09:00-23:00. A Shandong cuisine restaurant, its dishes are unique and the taste is quite authentic. This store has two floors, mainly single rooms, and is decorated in an antique style. Many halal dishes are very good, the dishes are very affordable, the portions are generous, and the ingredients are used. (updated Sep 2023)

Drink & nightlife

V+Club: a well-known bar, 70 m north of No.134 Caishi Street, Decheng District. The overall decoration style of the bar is very fashionable and looks very luxurious from the outside. 1 Ant House Ant Electronic Music Bar, No. 151, Dongfeng West Road, Decheng District, toll-free: 15863121111 (domestic). 20:00-05:00. (updated Sep 2023) 2 Dezhou pangke music snack bar wineshop, No. 20 West Mi Road, Yinshan North Street, Xiajin County, toll-free: 13011289991 (domestic). 23:00-05:00. a very romantic bar on the 1st floor of Wanda Plaza, No.699 Hubin South Avenue, Decheng District. The atmosphere of this bar is very suitable for couples to date. (updated Sep 2023) 3 V+ All-Star Bar, Decheng District, ☏ +86 2229898. 23:00-06:00. A relatively famous bar, 198 m east of Guanhu, Dongfanghong West Road, just opposite the district government. (updated Sep 2023) 4 Jingluo Bar, No. 377, Wenhua Road, Decheng District, ☏ +86 2907877. 22:00-05:30. A music bar that only costs ¥20-30 for the whole family, 200 m south of the north gate of Wanda Jinjie. This bar is music-themed, and there is no too noisy atmosphere. (updated Sep 2023) 5 Fanhua Bar, Chaishi Street, Decheng District. 22:00-05:00. A quiet music bar in the corner of building A101, Building A, Gourmet Forest, Qingyun County. (updated Sep 2023)

Sleep

Giraffe manor hotel: All the facilities in the guest room are carefully considered and arranged, including air conditioning, wardrobe/wardrobe and high-speed internet access in the room. 1 Regal Kangbo Hotel Dezhou, No. 1888, Dongfeng East Road, Decheng District (in the core of the Dezhou Economic Development Zone), ☏ +86 2290888. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. ¥500. (updated Sep 2023) 2 Kangbo Hotel Apartment, Dongfeng East Road, Decheng District (Changxing Road, Decheng District, near Jinghua Avenue, at the core of the Dezhou Economic Development Zone), ☏ +86 2379999. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. ¥493. (updated Sep 2023) 3 Dezhou Kaiyuan Hot Spring Resort, 120 meters due east of Dezhou City (in the Economic Development Zone, adjacent to the exit of the Beijing-Fuzhou Expressway). Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Accommodation, catering, meetings, entertainment, and spa treatment. Hot water in all guest rooms is taken from hot mineral springs 1500 m underground, and the wellhead temperature is 58℃, which is rich in iodine, zinc, boron, iron, and other trace elements beneficial to human health. ¥450. (updated Sep 2023) 4 Qihe building, Yan Ying Road, Qihe County (in the middle section of Qi Xin Street, opposite Huancheng Park). Qihe Mansion is a high-end brand hotel. (updated Sep 2023)