Dezhou is a city of 5.7 million people (2019) in the northwest of Shandong, along the border with Hebei.

Dezhou
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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. It borders Cangzhou City, Hebei Province to the north, Jinan City and Liaocheng City to the south, and Hebei Province to the west. Hengshui City, connected to Binzhou City in the east, has a terrain that is high in the southwest and low in the northeast. It has a significant monsoon influence and four distinct seasons. The city has a total area of 10,356 km² (3,998 sq mi). 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". Dezhou City is a transportation hub t the intersection of the Beijing-Shanghai and Dezhou-Shijiazhuang railways, and an economic, industrial and trade center in China's Hebei-Shandong border area.

Get in

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, dzmuseum@163.com. 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays. Free. (updated Mar 2022)

Do

Dezhou City, Shandong Province has some tourist attractions worth visiting, including natural landscapes, historical sites, and cultural venues.

• Quancheng Oleburg Dream World: Quancheng Oleburg Dream World is located at No. 08, Tourism Road, Yellow River International Ecological City, Qihe County, with Quancheng Polar Ocean World to the east. 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.

  

  Guide map of Quancheng Oulebao Dream World

• Dezhou Dongzi Garden Scenic Area: 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 the simple, simple, and grand architectural style of the Han Dynasty. Dongzi Cultural Street on the west side and the original ecological garden on the east side are connected by the river and stand beside the river, reflecting an urban landscape in which humanistic architectural space and natural ecological space are harmonious.
• Qingyun Island Jinshan Temple: The Island Jinshan Temple Scenic Area is located in the northern suburbs of Qingyun County, Dezhou City. The scenic area is built based on the temple and includes three parts: Buddhist activity area, commercial area, and landscape area. It has formed the largest group of antique buildings in the surrounding area. The main body of the temple is the Buddhist activity area. The ancient Jinshan Temple on the island was built in the Sui Dynasty and flourished in the Tang Dynasty. It was a famous temple in the country during the division of the Jin and Song Dynasties. It is known as the "Northern Jinshan". According to legend, Master Xuanzang, an eminent monk in the Tang Dynasty, grew up and studied Buddhism in the Jinshan Temple on the island. Later, he learned about Avalokitesvara. Under the guidance of the Bodhisattva, we embarked on the journey to the West to learn scriptures. The temple was destroyed by wars in the Ming Dynasty. It was restored and rebuilt in 2004 and has now become a large-scale temple in Jiangbei.

• Xiajin Old Course of the Yellow River Forest Park: The Old Course of the Yellow River Forest Park has a total area of 128,000 acres, a forest coverage rate of 62.8%, and forest resources of 55 families, 117 genera, and 210 species. The landscape changes strangely, with rolling dunes, ups and downs, and towering and vibrant ancient trees. It is lush and forms a naturally changing green barrier, including nearly 30,000 ancient trees that are more than 100 years old. They are precious original ecological natural resources in the plain area and are known as the "Northern Deciduous Fruit Tree Museum".

• Debai Hot Spring Resort: The Debai Hot Spring Resort project is located in the Forest Park of the Old Course of the Yellow River, with a total investment of 10 billion yuan, and an investment of 1 billion yuan in the first phase. It is jointly owned by Hong Kong Qiming International Co., Ltd. and Shandong Dezhou Department Store (Group) Co., Ltd. Invest in development. The project covers a total area of 2,900 acres, and the first phase of development covers an area of 630 acres. The project includes a five-star hot spring resort hotel, landscape garden, Grand View Garden ecological restaurant, indoor hot springs, indoor swimming pool, large outdoor hot springs, health center, new ecological agricultural park, Nursing center, and other projects. The second and third phase projects include nursing centers, ancient towns, wetland parks, real estate development, and other projects.

Dezhou Changhe Park: Located in the center of Dezhou, Changhe Park is an important part of the east-west ecological axis of Dezhou City. Its name originated from the name of Dezhou during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The park covers an area of 1,800 acres, including 600 acres of water surface. The ecological environment of the land surrounding Changhe Park has been greatly improved, which has beneficially promoted the development and construction of Hedong New City in Dezhou City. Dezhou, Shandong has many beautiful parks for citizens and tourists to relax, have fun, and relax.

• Dezhou People's Park: Dezhou People's Park is a large urban park with extensive lawns, lakes, recreational facilities, and walking trails. This is a good place for citizens to do morning exercises, walks, and leisure.

• Jiurushan Scenic Area: Jiurushan Scenic Area not only has beautiful mountains but also a beautiful forest and lake. There are also some facilities here for tourists to rest and enjoy the scenery.

• Paradise Park: Paradise Park is a popular recreational location with rich vegetation, lakes, walking trails, and children's play facilities.

• Water Conservancy Park: The Water Conservancy Park is a water-related theme park with water features such as lakes, fountains, artificial rivers, and waterfalls, suitable for leisure strolls and relaxation.

• Century Park: Century Park is a new urban park with modern landscaping, art installations, and recreational facilities that is a popular destination for families and young people.

These parks offer a variety of settings and activity options, so whether you want to enjoy nature, engage in outdoor activities, or spend time with family and friends, you'll find the right place at one of these parks.

• 1 Quancheng Oleburg Dream World, Qihe County, ☏ +86 534-5971166. 09:00 - 17:30. 220 yuan. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 Dezhou Dongzi Garden Scenic Area, Dongfanghong East Road, ☏ +86 534-2585011. 08:00-18:00. Free. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Qing hao island jin mountain temple, ☏ +86 534-3869699. 8:30-16:00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 4 Xiajin Old Course of the Yellow River Forest Park, ☏ +86 534 6358366. 08:30-18:00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 5 Debai Hot Spring Resort, Area A of the Old Yellow River Forest Park, Xiajin County, ☏ +86 534 3266678. 09:00-20:30. (updated Sep 2023)
• 6 Dezhouchanghe park, Changhe Avenue, Decheng District (opposite NIO City), ☏ +86 534 3211073. 0：00-24：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 7 Dezhou People's Park, No. 1487, Dongfeng Middle Road, Decheng District, Dezhou City (southeast of Hualian Commercial Building), ☏ 3880916NOCC. (updated Sep 2023)
• 8 Jiurushan Scenic Area, ☏ 8251867NOCC. (updated Sep 2023)
• 9 Paradise Park, ☏ 3780888NOCC. 0：00-24：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 10 Water Conservancy Park, ☏ 8215172NOCC. 9:00--17:00. free. (updated Sep 2023)
• 11 Century Park, toll-free: 13791354688NOCC. 6:00-18:00. (updated Sep 2023)

Buy

Dezhou Decheng Wanda plaza：Dezhou Decheng Wanda Plaza is located in Decheng District, Dezhou City. The project has a total investment of about 6.5 billion yuan, a total area of about 16.67 hectares, and a total construction area of about 800,000 square meters, including a large commercial area of about 160,000 square meters. It was officially opened on November 6, 2015. As a large-scale commercial complex project in Dezhou City, Dezhou Decheng Wanda Plaza has gathered several main stores and sub-main stores with super-strong customer gathering ability, such as Wanda Studios, Big Player Video Game City, Wanda Baby King, Shenghao Supermarket, etc., to meet the consumer demand of the whole customer level through the diversified combination of all formats, the gathering of senior main stores and more than 100 domestic and foreign fashion brands.

Ningjin Debai Square：Ningjin Debai Plaza is located in Ningjin County, Dezhou City. The total investment of the project is about 1.5 billion yuan, and the construction area is about 330,000 square meters, covering five sections: a shopping center, food court, commercial gold street, five-star cinema, and high-end ecological residential community. It was officially opened on September 20, 2015. Buyout. com Xiaobian learned that as the third urban complex project successfully opened by Debai Group in the county, Ningjin Debai Plaza integrates one-stop consumption of food, drink, play, music, and shopping, with diversified business services, complete financial services, and business centers, which can bring a new concept of life to Ningjin and surrounding people.

Qingyun Zhongshang Kunlun Shopping Plaza：Qingyun Zhongshang Kunlun Shopping Plaza is located in Qingyun County, Dezhou City, invested and constructed by Qingyun Kunlun Trading Co., Ltd. The project covers an area of about 67 mu, with a total construction area of about 103,000 square meters. It is divided into one underground floor and five floors above ground, equipped with 1,280 parking spaces, and officially opened on September 26, 2020. As a key livelihood project in the business core area of Qingyun County, Qingyun Zhongshang Kunlun Shopping Plaza has introduced many brands and businesses such as Huawei, New Dadi Studios, Xiaomi Home, Adidas, Beijing Tongrentang, etc. It is a large modern commercial retail mall integrating shopping, catering, leisure, entertainment, and tourism.

Yucheng New Age Shopping plaza：Yucheng New Age Shopping Plaza is located in Yucheng City, Dezhou City, with a total investment of about 650 million yuan and a construction area of about 100,000 square meters. It was officially opened on October 16, 2013. Yucheng New Age Shopping Plaza has many functional areas such as shopping, entertainment, and leisure, covering many categories such as gold jewelry, leather bags, digital home appliances, maternal and child supplies, beauty and bodybuilding, bedding, etc. Now it has introduced many brands and businesses such as Li Ning, Xiaomi House, Laofengxiang Jewelry House, New Age International Studios, and the party show KTV. It is a large-scale, comprehensive, and modern urban complex project in Yucheng.

• 1 Dezhou Decheng Wanda plaza, Xinhe Road, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, ☏ 8019060NOCC. 9：00-22：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 Ningjin Debai Plaza, Intersection of Zhengyang Road and Huanghe Street, Ningjin County, Dezhou City, ☏ 5776888NOCC. 9：00-22：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Qingyun Zhongshang Kunlun Shopping Plaza, No. 1059, Jianshe Street, Qingyun County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, ☏ 3661666NOCC. 9：00-22：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 4 Yucheng New Age Shopping plaza, No. 300, Tongqu South Road, Yucheng City, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, ☏ 8100000NOCC. 9：00-22：00. (updated Sep 2023)

Eat

dezhou chicken Dezhou Braised Chicken, also known as Dezhou Five-Spice Boneless Braised Chicken, is one of the three treasures of Dezhou (braised chicken, watermelon, and golden jujubes). It is also a traditional famous food in Shandong, China, and is a classic dish of Shandong cuisine. The chicken in this dish is tender and well-cooked, easy to fall off the bones, and the five flavors penetrate into the bones. In December 2014, "Dezhou Braised Chicken Production Technique" was selected into the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects.

Texas Braised Chicken Food City: Texas Braised Chicken Food City is an authentic place to eat Texas Braised Chicken. Many people know that the environment of this store is not bad. Although it is a restaurant that specializes in Texas Braised Chicken since this is a food city, there will be a lot of delicious food, and you can eat a lot of authentic Texas food here. This is not a store, but a food city, so the rich and diverse delicacies will satisfy you.

Junchen Little Lamb Hotpot City：Junchen Lamb Hotpot is recognized as delicious. 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. This store is also very popular in the local area, the environment is very good, and it also provides free dishes and drinks, which makes the dining experience very good.

Classic chef in Emei Town: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. I highly recommend the mushroom-flavored rice, which is deep-fried Sichuan rice with Cantonese cabbage and cooked in a stone pot. It tastes very good. There are also cheese-baked pumpkins, sizzling garlic vermicelli baked shrimps, and Emei pepper fish. It's delicious. Not only do they have classic Sichuan dishes, but they also have innovative dishes, which are more unique than Sichuan restaurants that only focus on spicy food. June Restaurant: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, and at the same time, there is also cold lettuce flowing from the tree tops, so you can enjoy it. This restaurant is located to the west of Texas College, and there are many nearby communities, so they are very popular dishes and have been recognized by many people.

Tongsheng Building:Everyone knows that Tongshenglou is a Shandong cuisine restaurant, but not only Shandong cuisine, 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. Many people have recommended this store, which is quite famous.

• 1 Texas Braised Chicken Food City, 1st Floor, Building 6, Phoenix International, 100 meters east of Food City, Sanba Middle Road, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, toll-free: 18613609187NOCC. 9：00-22：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 Junchen Little Lamb Hotpot City, About 100 meters west of the intersection of Sanba Middle Road and Dongdi Street, Decheng District, Dezhou City (Sunshine International New City), ☏ 2629555NOCC. 9：00-22：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Classic chef in Emei Town, 1123, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China, 70 meters due east, toll-free: 13905341297NOCC. 9：00-22：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 4 June Restaurant, China CN Shandong Province Dezhou City Decheng District South side of the intersection of Longshan Avenue and Dongfeng Middle Road, toll-free: 13911268174NOCC. 9：00-22：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 5 Tongsheng Building, Jiefang Middle Avenue, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China, ☏ 2223333NOCC. 9：00-23：00. (updated Sep 2023)

Drink

ANT HOUSE Ant Electronic Music Bar： ANT HOUSE Ant Electronic Music Bar is the most popular bar in Texas. This bar is located in Area E of Baiole Plaza, Jinghua Avenue, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province. The configuration of this bar is very luxurious, and you can enjoy it with everyone. Let’s dance together. V+CLUB： V+CLUB is a well-known bar in Dezhou. This bar is located 70 meters north of No.134 Caishi Street, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province. The overall decoration style of the bar is very fashionable and looks very luxurious from the outside.

Dezhou pangke music snack bar wineshop：Dezhou Pangke Music Restaurant is a very romantic bar in Dezhou. This bar is located on the 1st floor of Wanda Plaza, No.699 Hubin South Avenue, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province. The atmosphere of this bar is very suitable for couples to date.

V+ All-Star Bar: V+ All-Star Bar is a relatively famous bar in Dezhou. This bar is located 198 meters east of Guanhu, Dongfanghong West Road, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, just opposite the district government. The DJ of this bar is a beautiful young lady with a very good figure. Jingluo bar：Whale Falling Bar is a music bar that only costs twenty or thirty for the whole family in Dezhou. This bar is located 200 meters south of the north gate of Wanda Jinjie, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province. This bar is music-themed, and there is no too noisy atmosphere.

Bustling bar:Fanhua Bar is a quiet music bar in Dezhou. This bar is located in the corner of building A101, Building A, Gourmet Forest, Qingyun County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province. The lighting and decoration in the bar are perfectly combined, so you can have a few drinks with friends here.

• 1 ANT HOUSE Ant Electronic Music Ba, No. 151, Dongfeng West Road, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China, toll-free: 15863121111NOCC. 20：00-05：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 Dezhou pangke music snack bar wineshop, No. 20 West Mi Road, China CN Yinshan North Street, Xiajin County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, toll-free: 13011289991NOCC. 23：00-5:00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 V+ All-Star Bar, Decheng District, Dezhou City, ChinaCN Shandong Province 110 meters, ☏ 2229898NOCC. 23：00-06：00. (updated Sep 2023)
• 4 jingluo bar, No. 377, Wenhua Road, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China, ☏ 2907877NOCC. 22:00-05:30. (updated Sep 2023)
• 5 Fanhua Bar, Chaishi Street, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China, ☏ 2229898NOCC. 22：00-05：00. (updated Sep 2023)

Sleep

Regal Kangbo Hotel Dezhou：Regal Kangbo Hotel in Dezhou is located in the core of the Dezhou Economic Development Zone, near the administrative building of the municipal government and the office building of the Dezhou Economic Development Zone. Regal Combo Hotel is a luxury international hotel in Texas, with a total construction area of 40,000 square meters, more than 200 luxurious rooms and suites, complete conference and banquet facilities, diversified catering services, and recreational facilities. Kangbo service apartment：Kangbo Hotel Apartment is located in Changxing Road, Decheng District, Dezhou, near Jinghua Avenue, at the core of the Dezhou Economic Development Zone, adjacent to the Dezhou municipal government and administrative center in the west, near the Dezhou Economic Development Zone Management Committee in the east, near Dezhou Grand Theatre and Dezhou Sports Center in the north, and surrounded by banks.

Dezhou kaiyuan hot spring resort：Dezhou Kaiyuan Hot Spring Resort is located in the Economic Development Zone, adjacent to the exit of the Beijing-Fuzhou Expressway, and it is very convenient to stay and travel. The resort integrates accommodation, catering, meetings, entertainment, and spa treatment. Hot water in all guest rooms is taken from hot mineral springs 1500m underground, and the wellhead temperature is 58℃, which is rich in iodine, zinc, boron, iron, and other trace elements beneficial to human health.

Qihe building：Qihe Mansion is a high-end brand hotel in Qihe, and it is the designated reception hotel of the government. Located in the middle section of Qi Xin Street in the county seat, opposite to Huancheng Park, it is only about 10 minutes' drive from Orlebao and Ocean Polar World. It is only a stone's throw from Debai Shopping Plaza, Yancheng Station and Expressway. Adjacent to Hualian Supermarket and online celebrity's old courtyard restaurant.

Giraffe manor hotel：Renovation on June 1, 2021, I believe that the thoughtful service and first-class facilities of Giraffe Manor Hotel will make you have an unforgettable trip in Qihe. 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, which can meet your needs and add a warm feeling of home. For passengers who need drinking water, the hotel also provides you with electric kettle and bottled water. Besides, the bathroom equipped with slippers, 24-hour hot water and bathtub is a good place for you to get rid of the fatigue of the day. Whether you like Chinese restaurant or western restaurant.

• 1 Regal Kangbo Hotel Dezhou, No. 1888, Dongfeng East Road, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China, ☏ 2290888NOCC. Check-in: 14：00, check-out: 12：00. 500¥. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 Kangbo service apartment, Dongfeng East Road, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China, ☏ 2379999NOCC. Check-in: 14：00, check-out: 12：00. 493¥. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Dezhou kaiyuan hot spring resort, China 6, Qihe County CN Shandong Province 120 meters due east of Dezhou City Postal Service, ☏ 58616061NOCC. Check-in: 14：00, check-out: 12：00. 450¥. (updated Sep 2023)
• 4 Qihe building, Yan Ying Road, Qihe County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China, ☏ 85294377NOCC. (updated Sep 2023)

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Address: Junction of Sanba East Road and Jinghua Avenue

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