Liaocheng Yanggu Lion Tower｜One of the few restaurants in the world

The Lion Tower was built in the Northern Song Dynasty and is called by UNESCO as "one of the few restaurants in the world". 🍷 The "Water Margin" hero Wu Song killed Ximen Qing here to avenge his brother, and the Lion Tower became famous because of this. There are two pairs of stone lions in front of the building; statues of Water Margin characters are displayed inside the building. This building is a Song Dynasty style building, with two floors, five bays and three depths. It is made of blue bricks and gray tiles, with flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, and is magnificent. There are two pairs of stone lions in front of the building, three males and one female; inside the building are statues of Water Margin characters, which are lifelike and vivid. A Lion Tower tourist area with an area of ​​about 25,000 square meters has been developed near the Lion Tower. It is planned to build Ximen Qing's five major stores, seven courtyards🏡, the county government, an ancient theater, a silversmith shop, the former residence of Wu Da, Wang Po Teahouse🍵, the Lion Tower Hotel🏨, Zishi Street and a parking lot🅿️, etc. ☝️There are free performances such as face changing in the Lion Tower tourist area. The performance takes place at the ancient theater. The program is on the signpost on the right hand side of the entrance. Those who like to watch performances can pay attention to it. Walking inside, there is a storytelling performance in a shop. It only costs 10 yuan per person per show. Groups can book the whole place for only 50 yuan. 2️⃣The Lion Tower is outside the scenic area. You can see the Lion Tower by following the signs. 3️⃣The Lion Tower and the stairs inside the scenic area are mostly made of wood and are a bit old. Please be careful when walking and pay attention to safety. 4️⃣ The scenic area sells specialties such as Wu Dalang pancakes, Pan Jinlian pickles, Jingyanggang wine, etc. The prices are not expensive and affordable