Videos of Shandong: Linqing's history shines
[Video by Xue Chen for chinadaily.com.cn]
Linqing, an ancient city in the western part of Shandong province, has long stood as a pivotal transportation hub along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. This strategic location has drawn many merchants, contributing to the city's economic prosperity. The diverse ingredients brought by these merchants have merged and coalesced in Linqing's streets and alleys, giving rise to a unique culinary tradition. Linqing cuisine, a blend of various influences, has not only sustained its people through the generations but has also emerged as a prominent emblem of the city's rich cultural heritage.