Liangshan Water Margin Wine Culture Experience Hall

　　The Liangshan Water Margin Wine Culture Experience Hall restores scenes according to descriptions from the original "Water Margin" novel, using a Song-style imitation folk architecture to showcase the unique local culture and heroic ethos of the Northern Song Dynasty. Here, visitors can view thousands of wine vessels and utensils from primitive society to modern times across various dynasties, personally experience the Song Dynasty’s wine brewing process, and taste unique Water Margin-style liquors. They can see figures such as the flatbread-selling Wu Dalang, the crisp pear vendor little Yunge, the charming Pan Jinlian, the human flesh bun seller Sun Erniang, and the peddler carrying all kinds of goods from north and south. Visitors can also watch folk artisans demonstrate traditional crafts such as clay figurine sculpting, sugar blowing, paper cutting, spinning, embroidery, tinware making, and pottery. They can listen to romantic performances like the duet of flute and pipa between the rogue Yan Qing and the capital’s top courtesan Li Shishi, as well as folk storytelling acts like the fast-paced storytelling "Wu Song Fights the Tiger," the zither-ballad "Yan Qing at the Wrestling Arena," and the storytelling-rap "Li Kui Causes a Ruckus at the Courthouse." Additionally, visitors may be fortunate enough to receive drinks from leaders of Liangshan such as Brother Song Jiang, Lin Chong, Wu Song, Li Kui, and Lu Zhishen, and enjoy their classic short skits depicting scenes from the Water Margin.

　　Here, visitors can exchange RMB for copper coins or silver, visit the wine counters of Zhu Gui and Gu Dasao to buy a few taels of liquor and some pounds of thick beef slices, learn the drinking customs and drinking games of the Liangshan heroes, and fully experience the Water Margin-style boldness of “drinking from big bowls and eating meat in big chunks.” They can also try their hand at calligraphy, composing poems in the style of Song Jiang, or dress up in costumes of Water Margin characters to engage in interactive performances with the cast.

　　Customer service phone: 0537-7310136

　　Address: Southern end of Shuipo South Road, Liangshan County

　　Business hours: 8:00–19:00

　　Suggested visiting time: about 2 hours

　　Official website: http://www.lsxhc.com

　　Price: 50 RMB per person

　　Tour route: Preface Hall Area — Wine Culture Knowledge Exhibition Area — Wine Vessels and Utensils Exhibition Area — Famous Water Margin Liquor Exhibition Area — Apricot Blossom Village Tavern — Sun Erniang’s Winery — Liangshanpo Wine Cellar

　　Source: Shandong Provincial Tourism Development Commission