Liaocheng, is a prefecture-level city in western Shandong province, China. It borders the provincial capital of Jinan to the southeast, Dezhou to the northeast, Tai'an to the south, and the provinces of Hebei and Henan to the west. The Grand Canal flows through the city center. Its population was 5,789,863 at the 2010 census whom 1,229,768 lived in the built-up area made up of Donchangfu district, even though large parts remain rural. During the Song dynasty, the area of present-day Liaocheng included the prefectures of Bo and Ji. In 2007, the city is named China's top ten livable cities by Chinese Cities Brand Value Report, which was released at 2007 Beijing Summit of China Cities Forum.

Administration

The prefecture-level city of Liaocheng administers eight county-level divisions, including two districts, one county-level city, and five counties. These are further divided into 134 township-level divisions.

Climate

Education

History

People's Republic of China

In August 1949, Liaocheng was detached from Shandong and attached to Pingyuan. In November 1952, Pingyuan was dissolved and Liaocheng returned to Shandong.

Notable people

Attractions

Transportation

The town is served by Liaocheng railway station as well as a station on the high-speed network, Liaocheng West railway station.

Sister cities

Liaocheng is a sister city of the following cities: Furthermore, there is a partnership with the district Offenbach in Germany.