Back from Binzhou with kids, my spending habits have changed
Transportation
- External transportation: You can fly to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport and take the airport bus to Binzhou. You can also take a train or high-speed train to Binzhou Station or Zouping Station. Driving from nearby cities to Binzhou is also convenient.
- City transportation: The city has an extensive bus network. You can pay with a mobile payment code. The fare is usually CNY 2. The starting fare for taxis is CNY 7. There are also shared bikes and electric bikes for short-distance travel.
Attraction recommendations
- History and culture
- Wei Family Manor: A castle-style building complex that combines military defense and traditional residential features. The architecture is unique, and the fortifications are ingenious.
- Du Shoutian's Former Residence: The former residence of Du Shoutian, a teacher of the Qing Dynasty. The architecture is elegant and simple, with many historical relics and family history materials.
- Sun Tzu's Art of War City: With Sun Tzu's culture as the core, the architecture is simple and elegant. The city has many sculptures, murals, etc., showing the essence of Sun Tzu's Art of War and ancient military culture.
- Natural scenery
- Heban Mountain: The mountains are undulating, the forest is dense, the streams are gurgling, and the air is fresh. It is a natural oxygen bar.
- Zhonghai Water Conservancy Scenic Area: The lake and mountains complement each other. You can take a boat tour and enjoy the shell dike island landscape and rare birds.
- Shili Lotus Pond: The area is large, with many kinds of lotus flowers. The wooden structure buildings and flowers are combined, and the scenery is beautiful.
- Urban leisure
- Binzhou Museum: Rich in cultural relics, it is a good place to learn about the history and culture of Binzhou. There are four floors, each with a distinct theme.
- Yellow River Tower: Standing on the banks of the Yellow River, it is magnificent. You can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy the magnificent view of the Yellow River.
Food recommendations
- Guozi Cake: A representative food of Binzhou. The crust is as thin as a cicada's wings and chewy. The filling is varied, with various meats and vegetables, and the taste is rich.
- Hanji Sausage: A meat lover's delight. The meat is firm and bouncy, with a strong aroma. It can be eaten directly or with staple food.
- Zhanhua Shrimp Paste: With a unique fermentation process, the shrimp is fresh and flavorful. It can be used to cook seafood, tofu, or vegetables, adding a unique flavor.
- Wudi Dashan Roast Chicken: A traditional local delicacy. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a rich aroma that lingers in your mouth.
Accommodation suggestions
- Luxury: Blue Horizon Royal Hotel (Binzhou Zhonghai Lake Branch), located by Zhonghai Lake, with beautiful surroundings. Binzhou Shuguang Platinum Hotel, located by Qinhuang River, is a natural oxygen bar.
- High-end: Binzhou Hampton by Hilton Hotel, with complete facilities and enthusiastic service. Binzhou Bincheng Wanda Plaza Meilun Hotel, with a children's play area downstairs, is suitable for family travel.
- Comfortable: Xana Hotelle (Binzhou Bohai 10th Road Ginza Mall Branch), with smart air conditioning that kids like. James Joyce Coffetel (Binzhou Zhanhua Bus Station Branch), with electric curtains that have a sense of technology and a wide view of the room.
Itinerary planning
- One-day tour: Zhonghai Tiandi Bridge → Binzhou Museum → Binzhou Cultural Center → Yellow River Tower → Pu Lake Park.
- Two-day tour: Day 1, Wei Family Manor → Heban Mountain → Binzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Hall; Day 2, Wudi Ancient City → Shell Dike Island and Wetland National Nature Reserve.
- Three-day tour: Day 1, Zhonghai Water Conservancy Scenic Area → Binzhou Bohai Shell Dike Island Cultural Center → Binzhou Science and Technology Museum; Day 2, Wudi Ancient City → Yellow River Tower → Zhanhua Winter Jujube Ecotourism Area; Day 3, Heban Mountain → Zouping Huangshan Park.