2025 Zouping Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Below is a travel guide for Binzhou, Shandong: I. Must-See Attractions • Weiji Ancient Village: A 4A-level scenic spot, it combines specialty cuisine, handicraft workshops, and folk customs. It's a great place to experience the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are also various folk performances, such as twisting yangge, dragon and lion dances, creating a rich cultural atmosphere. • China Sun Tzu Art of War City: A place with a profound sense of history and rich cultural heritage. The main hall and side rooms display Sun Tzu's Art of War according to its chapters, supplemented by explanations of historical battles, making it easy for visitors to understand Sun Tzu's culture. • Sun Wu Ancient City: A 4A-level scenic spot, based on the ruins of the ancient city of Wuding Prefecture in the Song Dynasty. It encompasses military science culture, ancient city culture, and northern Shandong folk culture, making it a great place to learn about the history and culture of Binzhou. II. Natural Beauty • Heban Mountain: Known as the "Ecological Pearl of Central Shandong," it offers fresh air and lush vegetation, making it a great place for hiking and getting close to nature. • Sakura Mountain Scenic Area: Famous for its tens of thousands of cherry blossoms, strolling along the Cherry Blossom Avenue is like stepping into a sea of flowers. III. Food Recommendations • Wei Zhuang · Da Zhang Fish Head Pancake: An authentic Shandong cuisine restaurant, the fish head pancake is the signature dish here. It has a delicious taste and is worth trying. • Wang Po Fried Fish: A Binzhou specialty restaurant, the fried fish is tender and delicious. Paired with a unique sauce, it leaves a lasting impression.

✨Hello, if you are planning to go to Zouping, Binzhou, Weiqiao Junlan Hotel is definitely a great choice! 😉 🏨First of all, the scale and facilities of the hotel are amazing. It is invested and built by Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group and fully managed by Junlan Hotel Management Co., Ltd., with a total investment of over RMB 700 million. The hotel covers an area of about 30,000 square meters, with a construction area of 65,000 square meters, and has 368 luxurious rooms of various types, distributed on the 5th to 16th floors of the hotel. The rooms are clean and cozy, with a reasonable layout, soft and comfortable bedding, a good night's sleep, good soundproofing, quiet at night, clean and odorless bathrooms, and good quality toiletries. 🍽Foodies are in for a treat, as the hotel offers a wide range of dining options. There are about 3,000 seats in total, distributed on the 1st to 3rd floors of the hotel. There are 2 banquet halls of over 1,000 square meters, 8 multi-functional meeting rooms, and 26 Chinese dining rooms. There are also Yuntiange All Day Dining Restaurant, Taoyuan Restaurant, Heyun Cuisine, Zhenwei Hot Pot, Yuexiang BBQ, Lanmingxuan, and other places. Taoyuan Restaurant offers Huaiyang cuisine, Hangzhou cuisine, and Shandong cuisine, reflecting the perfect fusion of Qilu culture and Junlan culture. The 26 private rooms of Junlin Chinese Restaurant meet the needs of different dining specifications, creating a selection of quality and healthy ingredients, insisting that "good ingredients speak for themselves". Heyun Cuisine Japanese Restaurant and Zhenwei Hot Pot Restaurant offer classic Japanese dishes and a variety of hot pots respectively. 🎉The recreational facilities are also very complete, with swimming pool, gym, yoga room, KTV, SPA, manicure and beauty room, etc., allowing you to relax in business and relax in business. 📍The location of the hotel is also great, located at No. 400, Daixi 3rd Road, Zouping, a landmark building in the city. There are shopping malls and restaurants nearby to meet all kinds of living needs. 👍In short, Zouping Weiqiao Junlan Hotel is impeccable in terms of rooms, dining, and facilities, and I highly recommend it to everyone, and I will choose this place again in the future! 😉

Basic Information - Opening Hours: 06:00–18:00 - Ticket Price: CNY 30 per person Transportation - Bus: Take a bus in Zouping County and get off at Heban Mountain Station. - Taxi: Take a taxi in Zouping County to Heban Mountain. The fare is around CNY 10–15. - Self-driving: Depart from Binzhou City and drive along G205 National Highway for around 1 hour to reach the destination. The Jinan-Qingdao Expressway is located to the north of the scenic area. The scenic area is 30 km from Zibo City and less than 50 km from Jinan City. Tour Route - Jiupujian Route: The route is 1,608 meters long. There are nine waterfalls of different sizes along the route. Each waterfall has its own unique charm. - Shuilian Cave Route: The route is 788 meters long. There are various landscapes such as caves, waterfalls, and rocks along the route, forming a unique landscape featuring Shuilian Cave in Heban Mountain. - Jiutanxi Route: The route is 2,424 meters long. There are streams, waterfalls, pools, rocks, and plants along the route, forming a scenic area featuring streams and pools. - Heming Valley Route: The valley is wide and open with lush trees. There are facilities such as a children's activity area and an animal area along the route. The route is 1,215 meters long. - Mountain Loop Route: The route is around 12 km long. You can visit Jiupujian, Shuilian Cave, Jiutanxi, Heming Valley, Hexiang Ridge, and other scenic spots along the route. It is the first choice for hiking enthusiasts. Food Recommendations - Wild Vegetables: Farmhouses around Heban Mountain provide fresh wild vegetables. They are crispy and nutritious. - Barbecue: You can have a barbecue at the foot of the mountain in summer and enjoy the fun of an outdoor picnic. - Zouping Tofu: It is famous for its unique production process. It is delicate and delicious. Notes - Wear comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes for walking on mountain roads. - Bring enough drinking water and some food to replenish energy.

In the autumn of Linchi Town, Zouping, the sunset is like a generous painter, spreading the afterglow. The autumn wind blows gently, and the leaves rustle. The golden wheat fields and green grasslands are connected, making people feel relaxed and happy. In this intoxicating autumn scenery, I happened to meet the teachers of the painting association setting up drawing boards. The colorful paints on the palette seemed to be competing with the palette of nature. They focused on capturing the beauty in front of them, and the paintbrushes in their hands were like magic wands, freezing the mountains under the sunset, the woods with afterglow, and the paths covered with fallen leaves. Each oil painting is like the crystallization of the collision between nature and artistic soul, carrying the unique tranquility and beauty of this small town in autumn.

[Hidden Fall Foliage Spot Near a Shandong High-Speed Rail Station🍂]🎍🍁 Taken on November 10, this is the perfect time to enjoy the fall foliage! Near a high-speed rail station in Shandong, there is a hidden gem for fall foliage viewing, just 2 km from the station, and no one is there on weekends! 😲🍂 The popular fall foliage spots in Jinan are always crowded, and there are occasional traffic jams. But I found this treasure near the high-speed rail station, with not only red leaves but also swaying metasequoia trees by the lake. This scene is even more beautiful than the cherry blossom season. 🌊🍁 🌟Cherry Blossom Mountain, the name itself is poetic. It is located in Zouping, Binzhou, Shandong Province. Now is the time when the metasequoia trees start to shed their leaves, which will last until mid-November. If you want to take photos, hurry up! 📷 🚗The transportation is super convenient. You can drive or take a taxi after getting off the high-speed rail. It takes only 16 minutes from Jinan East Station and only 11 minutes from Zibo North Station. You no longer have to worry about crowds when taking the high-speed rail to enjoy the fall foliage! 🚄🌳 📷Here is a guide for taking photos and having fun: - Recommended fall foliage route: Start from the South Gate, pass by Nanhu Lake and Yanggong Lake, then go to Wanghutai, cross Baiyun Bridge, and finally reach the Water Conservancy Science Museum. The scenery along the way is breathtaking. 🏞️ - On one side of Yanggong Lake, the metasequoia trees are neatly arranged, and any random shot will give you a beautiful photo with a Sichuan-Western style. - Behind the Water Conservancy Science Museum, there is a red leaf forest, which is the perfect time for taking photos. Don't hesitate, grab your camera, and embark on a spontaneous fall foliage trip! Enjoy a peaceful and beautiful time in this hidden paradise. 👣🌳

Golden autumn brings a bountiful harvest, and the ginger in Zhongjia Village, Qingyang Town, Zouping, has been harvested! It's my first time seeing a ginger field, and the ginger farmers are busy pulling, shaking, and cutting ginger stalks. The villagers taught me how to dig ginger, and each one is so big! The freshly dug ginger is very bright in color, and I couldn't help but pinch a small sprout to taste it! Spicy! Very fresh! The freshly dug ginger is directly packed into boxes and placed in the village's constant temperature storage, which can be stored for two years. This way, they can counter market price fluctuations and implement staggered sales. This year's benefits are also good, and local villagers not only made money but also achieved year-round ginger freedom!

🌸 Guys! You must come to the Cherry Blossom Mountain Scenic Area! 🌸 🎈 Hey, family! Today I want to tell you about this beautiful Cherry Blossom Mountain Scenic Area. 😎 🌸 As soon as you enter the Cherry Blossom Mountain Scenic Area, it's like stepping into a dream world. There are pink cherry blossoms everywhere, and the scene is really beautiful! It feels like being in a fairyland. 😍 💖 Walking along the path, the breeze gently blows, and the cherry blossom petals fall like a cherry blossom rain. At this time, you can close your eyes, feel the breeze, and smell the faint fragrance of cherry blossoms, and you will be intoxicated. 😌 📸 This place is really great for taking photos! Any random shot is a masterpiece. Standing under the cherry blossom trees or walking on the cherry blossom path, every shot looks good. Photography lovers must not miss this place! 🤳 🌳 In addition to cherry blossoms, there are many other beautiful sceneries in the scenic area. There is a crystal-clear lake, with weeping willows by the lake, reflecting in the water, which is beautiful. There is also a green lawn where you can have a picnic, fly a kite, and enjoy a leisurely time. 😉 🚶‍♂️ If you like hiking, there are many trails to walk here. Walking while enjoying the scenery and breathing fresh air, you will feel relaxed. Moreover, you can see some small animals along the way, which are super cute! 🐇 🍱 When you are tired, you can find a place to sit down and eat some food in the scenic area. There are many snack stalls and restaurants here, where you can taste various local specialties. Eating delicious food while enjoying the beautiful scenery is really enjoyable! 😋 🎆 The Cherry Blossom Mountain Scenic Area also holds some events. For example, during the Cherry Blossom Festival, there will be various performances and exhibitions, which are very lively. You can participate in these activities with your family and friends and have a good time. 🎉 💕 Guys, come to the Cherry Blossom Mountain Scenic Area! Let's leave beautiful memories in this beautiful place. 💖

Binzhou Zouping City Hebanshan National Forest Park Hebanshan is located within the boundaries of Zouping City, Shandong Province, at the junction of Zouping City and Zhangqiu District of Jinan. It belongs to the Changbai Mountain Range and Baiyun Mountain System, characterized by complex terrain and numerous cliffs. It was approved by the Ministry of Forestry and established as a national forest park in September 1992. The park is in the northern temperate continental climate zone, with distinct seasons. Amidst the mountains and waters, one can feel the power of nature. Deciding to take a day off from the busy urban life, we set out for Hebanshan in Zouping to seek peace of mind. As the first ray of morning sunlight shone on the mountains, we embarked on this eagerly anticipated journey. **Transportation and Budget** Before departure, we meticulously planned the entire trip. Hebanshan in Zouping is relatively close to the city, with convenient transportation. We chose to drive ourselves, which was not only flexible and convenient but also allowed us to enjoy the scenic views along the way. The round-trip fuel and toll costs for the day were about 200 yuan, with an average cost of only about 67 yuan per person, making it very economical. **Accommodation and Food** Although it was a short one-day trip, the farmhouses and homestays around Hebanshan in Zouping were impressive. We chose a well-reviewed farmhouse for lunch. Authentic Shandong cuisine and abundant mountain delicacies allowed us to feast to our heart's content. The average cost for lunch was about 50 yuan per person, offering great value for money. **Travel Experience** The beauty of Hebanshan is mesmerizing. The fresh air, verdant forests, and babbling streams make one feel as if they are in a paradise. We climbed along the winding paths all the way to the top of the mountain, where we enjoyed a panoramic view of the magnificent landscape, feeling a sense of openness and clarity.

1.🏠. Fan Gong Temple: refers to the famous thinker, politician, military strategist and writer in the Song Dynasty - Fan Zhongyan. Fan Gong Temple is the memorial temple of Fan Zhongyan. The main scenic spots include: Fanquan, Jingyi Hall, Screen Wall, Fangong Pavilion, etc. Tickets: 10/person 🌸Free Policy Children under 1.2 meters in height, seniors over 70 years old, active military personnel and disabled military personnel are exempt from tickets with valid ID. 🌸Preferential policies Seniors aged 60 to 69 and above, and full-time university, middle school and primary school students can purchase discounted tickets with valid ID. 2. Liquan Temple: Located in Changbai Mountain, southwest of Zouping City, Liquan Temple was first built during the Southern and Northern Dynasties and has a history of 1,500 years. Founded by Master Zhuangyan during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, it is a Buddhist temple. There is a spring in Liquan Temple, which was named "Liquan" by Emperor Zhongzong of Tang Dynasty, and Liquan Temple got its name from this. Liquan Temple was once the place where Fan Zhongyan studied. There are three main halls in the temple: the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Main Hall and the Fan Wencheng Temple. Tickets: 15/person 🌸Free Policy Children under 1.2 meters in height, seniors over 70 years old, active military personnel and disabled military personnel are exempt from tickets with valid ID. 🌸Preferential policies Seniors aged 60 to 69 and above, and full-time university, middle school and primary school students can purchase discounted tickets with valid ID. ​3​.🏠.Yintai Mountain: It is named after a huge rock on the top of the mountain that looks like a seal. The scenery is magnificent with mountain scenery, forest shadows, willows in the mist, creek bridges, etc. The four walls are as sharp as a knife, the jade seal stands tall, and the mountain appearance is unique. Especially the huge stone of Yintai on the top of the mountain is very attractive. Wang Yuyang, a leader in the literary world of the Qing Dynasty, and Zhang Shiju, a local poet of Zouping, have left behind their famous and popular works. 🌸Free and open. 4. Daixi River: Daixi River, formerly known as Shahe River, was called Mengshui in Qicheng. It was named Daixi River because it originated from Daiquan at the foot of Mount Maha and merged with water from various streams. According to legend, the Daixi River originates from the Wangmu Pool on Baiyun Mountain. There is a natural pool on the top of Baiyun Mountain. There is water in it all year round, which never overflows or dries up and is clear, pure and sweet. The Queen Mother of the West discovered this wonderful place in heaven and came here to wash her robe. Her robe dyed the entire spring pool dark green, and the water overflowed and flowed down the mountain, forming today's Daixi River. 🌸​Free and open to the public.

1, National 4A level tourist area, there are many cultural relics and revolutionary sites in the scenic area, as well as many natural landscapes, etc. Heban Mountain belongs to the Zi Yun Mountain system, known as the 'sub-peak of Mount Tai', with beautiful scenery and fresh air, it is a good place for leisure tourism. Figure 1-3 2, Liquan Temple Scenic Area is located in the Changmu Mountain in the southwest of Zouping City, it was built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. During the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty, the monk Ren Wan rebuilt the temple. At that time, a spring gushed out of the east mountain, and Zhongzong named it Liquan, hence the name of Liquan Temple. Liquan Temple is built in the midst of mountains, facing south and north, with beautiful environment, deep mountains and valleys, and towering ancient trees, it is a scenic spot. Figure 4-5