Unique Kite Capital—The Cultural Heritage of Weifang

1. 🏠 Shihou Garden: Also known as Ding Family Garden. It covers an area of about 2000 square meters and is named 'Shihou Garden' because it occupies very little land, which people metaphorically describe as 'ten ink slabs'. It was built during the Ming Dynasty, with two floors, combining the characteristics of northern gardens and the features of southern gardens. The main attractions include: Sizhao Pavilion, Jiukou Bridge, Wenruzhou Pavilion, Yilan Pavilion, Shihou Thatched Cottage, Xiao Canglang Pavilion, Youlang, and Dragon Wall. The walls of Yanshanglou are inlaid with more than 90 genuine stele inscriptions of calligraphy and paintings by artists such as Zheng Banqiao and Jin Nong. Admission: 22/person 🌸 Free Admission Policy Children under 1.4 meters (excluding), active-duty military personnel, and seniors aged 70 and above with valid ID are admitted free of charge. 🌸 Discount Policy Children aged 6 (excluding) to 18 (excluding) or full-time primary, secondary, and college students (student ID required for entry) can purchase discounted tickets. 2. 🏠 World Kite Museum: The first professional kite art museum in the country. There are 12 exhibition halls of various sizes, with more than 1300 kite exhibits, ranging from the 'Luban Kite' of the 5th century BC to modern kites from China and abroad. Important collections include: Dragon Head Centipede Kite, Miniature Kite, Liangshan Heroes Kite, Praying Mantis Catching Cicada Kite, etc. 🌸 Free Admission 3. 🏠 Yangjiabu Folk Art Expo Garden: Yangjiabu is one of the main production areas of the three major woodblock New Year paintings in China. The park mainly includes: New Year Painting Gallery, Kite Making Gallery, Painting Gallery, Folklore Gallery, Ancient Shops Street, Folk Siheyuan, Children's Amusement Park, and more than a dozen other attractions. Admission: 40/person 🌸 Free Admission Policy Children 1.2 meters (inclusive) and below, seniors aged 70 (inclusive) and above, active-duty military personnel, and medical staff with valid ID are admitted free of charge. 🌸 Discount Policy Children between 1.2 meters (inclusive) and 1.4 meters (excluding), seniors between 60 (inclusive) and 69 (inclusive), and full-time primary, secondary, and college students with valid ID can purchase discounted tickets. 4. 🏠 Mengli Water Town Scenic Area: Dominated by Hui-style architecture, it has established a Confucian Academy, Film Museum, Ancient Han Cinema, Ancient Han Art Gallery, Zen Monastery, Tavern, Opera Stage, Wine Street, Light and Shadow Show, Tip of the Tongue Snack Street, Chuilian Tap Pool Square, and Ancient Han Homestay. 🌸 Free Admission 5. 🏠 Yuwangtai Temple: Formerly known as 'Wangtai', it was later named after the Yu Temple built on the platform. The temple houses deities such as the Jade Emperor, Hu Santaiye, and the Three Immortal Maidens, which are said to be very efficacious. 🌸 Free Admission 6. 🏠 Fuyan Mountain Scenic Area: Named Fuyan Mountain because the mist lingers and floats above the mountain. There are many cultural relics on Fuyan Mountain, including Lutai Academy, Busheng Spring, Xiuzhen View, Murong Chao's Former Residence, and Gongsun Hong's Former Residence. On the mountain, there are Fuyan Pavilion, Xijian Thatched Cottage, Yongcui Pavilion, Woyun Platform, Chaoyang View, Gongsun Hong's Tomb, Lutai Academy, and other historical sites. Admission: 29.9/person 🌸 Free Admission Policy Children under 1.2 meters, active (retired) military personnel, seniors over 60 years old, and disabled persons with valid ID are admitted free of charge 🌸 Discount Policy Primary, secondary, and college students with a student ID can purchase discounted tickets. 7. 🏠 Guizhen Garden: A classical Chinese garden that integrates the styles of northern and southern gardens. The garden's landscapes include: Green Shade Hall, Deep Thousand Feet Pool, Ming Lake and North Mountain, Moonlit Smoke Morning, Orchid Boat, Moon Scooping by the Stream, Water Pavilion and Idle Clouds Wild Crane Tower, Qin Tai Villa, Peach Blossom Village, Tianxiang Courtyard, Peony Garden, Ten Li Mountain Pond, etc. 🌸 Free Admission