Things to do in Weishan

No. 13 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Shandong

Weishan Lake Tourist Area

Weishan Lake is located in Jining City's Weishan County in Shandong Province. The water sources of the lake come from Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui and Henan Provinces. It consists of four interconnected lakes, namely Weishan, Zhaoyang, Dushan and Nanyang, forming one of the largest freshwater lakes in Northern China. Weishan Lake is an important part of China's canal culture. Boats traveling along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal can still sail to Weishan Island. Weishan Island has many cultural monuments to see.

Weishan Island Scenic Area

Weishan Island Scenic Area is located in the southeastern part of Weishan Lake. Weishan Island is a large inland island in northern China with a unique location and convenient transportation over both water and land. With its beautiful scenery, rich culture Weishan Island is a provincial-level scenic spot in Shandong Province imbued with heavenly spirit, human culture, and stunning scenic vistas. Weishan Island has a long history and numerous sites of historical interest, including the Tomb of the Mizi, the tomb of Zhang Liang from the Han Dynasty, and the tombs from the Spring and Autumn Period.

Railway Guerrilla Scenic Area

The Railway Guerilla Band TV and Film Studio is a TV and film complex built to accompany the filming of the classic revolutionary series "the Railway Guerilla Band". The TV and film studio has been completed in three phases, at present there is only one phase of the project open to the outside world. In the first phase the "Three Star Building", the "Zheng Thailand International Company", the "Wanfu Building" and other structures were built in the distinctive style of the late Qing to early Republican eras, reproducing the old style of Zaozhuang in those years. The main plans in the second and third phases of the project are the features of a mountain railway, a steam locomotive, and a miniature Zaozhuang, simultaneously building a "Railway Guerilla Band" museum, giving an overview of the unique wartime culture.

Railway Guerrilla Memorial Park

Railway Guerrilla Memorial Park is located at the eastern end of Linshan Road in Xuecheng District, Zaozhuang. The Railway Guerrilla Memorial Park is a municipal park themed around the railway guerrillas that combines education, sightseeing, and recreation. It is located in the Xuecheng District seat on the west side of the Jingfu Expressway, covering 9 hectares. It is a national AAA scenic area. Around it are eight pavilions of various designs, such as Xueguo Juxian Pavilion; a square, a promenade, a memorial monument, a stele gallery, Qingfeng Platform, Jinshan Park, Bada Pavilion, a TV broadcasting tower, eight major scenic areas, and more than 20 attractions. From the main peak of the Railway Guerrilla Memorial Park on Linshan, you can look east over Zaozhuang new city and west to the beautiful scenery of Weishan Lake Tourist Area, taking in the full view of Xuecheng. A majestic stele soars between the hills, and pavilions of varying styles cling to the mountainside. The layered greenery on the mountain is delightful, and the railway heroes seem to smile.

Weishan Lake National Wetland Park

Weishan Lake National Wetland Park is in the south of Weishan County, Shandong Province, with Weishan Lake wetland and lake ecosystems being the main sights. The park abounds with original flora and fauna, including Xinxuehe Natural Wetland, a Birdwatching Oasis, Natural Reeds and other attractions. Enjoy the beauty of Weishan Lake and eat authentic fisher's food.

No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Weishan

Taibai Lake Scenic Area

The ParkIt is adjacent to Weishan Lake in the south and Mount Tai in the north. It has a good ecological environment and is a large wetland park.Oriental white stork, whooper swan, little swan, Chinese hwamei, little cuckoo, etc.A habitat for many birds.

Weishan Lake Nanyang Ancient Town

Weishan Lake Nanyang Ancient Town—one of the four famous towns along the Grand Canal—is located inWeishan Lake, which merges with the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The ancient canal runs through it. It boasts 150,000 mu of lake surface, over 50 types of aquatic economic plants, nearly 100 species of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and wild ducks, as well as vast stretches of lotus flowers and 10,000 mu of reeds. The newly widened Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal crosses Weishan Lake Nanyang Ancient Town. The town has a resident population of over 15,000 and covers an area of 4.5 square kilometers. Weishan Lake Nanyang Ancient Townis bordered to the north by the major southwestern Shandong city of Jining, to the south by the ancient city of Xuzhou, to the east by the holy lands of Confucius and Mencius, Qufu and Zoucheng, and to the west by Heze, the home of the peony. It is also near the hometown of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, the birthplace of Zhong You, and theWeishan Lake Wetlands Red Lotus Scenic Area. It is 30 km from the Jingfu Expressway and 60 km fromJining Airport. Passenger boats (cruise ships) travel from Jining toNanyang Island(Weishan Lake Nanyang Ancient Town), and it takes 30 minutes by boat from the Yutai County ferry terminal to reach the Nanyang Island scenic area, offering convenient and fast transportation. Weishan Lake Nanyang Ancient Townis known as the Little Suzhou of the North and enjoys a pleasant climate. Whenever a cool breeze blows and the bright moon hangs high, the lake surface turns golden. The moored boats, resting wild ducks, and swaying reeds form a series of exquisite landscape paintings. With a few friends and a pot of wine, you can lose yourself in this fairyland. Weishan Lake Nanyang Ancient Townis a pure land and a harbor for the soul. Once you arrive at Weishan Lake Nanyang Ancient Town and breathe in the unique scent of the fishing village and lake water, you will be able to calm and settle your mind, and most importantly, truly relax.

Railway Guerrilla Memorial Park

This memorial park is an iconic attraction in the Weishan Lake Tourist Area, located at the foot of the mountain in the central part of Weishan Island. As you ascend the steps, the vivid group sculptures, solemn and dignified memorial hall, and towering monument allow you to trace history and reflect with reverence.

Dushan Island Wetland Scenic Area

Ferry Boarding Point