Scenic spot introduction:

Jining Shuipo Liangshan Scenic Area is a provincial scenic spot developed and built by relying on the advantages of "Water Margin" cultural resources. The Liangshan Mountain in the south and Shuipo in the north of the area, in addition to the steep mountains and the wonderful natural scenery, the cultural relics in the mountains also complement the "Water Margin", making it a tourist destination for tourists to explore books and visit ancient sites.

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Liangshan is located in the southwest of Shandong Province. Its original name is Liangshan. It was named Liangshan because the son of Emperor Wen of Han, King Xiao of Liang, hunted here and was buried at the foot of the mountain after his death. Liangshan consists of four main peaks and seven branches. The main peak is 200 meters above sea level. In history, the Yellow River, which is adjacent to Liangshan, has burst many times. The water converges at the foot of the mountain and forms a large swamp with a vast water surface, forming the "800-li Liangshan Water Margin".
Liangshan was once a Buddhist resort in the Tang Dynasty. Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty visited Liangshan twice. At that time, there were many temples under the snowy peaks, and many believers gathered there. Lotus Terrace Temple In the late Northern Song Dynasty, heroes such as Chao Gai and Song Jiang defended Liangshan, killed the rich and helped the poor, and "acted on behalf of heaven". Many historical sites are still preserved today. The "Water Margin" written by Shi Naian repeatedly exaggerates and makes Liangshan famous all over the world.
Although the 800-li Liangshan marsh has turned into mulberry fields over the years, the Water Margin Village and Heng Fa Chuen The Liangshan Scenic Area is based on the story of the classic novel "Water Margin". It is a new tourist attraction built here. Duanjin Pavilion , Zhongyi Hall , developed Fengshan Cave, Shijing Spring, Tianshu Pavilion , Yantai With many scenic spots such as the Song Street, it has become a new tourist destination in Shandong.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Mountaineering, sightseeing, historical tours, classic book tours, historic sites, film and television bases, mountains, lakes
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Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. There is a specific performance schedule at the entrance of the scenic spot. It is recommended to check it before visiting.

2. There are folk art performances and Water Margin melodrama performances inside the scenic area, which tourists can watch for free. There is also a special tour project of riding horses up Liangshan Mountain. You can ride horses on the Liangshan Horse Trail directly to the Zhongyi Hall on the top of the mountain.

3. Permanent tourism activities: Soul Reunion, Lotus Platform Prayer, Ten Thousand People Temple Fair, China (Liangshan) Water Margin Cultural Festival.

Tour route:

Morning: Liangshan Pass 1 → Shuibo Liangshan Notes Cliff Carvings → Second Pass → Zuozhai Qiying → Zuojun Village → Heifengkou → Turning Head Gate → Zhongyi Hall → Jingzhong Temple → Shijie Observatory → Yantai → Tianshu Pavilion → Command Platform → Points Junling → Songjiang Horse Road → Broken Gold Pavilion → Shuibo Liangshan Cliff Carvings → Liangshan Village



Afternoon: Liangshan Film and Television Base

Best time to visit:

Mid-April to mid-November

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Water Margin related souvenirs

(Food) Wu Dalang Shaobing

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Shandong Province > Jining City > Liangshan County

How to get there:

Take bus No. 2 from Liangshan Bus Station or Railway Station and get off at Liangshan Scenic Area (Song Street).

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Shandong Water Margin Liangshan Ticket Price:

60 yuan/person

Half price: Children between 1.2m and 1.5m, minors aged 6 (inclusive) to 18 (inclusive), full-time university undergraduates and below with their student ID cards, and those aged 60-69 with their valid ID cards.

Free ticket: People aged 70 years and above with valid ID, children under 1.2 meters, and active military personnel with valid ID.

Scenic area opening hours:

07:00-19:00

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