Scenic spot introduction:
Fangqian Ecological Tourism Zone is located in Luye Township, north of Laicheng District, Laiwu City, bordering Jinan to the north, Zibo to the east, and Tai'an to the west. National Highway 09 passes through it, and the transportation is very convenient. The tourist area is nearly 1,000 meters above sea level and belongs to the Taishan Mountains. It has beautiful mountains and rivers, chirping birds and fragrant flowers, and is pleasant all year round. It is hailed as a "green paradise" by international environmental protection experts. The ecological environment is good, with forest vegetation covering 90% of the area. It is now striving to be included in the United Nations' "Global Ecological and Environmental Protection 500".Attractions distribution:
The tourist area has eight major landscapes, including the Kowloon Grand Canyon, Jintai Mountain, Black Dragon Pond, Wanghai Peak, Xianren Cave, Motian Ridge, Dishui Cliff, and Wulaofeng. There are more than 40 scenic spots in the area, which integrate mountains, water, forests, springs, pools, waterfalls, gorges and caves. It also brings together folk legends of historical figures such as Huangchao, Li Ben, Zhang Daoyi, Chen Ganyu, Bald-tailed Lao Li, etc. It has the unique charm of natural scenery, cultural landscape, ecological and environmental protection, attracting Chinese and foreign tourists.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, sightseeing, rock climbing, rafting, summer vacation, agricultural and ecological tourism areas, famous mountains, forests, waterfallstravelling guideline:
The "Fangqian Eco-tourism Festival" is held in the scenic spot every July and August. Visitors can not only appreciate the natural scenery, experience farm life, but also watch
artistic performances.
On festivals such as the Spring Festival, the 15th day of the first lunar month, and the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, foreign tourists can experience traditional Chinese folk customs such as making dumplings, setting off firecrackers, playing lanterns, and visiting mountain fairs
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Best time to visit:
Spring and autumn.
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Dahongpao Zanthoxylum bungeanum, Laiwu Three Hot Peppers, Laiwu Ginger Wine, Laiwu Shaobing, Baihua Salvia, Laiwu Chestnut.
(Special delicacies) Shunxiangzhai sausage, Qijia fried chicken, Jinjia sheep soup, Xueye fish head, fried crab with tomatoes, and white grilled shark fin.
Scenic spot location:
China>Shandong Province>Laiwu City>Laicheng District
How to get there:
Laiwu Long-distance Bus Station has a special tourist bus that goes directly to the scenic spot. There are two buses a day (9:20 in the morning and 15:20 in the afternoon)
It takes about 1 hour and the fare is 7 yuan.
Scenic area map:
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Fangqian ticket price:
(Valley of Lovers) 52 yuan;
(Kowloon Grand Canyon, Jintai Mountain) 52 yuan;
The pass for the two major attractions is 82 yuan (both include insurance of 2 yuan).
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day.