Heze, Shandong — known as the "Capital of Peonies," it is one of the important birthplaces of Yellow River culture. It boasts famous attractions such as Caozhou Peony Garden, Water Margin Heroes City, and Sun Bin Tourism City, making it a tourist city integrating peony culture, Water Margin culture, and military strategist culture.
Central urban area of Heze, core area of peony culture
Central urban area of Heze, core area of ancient Cao Kingdom culture
Southern county of Heze, Hanfu culture and ancient Cao Kingdom site area
Southeastern county of Heze, Huxi Revolutionary Base Area
Southeastern county of Heze, Wenting Lake cultural area
Northeastern county of Heze, hometown of Kylin culture
Northeastern county of Heze, core area of Water Margin culture
Northern county of Heze, hometown of Sun Bin
Western county of Heze, first county where the Yellow River enters Shandong
Admire the stunning peonies, experience the heroism of Water Margin, explore the wisdom of military strategists, and enjoy beautiful lake and mountain scenery
Morning: Stroll through Caozhou Peony Garden to admire thousands of peonies. Afternoon: Visit China Peony Garden to appreciate peony culture. Evening: Walk through Fangshan Scenic Area to experience the historical charm of the ancient Cao Kingdom.
Morning: Tour Water Margin Heroes City to experience heroic culture. Afternoon: Visit Tang Pagoda Park to feel the charm of ancient Yuncheng. Evening: Watch a Water Margin themed live performance.
Morning: Visit Sun Bin Tourism City to appreciate military wisdom. Afternoon: Tour Fulong Lake to enjoy ecological scenery. Before departure, purchase Heze specialty products.
A traditional famous dish of Heze. Made from local goats, simmered through multiple processes. The soup is clear and the meat tender, served with chili oil and coriander. Fresh without gamey taste — a highly representative delicacy of southwestern Shandong.
A specialty of Shanxian County, Heze, known as "China's Number One Soup." Famous for its tender meat, milky white broth, and delicious taste. With a history of over 200 years, it is a national intangible cultural heritage.
A specialty pastry of Heze. Made from peony petals, glutinous rice flour, and sugar. Soft and sticky texture with a rich floral fragrance. Has beauty and skincare effects — a culinary embodiment of peony culture.
A traditional pasta from Yuncheng, Heze. Made from flour, fresh meat, scallions, and ginger, formed into a thick round cake about 3 cm thick and baked on a griddle. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, savory and delicious — a must-have festive food.
A specialty of Huang'an Town, Yuncheng, Heze. Made from high-quality donkey meat, braised through a unique process. Tender texture, rich aroma, highly nutritious, earning the praise "heavenly dragon meat, earthly donkey meat."