Shanxian County, Heze, Shandong — historically known as Shanfu, honored as the "Hometown of Archways" for its Hundred Lion Archway and Hundred Longevity Archway. It features natural landscapes such as Fulong Lake and Moon Bay, integrating archway culture, water charm, and red memories. A 2-day in-depth tour unlocks the charm of this millennia-old county, experiencing the unique blend of stone carving art and lake-mountain scenery.
Admire the stone carving art of archways, explore the ecological beauty of Fulong Lake, taste Shanxian mutton soup, experience red culture, and unlock the history and natural beauty of this ancient county
Morning: Admire the stone carving art of the Hundred Lion Archway and Hundred Longevity Archway. Afternoon: Explore Huxi Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery to honor the martyrs. Evening: Stroll through Archway Ancient City to experience the night atmosphere and taste Shanxian mutton soup.
Morning: Explore Fulong Lake to enjoy the lake scenery. Afternoon: Visit Shanxian Museum to learn local history, tour Moon Bay Reservoir to enjoy pastoral views, purchase specialties before departure.
Known as "China's Number One Soup," originating in 1807. Made from local green goat using a secret ancestral recipe. The soup is milky white, the meat tender, without gamey smell. Best enjoyed with sesame flatbread — a national intangible cultural heritage.
A traditional fried food of Shanxian. Made from flour and sesame, stretched into thin strips and fried until golden. Crispy texture, savory and delicious. Can be eaten directly or soaked in mutton soup — a local specialty snack.
A century-old time-honored snack of Shanxian. Baked in a special hanging stove, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, topped with sesame seeds. Can be stuffed with meat or enjoyed with mutton soup — selected as county-level intangible cultural heritage for its unique craftsmanship.
A traditional pastry of Shanxian. Made from flour, honey, and sesame, fried and coated with syrup. Bright red color, sweet but not greasy, soft and sticky texture. Named for the three knife marks on the surface — a festive essential dessert.