Licheng District, Jinan City, Shandong — the eastern ecological barrier and cultural heartland of Jinan, combining natural wonders such as Red Leaf Valley and Jiuru Mountain with historical treasures like Simen Pagoda and Hongjialou Church. A 3-day in-depth tour unlocks the unique charm of "Mountain-Water Licheng, Millennia-Old County."
Enjoy the layered red leaves in Red Leaf Valley, visit the thousand-year-old Simen Pagoda, admire the waterfalls of Jiuru Mountain, discover the architectural gem of Hongjialou, and experience the dual gifts of nature and culture in Licheng
Spend the whole day exploring Red Leaf Valley, admiring the mountains of red leaves (best in autumn) or seasonal flowers. In the afternoon, stroll along Jinxiuchuan Reservoir to enjoy the lake and mountain views. In the evening, visit Moon Bay for rural leisure activities.
Morning: Explore Simen Pagoda, the oldest surviving stone pagoda in China, and feel the thousand-year Buddhist charm. Afternoon: Tour Jiuru Mountain to marvel at the waterfall cluster wonders. Evening: Optionally visit Shuilian Gorge for mountain spring fun.
Morning: Visit Hongjialou Catholic Church to experience Gothic architecture. Afternoon: Stroll through Jinan Botanical Garden to see rare plants. Evening: Climb Huashan Mountain for panoramic lake and mountain views, shop for specialties before departure.
A specialty dish of Licheng District. Made from locally raised free-range chicken, stir-fried with green peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings. Tender and chewy meat with a rich aroma — the signature dish of Licheng farmhouse banquets.
A specialty dish from the mountainous areas of Licheng. Fresh pepper buds from spring are stir-fried with pork. The taste is tender, slightly numbing, and refreshingly aromatic — a seasonal local delicacy with unique mountain flavor.
A traditional Jinan famous food with branches near Hongjialou in Licheng District. Thin-skinned buns with generous fillings and rich broth, especially the pork soup buns — with nearly a century of history.
A specialty product of Licheng District and a national geographical indication product. Grown in the southern mountainous area with significant diurnal temperature variation, the walnuts are large with thin shells, plump kernels, and rich nutrition — a famous local agricultural product.