Linqu County, Weifang, Shandong — a Qilu landscape painting scroll, integrating the three great scenic spots of Yishan, Shimenfang, and Laolongwan, blending natural wonders with folk culture. A 3-day in-depth tour decodes the essence of mountain-water culture, experiencing the unique charm of the central foothills of Qilu.
Climb Yishan to watch sea of clouds and sunrise, enjoy the red leaf wonder at Shimenfang, visit Laolongwan to appreciate spring and stone interest, taste Linqu whole lamb feast, unlock the beauty of Qilu landscape and folk customs
In the morning, tour Yishan Scenic Area, visit Fayun Temple to experience millennia of Zen charm, climb Yuhuangding to overlook the sea of clouds. In the afternoon, explore Waitougou for thrilling scenery. In the evening, watch the sunset over Yishan.
In the morning, visit Shimenfang to admire the red leaf wonder (best in autumn). In the afternoon, stroll Laolongwan to experience the constant temperature spring. Later, tour Yeyuan Reservoir for lake and mountain views. In the evening, visit Lijiazhuang Folk Village to experience rural charm.
In the morning, climb Qushan Park to overlook the county panorama, visit Linqu Museum to learn about Qu culture history. In the afternoon, tour Songshan Scenic Area for mountain-water pastoral scenery, purchase specialties before departure.
Linqu traditional famous food, using local goats, whole lamb divided and cooked, with whole lamb soup, grilled lamb chops, stir-fried lamb offal and other preparations. Tender meat, no gamey or muttony smell, known as the "Number One Lamb in Central Shandong".
Weifang regional specialty food. Linqu pancakes are handmade from millet and corn, thin as paper and tough as silk, rolled with local scallions and sweet bean paste, rich in flavor, savory without being spicy.
Linqu specialty, made from local high-quality hawthorn, including hawthorn cake, hawthorn balls, candied hawthorn sticks, etc. Sweet and sour, aids digestion, a popular snack among tourists.
Specialty food from Linqu mountain area, using local wild scorpions specially treated and deep-fried. Crispy texture, rich in protein, a specialty dish for entertaining distinguished guests.