Zibo Shi Wenhui taoci Bowuguan

This is the only national forest in Zibo. The park consists of five scenic zones: the great wall of the Qi Kingdom, the grass skiing field, the Dinosaur Valley, and the folk custom garden.

Autumn is the most beautiful time in this tourist area. The best viewing days are from Sep 1 to Nov 30. Lushang Red Leaf Persimmon Rock Tourist Area is in a valley surrounded by mountains, with a rural atmosphere. Scenic buildings covered by blue stone masonry and red tiles are built in the mountains, and there are well-preserved Qing buildings.

Zhengjue Temple in Boshan is a serene and charming spot, ideal for a calm break amidst travel. The temple’s traditional Buddhist architecture and peaceful setting make it a worthwhile visit, especially since it’s free to enter. After exploring the temple, head to Qingmei Residence Boshan Halal Restaurant nearby, a local favorite known for its crispy beef jerky and sesame beef. It’s an authentic taste of Boshan, where the flavors truly stand out, adding a tasty finish to a cultural day out.

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Lushan, the fourth-highest mountain in Shandong, stands at an elevation of 1,108.3 meters. Lushan Forest Park is mainly divided into two scenic areas: Zaoshuyu Scenic Area and Guanyun Peak Scenic Area. There are no additional charges once you enter, and there are no cable cars or glass bridges. Unlike mountains with well-paved stairways, Lushan remains relatively undeveloped and closer to its natural state, making it popular with visitors who enjoy scrambling up the trail using both hands and feet.Since there is no shuttle transportation within the park, many self-driving visitors choose to drive directly from the main gate ticket office along the winding mountain road to the Lushan parking area at 900 meters above sea level. From there, they hike through the Guanyun Peak Scenic Area. However, if you’re confident in your physical fitness, you can start your climb from Zaoshuyu!One spot that's easy to miss but definitely worth seeing is Songyun Lake — it’s beautiful, so don’t pass it by! It’s near the Visitor Center; as you come down from the mountain, take a left turn. If you have trouble finding it, you can navigate to Lushan Hotel or ask the staff at the Visitor Center for directions.

Not only is the natural scenery breathtaking, but Qishan Scenic Area also has deep cultural significance. Here, you can find relics such as stone rice mills from the military camps of the Qi State during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, as well as the ancient Qi Great Wall. This area was the site of the uprising led by Tang Saier, a heroic woman from Putai, Shandong, during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. It was also where the "Four-County Joint Command" was established by the Chinese Communist Party during the Anti-Japanese War.I recommend getting a round-trip sightseeing vehicle ticket for ¥30—it saves time and lets you enjoy the scenery more thoroughly. Make sure to wear flat shoes; otherwise, the hike will be exhausting! Both cable cars and slides are available for going up and down the mountain. If you're not too hungry, it’s best to skip dining at the mountaintop restaurant—the service is slow, and the food is average at best.