Things to do in Heze

A great place to relax with kids on the weekend. There are various games where you can win silver tickets, and lots of exciting performances. The grand horse battle against Fang La in front of the Martial Temple Square is particularly spectacular and highly recommended.

I made a special trip to Caozhou Peony Garden in Heze for the Dragon Boat Festival, but unfortunately, I missed the peak blooming season. All the peonies had already withered, leaving only branches and leaves. Fortunately, a large area of ​​peonies was in full bloom, with layers of pink, white, and rose-red flowers unfolding, their clusters full and elegant, making up for the disappointment of not seeing the peonies. The garden is spacious, lush with greenery, and the pavilions and lakes complement each other, making for a very pleasant stroll. I would like to remind everyone that if you want to see peonies, you must come in April. If you come during the Dragon Boat Festival, you can only see peonies. The two flowers bloom at different times, so be sure to check the blooming conditions in advance to avoid disappointment.

Caozhou and Heze, the hometown of Fuxi and Yao and Shun, once Juye Lake and ancient Caozhou, are now the capital of peonies. To visit an ancient place, you must first understand the local history. It is recommended to go to the Heze Museum first to learn about the evolution and historical overview of the ancient city, and then design the time and route to get twice the result with half the effort.

Heze Baihua Garden is adjacent to Caozhou Peony Garden. Compared with the large and comprehensive Caozhou Peony Garden, Baihua Garden is small and exquisite. Baihua Garden was originally named "Wanhua Village". It was first built in the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. It has experienced many vicissitudes and legends. It was rebuilt in 1982. Now the garden covers an area of ​​more than 100 acres, with 200,000 ornamental peonies and 100,000 ornamental peonies planted. It is known as the "Peony Treasure Garden" for its many precious varieties of peonies. There is a "Jade Lotus" in the garden, which is a white peony from the Ming Dynasty. It is 2.6 meters high and has a crown of 4 meters. It has lush branches and leaves. It has been in bloom for more than 400 years. It is currently the largest peony in China.

The place is quite nice. It doesn't look very big, but there are quite a few animals. Some of the small animals can be fed, and they sell chopped carrots and peanuts to feed the monkeys. Good value for money, very good.

Fulong Lake Tourist Resort integrates multiple functions such as leisure, sightseeing, business, and vacation. It has now become a good choice for ecological tourism in the Central Plains. It is a water park at the junction of Shandong, Jiangsu, Henan, and Anhui. It is picturesque and worth looking forward to.

The environment is good, but the fun is monotonous. Because it rained that day, there were no programs. It is recommended to add more programs and fun to the tourist mode. I am from Zhengzhou City, Henan Province. I didn’t find the local varieties. It is recommended that the park open a transplantable local product as a souvenir.

Yongfeng Pagoda is an ancient pagoda located in Juye County, Shandong Province, China. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty (about 1008 AD) and has a history of a thousand years. The tower is about 30 meters high, an octagonal five-story pavilion-style brick tower with a simple shape and a solid structure. It is one of the best-preserved Song Dynasty buildings in southwestern Shandong and has high historical and cultural value. **Brief evaluation**: Yongfeng Pagoda is a typical representative of Song Dynasty architecture. It has a long history and exquisite structure. It shows the superb skills of ancient craftsmen and is an important material for studying Song Dynasty architecture and Buddhist culture.

Sun Bin Tourism City is located in Jishan Town, 20 kilometers northeast of Juancheng County, Heze City, covering an area of 999 acres. The original attractions of Sun Bin Tourism City are Yicheng Temple, Sun Bin's Tomb, Yang Zuo's Joint Burial Tomb, Jing Ke's Tomb, etc. The scenic spot is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, has been included in the country's first batch of twelve boutique tourist routes, and has been rated as the most distinctive film and television shooting base in Shandong Province. Sun Bin Tourism City was built on the basis of the ruins of the ancient "Yicheng Temple" in China. The entire scenic area is divided into three major areas, namely: Sun Bin Memorial Area, Buddhist Cultural Area, and Garden Sightseeing Area.

The peony garden is very large, with a field-style structure. The flowers in each section are beautiful, and the flowering period is one week later than in the city. There are also many places to check in and take photos. The dining area is also very good, with McDonald's and KFC both operating there, and there are also many cultural and creative souvenirs.