Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)
Jiuzhaigou · Huanglong · Mount Siguniang · Tibetan plateau
Last updated 22 July 2026 · by the Walk Voyage Editorial Team
Visitor data snapshot
What travelers actually experience in Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)
Verified visitor numbers, ratings, and ticket prices from a third-party travel platform. Trip.com international edition (USD pricing), snapshot 2026-07 · snapshot 2026-07-22.
27
Bookable attractions
4.60/5
Average rating
110K
Total reviews
6
Free entries
| Top attraction | Rating | Reviews | Ticket (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiuzhaigou National Park | 4.8 | 61,405 | $41.33 |
| Huanglong National Scenic Area | 4.6 | 14,233 | $25.10 |
| Bipenggou (Li County) | 4.6 | 25,003 | $20.37 |
| Mount Siguniang | 4.7 | 10,089 | $8.86 |
| Dagu Glacier (Heishui) | 4.6 | 3,275 | $21.41 |
Source: Trip.com international edition (USD pricing), snapshot 2026-07. Prices and review counts shift over time; check the source platform for current booking.
Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture) at a glance
Travel snapshot- Province
- China
- Best season
- Sep-Oct (autumn colors) | Jun-Aug (alpine summer)
- Trip length
- 6 days recommended
- Avg budget
- $214 per person
- Top attractions
- 10 featured · 6 rated 4.7+
- Food picks
- 8 signature dishes
- Routes curated
- 3 multi-day itineraries
- Budget
- ¥4390 itemized
About Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)
Aba is the western Sichuan highland prefecture that contains most of Sichuan's World Heritage alpine scenery, the UNESCO-protected Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong travertine pools, the four 6,000-meter peaks of Mount Siguniang, the Ruoergai (Zoige) highland grasslands and wetlands, the Wenchuan earthquake memorial, and the rich Qiang and Tibetan ethnic cultures. The prefecture is the gateway to the Tibetan Kham highlands, the most popular Sichuan tour beyond the Chengdu basin, and a 5-7 day trip covers the standard Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong-Mount Siguniang loop. Summer (Jun-Sep) is the peak season for the alpine lakes and forests; autumn (October) for the Bipeng and Dagu autumn foliage; winter is closed above 3,000 m for most trails.
Best Season
Sep-Oct (autumn colors) | Jun-Aug (alpine summer)
Days Recommended
6 Days
Avg Budget
$214
Location
Sichuan, China
Must-See Spots
Top Attractions in Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic Area
A 72-km-long UNESCO World Heritage valley in northern Aba, the most photogenic alpine lake and waterfall district in China. The valley has 9 Tibetan villages, 108 multi-colored lakes (the most famous being Five-Color Lake and Long Lake), and 17 travertine waterfalls, the largest being the Nuorilang 78-meter drop. The Y-shaped layout covers three valleys: Shuzheng, Rize, and Zechawa. Best autumn foliage (mid-Oct) and best summer water (mid-Sep).
Buy online at least 7 days in advance (daily visitor cap). Stay overnight in Jiuzhaigou entrance town. Plan 2 days to cover all three valleys.
Huanglong National Scenic Area
A 3.6-km travertine valley in southern Aba, UNESCO World Heritage paired with Jiuzhaigou. The valley is famous for the 3,400+ colorful calcified pools cascading down the slope, the Five-Color Pond (Wucai Chi) at 3,576 m, the competing-huanglong temple, and the 2.5-hour one-way cable-car descent. Closely paired with Jiuzhaigou as a 2-day trip.
Combine with Jiuzhaigou in 2 days. Take the cable car up (15 min), walk down through the colored pools (1.5 hours). At 3,500+ m altitude - take altitude pills if needed.
Mount Siguniang (Siguniang Shan)
Four 6,000-meter snow peaks and three valleys in Xiaojin, the most photogenic alpine destination in eastern Tibet plateau. The three valleys are: Shuangqiao (most accessible, with bus), Changping (hiking), and Haizi (advanced backcountry). The peaks are Yaomei (6,250 m), Sanpang (5,355 m), Erpang, and Dapang. Day-trip from Chengdu is possible for Shuangqiao, but overnight at the entrance town is the standard.
Shuangqiao has a sightseeing bus (60 RMB). 4 hours from Chengdu by car. Combine with Bipeng Valley and Dagu Glacier for a 4-5 day loop.
Dagu Glacier (Dagu Bingchuan)
A modern 4A alpine glacier park in Heishui, with a cable-car ride to 4,860 m and the highest cafe in the world. The park has 13 active glaciers, the Dagu lake, a forest park at the entrance, and a 'Cloud Sea' observation deck. Day-trip from Miyaluo is possible; overnight at the entrance town is the standard.
Acclimatize 1 day in Miyaluo (2,500 m) before going to 4,860 m. The summit cafe is at 4,860 m - dress for winter even in summer. Combine with Bipeng Valley for a 3-day loop.
Bipeng Valley (Bipeng Gou)
A 30-km-long high-altitude forest valley in Li County, the most photogenic autumn maple destination in the Hengduan range. The 4A park combines the Shanghai Forest, the main valley with cascading waterfalls, the Longtan Sea lake, and the Taizigou alpine pasture. Best mid-October to early November for the red maple and golden larch foliage.
Best for autumn foliage. 5 hours from Chengdu. Combine with Mount Siguniang for a 4-day loop. Inside the park a sightseeing bus is mandatory (60 RMB).
Chuanzhu Temple (Chuanzhu Si) Tourism Area
A 4A Tibetan-Buddhist complex at the entrance of the Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong corridor, the most-visited transit point in northern Aba. The 4A park combines the Chuanzhu Temple, the Jiuzhai Eternal Wall, the Zaru Temple, and the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Cultural Museum. Half-day stop, best as part of a 2-day Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong loop.
On the way from Songpan to Jiuzhaigou. Combine with Huanglong in the same day or as the first Jiuzhaigou-day stop.
Diexi-Songpinggou (Diexi-Songpinggou) Scenic Area
A 4A combined park in Maoxian County, the 1933 Diexi earthquake lake and the Songpinggou forest valley. The 7-sq-km Diexi lake is the largest earthquake-formed lake in Sichuan, with the lakeside Songpinggou forest and Tibetan village. The park is the most-photographed autumn red-maple destination in Maoxian.
Drive from Chengdu is 3.5 hours. Combine with Taoping Qiang village in Lixian for a 2-day detour from the standard Aba loop.
Yellow River First Bend (Huanghe Jiuqu Diyiw Wan)
The first great U-turn of the Yellow River in the Ruoergai (Zoige) grassland, the most-photographed bend of the Yellow River. The 4A park is a 4,800-meter viewing deck on the Gansu-Sichuan border, the best summer-June to early October for the flower-blanket grassland and clear river views.
Drive from Songpan is 5-6 hours. Best in summer (Jun-Aug). Combine with Flower Lake and Ruoergai grassland for a 3-day Ruoergai loop.
Flower Lake (Hua Hu) Eco-Tourism Area
A flat-water wetland lake on the Ruoergai grassland at 3,468 m, summer wildflower blooming, autumn black-headed cranes. The 4A park has a 3-km wooden-boardwalk around the lake, the Sichuan-Gansu border dike, and an annual October crane migration. The most atmospheric Aba summer flower-blanket destination.
Drive from Songpan is 4-5 hours. Best June-September (flowers) or early October (cranes). Combine with Yellow River First Bend for a 2-day Ruoergai loop.
Taoping Qiang Village (Taoping Qiangzhai)
A 2,000-year-old Qiang ethnic fortress village in Lixian, with 98 surviving stone watchtowers and the central stone-pagoda Qiang chieftain museum. The 4A village is the best-preserved Qiang settlement in China, with 2,000+ Qiang residents still living in the stone homes, the Qiang intangibles museum, the village's sacred white stone altar.
Drive from Chengdu is 3 hours, from Dujiangyan 1.5 hours. Best for a cultural half-day detour from the standard Aba loop, or combined with Dujiangyan for a 2-day trip.
Local Flavors
What to Eat in Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)
Yak Meat Hotpot (Maoniu Huoguo)
The signature Aba highland dish - thin-sliced yak meat quickly dipped in a clear broth (or mala broth), with dipping sauce of sesame paste, fermented vegetables, and chili oil. Yak meat is leaner and slightly gamier than beef. Served at every Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong-side restaurant in northern Aba.
Recommended: Any reputable Tibetan-style restaurant in Songpan or Jiuzhaigou entrance town
Butter Tea (Suyou Cha)
The Tibetan-staple beverage: yak butter blended with strong tea, salt, and a touch of roasted barley flour. Served in small wooden bowls. The traditional Tibetan breakfast in Aba, served at every Tibetan home and Tibetan restaurant. The salty, fatty, umami taste is the opposite of Chinese tea.
Recommended: Songpan Old Town Tibetan teahouses, or any Ruoergai grassland tent
Highland Barley Liquor (Qingke Jiu)
The traditional Tibetan highland barley fermented liquor, light and slightly sweet at low strength but increases in character with sips. Served in small horn cups at Tibetan family welcomes. The highland barley (qingke) is a cold-tolerant grain grown above 3,000 m in Aba.
Recommended: Any Tibetan home stay, or Songpan's Old Town Tibetan restaurants
Yak Yogurt (Maoniu Suannai)
A traditional Tibetan highland yogurt, made from yak milk, set in wooden tubs, slightly sweet and dense. Served in a shallow bowl with a sprinkle of sugar. The Aba-Ruoergai version is less sweet than the Qinghai version and closer to a Mediterranean yogurt in texture.
Recommended: Songpan's Old Town Tibetan teahouses, or any Ruoergai grassland tent
Qiang Sour Vegetable Noodle Block (Qiangzu Suancai Miankuai)
The signature Qiang dish of Li and Mao counties - hand-pulled square noodle blocks in a sour-vegetable broth with chili oil and pickled turnip. The broth is sharp and tangy, the noodles are chewy, the chili oil is heavy. Eaten family-style from a large pot in the middle of the table.
Recommended: Any Qiang-village restaurant in Taoping or Diexi
Tibetan Blood Sausage (Zangzu Xuechang)
A traditional Tibetan blood sausage, made with yak or pork blood, glutinous rice, fat, and spices, stuffed in intestine and smoked. Served sliced, pan-fried, with chili-vinegar dip. The smoky, dense sausage is a Ruoergai-grassland specialty.
Recommended: Songpan Old Town Tibetan restaurants, or any grassland tent in Ruoergai
Hand-Grab Mutton (Shou Zhua Yang Rou)
The defining grassland dish - chunks of mutton boiled in salt water, served on a platter with a small knife. Eaten with the fingers, the meat is chewy, fatty, and the dipping sauce is a thin salt-and-chili mix. A whole-mutton feast is the traditional Tibetan welcome ceremony.
Recommended: Songpan Old Town, Ruoergai grassland tents, or Hongyuan grassland yurts
Potato Cake (Yangyu Ciba)
The Qiang and Tibetan staple - boiled potatoes mashed and formed into small cakes, pan-fried with butter, served hot. Eaten as a breakfast or afternoon snack, the cakes are dense, starchy, and lightly buttery. The most common street snack in Lixian and Maoxian.
Recommended: Taoping village market, or Lixian Old Town breakfast stalls
Curated Itineraries
Suggested Routes in Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)
Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong Classic 4-Day Trip
The standard first-time Aba loop - 4 days covering Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, and Chuanzhu Temple. Best May-October (with peak in mid-October for autumn colors).
Mount Siguniang & Bipeng Autumn 5-Day Trip
A 5-day eastern Aba loop focused on the four 6,000-meter peaks, the autumn maple forests, and the alpine lakes. Best mid-September to early November.
Aba Grand Loop 7-Day Trip
A 7-day grand loop of eastern and northern Aba - Mount Siguniang, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, plus the Ruoergai grasslands and wetlands. The full Aba experience.
Trip Planning
Travel Budget for Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)
Transport
Dining
Attractions
Accommodation
Total estimated budget: $214 per person
Actual costs vary by travel style, season, and booking choices.
Common Questions
Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture) Travel FAQ
What is the best time to visit Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)?
Sep-Oct (autumn colors) | Jun-Aug (alpine summer) is generally the best season, with comfortable weather for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
How many days are recommended for Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)?
6 days is a practical baseline for first-time visitors covering major highlights.
What is a typical travel budget in Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)?
A common reference is around $214 per person, depending on hotel level, transport, and attraction choices.
Is Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture) suitable for family travel?
Yes. Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture) has diverse attractions, flexible route options, and accommodation levels suitable for family trips.
Sources & citations
Where Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture) guide data comes from
Every fact in this Aba (Aba Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture) guide is cross-checked against the official sources below. Open any link to read the underlying source data.
- UNESCO World Heritage — Jiuzhaigou Valley ↗
UNESCO listing for Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, the core attraction of any Aba prefecture trip.
- UNESCO World Heritage — Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area ↗
UNESCO listing for the Huanglong travertine pools, paired with Jiuzhaigou on every Aba itinerary.
- UNESCO World Heritage — Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries ↗
UNESCO listing for the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, partly within Aba prefecture's Wolong area.
More Walk Voyage
Explore Other China Cities
Continue your journey through China with our other curated city guides — pandas, hot pot, karst landscapes, classical gardens, and more.
Sichuan
Chengdu / 成都
Pandas, teahouses, Sichuan hot pot, and slow urban living in the Land of Abundance.
Explore Chengdu →
Chongqing
Chongqing / 重庆
A dramatic mountain city of hot pot, rivers, night views, and layered urban streets.
Explore Chongqing →
Jiangsu
Suzhou / 苏州
Classical gardens, canal streets, silk culture, and quiet Jiangnan elegance.
Explore Suzhou →
Hunan
Changsha / 长沙
Bold street food, riverside nightlife, museums, and youthful city energy.
Explore Changsha →
Zhejiang
Shaoxing / 绍兴
Lu Xun's hometown, ancient calligraphy capital, and home of China's iconic yellow wine.
Explore Shaoxing →
Jiangxi
Jiujiang / 九江
Yangtze-side gateway to UNESCO Mount Lu, Poyang Lake wetlands, and one of China's most atmospheric old riverfronts.
Explore Jiujiang →
Shandong
Qingdao / 青岛
Red-tile harbor city on the Jiaodong Peninsula, home of Tsingtao beer, the holy Taoist mountain of Laoshan, and a 19th-century German concession old town.
Explore Qingdao →
Hebei
Zhangjiakou / 张家口
Historic gateway between the North China plain and the Mongolian steppe, 2022 Winter Olympics co-host, and starting point of the famous Grassland Sky Road drive.
Explore Zhangjiakou →
Fujian
Xiamen / 厦门
Walkable island city on the Taiwan Strait, paired with the UNESCO World Heritage piano island of Gulangyu, Minnan street food, and the 1,300-year Quanzhou West Street.
Explore Xiamen →
Heilongjiang
Harbin / 哈尔滨
19th-century Russian-built city on the Songhua River, home of the world-famous Ice and Snow Festival, Central Avenue, Saint Sophia Cathedral, and the Siberian Tiger Forest Park.
Explore Harbin →
Liaoning
Dalian / 大连
Harbor city on the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, home of Jinshitan Golden Pebble Beach, Laohutan Ocean Park, the 32-km Binhai Road, and Bohai seafood.
Explore Dalian →
Guangdong
Zhuhai / 珠海
A relaxed coastal city for islands, seafood, family attractions, and sea views.
Explore Zhuhai →
Guangdong
Shenzhen / 深圳
China's tech-capital megalopolis with the OCT theme park cluster, the 599m Ping An Finance Center, and Greater Bay Area coastal escapes.
Explore Shenzhen →
Hebei
Qinhuangdao / 秦皇岛
Seaside escapes, the Great Wall by the sea, beaches, and northern coastal scenery.
Explore Qinhuangdao →
Guangxi
Guilin / 桂林
World-famous karst landscapes along the Li River, ancient Yangshuo streets, terraced rice fields, and timeless Guangxi scenery.
Explore Guilin →
Yunnan
Kunming / 昆明
Yunnan's 'Spring City' capital at 1,891 m, the gateway to the UNESCO Stone Forest, the 330 km2 Dianchi Lake, and the entire Yunnan travel network.
Explore Kunming →
Yunnan
Dali / 大理
The Bai minority old capital between the 4,122 m Cangshan Mountain and the 250 km2 Erhai Lake, the mid-point of the classic Yunnan route.
Explore Dali →
Yunnan
Lijiang / 丽江
The UNESCO 800-year-old Naxi old town at 2,400 m, the gateway to the 5,596 m Yulong Snow Mountain, the Tiger Leaping Gorge, and the Mosuo Lugu Lake.
Explore Lijiang →
Hebei
Chengde / 承德
The Qing-dynasty summer capital with the UNESCO Mountain Resort (Bishu Shanzhuang), the 12 surviving Outer Temples, the Jinshanling Great Wall, and the Bashang plateau grasslands.
Explore Chengde →
Hebei
Shijiazhuang / 石家庄
Hebei's capital city with the 1,600-year-old Zhengding Ancient City, the Song-dynasty Longxing Temple, the UNESCO-tentative Zhaozhou Bridge, and the Taihang mountain escapes.
Explore Shijiazhuang →
Shanxi
Taiyuan / 太原
Shanxi's 2,500-year-old capital on the Fen River, home of the 1,500-year-old Jinci Temple, the Shanxi Museum, the Donghu Vinegar Garden, and the most-celebrated knife-cut noodles in China.
Explore Taiyuan →
Shanxi
Datong / 大同
Northern Wei capital on the Great Wall frontier, home of the UNESCO Yungang Grottoes (252 caves, 51,000+ statues), the Liao-dynasty Huayan Temple, the Hanging Temple, and the reconstructed Ming city wall.
Explore Datong →
Shanxi
Shuozhou / 朔州
Northern Shanxi frontier city in the historic Dai County region, home of the 1,000-year-old Yingxian Wooden Pagoda (the world's tallest surviving all-wood pagoda at 67.31 m, built without nails in 1056).
Explore Shuozhou →
Shanxi
Xinzhou / 忻州
Northern Shanxi prefecture, gateway to two UNESCO sites: the sacred Buddhist Mount Wutai (47 active temples, Tang-era Foguang Temple) and the strategic Ming-Great-Wall Yanmen Pass on the ancient frontier.
Explore Xinzhou →
Shanxi
Lvliang / 吕梁
Western Shanxi's Yellow-River-side prefecture, home of the 5A Qikou Ancient Town on the Yellow River, the Loess Plateau cave dwellings, and the 2,800-year-old Mian Mountain battlefield.
Explore Lvliang →
Shanxi
Jinzhong / 晋中
Heart of the historic Jin (Shanxi) merchant country, home of the UNESCO Pingyao Ancient City (2,800-year-old Ming-Qing walled town), the Qiao Family Compound, the Mianshan Mountain, and the Zhangbi Ancient Fortress.
Explore Jinzhong →
Shanxi
Yangquan / 阳泉
Eastern Shanxi city at the foot of the Taihang Mountains, gateway to the 5A Cang Mountain, the historic Niangzi Pass (one of the Great Wall's nine strategic passes), and the Lutou Mountain.
Explore Yangquan →
Shanxi
Changzhi / 长治
Southeastern Shanxi gateway to the 5A Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon, the historic Shangdang region, the ancient Licheng walled town, and the famous Changzhi donkey meat and Lucheng hand-shaken pie.
Explore Changzhi →
Shanxi
Jincheng / 晋城
Southeastern Shanxi city on the Taihang edge, home of the 5A Huangcheng Xiangfu (the 300-year-old Chen Family Mansion, 'House of the Emperor'), Wangmangling's spectacular Taihang cliffs, and the Qing-era temple clusters.
Explore Jincheng →
Shanxi
Linfen / 临汾
Southern Shanxi cradle of Yao and Shun Chinese-civilization mythology, home of the 5A Yellow-River Hukou Waterfall (China's second-largest waterfall), the Hongdong Locust-Tree ancestral park, and the Xiaoxitian Buddhist grottoes.
Explore Linfen →
Shanxi
Yuncheng / 运城
Southernmost Shanxi city on the Yellow River, home of the 5A Salt Lake (one of the world's three inland salt lakes), the 700-year-old Yongle Palace murals, the 5A Guandi Temple, and the 6,000-year-old Houma bronze civilization.
Explore Yuncheng →
Shandong
Yantai / 烟台
Jiaodong Peninsula coastal city, home of the legendary Penglai Pavilion (one of China's Four Great Pavilions), the Changyu Wine Culture Museum (China's first industrial winery, 1892), the 40-island Changdao archipelago in the Bohai-Yellow Sea border, and the Jiaodong seafood tradition.
Explore Yantai →
Shandong
Jinan / 济南
Shandong's 2,500-year-old capital, the 'City of Springs' (Quancheng) with 720 named natural springs, the Baotu Spring (Number One Spring Under Heaven), the Shandong Museum, and the cradle of Lu cuisine (Jinan school).
Explore Jinan →
Shandong
Tai'an / 泰安
The gateway city to Mount Tai, the Eastern Sacred Mountain of China and UNESCO World Heritage, climbed by 72 emperors over 3,000 years. The 1,545-m Yuhuang Summit sunrise is the most-celebrated sunrise in China.
Explore Tai'an →
Shandong
Weihai / 威海
Coastal city on the eastern tip of the Shandong Peninsula, home of Liugong Island (the 1895 Sino-Japanese War memorial, the home of the Beiyang Fleet), the 40-km Huanhai Road coastal loop, the Rongcheng Swan Lake (winter Siberian swans), and the Korean-influenced food scene.
Explore Weihai →
Shandong
Zibo / 淄博
Central Shandong industrial and cultural city, the 2,000-year-old capital of the ancient Qi State, the 2023 viral Zibo small-pancake barbecue capital, and the home of the Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City and the Liaozhai City (Pu Songling memorial).
Explore Zibo →
Shandong
Qufu / 曲阜
Birthplace of Confucius in southwestern Shandong, with the UNESCO World Heritage Temple, Cemetery, and Mansion of Confucius (San Kong) - the 2,500-year-old ancestral complex of Confucianism, the Confucius Museum, and the Nishan Sacred Land.
Explore Qufu →
Shandong
Qingzhou / 青州
A 1,400-year-old ancient city in central Shandong, one of China's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Home of the Qingzhou Museum (with the 1996 Longxing Temple Buddhist statue discovery), the Yunmen Mountain cliff carving, and the Tuo Mountain Northern Wei grottoes.
Explore Qingzhou →
Shandong
Rizhao / 日照
Southern Shandong coastal city facing the Yellow Sea, with the 6-km Wanpingkou Beach (the most-sunrised beach in Shandong), the only coastal National Forest Park in China, the Dongyi Old Town, and the unique coastal 'sea of tea' plantations.
Explore Rizhao →
Shandong
Weifang / 潍坊
The world capital of kites in central Shandong, home of the Weifang International Kite Festival (April), the 1,500-year-old Shihu Garden, the Fangzi German-Japanese Old Town, the Bohai Eye spokeless ferris wheel, and the Yangjiabu New Year Painting village.
Explore Weifang →
Shandong
Linyi / 临沂
The largest city in Shandong (11+ million population) in the southeast, home of the 5A Mount Meng National Forest Park, the 2,000-year-old Yinqueshan Han Tomb Bamboo Slips (with the Sun Bin's Art of War), the Langya Ancient City, and the Wang Xizhi Former Residence.
Explore Linyi →
Shandong
Jining / 济宁
Home of Mencius in southwestern Shandong, with the 2,400-year-old Mencius Temple and Mansion in Zoucheng, the 1,000-year-old Baoxiang Temple with the 1,500-year-old underground palace, the Weishan Lake Red Lotus Wetland, and the Jining Canal Heritage.
Explore Jining →
Shandong
Dongying / 东营
Northernmost Shandong city on the Bohai Sea, home of the 5A Yellow River Delta National Park, the Red-Crowned Crane Sanctuary, the seasonal red-beach (red seepweed in October), and the Shengli Oilfield.
Explore Dongying →
Shandong
Zaozhuang / 枣庄
Southern Shandong city on the Grand Canal, home of the 5A Taierzhuang Ancient City (the most-celebrated living Grand Canal town), the 1938 Battle of Taierzhuang Memorial, the Weishan Lake Red Lotus Wetland, and the famous Zaozhuang spicy chicken.
Explore Zaozhuang →