Things to do in Mengyin

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Linyi

The National Forest Park of Mount Meng Shan

Yunmeng Scenic Area, Yimeng Mountain, is situated to the northwest of Linyi, Shandong Province. You can climb up high and enjoy a bird's eye view of the mountains, or stroll along the forest walkway, breathing the pure clean air. The natural landscape includes the Chinese Waterfalls, the Peak Viewing Terrace, Heavenly Flagon Peak, Dragons' Gathering, and Yunmeng Peak. Man-made attractions include the Diamond Gate, Flowing Jade Bridge, Temple of the Jade Emperor, and Playful Immortals Terrace.

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Mengshan National Forest Park

Yimeng Mountain Tourist Area is located in the south-central part of Shandong Province. It includes three major Attraction: Yishan, Mengshan Yunmeng, and Mengshan Guimeng. It is a national 5A-level tourist Attraction. It has beautiful natural scenery and rich historical and cultural heritage. It has magnificent peaks, beautiful forests and abundant natural landscapes, such as Baizhang Waterfall and cliff plank road. At the same time, Yimeng Mountain is also a famous red revolutionary old area with rich revolutionary historical relics. Visitors can appreciate the natural scenery, feel the red culture, and enjoy a unique travel experience.

Menglianggu Tourist Area

Mengliangyu Tourist Area is situated in the hinterland of Yimeng Mountainous Area. It is found in the north side of Quanqiao Village, Xinzhuang Town, southeast of Mengyin County. It is a mountain forest and a thick vegetation. It is not only a forest park, but also a popular revolutionary tradition, patriotism and national defense education base. According to legend, the generals of the Song Dynasty, Yang Jiajun, Meng Liang had been a soldier here, thus the name.

No. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Linyi

Yimeng Mountain Guimeng Scenic Area

Yimeng Mountain Guimeng Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Pingyi County and northwest of Linyi City. It is the principal peak of Mengshan Mountain in the Yimeng Mountain Tourist Area and a monument of Yimengshan National Geological Park. The vegetation in the scenic area is thick, and the air is fresh. You can see around the mountains and enjoy the beautiful colors. It is also a place to enjoy the sunrise and the sea of clouds.

Menglianggu Battle Memorial Hall

The Menglianggu Battle Memorial Hall displays an offensive operation of the East China Field Army in Menglianggu, Shandong in 1947. Nearly 3,000 heroes sacrificed their precious lives in this crucial battle. In front of the memorial hall, 194,700 bullet shells inlaid on the outer wall "tell" visitors about the brutal battle of that year.

Mengyindaigudimaolvyou Sceneic Area

"Daigou landform" is the fifth largest landform in China confirmed in geological research after "Danxia landform", "Zhangjiajie landform", "Zhangshi landform" and "Karst landform". It is distributed in Daigou Town, Mengyin County, Shandong Province. It is the only "Guoxiang" wonder in China and has high geological research and tourism value. The Attraction is one of the main bases of the Yimeng Old Area. During the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation, the famous North and South Daigou Battles and Dagou Defense Battle took place here. It was also an important military industrial base for the country's "Third Line Construction" after the founding of the People's Republic of China. The area where the Daigou landform Attraction is located has superior original ecological resources and is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Peach" throughout the country. The geological wonders, red culture and ecological environment have endowed the Daigou landform Attraction with unique tourism resources and humanistic connotations. It is a good place for leisure sightseeing, geological research, red education, exploring secrets, and photography and sketching. Among the many scenic spots in the Daigou geomorphological Attraction, the "Goshang Grassland" interprets the exotic beauty of "the sky is vast and the wilderness is boundless" with its unique scenery that is like the grassland outside the Great Wall. It is located in the south of the country, the largest and most realistic natural mountain sitting Buddha found in China - Shenfo Gou, surrounded by mountains and with a wide field of vision. Looking at the mountains from a distance, the mountains are stacked and the peaks are like dark green, "seeing all the mountains as small", which is one of the best viewing points in the Daigou geomorphological Attraction. The Goshang Grassland is Souvenir by cliffs and steep terrain. There is only one pass to reach the top of the hill. The top of the hill covers an area of ​​more than 100 acres, with cool breezes, birds singing, flowers blooming, and lush grass. Looking around, it looks like a grassland embedded in the air, and the "Goshang Grassland" got its name from this. Gou Shang Grassland is a natural mountain camping site. When the sky is clear, you can look at the rolling, graceful and beautiful mountains, and feel full of pride and enlightenment. When night falls, in the quietness of the stars, the mountains are faintly visible in the night, and the breath of nature permeates the body and mind, which is quite interesting. Take a nap in the tent, sleep with the stars and the moon, with hundreds of birds as bells and good dreams as companions, and a sense of comfort away from the hustle and bustle of the city arises spontaneously. Gou Shang Grassland is an open-air camp resort integrating leisure and vacation, outdoor sports, outdoor photography, parent-child activities, and entertainment experience. Here, you can stay in a yurt, set up camp in a tent, and experience bonfire parties, self-service barbecues, open-air cinemas, archery, carriages, wrestling, parties, photography, sketching, parent-child activities, etc.! Daigou Landform Geological Museum is based on the mysterious military cave of the former Minfeng Factory, with geological landform as the core, combined with advanced digital technology, simulation scenes, mechanical equipment, to create a domestic cave-style experience geological museum that integrates culture, popular science, fun, entertainment, technology and experience. The entire cave has three vertical and five horizontal lanes, covering a total area of ​​5,600 square meters, and nine exhibition halls and ten experience areas are planned and designed. The mysterious military cave, special cultural background, crisscrossing lanes, simulated various complex scene environments, and the use of escalator 6D seats, tracks, cranes, vehicles and other recreational facilities to form an overall new, strange, special and dangerous tourism product. The project is invested and developed by Shandong Dongmeng Enterprise Group, with a planned total investment of 120 million yuan. The project is implemented in two phases. The first phase is the Daigou Geological Museum area, which was completed and put into operation in November 2013 and has passed the provincial geological park acceptance. The second phase is the leisure experience area, which is planned to be completed and open to tourists in the first half of 2014. The "Going up the Mountain and Going Down to the Countryside" tourist resort is located in Yaoliping Village, Daigou Town, 8 kilometers away from the Daigou Town resident. It covers an area of ​​26,000 square meters and has an investment of 30 million yuan. It is one of the core distribution centers for tourists in the Attraction. The resort is based on the 1960s and 1970s, and is rebuilt on the site of the former Minfeng Military Factory. It integrates Yimeng folk culture, local specialties, and the original ecological natural environment. It combines modern elements with the imprint of the times to highlight the original features of the memory of the times, military culture, and the life of educated youth. The resort is located in the south of the beautiful and steep, misty and rainy Gouyue Mountains, and in the north of the military ruins buildings that are scattered by the mountains and rivers. It is surrounded by green trees and swaying tree shadows; the environment is elegant and unique, and the ecology is pure and excellent. It is an ideal destination for tourism and leisure, health vacation, photography and sketching, and exploring the secrets. It can accommodate 300 people for accommodation and dining, and 1,000 people for leisure, shopping, and rest. The resort has three core areas: the accommodation reception area with the VIP buildings "Shangshanxiangxiang" and "Mengligouxiang" as the core; the Dining service area with the Gouyuan Restaurant and the Ecological Park as the core; and the central square area with entertainment and large-scale cultural performances as the core. In January 2014, the Shangshanxiangxiang Tourism Resort was rated as a provincial-level hospitable farmhouse.

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No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Linyi

Yimeng Mountain Inzone Tianmeng Tourist Area

Yinzuotianmeng Scenic Area, Yimeng Mountain is located in the northern part of Linyi's Fei County. Rich in tourism resources, the core scenic area covers 96 square kilometers and the mountain's forest coverage rate reaches over 98%. The mountains here are magnificent and the water is clear. The natural landscape features include mountains, ridges, forests and waterfalls. Cultural sites to visit include the Yimeng Patriotism Hall and the Yimeng History Museum. There are also cable suspension bridges, hiking trails, and scenic cablecars. Written by Li Lin and Ruan Ruoshan in 1940, the “Song of Yimeng Mountain"—which is justifiably famous both inside and outside of China—was written here. If you get the chance to hear it sung live while you are here, make sure to take the special opportunity.

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Mount Taishan

Mount Taishan is centered around Mount Taishan, the first of the Five Great Mountains, with steep and towering peaks, and the views of sunrise and sunset from the summit are breathtaking. Sea of clouds often appear among the mountains, and in winter there are spectacular rime ice views. In addition to natural scenery, the mountain also has numerous historical sites, stone inscriptions, religious temples, and other cultural views, with cliff inscriptions and steles scattered throughout the mountain, which is a major feature of Mount Taishan. Mount Taishan has its own highlights in each of the four seasons: in spring, peach and pear blossoms bloom across the mountains; in summer, the mountaintop is lush green and cool, making it a great summer retreat; in fall, the leaves are a mix of red and yellow, dyeing the layered forests in brilliant colors. There are multiple routes to the summit of Mount Taishan. The hiking trail at the Hongmen entrance is the traditional route opened during Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Fengshan ceremony, consisting mainly of stone steps. Walking from Hongmen to Zhongtianmen, you will pass by numerous attractions along the way, including Wanxian Tower, Doumu Palace, Huima Ridge, and Hutiange. This area is also where stone inscriptions are concentrated. After reaching Zhongtianmen, you can take a cable car or walk to Nantianmen and the summit area, where you can see attractions such as Eighteen Bends, Shengxian Archway, Duisong Mountain, Chaoyang Cave, and Wudafu Pines. The Tianwaicun route is a road leading from Tianwaicun to Zhongtianmen, accessible by tour bus, passing by Heilong Pool, Fanzhi Cliff, and Feng Yuxiang's Tomb. After reaching Zhongtianmen, it merges with the latter half of the Hongmen route. Travelers who prefer not to hike can choose this route. The Tianzhufeng route is relatively steep with few visitors, and is a hiking route often taken by outdoor enthusiasts. It features beautiful mountain scenery, including attractions such as Liyu Back, and at the starting point there is also the large-scale live performance "Chinese Mount Taishan: Grand Ceremony of Fengshan." The Taohuayu route is mostly chosen by travelers when descending the mountain. From Tianjie at the summit, take the ropeway to the mountainside, then transfer to a tour bus down to Taohuayu at the foot of the mountain. Along the way, you can enjoy the Colorful Stone Stream scenic area, where the colorful stone patterns at the bottom of the stream are quite magical. Dongyudao is also a walking hiking route, with attractions such as Qingyang Hall, Hanque Gate, and Dongtianmen along the way. Each route ultimately leads to the Daiding tourist area at the summit. Daiding features the main peak of Mount Taishan, Jade Emperor Peak, the Tianjie Scenic Area, as well as attractions such as Sun Viewing Peak, Daguan Peak, Zhanlu Terrace, Bixia Temple, and Confucius Temple. On clear days at the summit, you can gaze at the Yellow River in the distance and admire the wonder of the "Golden Belt of the Yellow River." The Houshiwu area is rich in varied pines and rocks, and there is a cableway leading to the North Heavenly Gate. Many visitors who want to watch the sunrise choose to climb Mount Taishan at night, usually setting off from the Hongmen route, and it is advisable to depart around 11 pm. This route is well lit at night, and a hike of about seven to eight hours will allow you to reach Sun Viewing Peak or Jade Emperor Peak at the summit before sunrise, which are ideal spots for watching the sunrise.

Yinan Yimengshan Menglianggu Campaign Relic Site

The Yinan Yimengshan Menglianggu Campaign Relic Site is located at the border of Mengyin and Yinan counties, 28 km southeast of Mengyin county town. Menglianggu features steep mountain terrain, with its main peak forming a tripartite balance with Daguding and Lushan Dading, towering prominently above the surrounding mountains. The attraction consists of two sections: the Menglianggu Memorial Exhibition Area and the Menglianggu Campaign Relic Exhibition Area. The campaign memorial hall is grand and spectacular, using high-tech displays to recreate the 1947 Menglianggu Campaign for visitors. The scenic area has added over 40 attractions, including wartime weapons like aircraft and cannons for visitors to explore, as well as free activities such as horseback riding, archery, zip-lining, slides, and replica ancient cannons.