Liangshan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Shuiboliangshan Scenic Area | The Hometown of Water Margin The brilliance of 'Water Margin' comes from Liangshan

Shuiboliangshan The brilliance of 'Water Margin' comes from Liangshan, and Liangshan has become famous throughout the world because of 'Water Margin'. Liangshan, with its profound and extensive Shuihu culture and rich historical significance, has attracted global attention and has become a tourist destination desired by visitors from home and abroad. The Shuiboliangshan Scenic Area is located within the territory of Liangshan County in the southwestern part of Shandong Province. It is the birthplace of the classic Chinese literary work 'Outlaws of the Marsh', and was one of the first provincial scenic spots announced by the Shandong Provincial Government. It is the leading attraction of the national Water Margin tourism route and is now a provincial forest park and geological park, as well as a national 4A-level tourist attraction. The deep waters of Shuiboliangshan carry a millennium of ancient charm; the majestic Liangshan has witnessed the fresh spirit of the passing years. Liangshan, the 'city of great righteousness' that embodies loyalty, morality, sincerity, and affection, is welcoming guests from all over the world with its unique charm to ascend Liangshan and become a true hero! A song of loyalty and righteousness has been sung for nearly a thousand years; a spirit of chivalry has inspired generations; a classic masterpiece has made Shuiboliangshan resound. Tour Route: Liangshan Pass - Shuiboliangshan Cliff Inscriptions - Second Pass - Zuozhai Seven Heroes - Left Army Village - Heifengkou - Twist Head Gate - Zhongyi Hall - Jingzhong Temple - Stone Stele Platform - Wild Goose Platform - Heavenly Book Pavilion - Commanding Platform - Division Ridge - Songjiang Horse Path - Duanjin Pavilion - Shuiboliangshan Cliff Inscriptions - Liangshan Village

Retracing the Hero's Journey - Shui Bo Liang Mountain Scenic Area

Shui Bo Liang Mountain is located in the southwest of Shandong Province, Liangshan County, famous at home and abroad for the classical masterpiece 'Water Margin', it is the first batch of provincial scenic spots in Shandong Province, and a national AAAA level tourist area. The natural and Water Margin scenic spots in Liangshan Scenic Area mainly include Liangshan Ancient Village, Jingzhong Temple, Juyi Hall, Songjiang Horse Road, Command Platform, Stone Tablet Platform, Songjiang Well, 'Shui Bo Liang Mountain Record' Cliff Carving, First Pass, Second Pass, Li Kui Statue, Heifengkou, Twisting Door, Xinghua Village, etc. The iconic buildings include Lotus Temple, Faxing Temple, Xizhu Zen Master Tombstone, Octagonal Glazed Well, Wenli Hall and other series of ancient relics, forming a group of ancient relics reflecting multi-cultural elements. Shandong Shui Bo Liang Mountain travel guide: 1. There is a specific performance schedule at the entrance of the scenic area, it is recommended to check before visiting. 2. There are folk art performances and Water Margin drama performances in the scenic area, which tourists can watch for free. In addition, there is a special tour project of riding a horse up to Liangshan, where you can ride a horse through Liangshan Horse Road directly to the top of Zhongyi Hall. Tour route: Liangshan First Pass - Shui Bo Liang Mountain Record Cliff Carving - Second Pass - Left Village Seven Heroes - Left Army Village - Heifengkou - Twisting Door - Zhongyi Hall - Jingzhong Temple - Stone Tablet Platform - Yantai - Tianshu Pavilion - Command Platform - Fenjunling - Songjiang Horse Road - Duanjinting - Shui Bo Liang Mountain Cliff Carving - Liangshan Village Shandong Shui Bo Liang Mountain opening hours: Daylight saving time: 07:00—19:00 Standard time: 07:00—18:00 How to get to Shui Bo Liang Mountain in Shandong: Take bus No. 2 from Liangshan Bus Station or Train Station to Liangshan Scenic Area (Song Street) and get off.

The Liangshan Uprising in the "Water Margin", one of the four famous masterpieces, has a long history. As early as in ancient times, the ancestors lived here and fished and hunted. Named after the second son of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, Liang Xiaowang. At the time of the Northern Song Dynasty, the imperial court ruled rotten and the people were not happy. Song Jiang Guangjie became a hero of the world, and he was able to gather Liangshan with the help of the water. Liangshan has four main peaks and seven branches. The northern slope of Liangshan is gentle, the scenery is beautiful, the south slope is steep, the danger is severe, the east and the west are gully, and there is no lack of interest in the depths. The top of the mountain is open and flat with slight ups and downs. Although the Water Margin is a fictional novel, Shuibo Liangshan really exists. It is recommended to visit the must-see attractions of Liangshan County, Shuibo Liangshan. The mountain is not very high. Under normal circumstances, it will reach the top in an hour. In the morning and afternoon, there is a water show in the Juyi Hall, and the entrance to the scenic spot also has a welcome performance. Shuibo Liangshan Scenic Area Ticket Price: 60 yuan, there will be a discount in advance booking. Arrival mode: Take the bus No. 2 from Liangshan Bus Station and Railway Station and get off at Dongshan District (Song Street).

At the foot of Mount Liang, I checked in at the Water Margin Liquor Culture Experience Hall

Visiting Mount Liang this time really broadened my horizons! At the foot of Mount Liang, I checked into the very interesting Water Margin Liquor Culture Experience Hall~ This place is a scene restoration based on the original description of Water Margin, featuring various exhibition areas such as the historical liquor utensil display area, the Northern Song Dynasty folk culture experience area, the Water Margin liquor culture experience hall, the Northern Song Dynasty brewery workshop, the Water Margin liquor cellar, the folk museum, the Water Margin cultural product display center, the Water Margin restaurant, the Jianghu Old Flavor Food Street, and the Apricot Blossom Village Inn, recreating the characteristic customs and the heroic spirit of the Water Margin heroes during the Northern Song period. Inside, you can see Wu Dalang selling pancakes, little Yun Ge selling crispy pears, the charming Pan Jinlian, Sun Erniang hawking human flesh buns, and the little peddler carrying miscellaneous goods from north to south; you can see folk artists making clay figurines, blowing sugar syrup, paper-cutting, spinning, embroidering, making tin pots, and pottery, among other folk handicrafts; you can listen to the sentimental duet of the flute and the zither played by the prodigal Yan Qing and the courtesan Li Shishi from the capital, as well as folk quyi such as fast-talking 'Wu Song Fights the Tiger', 'Yan Qing Fights the Arena', and 'Li Kui Causes Trouble in the Yamen'~ Location: Inside the Mount Liang scenic area. National Highway 220 runs in front of the scenic area, with the scenic area being 1 kilometer north of Liangshan Bus Station and 20 kilometers west of Liangshan Railway Station.