Jining scenic areas receive national 4A level upgrades

The Jiagudui Peasant Village and Nanyang Ancient Town in Jining were listed among the 18 areas to be upgraded as national 4A-level tourist attractions, which was released by the culture and tourism department of Shandong province on Dec 13.

A train for tourists runs across a sea of flowers in Jiagudui Peasant Village. [Photo/WeChat account: jiningguangdian]

The Jiagudui Peasant Village features ancient village folk culture, Grand Canal culture and Longshan Culture, which is a late Neolithic civilization in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River in Dalukou town in Liangshan county.

An ancient-style waterwheel in Jiagudui Peasant Village. [Photo/WeChat account: jiningguangdian]

It offers authentic rural delicacies and unique experiences of rural life.

The calm waters in Nanyang Ancient Town reflect a mirror-like image of willow trees and an ancient-style bridge and boats. [Photo/WeChat account: jiningguangdian] 

The Nanyang Ancient Town is comprised of 117 natural isles in Nanyang Lake, Weishan county. The town spans 3,500 meters from east to west and 500 meters from south to north.

A time-honored lane in Nanyang Ancient Town. [Photo/WeChat account: jiningguangdian]