Yellow River International Eco-City Tourist Resort, Shandong province
山东省德州齐河黄河国际生态城旅游度假区
(shān dōng shěng dé zhōu qí hé huáng hé guó jì shēng tài chéng lǚ yóu dù jià qū)
Address: G309 Kunhe Avenue, Qihe county, Dezhou city, Shandong province
Tel: 0534-5395996
Located south of Qihe county and facing the city of Jinan, the Yellow River International Eco-City Tourist Resort spans an area of 23.3 square kilometers.
The resort has much to offer tourists. Its geothermal hot springs, covering the entire resort, have water temperatures ranging from 43 C to 57 C, earning it the title “city of hot springs in Shandong”.
Wildlife also abounds across the resort. Over 30 species of nationally protected animals, including the Oriental stork and the Baer's Pochard, have their homes in the area.
With numerous ponds and over 2,000 hectares of wetlands, the area boasts all the charm of a “Yellow River Water Town”, while more than 20 cultural and tourism projects have been introduced, totaling an investment of over 50 billion yuan ($6.87 billion).
Relying on attractions such as Europark and China Station, the resort regularly organizes participatory sports events and festivals for tourists, including marathons, cycling, rock climbing, concerts, fireworks displays and beer festivals. It focuses on cultivating and introducing new cultural and tourism formats, such as performing arts, cultural creativity and cultural experiences, attracting a steady influx of tourists.
Facilities in the resort are well-developed, and the resort provides tourists with warm reception, quality services, and high-quality hotels..
The resort has prioritized infrastructure that guarantees visitors a comfortable journey to and from the Yellow River resort. Over 30 roads, including Yellow River Avenue, Tourism Road and Tongyuan Road, have been constructed to create a transportation system characterized by "fast access and leisurely travel" as well as "external connectivity and internal smoothness". In addition, there is a dedicated tourist bus line from the resort to Jinan city and a free internal bus loop.