[2025 Qingzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Fangongting Park (Updated Apr)

| Cherry Blossom Feast at Weifang Fangongting Park. In Weifang, there's a cherry blossom viewing paradise hidden in the bustling city—Fangongting Park. Every spring, this place transforms into a pink fairytale world. Today, I'm sharing a detailed spring cherry blossom travel guide for everyone. 🌸 Best Time for Cherry Blossom Viewing The cherry blossoms in Fangongting Park are in full bloom around mid-April each year, with the flowering period lasting about 1-2 weeks. However, blooming times can be affected by temperature, so it's recommended to check the park's official announcements or local flower viewing information before your trip. 📍 Detailed Address 65 Fangongting West Road, Qingzhou City, Weifang. Simply navigate to "Fangongting Park." 🚗 Transportation Guide • Driving: There are parking lots around the park, but since there are many visitors during cherry blossom season, it's recommended to set out early to find parking. Parking fees are about [X] yuan per hour. • Public Transit: Take Qingzhou bus routes 3, 6, 8, 12, etc., get off at the Museum stop, and walk a few minutes to reach the park. 💰 Ticket Information The park is free to enter, which is really considerate—enjoy flower viewing with zero financial burden! 📸 Photo Spots 1. Yangxi Lakeside: Cherry blossoms grow along the lakeside here, with pink and white flowers complementing the emerald green water. Any photo taken here looks beautiful, perfect for panoramic shots and large scenes. 2. Cherry Blossom Path: Winding paths under cherry blossom trees where you can stroll with cloud-like blossoms overhead, capturing the beautiful scene of being surrounded by flowers. 3. Near Ancient Buildings: Fangongting Park has a long history with many ancient buildings. Cherry blossoms paired with ancient pavilions and walls create a classical aesthetic that photographs beautifully. 📅 Itinerary Planning • Morning: After entering the park, first go to Yangxi Lakeside to view and photograph cherry blossoms, enjoying the lake scenery with cherry reflections. Then stroll along the Cherry Blossom Path to experience the romance of being surrounded by cherry blossoms. • Noon: There are many delicious foods near the park. Recommended local Qingzhou specialties include Longsheng pastries and oil-fried flatbreads to satisfy your hunger. • Afternoon: Visit the Sanxian Shrine and Li Qingzhao's Former Residence in the park to experience the profound historical and cultural heritage, and enjoy different cherry blossom scenery in the residence courtyard. 🎈 Travel Tips 1. Try to visit on a working day or in the morning to avoid peak crowds, so you won't have to queue for photos and can enjoy a more leisurely visit. 2. Wear light-colored clothes, such as white or light pink, which match better with cherry blossoms and look great in photos. 3. Protect the environment by not trampling on lawns or picking flowers. View flowers in a civilized manner. 4. Besides cherry blossoms, the peonies in the park are also in full bloom around mid-April. Don't forget to admire these "most beautiful flowers under heaven." Bring this guide and come to Fangongting Park for a spring cherry blossom date! 🌸

🌸 Spring's gentle embrace has arrived, with winds bringing messages and flowers keeping their promise. It's cherry blossom season once again. In Weifang, the cherry blossoms at Fan Gongting Park are in full, romantic bloom, offering you a special spring encounter. As soon as you enter the park, you'll see winding walkways lined with cherry trees, their blossoms like clouds or snow, dreamlike and magical. The white petals shine brilliantly in the sunlight, each one resembling a carefully crafted work of art. When the breeze passes through, petals flutter down in a romantic "cherry blossom rain" - extend your hand and you can literally catch spring. Walking beneath the cherry trees, a subtle floral fragrance fills the air, refreshing your spirit. Visitors around you are immersed in this beautiful scenery, taking photos to capture these precious moments. In the distance, traditional architecture complements the cherry blossoms, creating a perfect blend of classical and romantic elements that feels like traveling through time. 📸 Photography Tips: 1. Outfits: Light-colored clothing is recommended. White or light pink dresses pair perfectly with cherry blossoms for stunning photos. 2. Timing: Morning light is soft, and there are fewer people, allowing for cleaner, more beautiful photos. 3. Angles: Try low-angle upward shots using the sky as a background to avoid crowds and highlight the abundance of blossoms. Beyond cherry blossoms, Fan Gongting Park offers other spring attractions. Magnolias and forsythias are also blooming during this season, creating a colorful spectacle that captivates the eye. When you get tired from walking, find a bench to sit on, bask in the sunshine, and enjoy the comfort of spring. This spring, come to Weifang's Fan Gongting Park for a cherry blossom date. In this sea of gorgeous flowers, discover beauty and encounter the essence of spring 💕

"When cherry blossoms bloom, spring arrives." This spring, I embarked on a romantic date with cherry blossoms in Weifang. From the historically rich Fan Gongting Park to the refreshing Cherry Blossom Avenue in Zhe River Scenic Area, each spot was breathtakingly beautiful. Now I'd like to share this cherry blossom viewing guide with everyone~ 🚶‍♀️Route Guide: 1. Fan Gongting Park: As a hidden gem for spring cherry blossom viewing in Weifang, the cherry blossoms in Fan Gongting Park complement the ancient architecture beautifully, creating a unique charm. Cherry trees are scattered throughout the park, with large clusters near Fan Gongting Pavilion and Li Qingzhao's Former Residence. When the breeze blows, falling petals resemble pink snow, landing on ancient buildings and stone paths—a beauty beyond words. Transportation: You can drive there with parking lots available nearby; or take city bus routes 3, 6, 8, or 12 and get off at the Museum stop. Admission: Free entry to the park 2. Zhe River Scenic Area Cherry Blossom Avenue: About a 30-minute taxi ride from Fan Gongting Park, the Cherry Blossom Avenue in Zhe River Scenic Area stretches for hundreds of meters. Over 600 cherry trees line the west bank of Zhe River, creating a sea of pink blossoms. Every spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they create a cloud-like, romantic spectacle. Walking along Cherry Blossom Avenue with blooming flowers overhead and fallen petals underfoot feels like stepping into a fairy tale. Transportation: Public transportation is convenient with multiple bus routes reaching the area. Check local bus routes for details. Admission: Free Best viewing time: Late March to mid-April, though the exact blooming period varies slightly each year depending on the climate. Check local flower viewing information before your trip. 📌Small tips: 1. Check the weather forecast and choose a sunny day for your visit—better lighting makes for better photos. 2. Bring some props like transparent umbrellas or small baskets to enhance your photos. 3. Be respectful when viewing cherry blossoms and don't break branches. 🏞Nearby attractions: 1. Qingzhou Museum: Located near Fan Gongting Park, this comprehensive local museum houses many precious cultural relics. After exploring Fan Gongting Park, you can visit the museum to experience the charm of history and culture. 2. Goertek Market (near Zhe River Scenic Area): After enjoying the cherry blossoms in Zhe River Scenic Area, you can visit Goertek Market. Here you'll find various foods and handicrafts in a lively atmosphere. When you get tired, you can taste delicious food and take a rest. This spring, why not come to Weifang and encounter the most beautiful cherry blossom rain at Fan Gongting Park and Zhe River Scenic Area? 💕

Weifang Fan Gongting Park's cherry blossom viewing guide is here! Park Information Address: No. 65, Fan Gongting West Road, Qingzhou City, Weifang City, Shandong Province. Opening hours: Open all day. Ticket information: The park is free to enter. Separate tickets are required for individual attractions such as the Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall and the Three Sages Temple. Transportation Guide Public transportation: Take local buses in Qingzhou, such as K9 and K11, and get off at the Qingzhou Museum Station. Fan Gongting Park is within walking distance. Self-driving: Navigate to Fan Gongting Park. There is a parking lot around the park, but parking spaces may be limited on weekends and holidays during the cherry blossom season. Please plan your parking in advance. Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in the Park West side of the West Gate Reservoir: There is a large area of tall cherry blossom trees here. Every cherry blossom season, the flowers are in full bloom, attracting many tourists. Around the Baobao Children's Paradise: There are many cherry blossom trees planted here, complementing the amusement facilities in the park. It is a good place for families with children and couples.

📖📖Itinerary Day 1: Beijing→Cangzhou Museum→Magnolia Hotel (Cangzhou Qingfenglou Nanchuan Old Street Branch)→Cangzhou Confucian Temple→The Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall of China→Qingfenglou→Langyinlou→Nanchuanlou Day 2: Qingzhen North Great Mosque of Cangzhou→Cangzhou Iron Lion and Old City Ruins Park→Former Residence of Du Shoutian→GreenTree Inn Express (Binzhou Fenghuang 3rd Road) Day 3: Ancient Chariot Museum of China→Qingzhou Museum→Fange Pavilion Park→Qingzhou Ancient City Day 4: Tuoshan Grottoes→Longxing Temple→Yunmen Mountain Scenic Area Day 5: Guan Zhong Memorial Hall→Qi Culture Museum→Beijing

On Friday, at the recommendation of a friend At 5:30 in the morning, take the D6002 train from Qingdao 🚄1.5h to Qingzhou I visited the Qingzhou Museum in Shandong Province, which is on the same level as the Palace Museum. Many recommendations online There are many exciting chapters But I was still quite shocked when I arrived in Qingzhou I went to Fangongting Park in the morning and met a friend. He talked endlessly about the old and spiritual houses and bridges in the park. I also talked about the new museum which had just been built for a year. The three most treasured items in the museum are: the Longxing Temple Buddha statue, the Eastern Han Dynasty Yi Zisun Wall, and the Zhuangyuan Scroll It's really beautiful and shocking. Qingzhou was once one of the "Ancient Nine Provinces" in history. "Facing the mountains and the sea, the ancient lord, the first state in the east" refers to Qingzhou What is most lacking here is cultural relics and celebrity handwriting 🚄Transportation: Drive or take the high-speed train to Qingzhou Station in Shandong Province Self-inspection outside Shandong Province or high-speed rail After arriving, take a taxi for 16 km 📋Notes: The museum is open by appointment only. It was crowded even on Friday. 🚶‍♀️Visiting route: The Buddha Statue Museum is on the fourth floor. You can take the elevator up and then slowly go down. (Cultural and creative shops, restaurants, and exits are all on the first floor) ⏱️Play time: 2 to 3 hours In the afternoon, you can go to Qingzhou Ancient City for a walk

Departing from Zibo, driving through the Niujiaoling mountain road: the Lu Zhong Sichuan-Tibet route is rugged, like a dragon winding and twisting, resembling a jade belt wrapped around the lush mountains, arriving at Qingzhou Fan Gongting Park. Fan Gongting Park is located in the low-lying area outside the Old West Gate of Qingzhou City, with the Nanyang River flowing through it. Inside the park, pavilions and towers are set amongst winding paths, offering a naturally delightful scenery. To the west of Yongji Bridge is the ancient building: Shunhe Tower, built with bright windows facing the river, perched on a high stone platform. From a distance, the three-bay single-story building resembles a tower, hence its name. With colorful windows facing the water and weeping willows partially covering the view, the scenery is charmingly beautiful. The 'Western Tower' mentioned in the famous female poet Li Qingzhao's 'A Spray of Plum Blossoms' is the Shunhe Tower, and to the west of the tower is the 'Four Pines Pavilion' guarded by four pines. Crossing the Yongji Bridge, there is the 'Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall' built in 1988, located next to the Shunhe Tower where Li Qingzhao and her husband, the epigrapher Zhao Mingcheng, often recited and sang poems and enjoyed the scenery. Walking a hundred meters south along Yangxi Lake, you will find the famous Fan Gongting, which has always been a rare tourist attraction. With spring flowers, autumn moons, summer sun, and winter snow, the scenery is enchanting in all seasons. The 'Mian Shui Yan Tan Lu' records: 'When Fan Wenzheng governed Qingzhou,... in the Nanyang Creek, a sweet spring gushed out, the public built a pavilion above the spring, and carved a stone to record it. Later, the people of Qingzhou, in memory of the public's virtue, named it Fan Gong Spring, surrounded by ancient trees...' Inside the courtyard of Fan Gongting, ancient trees such as Tang and Song dynasty catalpas and scholar trees stand tall around Fan Gong Well and the pavilion, still full of life; the shrines of the three sages Fan Gong, Ouyang Gong, and Fu Bi Gong quietly await visitors. Behind the shrines, the 'Hou Le Pavilion' reminds posterity of the famous saying: 'Worry before the world worries, and enjoy after the world enjoys.' Outside Fan Gongting, visitors rest under the 'Qi Lu Teng Luo King', while children play around. Fan Gongting Park, with its natural and cultural landscapes complementing each other, allows visitors to both appreciate the relics of ancient sages and wander through charming natural scenery, making it an ideal destination for tourism and leisure.

According to the "Chronicles of Shandong's Millennium Ancient Counties", Shandong currently has a total of 74 "Millennium Ancient Counties", ranking among the top in the country. I finally had the opportunity to visit Qingzhou, the "most powerful" thousand-year-old city in Shandong history. Qingzhou is one of the nine ancient states. Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, Qingzhou, which is connected to Huai and Yi in the south and Yan and Ji in the north, has been a political and military stronghold for a long period of history and is known as the "important town of the Three Qis and the metropolis of Hai and Dai." During the period of the Sixteen Kingdoms, the Xianbei people Murong De established the Southern Yan Kingdom and made Guanggu City its capital, making Qingzhou one of the few cities in Shandong history that served as a capital. Today, Qingzhou is a small fifth-tier county under the administration of Weifang City! It is not an internet celebrity, nor is it a well-known tourist city, and consumption is not high. It is precisely such a small county town that can find tranquility and comfort, suitable for slow enjoyment. Suitable for three days of sightseeing: Day 1: Great Places for Business and Leisure - Qingzhou Ancient City and Songcheng Day 2: Ancient Journey - Fan Wenting Park, Qingzhou Museum Day 3: A trip to get close to nature - Yunmen Mountain Personal favorite: Qingzhou Museum Qingzhou Museum is the only county-level museum among the first batch of national first-class museums. The new Qingzhou Museum was officially opened in May this year. The main purpose of coming to this museum is to see the Buddhist statues of Longxing Temple excavated in 1996. Fan Wenting Park: There is a Fangongting Park near the old building of Qingzhou Museum. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty. Fan Zhongyan, Fu Bi and Ouyang Xiu came to Qingzhou to serve successively. The Three Sages Temple in the park was to commemorate these three virtuous officials who served in Qingzhou during the Northern Song Dynasty. There is also a Li Qingzhao Memorial Temple. Li Qingzhao moved to Qingzhou with her husband Zhao Mingcheng when she was 24 years old and lived here for 17 years. One third of Li Qingzhao's poems were written in Qingzhou. Ouyuan: During the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youji, the seventh son of Emperor Chenghua Zhu Jianshen, was enfeoffed in Qingzhou. During the more than 140 years of Qingzhou Hengwang's reign, there were six generations and seven kings, leaving behind many historical sites and anecdotes for Qingzhou. The famous Ou Garden in the ancient city of Qingzhou was once the East Garden of the Prince Heng's Palace in the Ming Dynasty. Qingzhou Weifang

Qingzhou, Shandong, is one of the ancient nine provinces Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, and Fu Bi have all been prefects here It can be seen that it is famous in history Li Qingzhao lived here for 20 years with her husband Zhao Mingcheng There is also a county-level museum of the same level as the Forbidden City - Qingzhou Museum 2 hours high-speed rail distance from Beijing 🍓Places to go: ◾️Qingzhou Ancient City: There are Ou Garden, the memorial hall of landscape painting master Li Cheng, churches and city towers in the ancient city. Overall, it is quite comfortable to stroll around. There are many snacks inside. ◾️Camel Mountain and Longxing Temple: Go to climb Camel Mountain in the morning, there are the so-called Shandong's first grotto statues on it, it is quite tiring to climb the mountain, you need to bring more water, there are no shops on it. You can overlook Longxing Temple from the high point of Camel Mountain. Although Longxing Temple is a newly built temple, it is still very magnificent. The Buddha statues inside are tall and solemn, and there are many small stone monks on the ground outside, which are very cute. ◾️Qingzhou Museum: If you go to Qingzhou, you must go to Qingzhou Museum. When taking a 🚗, the master asked, are you going to the museum? (Laugh) Although it is a county-level museum, due to the discovery of more than 600 Buddhist statues from the Northern Wei to the Northern Song Dynasty at the Longxing Temple site in 1996, it was one of the "Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries of the Year" and became a national first-class museum. "If National Treasures Could Talk" also has a special episode about the smiling Buddhas. You can understand the changes of Buddha statues from the Northern Wei to the Song Dynasty. If you look closely, each Buddha statue has a different face. Many Buddha statues have suffered a great deal of damage, but they all maintain a smiling expression, which is very shocking. The champion scroll and Qiu Ying's version of the Qingming Shanghe Picture should not be missed. ◾️Fan Gongting Park: It seems to be a citizen leisure park inside. But the Three Sages Temple (Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Fu Bi) and Li Qingzhao's former residence (under renovation) are located here. The lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the trumpet creepers are also blooming. Adults hide under the green wisteria trees to cool off, and children use lotus leaves as umbrellas. There is also a studio for learning to make rubbings in the Three Sages Temple. ◾️Others: There are also Yunmen Mountain (a huge Shou character), Huanghua Creek, and the Sleepless City that I didn't have time to go to. 🚗Transportation: Usually take a taxi, not expensive. 🍱Eating: I found that many of the foods here are halal, and there are many Hui people's shops on the road. It is said that these people settled down after a big migration. Qi Ji soil chicken rice noodles are in the ancient city, there are a lot of people, but it is really delicious. Breakfast at Wang Zhiyong's breakfast shop. The local dishes of the Old Street Impression are not used to eating, the halal Longsheng pastries are a bit too sweet...

The time came unfortunately, and it was catching up with the Sanxian large-scale maintenance, scaffolding and warning belts everywhere. As soon as I entered the door, I saw Fan Gongting standing on the road. This park is named after this. Fan Gongting is actually a pavilion built by a well. On the pavilion facing the pavilion, there is a pair of couplets engraved: the well-being is infinite, and the source is inexhaustible. The words are simple and meaningful, showing the heights of future generations of Fan Gong.

There is a park in the west of Qingzhou City, Shandong Province. Since the Northern Song Dynasty, it has been built. In order to commemorate a known state in Qingzhou during the Northern Song Dynasty, this person was Fan Zhongyan, and the park was named Fan Gongting Park. is separated from the park by the wall. It is the old city of Qingzhou. From the Western Han Dynasty to the early Ming Dynasty, the city of Qingzhou is considered to be brilliant. In the middle, it has been a capital of one country for 12 years. When the political center of Shandong Province moved to Jinan in the early Ming Dynasty, the city also fell. There are many monuments in the Fan Gongting Park. The most essential part is in Sanxianyu, which is surrounded by key protection and ancient trees. This park is named after a pavilion. This is the Fan Gongting in Sanxian. Sanxiantun commemorates three Zhizhou, who are officials in Qingzhou during the Northern Song Dynasty, Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu and Fuyu. There are 2 species of Tang dynasty in Sanxian, with a tree age of more than 1300 years, a tree height of about 15 meters; 3 songs of Song dynasty, the age of the tree is nearly 900 years, the tree height is about 20 meters, and the trunk is thick and needs several people to hold together. Feng Yuxiang In May 1934, when he worshipped Fan Gongting, he wrote a link in the stroke: the armor is rich in the chest, and he teaches him to ride and fly, and he is afraid of Fan Xiaozi; worrying about the world, wishing today He is excited and he is studying this show. Fang Gongyu is in the middle, with Fan Zhongyan statue inside. Both Fugong and Ouyang Gongyu were built around Fan Gongyu at the end of the Ming Dynasty.