[2025 Weifang Attraction] Travel Guide for Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden (Updated Jun)

This tower is called Wenrun Pavilion. The stairs are open and you can climb directly to the highest top floor and get a panoramic view of the scenic spot. The view from the top of the building is very wide, and the scenic spot is also the highest point within a few kilometers. There is a cloister outside the top floor, which can enjoy the scenery without a 360 degree corner.

Yangjiabu is the birthplace of Weifang kites with a long history. By the end of the Ming Dynasty, the kite ancestors had superb skills and integrated New Year paintings with kites. There is a saying that "it is a kite when it is put in the sky, and a New Year painting when it is hung on the wall." Yangjiabu is the main producing area of Chinese folk New Year paintings, which originated in the Ming Dynasty. It has a long history and unique artistic style. Yangjiabu New Year paintings originated in the early years of the Ming Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Hongwu, and developed to its peak from the reign of Emperor Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty to the end of the reign of Emperor Guangxu, more than 600 years ago. It is known as one of the "Four Major New Year Painting Production Areas in China" along with Taohuawu in Suzhou, Yangliuqing in Tianjin, and Mianzhu in Sichuan. The New Year Painting Museum in Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden exhibits fine New Year paintings from past dynasties, including my favorite "The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" and "Top Scholar Paying Respects to the Pagoda." 📍Address: Yangjiabu Tourism Development Zone, Hanting District, Weifang, Shandong 🎫Tickets: CNY 60 (half price for students/seniors) ⏰Opening hours: 8:30–17:30 🍜Food temptation: Snack street, comfortable to walk, eat, and stroll! Especially Weifang meat shaobing + Chaotian pot, 🈶carbohydrates are really happy! 🎓Attraction introduction 📍Kite Museum: Displays the origin and development of kites and the artistic characteristics of Yangjiabu kites, with various exquisite kite exhibits. 📍Woodblock New Year Painting Museum: Introduces the origin and history of Yangjiabu New Year paintings, and displays many traditional woodblock New Year paintings, showing exquisite production techniques. 📍Ancient Shop Street: Antique buildings with traditional handicraft shops, snack stalls, etc., where you can feel the ancient commercial atmosphere. 📍Folk Museum: Displays traditional folk culture in the Weifang area through physical objects and scene restoration, such as wedding customs and farming customs. 📍Cultural Relics Museum: Collects and displays local historical relics, witnessing the ancient civilization and development context of the Weifang area. 📍Chang'e Flying to the Moon Platform: There are related legendary themed buildings and landscapes, adding a romantic and mysterious color. 🎓Recommended route New Year Painting Exhibition Hall → Kite Painting Hall → Kite Making Hall → Ancient Shop Street → Old Site of "Deshengheng" Painting Shop Chang'e Flying to the Moon Platform → Yangjiabu Painting and Calligraphy Academy → Yangjiabu Cultural Relics Museum → Yangjiabu Painting Shop → Treasure Hall → Folk Custom Courtyard → New Year Painting Gallery → Kite Museum. 🌟Highlights: Yangjiabu New Year paintings and Weifang kites have both been listed as the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage. Yangjiabu is the main producing area of Chinese folk New Year paintings, which originated in the Ming Dynasty. It has a long history and unique artistic style. It expresses the farmers' wishes for blessings, good luck, and a better life through symbolic, allegorical, and exaggerated techniques. New Year paintings have a wide range of themes and rich content. There are more than ten types, mainly including door paintings, beauty strips, Mao Fangzi, golden boys, horizontal batches, and Fu characters. Yangjiabu New Year paintings are world-renowned for their concise lines, bright colors, strong contrast, full composition, rich imagination, and profound meaning. Yangjiabu is the birthplace of Weifang kites with a long history. By the end of the Ming Dynasty, the kite ancestors had superb skills and integrated New Year paintings with kites. There is a saying that "it is a kite when it is put in the sky, and a New Year painting when it is hung on the wall." Its composition is simple and beautiful, the images are vivid and lifelike, and it is full of charm and artistic charm, forming its own major genre - Yangjiabu kite genre. The content of the kites is auspicious and festive, including birds, animals, insects, and fish kites, as well as plate-style and hard-winged kites, and string-style and soft-winged kites. The 350m-long dragon centipede made for the Kite Festival is known as the "world's largest". ❤

On the 15th day of the first lunar month, I went to the Yangjiabu Lantern Festival and watched a wonderful intangible cultural heritage performance. ✅Must-try: Face-changing, lion dance, dance, fire-breathing, fire stick, iron flower, fire pot, fire cube, fireworks, 3D light show, various lanterns, intangible cultural heritage handicraft workshops, and many snacks and handicrafts for sale. There are also traditional old-style houses and the Guanyin Hall to visit. It's a great experience to celebrate the Lantern Festival in traditional culture. 📝Tips: The 2025 Yangjiabu Folk Culture Lantern Festival runs from January 29 to February 16 and is about to end. 💰Online group purchase: CNY 48 per adult Opening hours: 8:30–22:00 📍Address: Intersection of Weixian Road and Futing Street, Hanting District, Weifang City, China Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden

Hey guys! Here's a super useful guide for a 6-day Weihai-Weifang-Yantai tour. Save it and start your journey now! -- 🏃Itinerary: DAY 1: Wencheng Castle Visit the mysterious Wencheng Castle and experience the weight of history and the charm of architecture. DAY 2: Yuehai Park Stroll through Yuehai Park, enjoy the sea breeze, and take in the sea views. DAY 3: Swan Lake Head to Swan Lake, dance with the elegant swans, and experience the beauty of nature. DAY 4: May Fourth Square Visit May Fourth Square and experience the cityscape and history of Qingdao. DAY 5: Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden Take a day trip to Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden and experience the rich and colorful folk art. DAY 6: Ancient City of Qingzhou Explore the ancient city of Qingzhou, wander through the ancient streets and alleys, and experience the charm of thousands of years of history. -- Tips: 📅 December climate: Weihai, Weifang, and Yantai are cold, so wear a thick coat to keep warm. 🎉 Customs: Experience fishing culture and don't miss the seaweed houses in Weihai. Experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage with the Languan Opera in Yantai. ✈️ Airport transportation: Weihai Airport is convenient to the city center. You can take a high-speed train to Weifang. Yantai Airport has a bus to the city center. 📸 Photo spots: Weihai Torch 8th Street and Yantai Yangma Island are great for photos! 🍽️ Local food: Seafood and Yantai apples are a must-try for foodies! 🏨 Accommodation: Stay near the sea or city center for convenience. -- Visit Weihai, Weifang, and Yantai to enjoy the scenery and have a great trip!

Hey girls, check this out! Here's a complete guide to a 6-day Yantai-Weihai-Qingdao tour, taking you to Shandong's coastal cities without any pitfalls! -------------------- 📅Itinerary: Day 1: Wencheng Castle Explore the mysterious Wencheng Castle and feel the weight of history and the charm of culture. Day 2: Yuehai Park Stroll through Yuehai Park and enjoy the sea breeze and the pleasure of gazing at the sea. Day 3: Badaguan Wander through the buildings of Badaguan and appreciate the exotic and historical architecture. Day 4: May Fourth Square Feel the modern atmosphere of Qingdao at May Fourth Square and experience the city's prosperity and vitality. Day 5: Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden Visit Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden and appreciate the splendor and heritage of folk art. Day 6: Qingzhou Ancient City Stroll through Qingzhou Ancient City, travel through time, and feel the tranquility and history of the ancient city. -------------------- Some tips: * Customs: Respect local customs, experience fishing culture, get close to the sea, and enjoy leisure time. 🌊 * Food: Don't miss the seafood feast, mackerel dumplings, and sea intestine rice! 🍤 * Photo spots: Yantai Mountain, Weihai Park, and Qingdao Zhanqiao Pier, capture beautiful moments. 📸 * Airport transportation: Plan your trip in advance, choose convenient transportation, and travel to and from the airport easily. ✈️ -------------------- Yantai's sea breeze, Weihai's history, and Qingdao's beer are waiting for you. Don't hesitate, take this guide and start your Shandong trip now!

1. 🏠 Shihou Garden: Also known as Ding Family Garden. It covers an area of about 2000 square meters and is named 'Shihou Garden' because it occupies very little land, which people metaphorically describe as 'ten ink slabs'. It was built during the Ming Dynasty, with two floors, combining the characteristics of northern gardens and the features of southern gardens. The main attractions include: Sizhao Pavilion, Jiukou Bridge, Wenruzhou Pavilion, Yilan Pavilion, Shihou Thatched Cottage, Xiao Canglang Pavilion, Youlang, and Dragon Wall. The walls of Yanshanglou are inlaid with more than 90 genuine stele inscriptions of calligraphy and paintings by artists such as Zheng Banqiao and Jin Nong. Admission: 22/person 🌸 Free Admission Policy Children under 1.4 meters (excluding), active-duty military personnel, and seniors aged 70 and above with valid ID are admitted free of charge. 🌸 Discount Policy Children aged 6 (excluding) to 18 (excluding) or full-time primary, secondary, and college students (student ID required for entry) can purchase discounted tickets. 2. 🏠 World Kite Museum: The first professional kite art museum in the country. There are 12 exhibition halls of various sizes, with more than 1300 kite exhibits, ranging from the 'Luban Kite' of the 5th century BC to modern kites from China and abroad. Important collections include: Dragon Head Centipede Kite, Miniature Kite, Liangshan Heroes Kite, Praying Mantis Catching Cicada Kite, etc. 🌸 Free Admission 3. 🏠 Yangjiabu Folk Art Expo Garden: Yangjiabu is one of the main production areas of the three major woodblock New Year paintings in China. The park mainly includes: New Year Painting Gallery, Kite Making Gallery, Painting Gallery, Folklore Gallery, Ancient Shops Street, Folk Siheyuan, Children's Amusement Park, and more than a dozen other attractions. Admission: 40/person 🌸 Free Admission Policy Children 1.2 meters (inclusive) and below, seniors aged 70 (inclusive) and above, active-duty military personnel, and medical staff with valid ID are admitted free of charge. 🌸 Discount Policy Children between 1.2 meters (inclusive) and 1.4 meters (excluding), seniors between 60 (inclusive) and 69 (inclusive), and full-time primary, secondary, and college students with valid ID can purchase discounted tickets. 4. 🏠 Mengli Water Town Scenic Area: Dominated by Hui-style architecture, it has established a Confucian Academy, Film Museum, Ancient Han Cinema, Ancient Han Art Gallery, Zen Monastery, Tavern, Opera Stage, Wine Street, Light and Shadow Show, Tip of the Tongue Snack Street, Chuilian Tap Pool Square, and Ancient Han Homestay. 🌸 Free Admission 5. 🏠 Yuwangtai Temple: Formerly known as 'Wangtai', it was later named after the Yu Temple built on the platform. The temple houses deities such as the Jade Emperor, Hu Santaiye, and the Three Immortal Maidens, which are said to be very efficacious. 🌸 Free Admission 6. 🏠 Fuyan Mountain Scenic Area: Named Fuyan Mountain because the mist lingers and floats above the mountain. There are many cultural relics on Fuyan Mountain, including Lutai Academy, Busheng Spring, Xiuzhen View, Murong Chao's Former Residence, and Gongsun Hong's Former Residence. On the mountain, there are Fuyan Pavilion, Xijian Thatched Cottage, Yongcui Pavilion, Woyun Platform, Chaoyang View, Gongsun Hong's Tomb, Lutai Academy, and other historical sites. Admission: 29.9/person 🌸 Free Admission Policy Children under 1.2 meters, active (retired) military personnel, seniors over 60 years old, and disabled persons with valid ID are admitted free of charge 🌸 Discount Policy Primary, secondary, and college students with a student ID can purchase discounted tickets. 7. 🏠 Guizhen Garden: A classical Chinese garden that integrates the styles of northern and southern gardens. The garden's landscapes include: Green Shade Hall, Deep Thousand Feet Pool, Ming Lake and North Mountain, Moonlit Smoke Morning, Orchid Boat, Moon Scooping by the Stream, Water Pavilion and Idle Clouds Wild Crane Tower, Qin Tai Villa, Peach Blossom Village, Tianxiang Courtyard, Peony Garden, Ten Li Mountain Pond, etc. 🌸 Free Admission

Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden in Weifang City, Shandong Province: It is a folk art grand view garden that integrates kite production, New Year picture printing and folk tourism. The attractions include: kite workshop, New Year picture workshop, kite museum, New Year picture museum, Ming and Qing folk display room, Ming and Qing classical shops street, etc.

Located in the northeast Hanting District of Weifang City, Yangjiatun Folk Customs Grand View Garden is the most complete and concentrated area of local traditional crafts. Come here to see craftsmen knit kites, make woodcut New Year pictures, and ancient folk houses with local characteristics during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Close to the Spring Festival, there is a lantern set up here, a peaceful and joyful weather. Weifang is the international kite capital. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, there was a handicraft workshop for large-scale production of kites. It has continued until now. At the International Kite Festival held every year, Yang Jiaxuans kites will achieve good results. Results. Entering the scenic spot from the city gate, whether it is a tall attic or a low dwelling, it is a simple vicissitudes. You can walk to the wall through a step, but only a short section of the opening. During the Spring Festival, there will be a grand lantern festival. The workers are setting up lanterns. It is the Year of the Monkey. Many of these lanterns are set around the story of Journey to the West. There is a kite museum in the city center, and there is also a kite museum in the Yangjiatun scenic spot. All kinds of kites can be seen here. Yang Jiaxuan's kites combine traditional kites and woodcut New Year pictures to make them more clever. The annual International Kite Festival is a platform for international exchanges using kites. Long faucet kites always attract attention.

Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden was originally the Yangjiayu Kite Factory, which was established in May 1986 and is currently the largest kite factory in China. The kite field is a folk art grand view garden integrating kite production, annual painting and folk tourism. Yang Jiaxuan Folk Art Grand View Garden focuses on the sister art of Weifang - kites and new year pictures. Yang Jiaxuan is one of the three major folk paintings in China. Yang Jiaxuan Folk Art Grand View Garden introduces the content, characteristics and forms of woodblock New Year pictures through the traditional production process of woodblock New Year pictures. Yang Jiaxuan's kite is an outstanding representative of Weifang kites. It is famous for its beautiful painting and excellent production. Let visitors experience the fun of kite-making and new year painting. At the same time, they can also appreciate the lifestyle of Yangjiatun people hundreds of years ago, and appreciate the ancient folk customs and folk customs of Yangjiatun people.