Shandong, People's Republic of China
Taierzhuang and Weishan Lake
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Lake · Marshes and wetlands
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Taierzhuang and Weishan Lake
Restored canals, memory of war and great Great Canal Lake form the southern gate of Shandong.
Taierzhuang and Weishan Lake are found around the ancient town of Taierzhuang, the Battle of Taierzhuang Memorial and Weishan Lake. The stay thus alternates between urban life, heritage, shores and lakes and wetlands, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Old town of Taierzhuang
- Memorial to the Battle of Taierzhuang
- Lake Weishan
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Old town of Taierzhuang
Taierzhuang was a port of the Grand Canal and a major battlefield in 1938. Much of it was rebuilt, but canals, museums and traces of the conflict gave several levels of reading.
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Memorial to the Battle of Taierzhuang
The memorial documents one of the first great Chinese victories of the war against Japan. The museum is dense and must be approached with the time necessary in the historical context.
Lake
Lake Weishan
Weishan Lake is the largest of a string of lakes connected to the Grand Canal, between reeds and fishing villages. Boat trips are very seasonal and the condition of the wetlands varies with the water level.
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Canaux de Taierzhuang
The interior canals follow the docks, bridges and old houses of the Grand Canal harbour. A morning walk allows you to read their route before evening shows and cruises. The beginning of the day usually offers more calm.
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