# Weishan Lake Tourist Area (微山湖旅游区)

Qufu, Shandong Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Weishan Lake entry ticket ¥100; Weishan Lake National Wetland Park entry ticket ¥40
- **Opening hours:** Summer 08:30-17:30 (last entry 17:00); winter 08:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- **Time needed:** 1–2 days
- **Address:** G104, Weishan County, Jining, Shandong Province
- **Getting there:** From Qufu, travel south first by bus to Weishan County, then transfer to a bus to the Weishan Lake pier
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Photography, Nature

## About Weishan Lake Tourist Area

Weishan Lake, famous nationwide thanks to the film *Railway Guerrillas*, is made up of four interconnected lakes: Weishan, Zhaoyang, Dushan and Nanyang. It is the largest freshwater lake in northern China. Weishan Island is the largest island in the lake and is rich in historical sites, including the tomb of Viscount Wei of the Yin and Zhou dynasties, the tomb of Zhang Liang from the early Han dynasty and the tomb of Muyi from the Spring and Autumn period. The Railway Guerrillas Monument is also here for visitors to pay their respects.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1367. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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