#🌿 Weishan Lake Tourist Area 2026 Latest Play Raiders (Verified Version) Weishan Lake is the largest freshwater lake in northern China, known as "China's Hedu, Northern Water Town, and Hometown of Railway Guerrillas". The core play is divided into three blocks: ** Weishan Island Area **, ** Weishan Lake National Wetland Park (Weishan side) **, ** Tengzhou Honghe Wetland **, summer (June-August) 10,000 acres of lotus flowers are in full bloom is the best play period, and autumn (September-October) hairy crabs are also recommended. --- 🎫 Tickets & Opening Hours (Latest 2026) | Scenic Spot | Ticket Policy | Opening Hours | Remarks | |------|----------|----------|------| | Weishan Lake National Wetland Park (Weishan side) | Big ticket ** Free **! Sightseeing car 20 yuan/person, boat boat 30 yuan/person, car + boat ticket 40 yuan/person | 8:00-17:30, 17:30 stop ticket sales, close at 19:00 | Sightseeing car for the elderly over 60 years old is half price, and children under 1.2 meters are free of charge; tickets are valid on the same day | | Weishan Island | Round-trip ferry 30 yuan/person (must be eliminated), island attractions are free, small trains/real performances and other items are voluntary consumption | The ferry departs with the shift, it is recommended to go to the island before 8 am to avoid people | Tickets (ferry tickets) valid period of 2 days, multiple round trips | | Tengzhou Weishan Lake Honghe Wetland | Adult basic ticket 50-60 yuan, classic package (ticket + round-trip boat + battery car) 140 yuan/person, in-depth package 150 yuan/person | Peak season 8:30-17:00, off-season 9:00-16:30 | Free ticket under 1.2 meters, free ticket/half price for the elderly over 60 years old/military vouchers; ⚠️ August 11, 2026 due to the impact of typhoon, "Good Boy Happy Island" "High-altitude rafting" "Glass Bridge" is suspended, and the recovery time depends on the official notice | ✅ ticket purchase channels: You can make an appointment online through the "Shandong Weishan Lake Tourist Area" official account, "The Most Beautiful Weishan Lake" Mini Program, Ctrip, or you can buy tickets at the on-site window/self-service machine, which saves queuing time online. --- ##🚗 traffic guide ###External traffic - ** Hub selection **: It is recommended to take Xuzhou, Jining, and Zaozhuang as transit in and out. The drive from the three places to Weishan Lake is 1-2 hours, and the transportation is the most convenient. - ** Self-driving **: - Go to Weishan Island/Weishan Wetland Park: Navigate "Weishan Lake Tourist Area Visitor Center", get off the Weishan exit on the expressway, follow the signs to Daguan Wharf and take the ferry to the island; - Go to Tengzhou Honghe Wetland: Tengzhou South/North Exit of Beijing-Fuzhou Expressway → West Outer Ring → Jizao Highway → Binhu Town, about 30 minutes after getting off the expressway, there is a parking lot in the scenic spot. - ** Public transportation **: - Weishan side: You can take the high-speed rail to Zaozhuang Station/Xuzhou Station, transfer to Weishan County by bus, and then take a taxi to the scenic spot; - Tengzhou Honghe Wetland: Take K207 Road (3 yuan, 15 minutes) at Tengzhou West Bus Station, and take K209 Road directly at Tengzhou East Railway Station, the first train is 6:00 and the last train is 18:00. ###Internal traffic Lake District attractions are scattered, the core is by boat + sightseeing car: - Weishan Island: After going to the island, you can take a small train, a battery car, or rent a bicycle to travel slowly; - Wetland Park: It is recommended to take a sightseeing car to connect the scenic spots. If you have good physical strength, you can also take the wooden plank road for hiking; - Cross-area: You can take scenic speedboats/cruises, Weishan Wetland to Weishan Island speedboats are about 80 yuan/person, and luxury cruises are 150 yuan/person. --- ##🗺️ classic tour route (selected by number of days) ###🔹 day trip (choose one of the two, don't rush) 1. ** Natural Appreciation Line (Tengzhou Honghe Wetland) **: Suitable for tourists who love to take pictures on short weekends Morning: Arrive at the opening of the garden → Climb to the Lotus Tower to overlook the 10,000-acre Lotus Sea → Take a boat through the reeds and go deep into the Lotus Noon: Fisherman's house near the scenic spot eats fresh lake food Afternoon: Stroll along the boardwalk → Bird watching promenade to shoot egrets/wild ducks → Return in the evening 💰 cost: package 140 yuan + catering, about 300 yuan per capita 2. ** Humanities Red Line (Weishan Island) **: Suitable for tourists who like history and humanities Morning: Take the ferry to the island at Daguan Pier → Railway Guerrilla Memorial Park (see monuments and memorials to learn about red history) → Fisherman Folk Museum Noon: Island fishermen enjoy a whole fish feast Afternoon: Weizi Forest, Weizi Cultural Garden → Weishan Lake Lotus Garden Walk → Round the Island to see the lake → Return ⚠️ day trip don't be greedy, choose one area to play through, the two areas are far away, and it will be very tiring to rush back and forth. 🔹 two-day tour (most recommended, most cost-effective) ✅ the official recommended route, the rhythm is relaxed and not in a hurry: - ** Day1: Weishan Lake National Wetland Park ** Morning: Visitor Center Entrance → Sightseeing Car → Biodiversity Experience → Kayaking Experience (You can enjoy the lotus at close range and experience fishing) → Ludang Ask the lotus (300 acres of reeds + lotus pond, take pictures beyond the film) Noon: Beijing-Hangzhou Holiday Hotel or nearby Yujiale dining Afternoon: Weishan Lake train (retro train clock in, restore the history of railway guerrillas) → Lakeshore Square 400 acres of natural lotus garden walk Evening: Stay at Weishan County City/Lotus Garden Holiday Hotel → Optional "Lotus Edge Night - Wanhe Bichaosheng" night tour project, see the lights and scenery - ** Day2: Weishan Island in-depth tour ** Morning: Morning ferry to the island → take a small train around the island → Railway Guerrilla Memorial Park → Bolang Bay (optional helicopter sightseeing) → watch the live performance of "Ludang Beacon Fire" Noon: Island Fisherman's Fun Afternoon: Stroll through Lotus Garden → Weizi Cultural Garden → Return by ferry in the evening 💡 take the elderly and children, take more battery cars on the island to reduce walking; wear comfortable sports shoes and walk more the next day. 🔹 3 days and more in-depth tour Suitable for tourists who have enough time and want to play slowly: - Day1: Red Lotus Wetland - Day2: Weishan Island Red + Humanities Tour - Day3: Nanyang Ancient Town (Canal Ancient Town, Fisherman Style) → Go to fishing villages and docks along the canal ancient road, or go to Tengzhou/Peixian to visit Han cultural attractions - Self-driving is more convenient, you can stop at the roadside at any time to shoot wild lotus, and the total cost per capita is about 1200-1600 yuan. --- 🍜 must eat food & accommodation recommendations 🍽️ food list 1. ** Signature Hard Dishes **: - Four-nosed carp: characteristic of Weishan Lake, braised/braised in sauce is the most delicious, and the meat is tender; - Whole fish feast: make more than a dozen dishes with different parts of the fish, with cakes, 60-120 yuan per capita, the most authentic fisherman's music; - Weishan Lake hairy crabs: the fattest from September to October, steamed and dipped in ginger vinegar, sweet and oily; - Lotus feast: lotus chicken shredded, fried lotus, lotus tempeh fish, brine lotus root slices, summer limited fragrance. 2. ** Snacks & vegetarian dishes **: glutinous rice lotus root, lotus root balls, small fish pot stickers, water chestnut, Gorgon (chicken head rice), lotus leaf rice, lotus seed sweet soup, light and palatable. 3. ** Hand gift **: Weishan Lake salted duck eggs (egg yolk flow oil, 3-6 yuan/piece), Songhua eggs, lotus seeds, lotus leaf tea, choose vacuum packaging for easy portability, look for regular stores in scenic spots or time-honored brands. 💡 fisherman music shop skills: see if the price is clearly marked, hygienic and clean, with business qualifications, live fish and live crabs are weighed in person, first look at the menu and then order to avoid being pitted; shops with good reputation are recommended to make an appointment in advance, and it is easy to fill up in peak season. 🏨 accommodation options - ** Want to play conveniently **: Stay near Weishan Island/scenic spot, recommend Lotus Garden Holiday Hotel (quiet near the lake, pets, fishing), or Island Fisherman's Home, experience the life of a fisherman, go out is the lake view; - ** Want to be cost-effective and convenient to eat **: Live in Weishan County, recommended Berman Hotel (Kuiwen East Road Store, near Wetland Park, Food Street), All Seasons Hotel (Kuiwen Road Store, convenient parking), Home Inn (Weishan Lake Avenue Store, cost-effective), the price ranges from 100-300 yuan/night, the county has many dining options, and you can also visit the night market to eat barbecue at night. --- ##⚠️ play precautions 1. ** Weather Alert **: Affected by Typhoon "White Dolphin" from August 11 to 13, 2026, there will be heavy rain to heavy rain in Jining/Zaozhuang area, and some high-altitude/water amusement projects in Honghe Wetland will be suspended. Be sure to check the weather forecast before traveling. The road is slippery and the boat class may be adjusted in rainy days. It is recommended to wait for the weather to improve before going; 2. ** Summer protection **: The lake area has strong sunshine and many mosquitoes, bring sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, long-sleeved trousers or comfortable sandals that penetrate air; 3. Civilized Tour: Do not pick lotus flowers or leaves, do not disturb wild birds, and protect wetland ecology. 4. ** Boat class reservation **: Lake area traffic docks at boats, boat classes have fixed intervals, leave enough buffer time when arranging the itinerary, and don't catch the last ferry to leave the island; 5. ** Pit avoidance reminder **: Do not take unqualified private black boats, eat, buy specialties, ask the price first, and avoid consumer disputes. The essence of Weishan Lake is "slow". There is no need to clock in. Find a location near the lake to blow the wind, eat fresh lake food, and watch the sunset of the lotus wave. It is the most comfortable way to play~