Let’s rambleover the ancient streetsandexperience the cultural atmosphereofShandong during theSpringFestival. As the2024 Shandong Rural Culture and Tourism Festival of Spring Festivalis in full swing,the ancient townsarelit upand suffused with festive atmosphere. Come and enjoy the leisurely ancient towns with us.

Qingzhou Ancient Town in Weifang City

With a history of over 2,200 years, it is an ancient townwith distinctive regional characteristics and a Ming-Qing dynasty architectural style.During the Spring Festival holiday,Qingzhou launchesactivitiesthemed on“soaring dragon and leaping tigeraccompanied tocelebrate the New Year”, including a grand opening ceremony and large-scale ancient costume performances,Spring Festival Temple Fair and Shandong Handmade Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition. During the Spring Festival, let’s explore the unique charm of this ancient town.

Tai’erzhuang Ancient Town in Zaozhuang City

It is the largest ancient city in China, showcasing both the grand and solid features of northern architecture and the delicate and beautiful features of southern architecture. During the Spring Festival, Tai’erzhuangAncientTownwill hold a Spring Festival temple fair, as well asfolkactivities such as opening the FuGate and lighting the Fulanternsto celebrate the Spring Festival withina rich cultural atmosphere.

Zhoucun Ancient Town in Zibo City

It is known as the“Number One Village in the World”. When walking through it, the combined feeling of traversing through historical civilization and fragments of life will enwrap you. During the Spring Festival, Zhoucun Ancient town will organize activities such as dragon and lion dances as well asyangkodancetorecurthe memories of the Spring Festival.

Jimo Ancient Town in Qingdao City

It is a cultural and commercial hub that combines historical culture, local delicacies, and modern exhibitions. In 2024, the series of activities concerning Jimo Ancient Town Spring Festival will begin on the 23rd Day of 12th Lunar Month (February 2nd)! With a variety of exciting activities, it will offer a unique experience of the Spring Festival that is full of festive atmosphere and the hustle and bustle.

Juguo Ancient Town in Rizhao City

It combines architectural art from the Spring and Autumnperiod, Han, Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties, as well as multiple forms ofcultures. In 2024, the Juguo Ancient Town Lantern Festival will launch various types of rural tourism routes whichfeaturefolk cultural display and experience, aiming to providea new experience for citizens and touriststo celebratethe SpringFestival.

Langya Ancient Town in Linyi city

With a history of three thousand years, the cultural heritage of LangyaAncientTownhas been passed on continuously. In the Year of the Dragon, let’s embark on a dreamlike journeyinLangya. Before and after the Spring Festival, LangyaAncientTownwill present cultural performances to providevisitors with an immersive cultural experienceandreproduce the panoramic view of the prosperous Langya town, allowing tourists to feel the unique charm of the Yimeng old revolutionary base areaup close.

Mingshui Ancient Town in Jinan City

Based on the cultural themes of spring water, famous historical figures like Li Qingzhao and Pu Songling as well as local culture, Mingshui Ancient town will combine traditional Chinese lantern festivals, western art and modern art together to create a series of novel, interesting, colorful, and festive Spring Festival activities.