Nestled in southern Shandong province, Zaozhuang offers plenty of history, natural beauty, and fun. Go for a boat ride in scenic Weishan Lake, full of vibrant red and white lotus blossoms during the summer months, or stroll through thousands of pomegranate trees and bask in the cool breezes in Guanshiliu Garden. The ancient water town of Taierzhuang dates to the Qin and Han dynasties in the third centuries and features a variety of architectural styles and cultural performances as well as a military museum, charming shops, and delicious restaurants you can easily spend the day enjoying. Bask in the soothing waters of the New Yingtai Ecological Hot Spring Resort, hike or take the cable car to the top of Baodugu National Forest Park for amazing panoramic views, and go for a peaceful stroll in Mozi Wetland. You can also check out the Buddhist Qingtan Temple, an ancient site surrounded by trees that are thousands of years old, and peruse artifacts chronicling the city’s history at the Zaozhuang Museum.