Liaocheng Yanggu Jingyanggang Tourist Area

The Liaocheng Yanggu Jingyanggang Tourist Area is located in Jingyanggang, Zhangqiu Town, Yanggu, Liaocheng, Shandong Province, approximately 18 kilometers east of Yanggu County. It is the historic site where the Water Margin hero Wu Song fought the tiger. As described in *Water Margin*, this is where Wu Song fought the tiger, and it is also the site of a Longshan culture city ruins. It is a major attraction on the Water Margin tourist route.

Major attractions include over 20 sites such as the Three Bowls Not Enough to Cross the Ridge Inn, the Villagers’ Notice Board, the County Government Notice Board, the Mountain God Temple, the Wu Song Fights the Tiger Site, stone steles, the Tiger Roar Pavilion, the Wu Song Temple, the Lake Isle, the Fishing Platform, the Forest of Stone Steles, the Tiger Pool, the Monkey Hill, the Deer Park, and the Archery Field.

The northern part of the scenic area features a lake covering over 100 acres, where visitors can fish and go boating. Entertainment activities include Shandong clapper ballad performances, tiger vs. chicken fights, ram butting, opera, and martial arts shows.

The stone stele marking the “Wu Song Fights the Tiger” site was erected during the Southern Song Dynasty.

Mountain God Temple: With a history of over 200 years, the temple houses a statue depicting Wu Song fighting the tiger. To the left front of the temple stands a stone stele inscribed with the characters “Jingyanggang,” written by Shu Tong, former Secretary of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee. To the right front is a 3-meter-high “Tiger” character stele, calligraphed by the renowned artist Yang Xuanting.

Tiger Roar Pavilion: Located in the western part of the scenic area, this hexagonal single-eave pavilion was named by Liao Jingwen, the wife of painter Xu Beihong and a calligrapher herself. Forest of Stone Steles: Located north of the Mountain God Temple. Due to the widespread popularity of the Wu Song fights the tiger story, many scholars and celebrities who visit Jingyanggang have inscribed, composed poems, written calligraphy, or painted here. Over the years, the collection has grown into a notable forest of steles.

Wu Song Temple: Situated atop Beigang. The plaque above the gate, inscribed with “Wu Song Temple,” was written by Zhao Puchu. Inside the garden, the eastern pavilion houses the stone stele of the Wu Song Fights the Tiger site, while the western pavilion contains a newly cast large bell. The main hall is a five-bay, three-depth, Xieshan-style building. At the center of the hall stands a statue of Wu Song, above which hangs a plaque inscribed with the words “Heroic Deeds Shine Brightly.” The walls are adorned with colorful wooden relief murals jointly created by national first-class artists and folk artisans.

Relief Stone Sculpture of “Wu Song Fights the Tiger”: Standing at the foot of the hill, this sculpture was created by the famous painter Liu Jilu. It symbolizes Wu Song’s spirit of fighting evil and standing up for justice.

“The World’s Number One Tiger” Stone: Located in the southern part of Jingyanggang, it is said to be the incarnation of the tiger that Wu Song killed.

“Jingyang Spring Dawn” Stone: Located at the southern end of Jingyanggang, this magical giant stone is beautifully shaped. When viewed from the front, it resembles the Chinese character “山” (mountain). It bears the inscription “Jingyang Spring Dawn,” calligraphed by the renowned calligrapher Liu Yi.

Address: Jingyanggang, Zhangqiu Town, Yanggu County, Liaocheng City

Operating Hours: Spring and Autumn: 8:00–18:00; Summer: 7:30–18:30; Winter: 8:00–17:00

Suggested Visiting Time: Approximately 2 hours

Ticket Price: 30 RMB per person

Featured Attractions: Wu Song Fights the Tiger Site, Longshan Culture City Ruins, Mountain God Temple, Tiger Roar Pavilion, Wu Song Temple

Recommended Tour Route: Three Bowls Not Enough to Cross the Ridge Inn – Villagers’ Notice – Mountain God Temple – Crouching Tiger Ridge – Wu Song Fights the Tiger Site – Tiger Roar Pavilion – Tiger Pool and Tiger Pens – Wu Song Temple

Public Transportation:

The tourist area offers special bus lines from Liaocheng to Jingyanggang and from Yanggu to Jingyanggang, running every 20 minutes.

Self-Driving Guide:

1. From Jinan, take the Jiliao Expressway to Liaocheng, then take the Liaowei Road to Jingyanggang.

2. From Liaocheng, you can also take the Liaoyang Road to Yanggu, then take the Yangzhang Highway to Jingyanggang.

Zhangqiu Town: Zhangqiu Town is located in the eastern part of the county. The name “Zhangqiu” first appeared during the Tang and Five Dynasties periods, and the town was established during the Northern Song Dynasty. In 1940, the Zhangqiu County Anti-Japanese Democratic Government was formed. In 1964, the county was abolished and replaced with the town, which was later organized as the Zhangqiu District and Zhangqiu People’s Commune. In 1984, it became Zhangqiu Town, as it remains today.　

Zhangqiu Town is located 20 kilometers east of Yanggu County. To the south, it borders Taiqian County in Henan Province, and to the north, it neighbors Acheng Town. The total area of the jurisdiction is 53 square kilometers, with a population of 50,000, including 1,780 Hui people. The world-famous Wu Song Fights the Tiger site, Jingyanggang, is located within its jurisdiction. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through the town...  More details about Zhangqiu Town++