Last updated 2026-11-15 — Panlong Lake (Xicang Plain Reservoir) Located in the northwest of Xuecheng District, north of the intersection between the Beijing-Shanghai Railway and the Zao-Lin Railway, Panlong Lake was formed by excavating, damming, and impounding the Panlong River flood detention area. It is a key component of the "Five Rivers, Four Lakes, Three Islands" urban water system landscape plan. The lake covers a total area of 15,000 mu, including 6,000 mu of water surface, and is divided into 12 individual development zones comprising “two cores, two nuclei, two axes, two belts, and four sections,” as well as six functional areas (core recreation zone, ecological sightseeing zone, folk culture sightseeing zone, amusement zone, tourism handicraft experience zone, and central service zone). A total of 5,000 mu of water surface has been excavated, three scenic core islands have been created, the Panlong Riverside Landscape Belt and the lakeside scenic boulevard have been constructed to a length of 36,000 meters, and a 500,000-square-meter commercial district and high-end villa area integrating dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment have been developed. An 8-million-square-meter waterfront ecological greening landscape area with distinctive northern water town characteristics has also been built. The area is close to the urban center, enjoys a prominent geographical advantage, and benefits from convenient transportation. It serves as the main structure of Xuecheng’s urban landscape and is a new eco-tourism and holiday destination in southern Shandong.