Yiyun Stone Village

　　   Zaozhuang Yiyun Stone Village is situated in Shanting District, Zaozhuang City, at the eastern foot of Yiyun Mountain, the highest peak in the region, and lies to the east of Yiyun Lake, hailed as the “Pearl of Southern Shandong.” This scenic area is a comprehensive tourism destination that combines exploration of stone slab cottage mountain villages, immersion in folk culture, participation in rural farming activities, suburban mountain-water vacations, water amusement, business conferences, and self-drive campgrounds. It will develop into a new integrated tourism and holiday resort featuring twelve scenic spots—such as Yifeng Chengwu (Cloud-Enveloped Peak) and Yunhu Mulan (Evening Mist over the Lake)—that blend harmoniously to offer distinct seasonal landscapes.

　　   The first phase currently under development is an ancient village area themed around sightseeing, experiential travel, and highland farming activities. It primarily uses traditional southern Shandong residential architecture as its foundation, restoring stone houses, stone buildings, stone streets, and stone paths to their original appearance, thus reviving memories of ancient mountain villages. The area also incorporates various local folk cultures and traditional crafts to recreate the charm of rural life. Among the variously sized and uniquely arranged residences being developed are homes where locals live, adding a vibrant sense of daily village life; exhibition houses showcasing local folk arts and craftsmanship to enrich the cultural depth of the village; and fully functional, authentically styled leisure and holiday cottages to meet diverse traveler needs. At the back of the village, there are a variety of highland recreational activities, such as a nearly kilometer-long rafting course and grass sliding, perfectly blending tourism with hands-on experiences. The scenic area has also partnered with Zhang Yueqiao, the runner-up of the annual “Star Avenue” talent show, to establish the Hawthorn Sister Grand Stage, which hosts large-scale performance shows during peak seasons.

　　   The second phase involves the development of a highland valley resort area. This section utilizes the valley terrain by constructing dams to form water bodies, and develops various styles and distinctive resort villas on both sides of the water. By making full use of the natural topography, it creates a resort area that is layered, ecologically natural, and fully functional. Additionally, it develops homestyle agritainment zones where visitors can take part in rural life. On the flat slopes, a large-scale Three Trees Dining Center, business conference center, and highland lotus pond RV campground have been established, offering a perfect experience of mid- to high-end holiday options.

　　   The third phase is the Yiyun Lake Waterfront Leisure and Amusement Area. Developed along the shores of Yiyun Lake, surrounded by lush mountains and clear waters, this high-end waterfront leisure zone features a variety of water-based recreational activities, a large-scale artificial beach, differently sized cruise boats for sightseeing, and fully equipped waterfront leisure villas.

　　   Source: Shandong Provincial Tourism Development Commission