Changgou Grape Garden

　　   Changgou Grape Garden is situated by the ancient canal in Changgou Town, neighboring the Rizhao–Dongying Expressway to the north. Grape growing in the area started in 1984. The fertile soil, enriched with calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and trace elements due to millennia of sedimentation from the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal—including shells and fish remains—provides natural nutrients ideal for grape growth. The grapes produced here are renowned across Jining City and surrounding provinces, municipalities, and districts for their large size, juicy texture, high sugar content, pure flavor, and vibrant color.

　　   In 1994, Changgou Grape Garden registered the "Changgou" brand trademark with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. In August 2004, it obtained pollution-free agricultural product origin certification from the Shandong Provincial Department of Agriculture, followed by pollution-free agricultural product certification in December of the same year. The "Changgou" brand grapes have entered international markets in East and Southeast Asia. In 2009, Changgou Grape Garden was successfully established as a Shandong Agricultural Tourism Demonstration Site and was awarded a Cultivation and Quality Control Demonstration Base by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Finance of China.

　　   In 2010, the District Tourism Bureau raised over 6 million yuan to construct more than 150 standardized sightseeing pavilions and a 3,000-meter grape arbor. During the grape ripening season, visitors to Changgou Grape Garden—renowned as the “Pearl of the Canal”—are greeted by clusters of glistening grapes. As a gentle breeze wafts through the vineyard, rustling green leaves and the aroma of ripe fruit create a refreshing and delightful atmosphere. The uniformly designed sightseeing pavilions, featuring blue roofs and white walls, are neatly arranged along the scenic corridor, forming an impressive vista. Leveraging the grape arbor, the Rencheng District Tourism Bureau has launched tourism activities such as the “Changgou Grape Festival” and the “Changgou Grape Garden One-Day Pick-and-Taste Tour.”