Lihang Scenic Area

　　Lihang Scenic Area is situated in the northern part of Chengqian Town, at the junction of three counties (cities): Zoucheng, Sishui, and Pingyi. The area features continuous rolling mountains. The name “Lihang” originated from the fact that this place used to have pear orchards, hence locals referred to it as Lihang. Known as a “natural oxygen warehouse,” Lihang Scenic Area is a forest park in Jining City. It consists of three major peaks — Dajiazi Mountain, Huangmuchao Mountain, and Taohua Mountain — aligned from northwest to southeast, forming an unbroken range, covering a total area of 25 square kilometers. Originally, Lihang Scenic Area began as a jointly operated forest farm by nine villages, including Lihang, Dongquanli, and Xishanghe. It is the earliest established and largest ecological forest land in Zoucheng. Lihang Forest Farm was also the first place in Zoucheng to cultivate apples. In August 1959, during a bountiful apple harvest at the farm, the staff collectively proposed sending two boxes of apples to Chairman Mao Zedong. The General Office of the CPC Central Committee responded with a warm letter, bringing attention and praise from Chairman Mao and the Party Central Committee. The natural scenery of Lihang Scenic Area is stunning, with unique landscapes during sunrise, sunset, fog, and snow. Attractions include Running Horse Ridge, Golden Turtle Carrying a Golden Cicada, and Turtle Pool.

　　Source: Shandong Provincial Tourism Development Commission