Weishan Lake (Gaolou) Fishing Village Water Street

　　The Weishan Lake (Gaolou) Fishing Village Water Street scenic area is situated in the southern part of Weishan Lake and is recognized as a national-level agricultural tourism demonstration site. It borders Weishan County to the east, faces Pei County of Jiangsu Province to the west, with the Xv-Pei Highway running along its edge, reaches Xuzhou to the south where the Beijing-Shanghai and Longhai railways intersect, offering convenient water and land transportation. The area features vast, misty lakes stretching as far as the eye can see. Boating on the lake, you’ll find yourself surrounded by endless water meeting the sky—like entering a fairyland. Visitors can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery on the lake but also sample freshly caught lake delicacies at the welcoming fishing boats. In spring, the sky is clear blue, blending seamlessly with the lake; in summer, shimmering ripples and lotus blossoms create reflections of light between water and sky. As summer gives way to autumn, the lotus flowers fade and the water turns golden, offering opportunities to paddle through and pick lotus seeds or autumn water chestnuts. By late autumn, with the lotuses gone and reeds in bloom, the marshes stretch into a vast expanse. When the west wind rises, the reeds sway gracefully, and the lake air is crisp and refreshing—listen to the fishermen’s rhythmic chants as they haul in their nets and share in their bountiful harvest. In winter, the landscape becomes pure and pristine under a blanket of snow, presenting yet another unique scene.

　　Address: Weicun Village, Gaolou Township, Weishan County, Jining City

　　Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

　　Recommended Visiting Duration: About 4 hours

　　Highlights: Waterfront street, fishing village experiences, ecological wetlands, etc.

　　Tour Route: Pick-up from Weishan County, transfer by vehicle to Aihu Dock, then take a sightseeing boat along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal for about 20 minutes (or 10 minutes), arriving at the Guanhua Platform Primitive Ecological Wetland scenic spot. Stay for about 60 minutes (with an option to switch to a small motorboat to cruise through the reed marshes and lotus ponds, viewing wetland scenery, various wetland birds, and fishermen at work). Then, take the boat across Weishan Lake for roughly 100 minutes (or 30 minutes) to reach the Weishan Lake Fishing Village Water Street. Enjoy a cormorant fishing performance on the open lake (about 30 minutes), then head to the water street and board a fishing boat to prepare and taste an authentic wild fish feast (about 60 minutes). After a short rest, paddle a small boat to stroll the area, shop, fish, or play water games (about 100 minutes). Around 3:00 PM, take a boat (or speedboat) back to Aihu or Weihu Dock (or opt to stay overnight at the Fishing Village Water Street and join fishermen the next morning for a lake fishing experience to share in the joy of harvest).

　　Guide Service: No guide available

　　Supporting Facilities:

　　The docks on both sides of the water street are equipped with clinics, restaurants, fishing village guesthouses, etc.

　　Visitor Service Center: Under construction

　　Transportation Guide

　　Public Transport:

　　Accessible by boat from the Weishan Lake Red Tourism Dock

　　Self-Drive Guide:

　　Follow National Highway 104 to Weishan County, then take a boat from the Weishan Lake Red Tourism Dock to the Weishan Lake Fishing Village Water Street scenic area.

　　Parking Information:

　　Parking lot available at the Weishan Lake Red Tourism Dock