Last updated 2026-11-14 — The Menglou Wetland Scenic Area is located in Menglou Village, Wanglu Town, Yutai County, Jining City, Shandong Province, and extends along both sides of the adjacent lakeside area. It lies to the north of Nanyang Ancient Town, covering over 11,000 acres. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through the wetland, and a dedicated tourist highway leading to the wetland area has already been constructed. The wetland features clear water and lush grass, with flourishing vegetation and remarkable biodiversity. There is an abundance of fish, shrimp, turtles, and crabs, as well as a variety of waterfowl that gather here, adding vibrancy to the wetland and creating a beautiful ecological landscape. The area attracts a constant stream of visitors. In spring, one can listen to birds singing and enjoy blooming flowers; in summer, lotus viewing and lotus picking, along with leisurely fishing, are popular activities; autumn offers opportunities to harvest water chestnuts and gorgon fruits while admiring reed catkins and egrets; in winter, the swaying reed marshes and flying wild ducks present a unique scene. The scenic area benefits from convenient transportation, being close to the under-construction Binhe Avenue and the Jixu Expressway. It is 100 kilometers south of Xuzhou Guanyin Airport and 30 kilometers north of Jining Airport. This area is well-suited for developing wetland entertainment and leisure vacation products that highlight the distinctive ecological landscape of the wetland.