Wenshang Lotus Lake Wetland Scenic Area

　　The Wenshang County Lotus Lake Wetland Water Conservancy Scenic Area is situated 1 kilometer from the North Lakeside Avenue of Wenshang County. Built around the old and new Quanhe rivers, Zhongdu Reservoir, and Lotus Lake Wetland Park, it is classified as a wetland-type water conservancy scenic area. The total area of the scenic spot is 2.91 square kilometers, including 1.33 square kilometers of water surface.

　　The scenic area consists of two parts: the Zhongdu Reservoir section and the Lotus Lake Wetland section. Zhongdu Reservoir has a total storage capacity of 7.837 million cubic meters and serves as the main water replenishment source for the Lotus Lake Wetland. The scenic area features distinctive natural and cultural landscapes. It includes staggered waterside platforms, poetic lakeside wetlands, uniquely shaped sculpture ornaments, and picturesque streams and rivers. The terrain varies with gentle plains, undulating micro-landscapes, and wetland ecological island chains. There is also a large waterfall in the area, and inside the mountain, there is a simulated karst cave that uses modern techniques such as sound, light, and electricity to create wonders like “Starry Splendor,” “Magic Light Illusions,” “Flames Reflecting Red Rocks,” and “Glacial Worlds.” Additionally, the scenic area houses cultural attractions such as the Zhongdu Folk Museum, which is the largest, most exhibited, and most distinctive folk culture-themed exhibition hall in Shandong.

　　The scenic area has been successively rated as a National AAAA-level Tourist Attraction, a Provincial Wetland Park, a Provincial Water Conservancy Scenic Area, and was approved as a National Water Conservancy Scenic Area in 2016.

　　Suggested Tour Route: Lotus Mountain Square — Landscape Avenue — Viewing Platform — Yunshui Bridge — Yongji Bridge — Magpie Bridge — Folk Museum — Suspension Bridge — Wangyue 2 Bridge — Dock — Yongji Bridge — Viewing Platform

　　Source: Shandong Department of Water Resources