Laiwu

城市概覽

History The history of Laiwu goes back to the Spring and Autumn Period (春秋时代 chūnqiū shídài), 771 to 403 BCE, when it was the capital of the ancient Mou State (牟国). It is sometimes called "Yingmou" (赢牟) because of that, and has the nickname "Phoenix City" (凤城) because of some magic old stories. Since the 1960s, Laiwu has been an important center of China's steel industry. A prefecture-level city of its own for some time, with two districts (Laicheng District, now Laiwu District, and Gangcheng District), in 2019 it was merged into Jinan, the capital of Shandong province.

Climate

Laiwu has a warm temperate semi-humid monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons.

如何抵達

By train 1 Laiwudong Railway Station, Daqiao N. Rd, Laiwu District. Laiwudong is the only passenger station in Laiwu. Trains from major cities not too far away include:

Taishan — No high-speed trains. One normal train, 7053, 1.5 hours, normal seat ¥3. Zibo — No high-speed trains. One normal train, 7054, about 4 hours, normal seat ¥8.5.

By bus 2 Laiwu bus terminal, Wenhe Street, Laiwu District. The largest bus station in Laiwu. If you are travelling from within Shandong Province, going by bus is probably the easiest way. Especially now with the new excellent and fast expressways linking Laiwu with the provincial metropolitan areas. There are several buses per day from the central districts of Jinan, as well as from Tai'an, Qufu, as well as Qingdao and Rizhao on the coast.

By plane 3 Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (济南遥墙国际机场). You can fly to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport and take the bus to Laiwu. The trip takes about 2 hours and costs ¥60. (updated Oct 2022)

By car Laiwu is a very important transportation hub in Shandong Province. Several new expressways connect Laiwu.

Jinghu Expressway (G2京沪高速) Beijing—Shanghai Qinglan Expressway (G22青兰高速) Qingdao—Lanzhou Laitai Expressway (S26莱泰高速) Laiwu—Tai'an Bintai Expressway (S29滨台高速) Binzhou—Taierzhuang

當地交通

By bus The bus fare is ¥1, and the air-conditioned bus fare is ¥2. Buses starting with K have air conditioning. Buses starting with K20 is a long-distance bus with a fare of ¥3. It usually comes from or goes to the suburb (it may be far away). The voice broadcast at the bus stop or on the bus usually is not provided in English.

By taxi Taxi drivers usually don't speak English, and they usually can't read English maps or your destination. Therefore, in order to ensure your arrival at the destination, please make sure that you write it in Chinese, or use the mobile app to take a taxi. The fare starts from ¥7. It is difficult to take a taxi after 21:00 or in a remote place. If you can speak Chinese, you can call the taxi company (+86 0531 667788). If you can't speak Chinese, you can call a taxi by using the mobile phone application.

Public bicycle Laiwu has 70 public bicycle stations, with 2100 bicycles. You can borrow and ride free of charge within one hour with your card. When it is almost one hour, you can find a public bicycle station nearby to swipe your card and change your car, and you can enjoy another free bicycle for one hour. If you hold a bicycle IC card from other cities in Shandong Province, you can also use it in Laiwu.

必看景點

It's usual for tourists who travel to Laiwu to focus on the downtown district area. Those who stay longer might spend time in the Xueye Tourist Area, with its distinct attractions, such as culinary specialties, beautiful scenery, and the aviation sports center. Of course, for those who come in winter, there is also a good ski resort.

Parks 1 Redstone Park (红石公园), Gongyuan Road, Laiwu District (take bus K16, K17, K8 and get off at Hongzhi Park Station). 24 hr. Laiwu Hongshi Park is in the center of Laiwu. It covers a total area of 54 hectares, including Yuebo Lake, Hongshi Valley, and Hongshi Waterfall. Hongshi Park is the largest open civic park in the district. Hongshi Valley was formed in the Mesozoic Jurassic more than 100 million years ago. Due to the intense crustal movement at that time, the climate gradually turned dry, and the impact of the basin type sedimentary environment, the red rock formed is called "Hongshi". free. (updated Nov 2022) 2 The West Sea Park (西海公园), No. 25, Shunhe West Street, Laiwu District (take bus No.7 and K9 to Xihai Park Station). 24 hr. This park is to the south of Wenhe Avenue, close to Wenhe River, with a planned area of 94000 m². Provide rest and activity places for nearby residents and passers-by. free. (updated Nov 2022) 3 Lianhe Park (莲河公园), No. 69, Wenhua North Road, Laiwu District (take Bus No. 101, K26, 7, K19 and get off at Jianshe Mansion Station). 24 hr. Located in the north of Laiwu urban area, it is built along the Lianhe River. free. (updated Nov 2022)

Natural scenic area

4 Xueye Tourist Area (雪野湖旅游区) (take bus K204 from Laiwu Bus Terminal; the bus fare is ¥3). An artificial lake to the north of Laiwu city. There are many fresh fish restaurants, large hotels, water sports venues, air sports venues and camping bases. Xueye Lake is only half an hour's drive from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Xueye Lake Tourist Area. (updated Jan 2018) 5 Fanggan Eco Tourism Area (房干生态旅游区), Xueye Tourist Area in the north

體驗活動

1 Laiwu International Convention and Exhibition Center (莱芜国际会展中心), No. 288, Fenghuang Road, Laiwu District. This is a large exhibition hall invested and built by Laiwu District Government, which usually holds automobile exhibitions, animation exhibitions and other activities. (updated Oct 2022) 2 Yunye Xingchen Camping Base (云野星辰露营基地), ☏ +86 19853836698. It is near Xiangshan International Tourism Resort, in the mountains, far from the noise of the city, and is the best choice for camping. ¥298-598 rental equipment. (updated Oct 2022) 3 Xueye Ski Resort (雪野滑雪场), Inside Xueye Aviation Sports Park (take bus K204 from Laiwu Bus Terminal; get off at Xizhanli Station; the bus fare is ¥3), ☏ +86 0531 76386788. From December 12 to March 8 of the next year, 08:30-16:30 (16:30 at the latest). Xueye ski resort is one of the best ski resorts in Shandong Province. If you are a ski enthusiast who comes to Snowy in winter, you must not miss it. ¥140. (updated Oct 2022) 4 Aero China Helicopter Tourism Base (飞机之家直升机旅游基地), Inside Xueye Aviation Sports Park (take bus K204 from Laiwu Bus Terminal; get off at Xizhanli Station; the bus fare is ¥3), ☏ +86 0531-87123852, +86 13210535852 (24 hours), [email protected]. Appointment time in advance. This is a private helicopter club, where you can experience aerial sightseeing, skydiving and other aerial entertainment projects, as well as customize your own routes. (updated Oct 2022)

購物

There is no large mall in Laiwu. Tourists can have activities near the municipal government. There is a business district that integrates the shopping center of Laiwu.

1 Maoye (茂业天地), No. 001, Wenhua South Road, Laiwu District (take bus 101 from Laiwu Bus Terminal; get off at Yinzuoshangcheng Station; the bus fare is ¥2), ☏ +86 0531 7828888. 09:30