🏛️ 5A National Attractions · Weifang
Last verified 22 Aug 2025
Weifang officially has two national 5A scenic areas: Qingzhou Ancient City and the Yimeng Mountain Scenic Area (Yishan Sector, Linqu County).
1 Quick Metrics
Total 5A sites
2
UNESCO share
0 (none within city limits)
Ticket range
Qingzhou Ancient City: free entry to the old-town zone; museums/venues charge small fees • Yishan: paid mountain ticket + optional cableways.
Real-name booking
Holiday peaks may require ID-based e-tickets at Yishan; Qingzhou old town generally open access.
Transit reach
Both are outside central Weifang; plan bus/self-drive (Qingzhou HSR station for the ancient city; Linqu for Yishan).
2 Why It Matters
Living North-China old town (free 5A) — Qingzhou Ancient City is a rare 5A site with free general entry, preserving a grid of Ming–Qing lanes, archways and halls—perfect for slow, street-level exploration.
Classic Yimeng peaks — The Yishan sector represents the Yimeng Mountain 5A brand (with sister sectors in Linyi), bringing granite ridges, ancient Qi Great Wall traces, and four-season hiking within Weifang's borders.
3 Pro Tips
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Qingzhou Ancient City — Treat the old town as open campus: budget time for paid interiors (e.g., Ouyuan Garden, memorial halls) while enjoying the free streets; go early for soft light on stone lanes.
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Yishan (Linqu) — Start before 09:00 for shade on stair sections; shoulder seasons (Apr–May, Sep–Oct) give the clearest ridge views. (Yishan is the Weifang component of the Yimeng 5A scenic area.)
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HSR routing — For Qingzhou, ride to Qingzhou Station then taxi/bus to the North Gate; for Yishan, target Linqu County bus hub and transfer to the park shuttle.
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Holidays — Expect crowd control and timed entry at Yishan during Golden Week; book online where available.
4 The Full 5A List
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Ancient City · Qingzhou (Weifang)
Qingzhou Ancient City / 青州古城旅游区
National 5A since 2017; broad free-access old-town with Ming–Qing street grid, archways, halls and museums; one of China's notable free 5A old towns.
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Mountain Scenic Area · Linqu (Weifang)
Yimeng Mountain Scenic Area — Yishan Sector / 沂蒙山景区（沂山）
Part of the Yimeng Mountain 5A (multi-sector) scenic area; Yishan sector sits in Weifang's Linqu County with granite ridges, forest trails and heritage remains.