Binzhou
Binzhou (formerly known as Putai) sits on the north end of Shandong Province. It is the hometown of Sun- Tsu, author of The Art of War. Binzhou metropolitan area extends 9,600 sq. km or 3,700 sq. mi. The city’s population is 3.2 million including two districts, (Bincheng and Zhanhua Districts) and five surrounding counties, Huimin, Yangxin, Wudi, Boxing, and Zouping County.
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From Shandong’s capital city, Jinan, it is a two hour car ride. From Beijing, it is less than a two hour ride by high speed train. Zouping station of Binzhou is the first stop after Jinan by newly completed high speed train route, Jinan-Qingdao route. From Zouping of Binzhou to Qingdao, it is less than 90 minutes.
Binzhou City’s history dates back to the Shang Dynasty, when China’s recorded history started from 16th to 18th Century BC. We call that the Bronze Age. It is the period during which early settlement on farms replaced lifestyles of wandering nomads. Shandong’s history book provides insight on earlier development of land and people. Historical maps show that Binzhou was at the very center of the Shang Dynasty. It is no surprise that you will find brilliant collections at many of the local museums displaying astounding crafts made of bones, jade, ceramics, stone, wood shells and bronze excavated throughout Binzhou. History and culture lovers will not be let down. After the discovery of oil in the 1960s, the city, Putai, which was once a small township has lived up to be a major industry hub for oil, rubber, and textiles.
Binzhou is yet to be a fully exposed treasure. Hotels are competitively priced. Hot springs are abound. Locals are eager to receive visitors. Do add Binzhou to your next trip’s itinerary.
Top Attractions

The Sun Tzu Cultural Park Museum
Binzhou’s cultural highlights are concentrated in this city as the most important attraction in the Huimin County. The park is designated to the life of world renowned Binzhou native, Sun Tzu, (545BC-470BC). His book, the Art of War can be found in almost all bookstores in the world. It is a required reading not only for military academies but also for business schools

Wuding Fu Official Residence
used to be one of 10 prefectures in ancient Shandong. Its jurisdiction extended as far as the city of Jinan today. “Fu” means residence. In ancient days, it is a combined official administrative office, the court and the residence for county chancellors. “Wuding” in Chinese means, “Suppression with Arm”.

Wei’s Manor
is the Chinese version of Downton Abbey in the UK. The Wei Manor is a family residence built in 1891, ranked among the top 3 historical family manors in China. Today, it is open to the public as a museum and listed on China’s national historical registry.

Weiji Ancient Village
Weiji Ancient Village is a rebuilt village, not the original.
Firstly, you have the scenery. And secondly, it is easy to travel to as it is so close to the highway exit, which leads to the Dongying where Yellow River. And thirdly, food with lots of variety.

Yellow River Island Wetland Park
Binzhou is second to the closest region before the Yellow River enters the sea. The Yellow River passes through 8 provinces in China and 8 cities (regions) of Shandong. The island was formed over time by sedimentary of the ancient Yellow River Delta in Binzhou.
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Suggested trip ideas:
1-day Trip:
Morning Sun Tzu Town武定府——孙子兵法城
Evening Hot Spring
2-day Trip:
Day one:
Museum Park of Sun Tzu (孙子兵法城)
Sun Tzu Park孙子故园
Sun Museum孙子博物馆
Day two:
Morning: Wei’s Family Castle (魏氏庄园)
Afternoon: Heban Mountain (鹤伴山)
3-day Trip
Day One:
Museum Park of Sun Tzu (孙子兵法城)
Wei’s Family Castle (魏氏庄园)
Day two:
Morning: Heban Mountain (鹤伴山)
Afternoon: FanGongCi (范公祠)
Day Three:
Yellow River Ancient Village (西纸坊黄河古村落)
Or 惠民古城 Huimin Ancient Town
Day One:
Morning: Museum of Sun Tzu
Afternoon: Wuding Official Residence
Evening: Hot Spring
Day Two:
Morning: Wei Family Manor
Afternoon: The Song Wall and Du’s Residence
Evening: Local Shows
Day Three:
Morning: Mt. Heban
Afternoon: Sanhe Lake
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