A summer guide to Jining: Confucius, Grand Canal, and old-town strolls

A water tour on the Grand Canal provides visitors with cool and nostalgic experiences. [Photo/WeChat account: jnwhlyj]

The Grand Canal water town tour follows the historic Grand Canal. Begin by seeking the poet Li Bai (701–762) at Taibai Tower and exploring the Grand Canal Governor's Office Exhibition Hall. A boat ride through the Grand Canal Memory Historical and Cultural Block lets you experience the city's unique water-town vibes and sample local street food like Jining jiabing (flatbread sandwich). From there, venture to Nanyang Ancient Town, and then to Weishan Lake to enjoy its vast, scenic beauty.