# Junan

Junan (莒南 Jǔnán) County is in the southeast of Shandong Province at the junction of Lu and Suzhou, in the east of Linyi City.

## Understand

Junan County is a county of southern Shandong province, People's Republic of China, bordering Jiangsu province to the south. It is under the administration of Linyi City. Junan County has a total area of 1752 square kilometers.

### Climate

Junan County belongs to the warm temperate monsoon region with a semi-humid continental climate.
Climate characteristics of Junan County: warm and dry in spring, windy; humid with abundant rainfall in summer; cool in autumn with large temperature differences between day and night; cold in winter with little rain or snow. The four seasons are distinct, with ample sunshine and a long frost-free period.

## Get in
### By train

* 35.273409118.7979121 Junanbei Railway Station (莒南北站), ☏ +86 539-12306. 08:00-16:30. There are three floors.The first floor has electronic facilities and functional areas; the second floor provides services such as reading, shopping and dining. (updated Sep 2023)
* 35.19108118.853842 Junan Railway Station (莒南火车站), No. 5, Zhanqian Road, ☏ +86 53-9296-3108. 08:00一16:30. (updated Oct 2023)
* 35.177422119.0809713 Pingshang Station (坪上站), Near Provincial Road 342, Pingshang Town, ☏ +86 539-12306. 06:00-19:00. (updated Oct 2023)

## See

* Tianma Island (天马岛) is a famous human and natural scenic spot 16 km northeast of Junan County. Tianma Island is a national AAAA tourism scenic spot, national agricultural tourism demonstration point, national geopark, national water conservancy scenic spot.
* Junan Museum (莒南博物馆), No. 80 Huanghai Road, ☏ +86 53-9791-9968. 09:00-11:00, 14:30-16:30. Junan County Museum is a state-owned cultural relics museum with 42,221 pieces in its collection, and 119 pieces of valuable cultural relics. (updated Oct 2023)
* Ganlu Temple (甘露寺), Zhu Bao town. 0800-1700. This temple was constructed during the North and South Dynasties and spreads over an approximately 40-acre area of land, with the temple occupying more than 20 acres. Ganlu Temple got its name after Qianlong Jiangnan passed through Yizhou during a drought. He visited the temple and saw the dew and rain around it during a cloudy day. ¥50. (updated Oct 2023)

## Do

Junan has a lot of fun places.
* Wuzhou Plaza (五洲广场), Wuzhou Square, Cross Road Street. 24 hours. The green belt in its central area is modelled on the five continents of the earth. The plaza consists of five functional areas, including a central activity area, a scenic stone area, a car park, a children's playground and a senior citizens' activity area. (updated Oct 2023)
* Wuji Ghost Valley Scenic Area (无极鬼谷风景区), Liujia Cai Village, Zhulu Town, Lingang Scenic Development Zone, ☏ +86 539-7668888. 08:30一17:00. Wuji Guigu Scenic Area covers a total area of 1297 hectares, spanning Junan County, Rizhao City, Lanshan District. There are glass slide rafting, machine lake cruise, feeling lake experience area, Wuji Water Transport Bagua area, Mo Yi waterfall, Guantian waterfall. ¥70. (updated Oct 2023)
* Junan Dinosaur Relics Geopark (莒南恐龙遗迹地质公园). 24 hours. (updated Oct 2023)
* Wat Pho Park (卧佛寺公园), ☏ +86 539-8301877. 06:00-21:00. Wofosi Park in the northern part of Junan County has many ancient temples, which are a thousand years old. The park spans across an area of 3400 mu (227 ha). It lies on the slopes of Foshan Mountain, which resembles the shape of a giant Buddha lying down. It features breathtaking natural scenery. (updated Oct 2023)
* Tianma Island (马鬐山风景区), ☏ +86 539-7845001. 08:00-17:00. Tianma Island is 10 km north of a 50-km² scenic area. The mountain has an elevation of 62.2 metres. Tianhu Lake, which covers an area of 16 km² and is three times larger than Hangzhou's West Lake, is located within the area. The lake's water is pure, and blue waves stretch as far as the eye can see. Rare birds such as swans, cranes, mandarin ducks, and cormorants reside in the lake, making it a wildlife sanctuary. ¥112. (updated Oct 2023)
* Chagyecheon Ski Park (茶溪川滑雪公园), Subian Town. December 6, 2023 - February 28, 2024. Open from 09:00-16:30 (no entry at 15:00). Chaxichuan Ski Park is in a handy spot at the junction of Rizhao and Lianyungang. It's a fun, all-round playground that has various activities like fruit picking, go-karting, staying in a yurt, and fishing. (updated Oct 2023)
* Super Bouncy Park (超级弹力公园), Southwest of Jilonghe Caravan Camping and Leisure Base. 09:00-21:30. This is a trampoline park with all the necessary play equipment. It's great for photo opportunities and offers thrilling games for recreational activities. ¥180. (updated Oct 2023)
* Junan Terraces Forest Park (莒南梯田森林公园), Opposite the Zhongxing Business Enterprise Development Center. 05:00-22:00. The park features several areas, including the Temple of Heaven, Samsung Gongzhao Bridge, Qinglongling Cultural Plaza, Dragon Plaza, Feiyan Plaza, and Tsinghua Lake Plaza. (updated Oct 2023)
* Junan Qiyue Mountain Park (莒南气脉山公园), People's Road. 24 hours. In addition to the wild flowers, peach trees and jujube trees on both sides of the mountain road, you can see the surrounding scenery from the observation deck at the top of the mountain. (updated Oct 2023)
* Jilong River Urban Wetland Park (鸡龙河城市湿地公园), North Section of Longshan Road. 24 hours. Wetland parks are created beside the river. There are distinct areas including urban vitality, leisure and tourism, wetland ecology, and Xiushui garden for visitors to relish. (updated Oct 2023)

## Buy

* Leshan Supermarket (莒南乐尚超市), No.19, Shiquan Road, toll-free: +86 539-7519777. 08:00-21:00. (updated Oct 2023)

## Eat

* Junan Donkey Meat (莒南驴肉). Junan donkey meat, is a traditional local food in Junan County, Linyi City, Shandong Province. Junan donkey meat taste delicious, nutritious, in the donkey meat cooking has unique skills, the production of cooked donkey meat delicious, meat soup strange, praised by diners.Junan donkey meat, colour, aroma, taste, shape is a good complement, and Linyi eight treasures black bean paste, Mengyin light stick chicken is listed as Yimeng three famous food. (updated Oct 2023)

## Drink

* ShanZhuCha (山住茶), South Section of Xinjian Road, ☏ +86 139-5492-5679. 09:00-22:00. ShanZhuCha is a speciality drink shop in Linyi. ¥15-22. (updated Oct 2023)
* Mixue Ice Cream & Tea (蜜雪冰城(莒南一中小吃街店)), North Section of Xinjian Road. 09:00-22:30. This is one of the Honey Snow Ice City shops in Juju County. ¥10. (updated Oct 2023)
* Heytea (喜茶（乐尚购物广场店）), Leshang Shopping Plaza, No. 19, Shiquan Road. 08:30-21:00. ¥15-30. (updated Oct 2023)
* ChaPanda (茶百道), East 40 metres north of the intersection of Xinjian Road and Shiquan Road, Cross Road Street. 09:00-22:30. ¥15-22. (updated Oct 2023)

## Sleep

* Junan Damei International Hotel (莒南达美国际酒店), No. 61 Shiquan West Road (intersection of Shiquan Road and West 1st Road), ☏ +86 539-7323999. From ¥400. (updated Oct 2023)
* Jinsheng Hotel (金胜大酒店(莒南十泉路乐尚大厦店)), ☏ +86 539-7398666. Rooms are large and tidy, with good air conditioning, and convenient shopping. The restaurant serves a varied menu of food. The hotel has a good design, with a fast food area on the first floor, and accommodation on the second floor. There is also convenient parking in the backyard, and the hotel is easily accessible for travel. The hotel is clean and has good facilities, with timely service. The surrounding view is pleasant, making it easy to relax, with fitness and shopping opportunities nearby. From ¥100. (updated Oct 2023)
* Junan Taoyuan Hotel (莒南桃园大酒店), No. 6, Longshan South Road, ☏ +86 539-7215866. The hotel offers over 130 rooms including the presidential suite, luxury suites, standard rooms, single rooms, and triple rooms. Additionally, there is a grand ballroom, 21 banquet restaurants, 1 zero hall, 1 buffet restaurant. From ¥115. (updated Oct 2023)

## Go next

Junan awaits:
* Rizhao is a coastal city where you can visit the beach. It is about 60 kilometres from Jounan County to Rizhao. It is easily accessible by high speed train or car or bus.
* You can visit Lianyungang, 100 km from Jounan County. Lianyungang belongs to a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province. There are specialities of Jiangsu.