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Weifang attractions
Weifang attractions
Weifang's claim to fame is its kites and a visit to Weifang should include some exposure to the kite culture here.
The International Kite Festival 国际风筝会, (If going by city bus use #30.). is held each year on or around April 20th. Kiters from around the globe come to hoist their prized possession skyward in differing competitions ranging from largest kite to synchronized flying, team competitions and also general kite displaying and flying. Locals and visitors alike are welcome to bring their own kite and cast it into the wind. The kite grounds are about an hour outside of the city by bus. Many hotels offer their own buses out to the kite grounds so getting out there isn't too much difficulty． �
The Kite museum & square 风筝广场, (Bus 16, 20, 56 and many other buses stop here.). is located in the financial district, across from the giant Bank of China. A nice place to witness old men playing traditional games of chess or cards or other games, buy a kite, or people watch. The Museum is worth a look to glimpse kites from around the world and the brush up on your kite history. �
The Kite Factory 杨家埠风筝厂, (take bus #5 to the last stop). lies outside of Weifang in a place called YangJiaPu. Inside the museum cum factory one will witness traditional kite making and production in a traditional Chinese setting of small gardens, old buildings and a slower pace of life. It's a good idea to buy your own kite at one of the shops outside of the factory (along the road) as it is generally cheaper here than in the city or in the factory itself. �
Shouguang 寿光, (long distance bus - about 30 minutes). has a vegetable fair each year around kite festival time. An entire playground of enormous fruit and vegetables are arranged for your viewing and photo taking pleasure. Seeds and farming products along with the common tourist goods are for sale, too. �
Gao Mi 高密, (long distance bus - about one hour). is known throughout Shandong for its delicate, intricate paper cuts. Resembling giant red snowflakes, the numerous designs are mind boggling, ranging from: sports, animals, vegetables, to traditional buildings, ancient China and other scenes. �
Wei Xian Memorial 潍县纪念碑, (Just south of the intersection of Yuhe Road and Shengli Street). There is an old WWII era concentration camp memorial north of People's Hospital down by the river. Thousands of Western prisoners of war, including Eric Liddell, portrayed in the movie Chariots of Fire, were interned here during the Japanese occupation - an interesting, little known site in Weifang. The names of the prisoners are written in Chinese on the monument, but their English names are on a plaque to the south. �
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