Self-drive check-in at Heze Peony during the peak bloom in Jinan

The peak bloom of Heze Peony is in mid-April, just these few days. Set off from the Ji-Guang Expressway at seven in the morning, arriving around eleven. As expected of the peak bloom, tour groups, self-drivers, and locals flock to the site, with cars parked up to two or three kilometers away. Decided to check into a hotel. The Yitel Hotel near Heze Ancient City Park is just a ten-minute drive away, with convenient parking and hot tea upon entry. Lunch at the Old City Caozhou's Shiyao Caozhou No.1 Courtyard, nice environment. The service at the reception and when ordering was not commendable, no smiles, but the service after sitting down was impeccable. Private rooms and booths, a cup of hot tea, and a complimentary fruit plate. Left the hotel for a short rest and set off at three o'clock to Caozhou Peony Garden. At this time, cars could park not far from the entrance. Let's talk about a few gates The key point is the East Gate is the main entrance, with sculptures and a square located here. It is suggested to take the small electric cars and bicycles here. The Northeast Gate has cultural creative ice cream with fewer people in line, quick entry into the park. The West Gate might be the old scenic area entrance, with concentrated beautiful peonies upon entering. There is also a South Gate, all accessible. The whole garden takes two to three hours for those with good leg strength. For the elderly, it's better to take a 10 yuan electric car for a tour. It's best to take a car from the East Gate. Heze also has the Ancient and Modern Peony Garden and Caozhou Hundred Flowers Garden, where you can enjoy the peonies. The next day, take the De-Shang Expressway back to Liaocheng before heading to Guangyue Building, with a 30 yuan ticket fee. Climb high and look far to overlook the entire Dongchang Lake. Emperor Qianlong had climbed this building during his nine tours, and there is also Qianlong's palace on the second floor. Lunch check-in at Fan's Roast Pigeon (Zhenxing West Road store), the pigeon's skin is crispy, and the meat is firm and not dry. Other dishes are also safe choices. Return via the Ji-Liao Expressway.