Yinan

Yinan (沂南; Yínán) is a county in the Linyi area of Shandong, China. This guide covers the county seat and surrounding towns and countryside. Visitors can explore the bamboo groves and spring-fed village landscape at Zhuquan Village, visit sites commemorating Zhuge Liang, and walk on Wolong Hill.

This guide covers Yinan County as a whole; the county seat and rural attractions are described together below.

• Jiehu (界湖) — the county seat, with Wolong Hill on its western side.
• Tongjing (铜井) — the northern town containing Zhuquan Village.
• Zhuanbu (砖埠) — the southern town containing the Zhuge Liang Hometown Memorial Hall.

The area is associated with ancient Yangdu and with Zhuge Liang, the statesman and strategist of the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 CE); the memorial hall in Zhuanbu and the cultural park on Wolong Hill commemorate him. Han-dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) remains at Beizhai reflect an older layer of local history.

During the war against Japan, Yinan was an important center of the Yimeng Communist base area. In August 1940, a provincial wartime administrative body was established at Qingtuo Temple. This wartime history is another theme of local museums and memorial sites.

The county seat is centered on Jiehu. Wolong Hill and its Zhuge Liang cultural park are on the western side of the built-up area. Zhuquan Village is farther north, in Tongjing Town; the Zhuge Liang Hometown Memorial Hall is south of the county seat, in Zhuanbu Town. The two Zhuge Liang attractions are separate places: show the Chinese name and address when arranging transport. The three attractions are spread across the county and cannot all be covered as a walk around the town center.

Like the rest of inland Shandong, Yinan has four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and rainy, while winters are cold and dry. Spring can be windy and changeable; autumn is generally milder. Bring rain protection for summer visits and warm clothing for winter walks.

• 35.046111118.4116671 Linyi Qiyang International Airport (LYI  ^IATA 临沂启阳国际机场), Hedong District, Linyi. An airport in Linyi, south of Yinan. Arrange onward road transport to Yinan before arrival, particularly if your flight arrives late. Confirm the fare and destination with your driver; the county seat and rural attractions are separate destinations.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 35.518257118.4273882 Yinan Bus Station (沂南汽车站), Intersection of West Ring Road and Yingbin Avenue, Jiehu (界湖街道西外环与迎宾大道交汇处), ☏ +86 539-3236000. The county's coach station. Contact the station for departures to your destination and the last return service before planning a day trip.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 35.487654118.6145293 Yinan railway station (沂南站), Xinji Town. The station is outside the county seat. Passenger services may be limited or unavailable on some dates, so check China Railway 12306 before traveling and arrange onward transport in advance.  (updated Sep 2026)

Use the attraction's Chinese name and town in navigation. Zhuquan Village, Wolong Hill and the memorial hall in Zhuanbu are separate destinations; navigating only to “Yinan” will not take you to all three.

The attractions below are spread across the county. The memorial hall in Zhuanbu is south of the county town, while Zhuquan Village is to the north; allow time to travel between them.

Yinan Shengtong Bus Company (沂南县盛通公交有限责任公司), based at the bus station, is the local bus operator; its published contact number is ☏ +86 539-3260105. Ask which stop serves your destination and confirm the last return departure. Do not assume a town bus continues to a rural attraction.

For Zhuquan Village, the county government's published route list identifies bus 3 from Anju Residential Community (安居小区) toward Sanshangou (三山沟), via Tongjing (铜井) and Zhuquan (竹泉). Board toward Sanshangou and show the driver “竹泉村景区” to confirm the appropriate stop. Check the current boarding point and return departures with the operator before setting out; route names and termini may change.

For a trip combining the northern and southern attractions, arrange the itinerary and return pickup in advance. Show the driver the Chinese attraction names, particularly for the two different Zhuge Liang sites.

Walking is useful within Jiehu, the county seat, and inside individual attractions. Zhuquan Village in Tongjing and the Zhuge Liang Hometown Memorial Hall in Zhuanbu are separate trips north and south of the county seat, rather than stops on one town-center walking route.

For cycling between towns and rural attractions, plan the complete road route rather than following a straight line between map markers. Check the distance, terrain and daylight available before setting out. The map markers identify destinations, not designated cycling routes.

• 35.39018118.478141 Zhuge Liang Hometown Memorial Hall (诸葛亮故里纪念馆), Sunjiahuangtuan Village, Zhuanbu Town (砖埠镇孙家黄疃村), ☏ +86 539-3625243. A memorial complex about Zhuge Liang near his traditional birthplace. Displays and monuments introduce his life and his connection with the area. It is in Zhuanbu Town, not at the similarly named cultural park in the county seat, so show the Chinese name when arranging transport.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 35.545088118.4179852 Yinan Han Tomb Museum (沂南汉墓博物馆), Beizhai Village, Jiehu Subdistrict, ☏ +86 539-3379400. 09:00-17:00 (county-published hours; confirm before visiting). A museum built around Eastern Han dynasty tombs discovered at Beizhai. The main reason to visit is the preserved stone reliefs depicting processions, battles, music, dance and scenes of daily life. Call to confirm current admission charges, any midday closure and whether advance booking is needed.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 35.66858118.299413 Yimeng Hongsao Memorial Hall (沂蒙红嫂纪念馆), Changshanzhuang Village, Mamuchi Township. Exhibitions introduce the women known as the “Yimeng Hongsao” and the support provided by local communities during wartime.  (updated Oct 2026)

• Shandong Anti-Japanese Democratic Government Founding Memorial Hall (山东抗日民主政权创建纪念馆), Qingtuo Town. A memorial museum explaining the establishment of Shandong's wartime anti-Japanese democratic administration and the history of the Yimeng base area. (updated Oct 2026)

• Yimeng Red Financial Exhibition Hall (沂蒙红色金融展馆), Changshanzhuang Village, Mamuchi Township (马牧池乡常山庄), north of the Yimeng Hongsao Memorial Hall. An exhibition about financial organizations, currency and economic support in the Yimeng revolutionary base area. (updated Oct 2026)

• Shandong Wartime Postal Memorial Hall (山东战邮纪念馆), Mamuchi postal branch, Mamuchi Township (马牧池乡邮电支局). A memorial hall presenting the development of wartime postal communication in Shandong and the people who maintained communication routes during the conflict. (updated Oct 2026)

• 35.64566118.432794 Zhuquan Village (竹泉村), Zhuquan Village, Tongjing Town, ☏ +86 539-3826666. An old village arranged around natural springs, narrow stone lanes and bamboo groves. Follow the footpaths beside the waterways to compare the traditional stone houses with newer visitor facilities. Some paths can be wet, so wear shoes with good grip. Recreational activities operate seasonally; check what is available when buying a ticket.  (updated Oct 2026)

• Yimeng Red Film Base (沂蒙红色影视基地), Changshanzhuang Village, Mamuchi Township. A preserved village landscape and film-production area used for works about the revolutionary history of the Yimeng region. Some sets and village buildings can be visited; access may be restricted during filming. (updated Oct 2026)

• 35.65515118.411655 Hongshizhai and Xiangshan Lake Tourist Area (红石寨·香山湖旅游区), Tongjing Town. A rural scenic area combining red-rock hills, traditional-style buildings and views around Xiangshan Lake.  (updated Oct 2026)

• Yimeng Maquan Leisure Park (沂蒙马泉休闲园), Tongjing Town. A countryside recreation area with orchards, landscaped grounds and seasonal agricultural scenery. Fruit picking depends on the season. (updated Oct 2026)

For village walks, film sets and museum visits, see the listings under See.

• 35.5509118.439361 Walk in Zhuge Liang Cultural Tourism Area (诸葛亮文化旅游区（卧龙山公园）), Wolongshan Road (The map pin marks the east gate.). A hillside park on Wolong Hill with paths, a bronze statue of Zhuge Liang and relief panels illustrating episodes from his life. The walk combines views over the county seat with historical displays; the map pin marks the east gate.  (updated Oct 2026)

• Zhujialin Tourist Area (朱家林旅游区), Zhujialin Village, Andi Town. A rural tourism area with walking routes through village landscapes, fields and orchards. Seasonal activities can include fruit picking, craft workshops and cycling; check what is operating before making the trip. (updated Oct 2026)

• 35.56568118.477592 Zhisheng Hot Spring Resort (智圣汤泉旅游度假村), Northern end of Chaoyang Road. A resort with hot-spring bathing, water recreation and accommodation. Its grounds combine Han-inspired buildings and garden landscaping. Check which pools and recreational facilities your ticket includes.  (updated Oct 2026)

• Linyi Zhuge Liang Cultural Tourism Festival (临沂诸葛亮文化旅游节): Held periodically; check the current schedule. A cultural festival featuring activities connected with Zhuge Liang and local tourism. Dates, venues and programs vary between editions, so confirm the current announcement before traveling.

Local souvenirs include Xugong inkstones (徐公砚), used in Chinese calligraphy, and black pottery (黑陶). For food to take home, look for Sunzu millet (孙祖小米) and Yimeng pancakes (沂蒙煎饼).

Local dishes include Yimeng-style stir-fried chicken (沂蒙炒鸡), roast whole lamb (烤全羊) and thin Yimeng pancakes (沂蒙煎饼). Around Zhuquan Village, meals also feature spring-water tofu and fish soup.

• Ke Lao'er Chicken Restaurant (Zhuquan Village branch) (柯老二特色炒鸡店（竹泉村店）), Tonglu Road, 10 m west of the west-gate exit of Zhuquan Village (铜鲁线竹泉村景区西门出口西行10米). Serves local-style stir-fried chicken and other home-style dishes, including handmade pancakes. A meal stop near the village exit; check portion sizes and prices before ordering. 

• 35.5518118.4565191 Xu Sheng Ji Traditional Hot Pot, Junyue Plaza branch (徐升记不改良老火锅（沂南君悦广场店）), 140 m north of the intersection of Lishan Road and Renmin Road. A hot-pot restaurant near Junyue Plaza. Choose the soup base and ingredients separately; ask about the spice level before ordering.  (updated Sep 2026)

• Zhisheng Tangquan Hotel Restaurant (智圣汤泉宾馆餐厅), Northern end of Chaoyang Road. The hotel restaurant serves Chinese meals near the hot-spring resort. Ask whether it accepts diners who are not staying at the hotel and check serving hours before making a special trip. (updated Sep 2026)

The Zhisheng Tangquan Hotel, Building 3 (see Sleep), lists a lobby bar among its facilities. Ask the hotel about its drinks menu and whether it is serving non-residents before making a special trip.

• Zhisheng Tangquan Hotel Building 3 Lobby Bar (智圣汤泉宾馆3号楼大堂吧), Northern end of Chaoyang Road, ☏ +86 539-3773177. A hotel lobby bar near the hot-spring resort. Ask whether it is serving customers who are not staying at the hotel before making a special trip. (updated Sep 2026)

• Starbucks, Yinan Junyue Shopping Center (星巴克（沂南君悦购物中心店）), Unit F1-002, 1st floor, Junyue Shopping Center, 69 Lishan Road. A branch of the international coffee chain serving coffee, tea and cold drinks inside Junyue Shopping Center. (updated Sep 2026)

• Homeinn Plus Lobby Lounge (如家精选酒店大堂休闲吧), 20 m south of the intersection of Lishan Road and Zhenxing Road, ☏ +86 539-3380777. The hotel lobby lounge offers freshly made coffee and tea drinks. Ask whether it accepts visitors who are not hotel guests. (updated Sep 2026)

• Zhisheng Tangquan Hotel, Building 3 (智圣汤泉宾馆（沂南智圣汤泉3号楼店）), Northern end of Chaoyang Road, opposite Zhisheng Hot Spring Resort, ☏ +86 539-3773177. Hotel opposite the hot-spring resort, with a restaurant and parking. Confirm the building number when booking, as the resort has several accommodation buildings. Check whether breakfast and hot-spring admission are included in your room package. 

• 35.54308118.45081 Homeinn Plus Hotel, Yinan Lishan Road (如家精选酒店（临沂沂南历山路店）), 20 m south of the intersection of Lishan Road and Zhenxing Road, ☏ +86 539-3380777. A hotel near the intersection of Lishan Road and Zhenxing Road in the county seat, within walking distance of shopping areas. Check the official booking page for current room types and rates.  (updated Oct 2026)

• Hanting Hotel, Yinan Zhisheng Hot Spring (汉庭酒店（临沂沂南智圣汤泉店）), Building 2, Zone A, Jingbei Garden, North Outer Ring Road, ☏ +86 539-8470777. A budget hotel in the northern part of the county town, with self-service laundry and a restaurant. The official booking page labels it for domestic guests (内宾); travelers using other travel documents should confirm directly with the hotel before booking. (updated Oct 2026)

On walks around Wolong Hill and the village waterways, wear shoes with a good grip and take extra care on wet steps. Check the weather before leaving for rural attractions and arrange the return journey before dark. Carry the Chinese address of your accommodation and a charged phone.

Yinan uses the 0539 landline area code. From outside mainland China, dial +86 539 followed by the local number, omitting the initial zero. See China's connection guide for mobile data, SIM cards and internet access.

• Linyi — the prefecture's main city, with museums and Wang Xizhi's former residence.