Zhujiayu Travel Guide

Zhujiayu is a small village in Shandong Province, eastern China. It is found on the coast of the East China Sea and is popular with those who like to get off the beaten track.

Worth It?: Only if you want to escape the bustle of the big cities.
What to Do: sample local food, tour the village.
Best Time to Go: during spring (April to May) or autumn (September to October).
How Long?: A day or less is enough to see Zhujiayu.
Trivia: Zhujiayu is home to some of China's oldest people.

It is located about two hours from the larger town of Qufu and arriving here is like taking a step back in time. The village is incredibly traditional, with activities such as tofu making, weaving and paper cutting all very popular.

The village is famous for the longevity of its residents, with many of them living well into their 90s. They are all very welcoming of tourists, although they carry on with their daily routine, which is a large part of the village's charm. Zhujiayu provides a rare glimpse into the life of the rural Chinese community.

The village does not boast a lively nightlife or an abundance of tourist facilities, but there are some quaint guest houses, excellent local eateries, a wealth of natural attractions and friendly locals to get to know.

Travel to Zhujiayu - Getting There

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport is the closest international airport to Zhujiayu. It serves a number of international and domestic destinations and from here it is fairly easy to reach the small village. There are buses making the 160km journey to Quxu (3 hours) or if you fly into the domestic Jining Jiaxiang Airport (1 hour, 30 minutes). From Quxu, you will need to change buses at the bus station and make the 2-hour onward journey to Zhujiayu.

Zhujiayu Things to Do

Zhujiayu Attractions

Village gate

is an ancient piece of architecture dating back hundreds of years.

Zhujiayu village

is home to traditional houses, friendly locals, interesting buildings and beautiful scenery. It is small and can be easily walked around.

Side trips from Zhujiayu

Quxu: this large town is just two hours away and is the birthplace of Confucius. There is a temple in his honour, which was once his home and is the second largest temple in China.