Weifang is the headquarters of the 26th Group Army of the People's Liberation Army, one of the three group armies that comprise the Jinan Military Region responsible for defense of the Yellow River Plain.

Present-day Weifang was created in 1948 by merging Weicheng (the seat of Weixian county) and Fangzi. Its area continued to grow as it expanded into more of the surrounding area under its …

Aug 13, 2025 · Lying in the central Shandong, China, Weifang, praised as the 'kite capital of the world', is good to visit during Kite Festival. Mt. Yi is local famous sites.

Weifang is known as "Kite Capital of the World". Weifang and its fresh winds are well known throughout the province. It has a mild climate with four distinct seasons. Weifang is in the center of Shandong …

Weifang is located in the north temperate monsoon zone, against Yi Mountain and borders Bohai Sea. It has mild climate and four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 12.3℃ and an …

This park with very traditional Chinese architecture is a must-go in Shandong Province. The most impressive part of it is the kites museum which features a very good range of colourful paper …

Jul 22, 2025 · Complete Weifang travel guide: from the world capital of kites and ancient traditions to local culture. Real traveler insights, visa info, transport tips, and authentic experiences.

Welcome to Weifang, a city in China’s Shandong province known as the “World Capital of Kites.” With a history dating back over 2,000 years, Weifang blends ancient traditions with modern development.

Once known as Weixian, Weifang is the cradle of humanities and nature in the Shandong region, like an emerald gem on the Shandong Peninsula. Nicknamed "Little Suzhou North of the Yangtze", the …

Weifang covers a land area of 16,000 square kilometers, with a coastline of 158 kilometers and a sea area of 1,289 sq km. The city has a permanent population of 9.37 million. It is known as the Global …