The ancient village of Zhujiayu is situated in the southern part of Guanzhuang Township. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, it features deep and secluded valleys. Houses are built along the mountain slopes in an orderly staggered layout. Most of them are well-preserved buildings dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
There are ninety-nine stone bridges of various sizes, more than twenty wells and springs, and over one hundred natural scenic spots. Experts hail it as "the No.1 ancient village in Qilu and a model of northern rural settlements". It was named a Provincial Historical and Cultural Village in 2003, and a National Historical and Cultural Village in April 2005.
The village boasts nearly 200 ancient buildings, including the Zhu Family Ancestral Shrine, Shanyin Primary School, Wenchang Pavilion and the Temple of the Divine Holy Spring. Major wells and springs include the Divine Holy Spring, Changliu Spring and Jinglong Spring, with scenic sights such as the Solitary Cypress Pavilion.
Today, Zhujiayu has been developed into a famous tourist resort. Its picturesque scenery and long history attract numerous visitors every year.
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