Heze, also known as Cao Zhou, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Shandong Province. It is located in the southwest of Shandong Province, bordering Jiangsu, Henan and Anhui provinces, and has the reputation of "Flower Town" and "Peony Capital of China".

20 19 Heze city has two municipal districts, seven counties and two development zones with an area of 12239 square kilometers. There are more than 100 places of interest, such as the tomb, the tomb of Chiyou, the imitation mountain site, the altar of Liu Bang sitting on the bed, the hometown of Shuihu, etc., and the number of national intangible cultural heritage ranks third in prefecture-level cities in China.

Heze is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation. Historically, it was a transportation hub leading to the Central Plains, with frequent cultural exchanges and splendid ethnic customs. Scenic spots include Cao Zhou Peony Garden and Sun Bin Tourism City. It is a famous hometown of calligraphy, painting and folk art in China.

What's delicious in Heze?

As early as the middle of the Tang Dynasty, Peony cake made of peony flowers was famous all over the world. Also known as "Fu Gui Cake" and "Fu Cake", it is rich in nutrition, rich in flavor, sweet and crisp, and suitable for all ages, and has become one of the famous dishes with Heze flavor.

Shanxian mutton soup Shanxian mutton soup has a history of more than 200 years, and is famous for its complete seasonings, thick white juice, delicious taste, fat but not greasy, and diverse colors.