Taierzhuang ancient town, a popular scenic area in Zaozhuang, Shandong province, is a wonderful destination to explore the country's rich culture legacy, with dazzling folk performances and intangible cultural heritage item exhibitions on offer.

Surrounded by the waterway of the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Taierzhuang ancient town offers picturesque landscapes. [Photo/WeChat account: zaozhuanglvyou5798]

Taierzhuang ancient town welcomes huge crowds of visitors during the five-day May Day holiday. [Photo/WeChat account: zaozhuanglvyou5798]

Tourists can learn traditional tie-dye techniques in Taierzhuang ancient town. [Photo/WeChat account: zaozhuanglvyou5798]

People enjoy the traditional lion dance in Taierzhuang ancient town. [Photo/WeChat account: zaozhuanglvyou5798]

Performers walking on stilts stage folk shows to entertain visitors in Taierzhuang ancient town. [Photo/WeChat account: zaozhuanglvyou5798]

Tourists enjoy the shadow puppet performance in Taierzhuang ancient town. [Photo/WeChat account: zaozhuanglvyou5798]

Traditional operas are staged in Taierzhuang ancient town. [Photo/WeChat account: zaozhuanglvyou5798]

Kids try their hands at some traditional crafts in Taierzhuang ancient town. [Photo/WeChat account: zaozhuanglvyou5798]