Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.3M
Population
12,155 km2
Area
404 Mbps
Internet
UTC+08:00
Timezone
HZA (24km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Heze's vast peony fields burst into color each spring, infusing the city with poetic charm and local pride in its floral heritage. For remote workers, stable internet and proximity to Jinan make it a practical base, complemented by bustling night markets serving hearty Shandong fare. Continental summers bring heat, but cool evenings invite lingering chats.
QUICK FACTS
Country
China
Region
Eastern Asia
Population
1.3M
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Currency
CNY
Language
Chinese
Airport
HZA
GPS
35.24, 115.47
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
404 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 1,346,717
INFRASTRUCTURE
387 total POIs 0.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
11
Cafes
5
Bars
42
Fast Food
4
Shopping
Supermarkets
2
Convenience
3
Shopping Malls
2
Healthcare
Hospitals
16
Clinics
42
Pharmacies
23
Education
Schools
87
Universities
8
Libraries
1
Recreation
Parks
58
Playgrounds
2
Sports
8
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
83
Train Stations
6
Fuel Stations
6
Services
Banks
8
ATMs
1
Post Offices
22
Police
6
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
404 Mbps
Download
61 Mbps
Upload
26ms
Latency
1,619
Tests
432
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Jun
2°
J
4°
F
9°
M
15°
A
22°
M
27°
J
28°
J
27°
A
22°
S
15°
O
9°
N
4°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 15.1 C Range: 1.9 - 28.3 C Rain: 959 mm/year Sunshine: 2,991 h/year
CITY SCORES
87.0
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.0
Overall
AIRPORT
HZA
Heze Mudan Airport
24 km from center
~43 min ride
FUN FACTS
The total area is 12238.62 square kilometers and the population is 10.58 million.
There are more than 100 cultural relics and historic sites in the territory, 6 national-level cultural relics protection units, and 52 provincial-level cultural relics protection units.
Places of interest include Caozhou Peony Garden, Yuncheng Water Margin, Sunbin Tourist City, Dingtao Han Tomb, Shanxian Archway, Jinshan Mountain, Fangshan Mountain, Fulong Lake, the scenery of the old Yellow River route, etc.
Mudan is also called the "king of flowers" from the Bencao Gangmu.
The permanent population in the territory is mainly Han, and the ethnic minorities include Hui, Manchu, Tibetan, Miao, Uyghur, Kazakh, Zhuang, Mongolian and other ethnic groups.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Heze known for?
Heze's vast peony fields burst into color each spring, infusing the city with poetic charm and local pride in its floral heritage. For remote workers, stable internet and proximity to Jinan make it a practical base, complemented by bustling night markets serving hearty Shandong fare. Continental summers bring heat, but cool evenings invite lingering chats.
How fast is the internet in Heze?
Heze has an average download speed of 404 Mbps and upload speed of 61 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Heze?
Heze has an average year-round temperature of approximately 15.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Heze?
Heze is served by HZA (Heze Mudan Airport), approximately 24 km from the city center.
What is the population of Heze?
The population of Heze is approximately 1.3M.
What infrastructure does Heze have?
Heze has 387 mapped points of interest, including 11 restaurants, 16 hospitals, 87 schools.
What country is Heze in?
Heze is located in China.
