The scenic spots in Heze are: Cao Zhou Peony Garden, Cao Zhou Baihua Garden, Ancient and Modern Garden, Ningxiang Garden, Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Revolutionary Memorial Hall, Cao Zhou Painting and Calligraphy Institute, Xuanlecheng Amusement Park, China Zuyuan Scenic Area, Qianfo Lake Cultural Tourism Scenic Area, Muli Village Cultural Style Garden and Zhaowanghe Park.

Heze specialties include: Caozhou Geng cake, peony, Shanxian mutton soup, Juye egg, Dongming pink belly, Chenji yam and so on.