[2025 Qingzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Longxing Temple (Updated May)

Qingzhou Located in the heart of Shandong Is like a thick history book Each page you turn Reveals breathtaking scenery. 📝【Two-Day Qingzhou Itinerary】 Day 1: Jingtang Ancient Village ➡️ Qingzhou Museum ➡️ Qingzhou Ancient City Day 2: Guangfu Temple ➡️ Tuo Mountain Grottoes ➡️ Longxing Temple 📜【Must-Visit Attractions in Qingzhou】 1️⃣ Qingzhou Museum A national first-class museum on par with the Forbidden City. Currently hosting the first-ever exhibition of Sanxingdui and Jinsha cultural relics in Qingzhou, displaying nearly 200 artifacts including bronze, gold, jade, and stone items. The exhibition showcases the unique creativity of ancient civilizations like Bashu, Yelang, Ancient Dian, and Ouluo, as well as their integration with Central Plains civilization. History lovers wanting to understand Qingzhou's cultural heritage shouldn't miss this! 2️⃣ Qingzhou Ancient City Walk on 600-year-old bluestone roads and play hopscotch at the Hengwang Mansion stone archway. You must visit Ou Garden and the Catholic Church! Rush into "Fucai Gate" at dusk for an incredibly beautiful golden filter effect, and enjoy the atmospheric reflections in the moat! 3️⃣ Tuo Mountain Grottoes The stone carvings here are treasures of Oriental art, featuring exquisite craftsmanship, smooth and delicate lines that will leave you in awe of the ancient artisans' superior skills. 4️⃣ Longxing Temple Stepping into Qingzhou's Longxing Temple feels like entering the river of history, exploring the thousand-year lineage of Buddhist culture. 🏡【Accommodation Recommendation】 I suggest staying near Qingzhou Ancient City - it's truly convenient!

📖📖Itinerary Day 1: Beijing→Cangzhou Museum→Magnolia Hotel (Cangzhou Qingfenglou Nanchuan Old Street Branch)→Cangzhou Confucian Temple→The Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall of China→Qingfenglou→Langyinlou→Nanchuanlou Day 2: Qingzhen North Great Mosque of Cangzhou→Cangzhou Iron Lion and Old City Ruins Park→Former Residence of Du Shoutian→GreenTree Inn Express (Binzhou Fenghuang 3rd Road) Day 3: Ancient Chariot Museum of China→Qingzhou Museum→Fange Pavilion Park→Qingzhou Ancient City Day 4: Tuoshan Grottoes→Longxing Temple→Yunmen Mountain Scenic Area Day 5: Guan Zhong Memorial Hall→Qi Culture Museum→Beijing

A 2-3-day in-depth tour guide to Qingzhou, covering the four core attractions of Huanghua Creek, Qingzhou Ancient City, Qingzhou Museum and Qingzhou Flower Market, while integrating natural scenery, historical culture and food experience. The itinerary is flexible and adjustable: Day 1: History and Ancient Rhyme Exploration Morning: Qingzhou Museum Highlights: As the only county-level national first-class museum in the country, it has a collection of more than 20,000 cultural relics. Must-sees include the champion paper of Zhao Bingzhong in the Ming Dynasty, the "Yi Zisun" jade disk of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the Longxing Temple Buddha statue known as the "Oriental Mona Lisa". Tips: You need to make an appointment in advance through the official account and visit for free; it is recommended to reserve 2 hours and focus on visiting the antique building area of ​​the new museum. Noon: Qingzhou Ancient City Food Experience Activities: Stroll from Fucai Gate to Ouyuan Street, check in at historical buildings such as Ming and Qing archways and Catholic churches along the way, and taste Qingzhou special snacks such as Longsheng pastries (honey three knives, peach pastries), Laohuai tree fried buns, and Qingzhou Xuanbing. Recommended: The four strange stones of "Fu Shou Kang Ning" and the Jiangnan garden style in Ou Garden (ticket price NT$20). Afternoon: Qingzhou Flower Market (Huanglou Town) Features: "The First Flower Town in Jiangbei" is famous for its wide variety and affordable prices. You can buy succulents, phalaenopsis and other flowers, and participate in flower art workshops to experience flower arrangement. Tips: The market is large, so it is recommended to set aside 1-2 hours, compare prices, and prepare cash or electronic payment. Evening: Night tour of Qingzhou Ancient City Experience: Enjoy the night view of the ancient city lights. Kuixing Tower and Fucai Gate are brightly lit, which is suitable for shooting ancient style blockbusters; there are folk music performances on the bar street, where you can have a drink and relax. Day 2: Nature and Landscape Tour Morning: Huanghuaxi Scenic Area Highlights: Famous for its waterfalls and canyon landscapes, you can see waterfalls of various shapes along the plank road. It is recommended to pass behind the waterfall in the "Water Curtain Cave" and overlook the mountains after reaching the top. Tips: The entire hike takes about 2 hours. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes and bring light snacks. Spring and autumn are the best time to visit. Afternoon: Yunmen Mountain Must-see: The giant "Shou" character carved on the top of the mountain (7.5 meters high) means "live as long as the Southern Mountains"; you can overlook the panoramic view of Qingzhou from the top, and the whole climb takes about 1 hour. Combined tour recommendation: If you have enough time, you can go to Tuoshan Grottoes (the largest grotto group in Shandong, with 638 statues) or Jiulongyu Scenic Area (glass suspension bridge, natural scenery). Day 3 (optional): Cultural in-depth and leisure Morning: Fangongting Park Humanities: Combining nature and history, it houses the former residence of Fan Zhongyan and the Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall. It is particularly pleasant in spring when the cherry blossoms and peonies are in full bloom. Tips: It is open to the public free of charge and is suitable for a slow walk. It can be visited together with the adjacent museum. Afternoon: Yangtian Mountain or Jiulongyu Yangtian Mountain: famous for its Thousand Buddha Caves and winding mountain roads, it is a good place to explore the Buddhist relics from the Song Dynasty. The mountain top has a wide view and is suitable for self-driving enthusiasts. Jiulongyu: Challenge Asia's longest glass suspension bridge (ticket price: 100 yuan) and experience the thrill of high altitude. There is also a petrified wood geological park in the scenic area. Must-try specialties 1. Breakfast Recommendations Old Sophora japonica fried buns This century-old brand is located in the middle section of Ouyuan Street in Qingzhou Ancient City. It is famous for its thin skin, rich fillings, crispy outside and tender inside. Beef filling and vegetarian leek filling are recommended. A bowl of tofu pudding or spicy soup in the morning is a great way to enjoy the homely atmosphere. Zhengmu Shaobing Qingzhou traditional noodles, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a strong sesame aroma. We recommend the salty scallion oil sesame cake or the sweet sugar crispy sesame cake, which can be purchased at the stalls on Beiying Street in the ancient city. 2. Meal selection Qingzhou Xuanbing A local specialty similar to Roujiamo, with crispy crust, braised pork belly or braised beef in soy sauce, and chopped green pepper to relieve the greasiness. I recommend the "Wang Jiaxuan Cake" near the south gate of the ancient city, which costs 15 yuan per person. Chaotian pot A traditional Weifang delicacy, it is based on pork bone soup and served with thin pancakes wrapped with pork head and offal. The "Old Brand Chaotian Pot" on Dongmen Street in Qingzhou Ancient City is an old shop frequented by locals. 3. Special snacks Long Sheng Pastry This is a time-honored brand with intangible cultural heritage. Its signature dishes are Mi San Dao (fried cakes wrapped in syrup), Tao Su and Mung Bean Cake. The main store is located on Ouyuan Street in the ancient city, which is suitable as a souvenir. Qingzhou glutinous rice cake The sweet porridge made with red dates and glutinous rice is sticky, sweet and warms the stomach in winter. You can try the freshly cooked version at the Old Town Night Market or at stalls near Fan Gongting Park. 4. Drinks and desserts Hawthorn products Qingzhou is rich in hawthorn, and candied haws, hawthorn cake and hawthorn juice are recommended. Shanzhafang on Zhaode Street in the ancient city offers a variety of innovative flavors. Sugar painting A traditional handicraft, it uses boiled brown sugar and then painted into animal or text shapes. It has both ornamental and edible value and is commonly seen at the Ouyuan Street Night Market in the ancient city.

Longxing Temple was first built in the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was a royal first-class temple in the Tang and Song dynasties and was destroyed in the early Ming Dynasty. It existed for more than 800 years and was one of the famous temples in the country at that time. The Yidu County Atlas states that "Longxing Temple is located in the northwest corner of the city. In the fourth year of Wuping in the Northern Qi Dynasty, it was granted the title of Nanyang Temple. In the first year of Kaihuang in the Sui Dynasty, it was renamed Changle and Daozang. In the second year of Tianshou in the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, it was renamed Dayun. In the eighteenth year of Kaiyuan in the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, it was renamed Longxing." The current Longxing Temple was rebuilt in 2006. The rebuilt Longxing Temple covers an area of ​​300 mu and has a total construction area of ​​30,000 square meters.

After visiting the Qingzhou Museum, we went to Longxing Temple nearby. Located on the north side of Wangfu West Street, Qingzhou City, Weifang City, Shandong Province, and on the south side of Qingzhou Museum, it is a site from the Southern and Northern Dynasties to the Ming Dynasty. It was founded in the Southern Dynasty Liu Song, developed during the Northern Wei and Eastern Wei periods, reached its peak during the Tang and Song Dynasties, and disappeared during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. In October 1996, a Buddhist statue hoard from the late Northern Song Dynasty or early Jin Dynasty was discovered in the northern part of the site. After cleaning, more than 600 Buddhist statues, 142 coins, and 2 pieces of ceramics were unearthed. Most of these statues still retain their original colors of painted and gilded paintings, such as cinnabar, sapphire blue, ochre, peacock green, black, white, and other natural mineral pigments. Some statues even have painted pictures of characters and stories on their bodies or clothes. The Buddhist statues unearthed from the Longxing Temple hoard in Qingzhou are large in number, exquisitely carved, well-preserved with gilded paintings, and have a long time span. They make up for the lack of physical materials in the archaeological study of Chinese Buddhism, especially the archaeological study of Buddhism in the Eastern Wei and Northern Qi periods, and provide valuable materials for the study of Chinese Buddhist archaeology and Chinese art history. On March 5, 2013, the Longxing Temple site in Qingzhou was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units. It is in a great location, right next to the entrance to the Tuoshan Scenic Area. Parking is convenient, and it is open to the public for free.

This Longxing Temple is not an ancient building, everything inside is built in modern times, but the scale is quite grand, and no tickets or reservations are required. The incense inside is quite strong, and there should be many people who come to do the rituals. When I was climbing Camel Mountain, I could hear the melodious Buddhist music from the temple from time to time. The several halls inside enshrine different gods and Buddhas, and believers can worship them. If you are traveling to Camel Mountain, you can also visit this Longxing Temple.

🎈Guys, today I must share an amazing place with you all—Shandong Qingzhou! It is one of the ancient nine states, with a civilization history of over 5000 years! This is also where Li Qingzhao lived for more than twenty years. There are numerous historical sites and the natural scenery is stunning.😎 🚩My two-day itinerary is as follows: Day1️⃣: Hangzhou➡️Qingzhou Museum➡️Qingzhou Ancient City Day2️⃣: Zhaode Ancient Street➡️Guangfu Temple➡️Tuoshan Grottoes➡️Longxing Temple 👉Transportation is also very convenient. You can take a high-speed train from Hangzhou to Qingzhou Station and then take a taxi. If you want to stay for a few more days, I strongly recommend renting a car for more freedom in your travels!🚗 📸The following attractions are really amazing: ✅Qingzhou Museum: This is a national first-class museum on par with the Forbidden City. The exhibits are so numerous that they are dazzling. Be sure to watch carefully and don't just skim through. Especially the Smile of Qingzhou (a national treasure unearthed from Longxing Temple, each Buddha statue has a smiling face and a kind expression), it is simply breathtaking!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ✅Qingzhou Ancient City: The Ming and Qing buildings with blue bricks and tiles, and the simple folk customs are touching. From Fucai Gate, you can see the panoramic view of the ancient city, and Zhaode Ancient Street is full of strong Hui ethnic style. The night views of Ouyuan and the Catholic Church are more beautiful than during the day. Unfortunately, my camera ran out of battery when I went, 😭😭 so don't miss it like I did. There are not many people in the ancient city in the morning, you can walk around and experience the different regional characteristics while tasting authentic Qingzhou breakfast culture, it feels absolutely wonderful. ✅Tuoshan Grottoes: It takes about half an hour to climb the mountain, but it is really worth it. The exquisite grotto culture has fascinated many tourists, making the trip worthwhile. You can also overlook Longxing Temple from here. ✅Longxing Temple: Built in the Northern Dynasties, it was a first-class royal temple during the Tang and Song Dynasties. The red walls and yellow tiles are not something that ordinary temples can compare with. 🕰️For those with enough time, you can also visit Yunmen Mountain, Jingtang Ancient Village, Huanghua Creek, and other surrounding attractions, which are also worth a visit! 🏨For accommodation, I strongly recommend staying in a homestay within Qingzhou Ancient City, it is very convenient to go anywhere. 🍴About Qingzhou cuisine (mostly in the ancient city): 1️⃣Qi Ji Chicken Rice Noodles, the taste is amazing. 2️⃣Wang Zhiyong Breakfast Shop, a must-visit. 3️⃣Beef Pancakes, incredibly fragrant. 4️⃣Old Lady's Qiu Cake, so delicious you can't stop eating. 5️⃣Xu's Mustard Chicken, also very good. If you want to bring souvenirs, go to Longsheng Pastry, the Honey Three Knives is very delicious.😋 Guys, Qingzhou is really a treasure city, come and check it out!💖

🌸Hello, buddies! This time I'm going to take you to explore a stunningly beautiful place I discovered by accident—Qingzhou!🌸 💖I originally planned to visit Fangzi Town in Weifang, but was unexpectedly attracted by the name Qingzhou. Upon researching, I was amazed! This is where Li Qingzhao lived for over 20 years, and there's also the Qingzhou Museum, which is on par with the Forbidden City, the largest group of eastern sculptures at the Camel Mountain Grottoes, and the Ming and Qing architecture with green bricks and tiles... I'm totally in love!❤️ 🚄Transportation is super convenient, it only takes 20 minutes from Weifang to Qingzhou, and it's also easy to take a taxi to various attractions.🚖 📝My itinerary is as follows: 🔸Day 1: Qingzhou Museum - Fan Gongting Park (can skip if no snow in winter) - Qingzhou Ancient City 🔸Day 2: Guangfu Temple - Camel Mountain Grottoes - Longxing Temple 🎉What to play in Qingzhou? Look here!🎉 🔹Qingzhou Museum: A must-visit! It's a national first-class museum on the same level as the Forbidden City, with amazing exhibits! Especially see Zhao Bingzhong's top scholar scroll, the Yizi Sun jade wall, and the Buddha statues at Longxing Temple, they are absolutely stunning!😍 🔹Qingzhou Ancient City: Stay in the ancient city, you can stroll around in the morning and evening. Zhaode Ancient Street is a Hui people's street, Ouyuan is a private garden of a grand scholar from the Kangxi period, and Fucailou offers an overlooking view of the entire ancient city. The paths are less crowded, suitable for a leisurely appreciation.🏞️ 🔹Camel Mountain Grottoes: It's a 40-minute climb, but seeing those exquisite Buddha statues makes it worth it! Overlooking Longxing Temple, the beautiful scenery is all in sight.🏞️ 🔹Longxing Temple: Red walls and yellow tiles, magnificent. The Buddha statues from the Northern Qi period are exquisitely carved, leaving one in awe.🏯 🏠Where to stay? I recommend the homestays in Qingzhou Ancient City, convenient to go anywhere!🏠 🍜Food? I was busy taking photos, didn't have time to look, can any local buddies recommend something?🍜 💡If you have enough time, you can also visit Jing Tang Ancient Village, Huanghua Creek, and Nanyang Lake, all incredibly beautiful places!💡

Longxing Temple is located at the foot of Camel Mountain, opposite Yunmen Mountain, and is open to the public for free, with a constant stream of pilgrims. Inside the temple, there is a fish pond where visitors can feed the fish, and there are also many little pigeons to feed. Longxing Temple was originally built during the Northern Wei Dynasty and was a royal first-class monastery during the Tang and Song Dynasties. It was destroyed at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. It had existed for over 800 years and was one of the most famous temples in the country at that time. In 1996, more than 400 Buddhist statues dating from the Northern Wei to the Northern Song period were unearthed at the Longxing Temple site (next to Qingzhou City Museum), which was ranked as the top of China's top ten archaeological discoveries of the year and is one of the 100 major archaeological discoveries of the 20th century in China. The discovery caused a sensation both in China and abroad and gained worldwide fame. In 2006, with the efforts of the enlightened monk Master Shi Zhengkai and the nationally renowned painter and Zen master Xia Jingshan, the reconstruction project was launched. The rebuilt Longxing Temple covers an area of 300 acres, with a total construction area of 30,000 square meters, and a total investment of about 200 million RMB. The entire Longxing Temple project highlights the Tang Dynasty style, combined with modern concepts, and is majestic, with carved beams and painted rafters, glittering with gold and jade, and towering halls, making it a classic project of the 21st century. Longxing Temple