Qingzhou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

The museum in this county is no less impressive than the provincial museums! Come and visit Qingzhou during the New Year!

Qingzhou Museum, although located in a county town, is a national first-class museum. Compared with the Shandong Museum in Jinan, it has more artifacts and the collections are more contemporary. I spent almost four hours in the museum and even had a meal there; the restaurant was quite good. Explanation: Upon entering, you can choose to rent an audio guide or hire a human guide. I rented an audio guide, but didn't find it very useful. Scanning a QR code with your phone to listen is just as good. If you have no background knowledge and are very interested in figurative art, I still recommend hiring a human guide. Tour sequence (in terms of excitement): 4F (Gilded and painted statues unearthed from Longxing Temple - the highlight of the museum, definitely worth a close look) 2F (Includes the examination paper of the top scholar and the 'Yi Zi Sun' jade wall) 1F (Stone steles and carvings) 3F (Calligraphy, paintings, and the Han tombs of Xiangshan, which include a version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival by Qiu Ying, definitely worth a close look, it's like watching a TV series) The three treasures of the museum: 1. The Ming Dynasty top scholar Zhao Bingzhong's palace examination paper Zhao Bingzhong's palace examination paper from the 26th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty is unique in the country. The paper consists of nineteen folded pages, divided into two major parts. The first part is a resume of the author and his three ancestors, written in imitation Song typeface, with four lines. The first fold has the seal 'Seal of the Ministry of Rites' in seal script at the top. This part is sealed, with a watermark of 'Sealed for Protection' on the seal strip. The second part is the main text, consisting of fifteen folded pages, with a total of 2460 characters written in small regular script of the imperial library style. Following the main text are the official titles and names of nine examiners, including Grand Secretaries and Ministers of Rites, War, and Revenue. Zhao Bingzhong was careful with his ink in the palace examination, writing fluently and correctly without a single mistake. The most eye-catching part is the handwritten inscription by Emperor Wanli himself, indicating the top rank of the first class. It's unclear how this examination paper was leaked. What I enjoy most about visiting museums is looking at calligraphy and paintings. I find it magical that we can understand the words left by ancient people, as if having a conversation through time. 2. Eastern Han 'Yi Zi Sun' jade bi The 'Yi Zi Sun' jade bi was discovered in 1982 in Majiazhuangzi Village, Tanfang Town, Qingzhou City. Made of high-quality Hetian jade from Xinjiang, the jade is warm and the carving is exquisite. It is a typical bi with an outer contour, round at the bottom, decorated with bulrush patterns and 158 nipples inside, and chi dragon patterns outside. Above the contour, there is a relief of double dragons among auspicious clouds, with the seal script 'Yi Zi Sun' in the center, which is an auspicious phrase meaning 'may it benefit the family and descendants'. This jade bi is currently the only large Han Dynasty jade bi with Chinese characters in China's museum collections. 3. Buddhist statues from Longxing Temple In October 1996, more than 400 statues were unearthed from the buried treasure of the Longxing Temple site in Qingzhou. Due to the large number, variety, well-preserved gilding and painting, exquisite carving, and long span of time, they were rated as 'One of the Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries in China in 1996' and 'One of the Hundred Major Archaeological Discoveries of the 20th Century in China'. Among them, the 'Qingzhou Smile' is also known as the 'Mona Lisa smile of China'. The downside of the museum is that there are very few resting chairs, and not many cultural and creative products. Qingzhou Museum

Ancient city Qingzhou | Li Qingzhao lived for 20 years

Qingzhou, Shandong, is one of the ancient nine provinces Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, and Fu Bi have all been prefects here It can be seen that it is famous in history Li Qingzhao lived here for 20 years with her husband Zhao Mingcheng There is also a county-level museum of the same level as the Forbidden City - Qingzhou Museum 2 hours high-speed rail distance from Beijing 🍓Places to go: ◾️Qingzhou Ancient City: There are Ou Garden, the memorial hall of landscape painting master Li Cheng, churches and city towers in the ancient city. Overall, it is quite comfortable to stroll around. There are many snacks inside. ◾️Camel Mountain and Longxing Temple: Go to climb Camel Mountain in the morning, there are the so-called Shandong's first grotto statues on it, it is quite tiring to climb the mountain, you need to bring more water, there are no shops on it. You can overlook Longxing Temple from the high point of Camel Mountain. Although Longxing Temple is a newly built temple, it is still very magnificent. The Buddha statues inside are tall and solemn, and there are many small stone monks on the ground outside, which are very cute. ◾️Qingzhou Museum: If you go to Qingzhou, you must go to Qingzhou Museum. When taking a 🚗, the master asked, are you going to the museum? (Laugh) Although it is a county-level museum, due to the discovery of more than 600 Buddhist statues from the Northern Wei to the Northern Song Dynasty at the Longxing Temple site in 1996, it was one of the "Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries of the Year" and became a national first-class museum. "If National Treasures Could Talk" also has a special episode about the smiling Buddhas. You can understand the changes of Buddha statues from the Northern Wei to the Song Dynasty. If you look closely, each Buddha statue has a different face. Many Buddha statues have suffered a great deal of damage, but they all maintain a smiling expression, which is very shocking. The champion scroll and Qiu Ying's version of the Qingming Shanghe Picture should not be missed. ◾️Fan Gongting Park: It seems to be a citizen leisure park inside. But the Three Sages Temple (Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Fu Bi) and Li Qingzhao's former residence (under renovation) are located here. The lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the trumpet creepers are also blooming. Adults hide under the green wisteria trees to cool off, and children use lotus leaves as umbrellas. There is also a studio for learning to make rubbings in the Three Sages Temple. ◾️Others: There are also Yunmen Mountain (a huge Shou character), Huanghua Creek, and the Sleepless City that I didn't have time to go to. 🚗Transportation: Usually take a taxi, not expensive. 🍱Eating: I found that many of the foods here are halal, and there are many Hui people's shops on the road. It is said that these people settled down after a big migration. Qi Ji soil chicken rice noodles are in the ancient city, there are a lot of people, but it is really delicious. Breakfast at Wang Zhiyong's breakfast shop. The local dishes of the Old Street Impression are not used to eating, the halal Longsheng pastries are a bit too sweet...

Qingzhou Museum

To describe it in one word - grand! The exterior of the building looks quite imposing, and the interior is no less. The museum has five floors in total, which need to be booked in advance. The interior space is very large, with numerous exhibits and extremely rich content. Not only does it have the most basic local historical relics of Qingzhou, but also steles, Buddha statues, ceramics, calligraphy and painting, and other exhibitions, which are a feast for the eyes. There is a rest area on each floor of the museum, which is very friendly to those who are tired from walking. There is a cultural and creative product shop on the first floor. Some of the ideas and prices are acceptable, and can be considered as souvenirs.

NEW QINGZHOU MUSEUM EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY

The Qingzhou Museum is a cultural institution that serves as a repository for the history and heritage of Qingzhou City in Shandong Province, China. New Qingzhou Museum 1. Historical Artifacts: The museum likely houses a diverse collection of historical artifacts, including pottery, ceramics, sculptures, tools, and more, representing different periods of Qingzhou’s history. 2. Archaeological Discoveries: Qingzhou has a rich archaeological history, and the museum may feature discoveries from local excavation sites, providing insights into the region’s ancient past. 3. Cultural Exhibits: You might find exhibits showcasing Qingzhou’s cultural traditions, such as traditional clothing, artwork, calligraphy, and items related to local customs and festivals. 4. Paintings and Artifacts: Art enthusiasts can expect to see paintings, scrolls, and other artistic creations that reflect the cultural and artistic heritage of Qingzhou. 5. Historical Documents: The museum could house historical documents, manuscripts, and scrolls that offer a glimpse into the written history of the region. 6. Interactive Displays: Many modern museums incorporate interactive displays and multimedia presentations to engage visitors and provide a more immersive learning experience. 7. Educational Programs: Some museums offer educational programs, workshops, and guided tours to help visitors better understand the exhibits and the history of the area. #chinalife #trip #instatravel #museum #china

Ancient Shandong....

Qingzhou Ancient City (青州古城) is conveniently located between both Ji'nan and Weifang, making it a good option for travelling to for a day trip. You can travel here by car or local bus, but the easiest option is to take a train and just get a taxi from the train station, taking around 15 minutes. Arriving at the majestic front gate, walk through the arch to the main street, where you can find restaurants, pavillions, gardens and temples. The small alleys all meet at the main street. It is very picturesque during the day or night, however it is usually busier in the evening when the buildings are lit up and there are also performances. Make sure you try the local delicacy, the meat bingze...it is a savory snack that is perfect to eat while walking around the attractions here. You can do all of the city In a just a couple of hours. This place is definitely worth a visit if you like old buildings and learning about local history. #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers

Qingzhou Travel Guide (Tips)

📍 Qingzhou, a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Weifang in Shandong, is a place many people may not have heard of. In fact, as an ancient historical city, Qingzhou once had a very brilliant and splendid history❗️ 🌟 Highlights: It was once the foremost of the ancient 'Nine Provinces,' the Qi County of Qin, the Qingzhou City of Western Han, the Beihai County seat during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and the Qingzhou Prefecture seat during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its historical status is extremely important〽️ ✅ From the Eastern Han to the Three Kingdoms period, Qingzhou was always an important city in China. Qingzhou was the hinterland of the Eastern Yi and a key town of the three Qis. After the decline of the Qi capital Linzi, Qingzhou served as the political center of the Shandong region for over 1400 years‼️ Today's Qingdao, Yantai, Jinan, Weifang, and other places were once under the jurisdiction of Qingzhou. ✅ Qingzhou is also one of the earliest regions where Buddhism was introduced into China, with a variety of Buddhist sects such as Pure Land, Chan, and Esoteric Buddhism, leaving behind a large number of precious relics. It is because of such a glorious history that Qingzhou was selected as a national historical and cultural city, and the ancient city of Qingzhou was listed as a national 5A-level tourist attraction🔆 ✅ The ancient city of Qingzhou was founded during the Western Han Dynasty and has ancient streets from the Ming and Qing Dynasties such as North Gate Street, East Gate Street, Ou Garden Street, North Camp Street, South Camp Street, and Zhaode Street. There are hundreds of existing ancient streets and alleys, most of which, like 'Qingzhou,' have been using their ancient names for hundreds or even thousands of years📚 ✅ There are many attractions such as Ou Garden, Hengwangfu Archway, Qingzhou Prefecture Tribute Institute, Prefecture Government Office, Prefecture Confucian Temple, Mosque, Christian Church, Catholic Church, Peizhen Academy, Kui Xing Lou, and the former palace of Li Qingzhao⛩ ❤ Recommended Reason: Having visited too many ancient cities, I originally came to Qingzhou for the 【Qingzhou Museum】, without high expectations for the ancient city, but it gave me so many surprises☺️ ✅ If you have time, if you like cultural history, Qingzhou is worth spending a few days to slowly explore and enjoy💕 🚉 Transportation Tips: Take the high-speed train🚄 to Qingzhou, and you can go directly to the ancient city by bus or taxi, which is quite convenient.

Qingzhou Ancient City | An underestimated city with a thousand years of cultural history

According to the annotations in 'Zhou Li', 'Because it is located in the less sunny area, its color is blue, hence the name Qingzhou'. It was once the head of the ancient 'Nine Provinces', the Qi County of Qin, the Qingzhou City of the Western Han Dynasty, the Beihai County of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and the Qingzhou Prefecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its historical status is extremely important. The layout of Qingzhou Ancient City is complete, and it still retains the traditional layout and historical style of mountains, water, and city. More than 20,000 original residents continue the traditional cultural context of the ancient Qingzhou area. Qingzhou is also one of the earliest areas where Buddhism entered the Han area, with various Buddhist sects such as Pure Land, Zen, and Esoteric Buddhism, and left a large number of precious relics. The ancient city was built in the Western Han Dynasty, with North Gate Street, East Gate Street, Ouyuan Street, North Camp Street, South Camp Street, Zhaode Street and other Ming and Qing ancient streets. There are hundreds of existing ancient streets and alleys, most of which, like 'Qingzhou', have been used for hundreds or even thousands of years. The entire ancient city is very suitable for aimless strolling and leisure, everywhere is very interesting, there are Ouyuan, Hengwangfu Archway, Qingzhou Prefecture Gongyuan, Prefecture Gate, Prefecture Wen Temple, Mosque, Church, Catholic Church, Peizhen Academy, Kuixing Tower, Li Qingzhao Palace and many other attractions to check in and visit.

Ancient city Qingzhou | Li Qingzhao lived for 20 years

Qingzhou, Shandong, is one of the ancient nine provinces Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, and Fu Bi have all been prefects here It can be seen that it is famous in history Li Qingzhao lived here for 20 years with her husband Zhao Mingcheng There is also a county-level museum of the same level as the Forbidden City - Qingzhou Museum 2 hours high-speed rail distance from Beijing 🍓Places to go: ◾️Qingzhou Ancient City: There are Ou Garden, the memorial hall of landscape painting master Li Cheng, churches and city towers in the ancient city. Overall, it is quite comfortable to stroll around. There are many snacks inside. ◾️Camel Mountain and Longxing Temple: Go to climb Camel Mountain in the morning, there are the so-called Shandong's first grotto statues on it, it is quite tiring to climb the mountain, you need to bring more water, there are no shops on it. You can overlook Longxing Temple from the high point of Camel Mountain. Although Longxing Temple is a newly built temple, it is still very magnificent. The Buddha statues inside are tall and solemn, and there are many small stone monks on the ground outside, which are very cute. ◾️Qingzhou Museum: If you go to Qingzhou, you must go to Qingzhou Museum. When taking a 🚗, the master asked, are you going to the museum? (Laugh) Although it is a county-level museum, due to the discovery of more than 600 Buddhist statues from the Northern Wei to the Northern Song Dynasty at the Longxing Temple site in 1996, it was one of the "Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries of the Year" and became a national first-class museum. "If National Treasures Could Talk" also has a special episode about the smiling Buddhas. You can understand the changes of Buddha statues from the Northern Wei to the Song Dynasty. If you look closely, each Buddha statue has a different face. Many Buddha statues have suffered a great deal of damage, but they all maintain a smiling expression, which is very shocking. The champion scroll and Qiu Ying's version of the Qingming Shanghe Picture should not be missed. ◾️Fan Gongting Park: It seems to be a citizen leisure park inside. But the Three Sages Temple (Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Fu Bi) and Li Qingzhao's former residence (under renovation) are located here. The lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the trumpet creepers are also blooming. Adults hide under the green wisteria trees to cool off, and children use lotus leaves as umbrellas. There is also a studio for learning to make rubbings in the Three Sages Temple. ◾️Others: There are also Yunmen Mountain (a huge Shou character), Huanghua Creek, and the Sleepless City that I didn't have time to go to. 🚗Transportation: Usually take a taxi, not expensive. 🍱Eating: I found that many of the foods here are halal, and there are many Hui people's shops on the road. It is said that these people settled down after a big migration. Qi Ji soil chicken rice noodles are in the ancient city, there are a lot of people, but it is really delicious. Breakfast at Wang Zhiyong's breakfast shop. The local dishes of the Old Street Impression are not used to eating, the halal Longsheng pastries are a bit too sweet...

Ancient city Qingzhou | Li Qingzhao lived for 20 years

Qingzhou, Shandong, is one of the ancient nine provinces Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, and Fu Bi have all been prefects here It can be seen that it is famous in history Li Qingzhao lived here for 20 years with her husband Zhao Mingcheng There is also a county-level museum of the same level as the Forbidden City - Qingzhou Museum 2 hours high-speed rail distance from Beijing 🍓Places to go: ◾️Qingzhou Ancient City: There are Ou Garden, the memorial hall of landscape painting master Li Cheng, churches and city towers in the ancient city. Overall, it is quite comfortable to stroll around. There are many snacks inside. ◾️Camel Mountain and Longxing Temple: Go to climb Camel Mountain in the morning, there are the so-called Shandong's first grotto statues on it, it is quite tiring to climb the mountain, you need to bring more water, there are no shops on it. You can overlook Longxing Temple from the high point of Camel Mountain. Although Longxing Temple is a newly built temple, it is still very magnificent. The Buddha statues inside are tall and solemn, and there are many small stone monks on the ground outside, which are very cute. ◾️Qingzhou Museum: If you go to Qingzhou, you must go to Qingzhou Museum. When taking a 🚗, the master asked, are you going to the museum? (Laugh) Although it is a county-level museum, due to the discovery of more than 600 Buddhist statues from the Northern Wei to the Northern Song Dynasty at the Longxing Temple site in 1996, it was one of the "Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries of the Year" and became a national first-class museum. "If National Treasures Could Talk" also has a special episode about the smiling Buddhas. You can understand the changes of Buddha statues from the Northern Wei to the Song Dynasty. If you look closely, each Buddha statue has a different face. Many Buddha statues have suffered a great deal of damage, but they all maintain a smiling expression, which is very shocking. The champion scroll and Qiu Ying's version of the Qingming Shanghe Picture should not be missed. ◾️Fan Gongting Park: It seems to be a citizen leisure park inside. But the Three Sages Temple (Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Fu Bi) and Li Qingzhao's former residence (under renovation) are located here. The lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the trumpet creepers are also blooming. Adults hide under the green wisteria trees to cool off, and children use lotus leaves as umbrellas. There is also a studio for learning to make rubbings in the Three Sages Temple. ◾️Others: There are also Yunmen Mountain (a huge Shou character), Huanghua Creek, and the Sleepless City that I didn't have time to go to. 🚗Transportation: Usually take a taxi, not expensive. 🍱Eating: I found that many of the foods here are halal, and there are many Hui people's shops on the road. It is said that these people settled down after a big migration. Qi Ji soil chicken rice noodles are in the ancient city, there are a lot of people, but it is really delicious. Breakfast at Wang Zhiyong's breakfast shop. The local dishes of the Old Street Impression are not used to eating, the halal Longsheng pastries are a bit too sweet...

The time came unfortunately, and it was catching up with the Sanxian large-scale maintenance, scaffolding and warning belts everywhere. As soon as I entered the door, I saw Fan Gongting standing on the road. This park is named after this. Fan Gongting is actually a pavilion built by a well. On the pavilion facing the pavilion, there is a pair of couplets engraved: the well-being is infinite, and the source is inexhaustible. The words are simple and meaningful, showing the heights of future generations of Fan Gong.

There is a park in the west of Qingzhou City, Shandong Province. Since the Northern Song Dynasty, it has been built. In order to commemorate a known state in Qingzhou during the Northern Song Dynasty, this person was Fan Zhongyan, and the park was named Fan Gongting Park. is separated from the park by the wall. It is the old city of Qingzhou. From the Western Han Dynasty to the early Ming Dynasty, the city of Qingzhou is considered to be brilliant. In the middle, it has been a capital of one country for 12 years. When the political center of Shandong Province moved to Jinan in the early Ming Dynasty, the city also fell. There are many monuments in the Fan Gongting Park. The most essential part is in Sanxianyu, which is surrounded by key protection and ancient trees. This park is named after a pavilion. This is the Fan Gongting in Sanxian. Sanxiantun commemorates three Zhizhou, who are officials in Qingzhou during the Northern Song Dynasty, Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu and Fuyu. There are 2 species of Tang dynasty in Sanxian, with a tree age of more than 1300 years, a tree height of about 15 meters; 3 songs of Song dynasty, the age of the tree is nearly 900 years, the tree height is about 20 meters, and the trunk is thick and needs several people to hold together. Feng Yuxiang In May 1934, when he worshipped Fan Gongting, he wrote a link in the stroke: the armor is rich in the chest, and he teaches him to ride and fly, and he is afraid of Fan Xiaozi; worrying about the world, wishing today He is excited and he is studying this show. Fang Gongyu is in the middle, with Fan Zhongyan statue inside. Both Fugong and Ouyang Gongyu were built around Fan Gongyu at the end of the Ming Dynasty.

The art of cave temples between the sea and the mountains

Mount Tuo and Mount Yunmen are both famous mountains in Qingzhou, Shandong. Both mountains are located not far southwest of Qingzhou city center, standing opposite each other. Both mountains have cave temples built around the same time, and they are part of the same national protected unit entry as two sub-projects. Both mountains are over 400 meters high, with roughly the same elevation. In terms of climbing difficulty, Mount Tuo is relatively steep, while Mount Yunmen is comparatively gentle, with climbing times ranging from half an hour to about an hour. The two mountains are quite far apart, and there was a cable car service, but it has not been open recently, so you need to take a taxi or drive there. 👍Most recommended: Mount Tuo is named for its resemblance to a camel lying down when viewed from a distance. On the southern cliff halfway up the mountain, there are 5 cave temples and 1 cliff carving from the Northern Zhou to the Sui and Tang dynasties. The largest among them, Cave No. 3, carved in the late Northern Zhou period, has a 6.5-meter-tall Amitabha Buddha statue at the front, with a full face and robust body, wearing a double-collared cascading robe, exuding great beauty. The Avalokitesvara and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva on both sides also have a strong Northern Dynasties style. 📝Note tips: Several cave temples on Mount Tuo are covered with protective wire mesh because the caves face west to east. In the strong morning sunlight, the shadows of the wire mesh are clearly cast on the Buddha statues, significantly affecting the photo quality of the statues. Compared to Mount Tuo, Mount Yunmen is more famous and attracts more visitors. The most famous site here is the huge character for 'longevity' at the top of the mountain, which has become a must-visit spot for blessings. The Yunmen Mountain cave temples are located on the sunny side of the mountain that bears the 'longevity' character. The condition of these caves is not as good as those on Mount Tuo, with 5 large caves and several small niches, housing a total of 270 statues of various sizes. Most of the statues here are relatively intact, but their heads have been damaged. Additionally, among the cliffs and near the caves of Mount Yunmen, there are many inscriptions by literati from various dynasties, with well-preserved characters. The Yunmen cave in the middle of Mount Yunmen connects both sides and offers a distant view of the entire Qingzhou city, making it a worthwhile spot for sightseeing and lingering.

The largest and best-preserved group of grotto statues in eastern China

Many people mention Qingzhou, the first thing they think of is the exquisite Longxing Temple statues. However, the Tuo Mountain Grottoes in Qingzhou, compared to the "perfect" Longxing Temple statues, bring a deep and peaceful beauty, worth savoring the inner beauty. Unlike the Longxing Temple statues that hit the eye, the statues of the Tuo Mountain Grottoes are more like a cup of aged wine. During the Sui Dynasty, most of China's important grotto statues were located in Shandong. There may have been many sculpture activity centers in central and eastern Shandong. The Sui Dynasty statues were mostly located on the slopes near important temples. The artistic level of the works left by these sculptors is uneven. The good works undoubtedly represent the sculptural quality of the Sui Dynasty. The Tuo Mountain Grottoes are known as the "crown of the Qi and Lu grottoes", which began to be excavated from the Northern Zhou Dynasty and completed in the middle of the Tang Dynasty, lasting nearly two hundred years. During the Yuan Dynasty, due to the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism, Tuo Mountain was once occupied by Taoists, causing some damage to the statues. The ticket for climbing Tuo Mountain in Qingzhou, Weifang, Shandong is 40 yuan, and it is free for people over 60 years old. The mountain is not high, but the steps are steep, all are steps carved out of mountain stones, there is almost no flat part, and the whole journey takes about two hours. There is a Buddha-viewing platform halfway up the mountain, where you can see the opposite mountain peak, like a Buddha's head lying on his back, which is very spectacular. When you climb to the top of the mountain, you can see the most recommended Tuo Mountain Grottoes in Qingzhou. This is the largest and best-preserved group of grotto statues in eastern China. There are a total of 5 caves here, each of different sizes, and you can still vaguely see the colored patterns on the grottoes a thousand years ago, and the Buddha statues in the grottoes are solemn and shocking! Coming out of the grotto and going up, there is a Taoist temple-Haotian Palace. This is a place for the Quanzhen Taoist cultivation, and there are still Taoist priests practicing inside, and there is a stele forest at the door, which is forbidden to take pictures. To appreciate the thousand-year-old grottoes, Tuo Mountain is the best choice, it is very worth a visit!

Ancient city Qingzhou | Li Qingzhao lived for 20 years

Qingzhou, Shandong, is one of the ancient nine provinces Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, and Fu Bi have all been prefects here It can be seen that it is famous in history Li Qingzhao lived here for 20 years with her husband Zhao Mingcheng There is also a county-level museum of the same level as the Forbidden City - Qingzhou Museum 2 hours high-speed rail distance from Beijing 🍓Places to go: ◾️Qingzhou Ancient City: There are Ou Garden, the memorial hall of landscape painting master Li Cheng, churches and city towers in the ancient city. Overall, it is quite comfortable to stroll around. There are many snacks inside. ◾️Camel Mountain and Longxing Temple: Go to climb Camel Mountain in the morning, there are the so-called Shandong's first grotto statues on it, it is quite tiring to climb the mountain, you need to bring more water, there are no shops on it. You can overlook Longxing Temple from the high point of Camel Mountain. Although Longxing Temple is a newly built temple, it is still very magnificent. The Buddha statues inside are tall and solemn, and there are many small stone monks on the ground outside, which are very cute. ◾️Qingzhou Museum: If you go to Qingzhou, you must go to Qingzhou Museum. When taking a 🚗, the master asked, are you going to the museum? (Laugh) Although it is a county-level museum, due to the discovery of more than 600 Buddhist statues from the Northern Wei to the Northern Song Dynasty at the Longxing Temple site in 1996, it was one of the "Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries of the Year" and became a national first-class museum. "If National Treasures Could Talk" also has a special episode about the smiling Buddhas. You can understand the changes of Buddha statues from the Northern Wei to the Song Dynasty. If you look closely, each Buddha statue has a different face. Many Buddha statues have suffered a great deal of damage, but they all maintain a smiling expression, which is very shocking. The champion scroll and Qiu Ying's version of the Qingming Shanghe Picture should not be missed. ◾️Fan Gongting Park: It seems to be a citizen leisure park inside. But the Three Sages Temple (Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Fu Bi) and Li Qingzhao's former residence (under renovation) are located here. The lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the trumpet creepers are also blooming. Adults hide under the green wisteria trees to cool off, and children use lotus leaves as umbrellas. There is also a studio for learning to make rubbings in the Three Sages Temple. ◾️Others: There are also Yunmen Mountain (a huge Shou character), Huanghua Creek, and the Sleepless City that I didn't have time to go to. 🚗Transportation: Usually take a taxi, not expensive. 🍱Eating: I found that many of the foods here are halal, and there are many Hui people's shops on the road. It is said that these people settled down after a big migration. Qi Ji soil chicken rice noodles are in the ancient city, there are a lot of people, but it is really delicious. Breakfast at Wang Zhiyong's breakfast shop. The local dishes of the Old Street Impression are not used to eating, the halal Longsheng pastries are a bit too sweet...

Qingzhou Homestay

Near the Huanghuaxi Scenic Area, there is a small stream in the homestay. There is no sun in the morning or after five or six in the afternoon, you can play with water, and it's not deep. There is a convenience store in the homestay, you can buy some snacks, and there is also a restaurant, you can order dishes, and the cooking is not bad. I took a few photos casually, it's quite good to go there for two days when bored.

Qingzhou Yellow Flower Creek | One-day tour guide

The scenery of Yellow Flower Creek is very beautiful, with wooden plank roads along the way for tourists to enjoy on foot. The uphill road is a bit tiring, it takes about two hours to walk, but when you go downhill, you can choose slides and rafting, and have a great time! ✨ Yellow Flower Creek Guide 1⃣️There are no half-price tickets (student tickets, elderly tickets) for online purchase, half-price tickets can be purchased at the on-site ticket office! 2⃣️After entering the scenic area, you can take a sightseeing car (only 10 yuan/person) to the first scenic spot, and then walk up the mountain along the indicated route. After the tour, the car will pick you up again and take you back to the entrance of the scenic area, which is very convenient and labor-saving. 3⃣️The uphill road is relatively long, and it takes about two hours to reach the slide ticket office. There may be some steep stairs, but the beautiful scenery along the way will bring you unexpected surprises! 4⃣️When you get to the slide ticket office, you may be a bit tired. Most tourists choose to take the slide and rafting (slide 38 yuan/person, rafting 60 yuan/person). If you are worried about dirty shoes, you can keep the shoe cover, and the water will not wet too much when rafting. 5⃣️There are more mosquitoes in the scenic area, remember to bring mosquito repellent if necessary. In general, Yellow Flower Creek is a very worthwhile place to visit, with beautiful scenery, very suitable for hiking, and a good place to relax!