3rd tier cities are rarely the place tourists travel to in China. And understandably so. They're often less developed and less exciting versions of bigger cities. But in these cities reside a significant percentage of China's population and, therefore, they better reflect the country's culture. Qingzhou is one of such cities; a relatively insignificant city in modern China, but what few know is that it was quite an influential hub back in the day ... I mean WAY back in the day. Luckily some of the old town has survived (however obvious renovations are visible) and one can really imagine the good old days while navigating the little alleys. Of course it's inevitable that you will encounter the usual stores selling Sun Wu Kung face masks, milk tea, and trinkets from the early days of modern China, so don't expect any high end treasures. It might be better to just enjoy the walk, grab a bowl of noodles, and possibly get your hair trimmed outdoors by the local barbers that line the main street. Another charming part of the city is Yunmen Mountain. It rises up a few kilometers to the south of the city and very little development surrounds it. It's a peaceful area and the hike up the mountain helps one escape the stress of city life. The reward is ultimately a marvelous view of the city and miles of countryside. Before heading back to the city, possibly pop in to one of the adorable rural restaurants at the foot and grab a bite to eat. PS to those adventurous few: fried cicadas, crickets, scorpions, or goats head might be found on some menus #historicculture#culturalattractions#hiking

Huanghua Creek is located in Qingzhou, a national scenic spot. It has beautiful scenery and is a well-known vacation destination. Best place to visit if you like waterfall, greenery, mountains, etc. It landscape scenery and leisure tour. In valley along the stream, listening to the sounds of springs, song Shane winds, valleys dense forest , left people relax. Going early morning will be cooler and best for body meditation. The scenic spot hygiene and well managed. The spring is very beautiful when the spring flowers bloom. It good for people who like climbing, greenery, natural and waterfall. Suitable for family to visit. Once enter in Huanghua creek, it artificial waterfall is rest spectacular and many more waterfall, if you go ahead within 1 km. #summervacation#hikingtrails

Taihe Mountain Scenic Area is mainly split into two parts: Tianyuan Valley Scenic Area and Huanghuaxi Scenic Area. Taihe Mountain worth a visit. Around the mountain, the scenery is pleasant and with full of natural oxygen bar. The special tectonic location and lithological conditions of Mountain make the water body and hydrodynamic action of the park develop very well. The waterfalls, streams, springs and pools formed form a beautiful scenic line. The geographical location and topography Mountains have also resulted in the preservation and growth of a large number of tree species with the characteristics. It full of nature, greenery, mountains, waterfall. People love to visit. #summervacation#hikingtrails#

Yunmen Mountain is a mountain located in the town of Qingzhou, Weifang City, Shandong, China. If you are in Qingzhou for a week, it worth going for a sunrise trek. Not so tough to climb, as they have locals regularly visiting the mountain.  Nice area for a walk and relax after a few weeks of work. Clean and well kept area with space for both running, walking and bicycling. The price for to get there is a little high compare the cost of the chinese life. It's a long walk way for to go on the top of the hill were you can find an important holy sculpture on the rock. A buddist temple is visitable there, and on the way you can buy different local food and hand made manufacturing. On the top you might see a beatifull landscape, but the pollution of the Shandong province is terrible and the fog will limited your look on the city. Not so tough to climb, as they have locals regularly visiting the mountain. The character in the top of the mountain symbolizes that as a human we are very small. That Chinese Character is taller than 7feet. There are smaller temples and statues of Buddha and monks with stories behind. #hikingtrails

Weifang is a small and simple city slap bang between the giant cities of Jinan and Qingdao. It is famously recognized as the "Kite City", the home of the traditional Chinese kite. HOWEVER, I wouldn't expect to see much kite action in the city if I were you. It's more an ancient past time than a practicing element of modern Weifang culture. It would be wiser to explore the Bailang River. Getting There - Weifang has a domestic airport, but most travelers arrive via the high-speed train line running from all parts of the country to Qingdao. Attractions - As mentioned, the Bailang River is the most beautiful part of the city. It runs south to north through the city, with unbroken and well-paved cycling/foot paths running parallel. I recommend a ride south to the genuinely beautiful ShiDi Wetland Park. Also along the river, and in CBD, is the Kite Museum (not bad for a quick lookaround) and the Taihua Mall. I recommend an evening walk from Taihua, down to the Kite Museum, through the People's Park, then on to Yuandu Bridge. The area is also dotted with a number of 3 star bars. Hotels - The Pullman Hotel (5 stars), Taihua Pillow Hotel (budget), Oceanwide Hotel (budget) Food & Restaurants - LaoChengGen Restaurant (local cuisine), Hidilao Hot Pot Restaurant (spicy hot pot), Hippy Burger, Susie's, Movecamp (western style food) Shopping - Taihua Mall, Wanda Mall, Gooda Mall #travelguide

If there is one message I would like to share with the world, what would it be. Life is a beautiful flowers that we are so incredibly lucky to be part of it. I want to share the message of the beautiful unpredictability of life. I want say thank you to C-Trip for giving a chance to see Hongkong. #HelloTrip

The cuisine of Yimeng Mountain was influenced by Confucius's cooking thoughts of not being tired of food and not being too thin. He inherited the Confucian cultural system and created a splendid food culture. Its specialties include: pancakes, mutton soup, fried chicken, etc. The unique Yimeng food culture is the result of the hard work of the Yimeng people with their own wisdom and hardworking hands.

Before we came to Linyi in the southeast of Shandong, what we think of is the red tourism base. A song that sang the "Yimeng Mountain Good Scenery" in the eyes of more than one billion people since the founding of New China, a classic, long-lasting sacred song made our impression of Yimeng Mountain a deep imprint. . In our opinion, the good scenery of Yimeng Mountain is the most appropriate description of the years in the revolutionary battle. In fact, such a solution is not a mistake. However, in this fast-paced development, Yimeng Mountain is not only the unforgettable revolutionary bases and red tourist destinations. It is also a desirable health and well-being place. This health blessing inherits the Taoist health culture of thousands of years in China. It integrates the existing local health methods in Shandong since ancient times and forms a health and well-being place with the cultural characteristics of Yimeng Mountain. The health and well-being of Yimeng Mountain is not only manifested in material health, but also spiritual baptism. At the foot of Yimeng Mountain, you can see that some of the relics that have existed since ancient times are now "everything is a waste of time", in the breath of the comfortable forest oxygen bar in the fresh air, heard the millennial Chinese classics What is the comfort of such a spiritual baptism?

Located in the northeast Hanting District of Weifang City, Yangjiatun Folk Customs Grand View Garden is the most complete and concentrated area of local traditional crafts. Come here to see craftsmen knit kites, make woodcut New Year pictures, and ancient folk houses with local characteristics during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Close to the Spring Festival, there is a lantern set up here, a peaceful and joyful weather. Weifang is the international kite capital. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, there was a handicraft workshop for large-scale production of kites. It has continued until now. At the International Kite Festival held every year, Yang Jiaxuans kites will achieve good results. Results. Entering the scenic spot from the city gate, whether it is a tall attic or a low dwelling, it is a simple vicissitudes. You can walk to the wall through a step, but only a short section of the opening. During the Spring Festival, there will be a grand lantern festival. The workers are setting up lanterns. It is the Year of the Monkey. Many of these lanterns are set around the story of Journey to the West. There is a kite museum in the city center, and there is also a kite museum in the Yangjiatun scenic spot. All kinds of kites can be seen here. Yang Jiaxuan's kites combine traditional kites and woodcut New Year pictures to make them more clever. The annual International Kite Festival is a platform for international exchanges using kites. Long faucet kites always attract attention.