Qingyuan Mountain

Quanzhou, a city located on the coast of Fujian Province, is rich in historical and cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery. And Shangze Shuisheng Homestay in Quanzhou is an excellent place that combines leisure, vacation, and sightseeing. It offers a comfortable accommodation environment, a variety of leisure and entertainment projects, and convenient transportation conditions. It is your best choice for visiting Quanzhou. Now, let me introduce you to the travel guide of Shangze Shuisheng Homestay in detail. First, Transportation Guide 1. Airplane: After arriving at Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport, take the airport bus or taxi to Shangze Shuisheng Homestay, about 1 hour drive. 2. Train: There are buses from Quanzhou Station and Quanzhou East Station to Shangze Shuisheng Homestay, about 1.5 hours drive. 3. Self-driving: Navigate to 'Shangze Shuisheng Homestay', drive along the main roads of Quanzhou city, about 1 hour drive. Second, Accommodation Recommendation Shangze Shuisheng Homestay offers a variety of room types for you to choose from, including standard rooms, double rooms, family rooms, etc. The rooms are uniquely decorated, blending traditional and modern elements, spacious and bright, and fully equipped. When booking a room, please confirm the room type and price in advance. Third, Food Recommendation 1. Quanzhou specialty snacks: There are many food stalls near Shangze Shuisheng Homestay, where you can taste Quanzhou specialty snacks, such as Satay Noodles, Fried Five Spices, Fish Ball Soup, etc. 2. Seafood feast: The seafood restaurant near the homestay offers fresh and delicious seafood dishes for you to feast on. Fourth, Nearby Attractions Recommendation 1. Qingyuan Mountain: About 30 minutes drive from Shangze Shuisheng Homestay, it is a national 4A level tourist attraction with rich natural landscapes and cultural heritage. 2. Kaiyuan Temple: About 20 minutes drive from the homestay, it is a famous Buddhist site in Quanzhou with a history of thousands of years. 3. West Street: About 15 minutes drive from the homestay, it is a historical and cultural block in Quanzhou, where you can taste various specialty snacks and feel the old street style. Fifth, Leisure and Entertainment Recommendation 1. Leisure facilities in the homestay: Shangze Shuisheng Homestay has leisure areas, tea rooms, gyms, etc., for you to relax after playing. 2. Nearby water projects: There are motorboats, sailboats and other water projects near Shangze Shuisheng Homestay, allowing you to enjoy the fun of water sports. Sixth, Travel Tips 1. Quanzhou has a subtropical monsoon climate, hot and humid in summer, mild and less rainy in winter. Please bring suitable clothes according to the seasonal changes. 2. The dialect in Quanzhou is heavy, which is quite different from Mandarin, but there is no communication barrier. During the tour, please respect local customs and habits. 3. Shangze Shuisheng Homestay provides free Wi-Fi, allowing you to share your travel experiences at any time. In summary, Shangze Shuisheng Homestay is your ideal place to visit Quanzhou. Here, you can not only enjoy a comfortable accommodation environment, but also travel around the beautiful natural scenery and feel the profound historical and cultural heritage of Quanzhou. Come to Shangze Shuisheng Homestay and start your wonderful journey!

Quanzhou travel guide including local cuisine. I. Transportation Train: Definitely choose Quanzhou Station, it's closer to the city center, Quanzhou South Station is in Jinjiang, Quanzhou East Station is in Hui'an, Both stations are about an hour's drive from the city center. Airplane: It's recommended to fly directly to Jinjiang Airport, then take a taxi to the city center. II. Itinerary Day1 Out-of-town - Lunch Kaiyuan Temple→West Street→Xiaoxi Cheng——Bell Tower→Zhongshan Road——Quanzhou Confucian Temple——Zhongshan Road Night View——West Street Night View→ Day2 Chengtian Temple→Guan Yue Temple——Qingjing Mosque——Tianhou Palace——Luoyang Bridge——Quanzhou Museum——Qingyuan Mountain Day3 →Quanzhou Maritime History Museum→Xunpu Village→Taihe Plaza→Quanzhou Puppet Theatre. Additional In-depth Tour 1. Luojiang Temple: "Buddhist Kingdom on the Sea", during high tide, you can see the beautiful scene of 'temples rising from the sea, viewing the sea from the temple'. 2. Hongta Bay: Suitable for watching the sunrise, a natural summer beach, great for flying kites. 3. Ancient houses in Jinjiang: Wulin traditional village: Must-try Quanzhou delicacies 1. Quanzhou Runbing (West Street), Uncle Wu's Tusan Dong (West Street) 2. A Shan Ginger Duck (Xinhua North Road) 3. Aunt Zhuang's Taro Cake (Guilin Lane), 4. A Chi Minced Meat Noodles (Guilin Lane) 5. Quanzhou Salty Rice (Hua Lane) 6. A Ling Peanut Soup (Chengtian Lane) 7. Bingzhengtang Four-Fruit Soup (Tianhou Road) 8. Guozi Mianxianhu (Shuimen Lane) etc Accommodation It's suggested to stay near West Street Note You must visit Qingyuan Mountain, at least walk to Laojun Rock Try to visit Guan Yue Temple in the morning Remember to follow a tour guide at the East and West Pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple Quanzhou West Street's local delicacies have long queues in the morning, eat early At night, it's super crowded with local college students On the first and second day, you can take the little white car Starting from Luoyang Bridge, it's recommended to take a bus or taxi Quanzhou is very hot in June, pay attention to heatstroke prevention and sun protection

My mother greatly appreciates the legendary life of Master Hongyi. Before going to Hangzhou Tiger Run, there are many places about Hongyi in Quanzhou, such as the Hongyi Memorial Hall in Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple, Chengtian Temple Hongyi Incarnation Place and so on. But what impressed me was the statue of Master Hongyi in Qingyuan Mountain and his famous calligraphy: mixed feelings of joy and sorrow. Of course, going to Qingyuan Mountain will definitely see that big sculpture: Laozi statue, and the stele of Laozi being the best in the world, it's worth going to Qingyuan Mountain once!

Explore the secret realms of Quanzhou, the legend of Laojun beneath Qingyuan Mountain Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area is truly a treasure trove, especially the mysterious and solemn Laojun Rock, which has left me in awe. At dawn, the sunlight sprinkles on every inch of land in Qingyuan Mountain, as if gilding this ancient land with a layer of gold. I ascend the mountain path, surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air, which is utterly refreshing. Finally, standing before Laojun Rock, I am deeply captivated by the sight. The colossal statue of Laojun, with a benevolent face and profound gaze, seems to have traversed through a millennium, silently guarding this land. The intricate carving of the statue, with clearly visible garment lines, showcases the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients. Legend has it that Laojun Rock is the incarnation of Laozi, the founder of Taoism, and his image is eternally preserved here. Whenever the wind blows, I seem to hear Laojun whispering his wisdom and teachings, inspiring awe in me. Around Laojun Rock, ancient trees reach for the sky, and the greenery is lush. I sit on a rock, quietly appreciating this tranquility and beauty. Visitors come by from time to time, their faces filled with wonder and admiration.

|Qingyuan Mountain Hiking Summit Guide. ⛰【Attraction Guide】 Qingyuan Mountain is located in the southeast of Fujian Province, on the northeast bank of the lower reaches of the Jinjiang River, bordering three sides of Quanzhou city area. It is 106 kilometers from Xiamen City and 196 kilometers from Fuzhou City. The mountain is also known as 'Quan Mountain' due to the numerous springs on it, and 'Qiyun Mountain' for its height reaching into the clouds. Located in the northern suburbs of the city, it is also called 'North Mountain', and with three peaks, it is also known as 'San Tai Mountain'. 📍Detailed Address: Fujian Quanzhou Fengze District Quanshan Road, Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area 🚗Transportation Guide: 🚄High-speed train to Quanzhou Station, it takes about 10 minutes from the train station to the scenic area. 🚘For self-driving, navigate to Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area, at the foot of the mountain you can choose Laojun Parking Lot, Qingtai Parking Lot, Qianshou Double-Decker Parking Lot, and at the mountain, you can choose Nantai Parking Lot. 🚌There are many bus routes (L1, K203, K205, 15, 601, 603, 604), navigate according to your starting point. 🕙Opening Hours: Laojun Ticket Checkpoint and Qianshou Ticket Checkpoint at the southwest gate are open daily from 07:00 to 17:30 Qiyun Ticket Checkpoint at the south gate is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00 No tickets are needed outside these hours However, the scenic area is closed and controlled after midnight, and entry is not allowed. 💰Ticket Price: Full ticket: 70r/person Half price: 35r/person (minors, students, teachers, etc.) Annual pass: 50r/person (available for Quanzhou residents) ⛰️Hiking Route: Laojun Rock → Master Hongyi's Relic Pagoda → Qianshou Rock/First Mountain → Maitreya Rock → Big Buddha Characters/General Stone → Nantai Temple → Longquan Leisure Villa → Qingyuan Sky Lake → Zicui Lake → Gao Shi Peak → Chao Yun Rock → Qianshou Rock/First Mountain → Ouyang Academy → Mountain Gate (The whole journey takes about 3 to 4 hours on foot) 🌟Highlights: Qingyuan Mountain is one of the eighteen scenic spots of Quanzhou and also a national key scenic spot, consisting of three major areas: Qingyuan Mountain, Jiuri Mountain, and Lingshan Holy Tomb, covering a total area of sixty-two square kilometers. The Qingyuan Mountain scenic area spans forty Chinese miles, with the main peak at an altitude of 498 meters, adjacent to the mountain city of Quanzhou, attracting numerous overseas tourists. Since ancient times, Qingyuan Mountain has been famous for its 36 caves and 18 scenic spots, especially Laojun Rock, Qianshou Rock, Maitreya Rock, Bixiao Rock, Rui Xiang Rock, Tiger Milk Spring, Nantai Rock, Qingyuan Cave, and Ci En Rock, among others.

🌈Qingyuan Mountain, located in Quanshan Road, Fengze District, Quanzhou, is the only 5A scenic spot in Quanzhou, CCTV weather forecast cover photo👉"Laozi is the first in the world" Laozi statue‼️ 💕Recommended reason: Quanzhou's only 5A scenic spot, with mountains and water, cultural history➕multi-religious culture➕natural landscape➕Min Nan morning tea, has China's earliest and largest existing Taoist stone carving Laozi statue✅ 📖Travel guide: Mountain climbing route👉Scenic area main entrance (south gate)➡️Laojun Rock➡️Yuan Yuan Cave Sky➡️See Longtai➡️Hongyi Master's Relic Pagoda➡️Mituoyan➡️Nantai Rock➡️Lingshan Holy Tomb➡️Nantai Rock Leisure Village (Morning Tea)➡️Tianhu➡️Qianshou Rock (First Mountain)➡️Scenic area southwest gate✅ 🍵Mountain climbing and drinking Min Nan morning tea route: Navigate to the south gate of the scenic area➡️Tianhu➡️Nantai Rock (Morning Tea)👉 There are many Quanzhou special snacks, boiled water, tea set 5 yuan/set, bring your own tea to make tea (price see picture 18)✅ ❤️If you have good physical strength, you can climb the mountain and hike after morning tea, which is actually a very good ticket evasion route😅 【Laojun Rock】Part of Quanzhou World Heritage, the earliest (Song Dynasty) and largest existing Taoist stone carving statue in China✅ 【Hongyi Master's Relic Pagoda】The pagoda houses the relics of Master Hongyi✅ 【Mituoyan】Built in the Yuan Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty stone carving Amitabha Buddha statue in the room is an important physical material for studying Yuan Dynasty architecture and Buddhist stone carving art✅ 【Qianshou Rock】The Qianshou Rock Hall houses the Song Dynasty stone carvings of Sakyamuni and the Thousand-Handed Thousand-Eyed Guanyin Buddha. The "First Mountain" on the rock next to Qianshou Rock is the handwriting of Mi Fu, a famous calligrapher of the Song Dynasty✅ 【Nantai Rock】It is a famous place where Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are combined. There are Confucian Kui Xing Pavilion, Taoist Sanqing Hall, and Buddhist Daxiong Hall, overlooking the whole city✅ 【Qingyuan Cave】Qingyuan Cave, also known as Chunyang Cave, was built in the Shaoxing year of the Southern Song Dynasty. It is located at the top of Qingyuan Mountain and is the first of the 36 caves of Qingyuan Mountain✅ 【Lingshan Holy Tomb】It is the oldest and best preserved Islamic holy site✅ 【Tianhu】It is actually a small artificial reservoir, there is a post office for stamping and checking in, and there are black swans in the lake✅ 💰Cost: 🎫70 yuan, local people 50 yuan annual card✅ 🚗Traffic guide: Self-driving directly navigate to Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area, there is a parking lot in the scenic area, 5 yuan for parking✅ 🚌Public transportation: There are multiple buses such as 3, 15, and 28 in the city that can be reached✅ ⚠️tips: I have been to Qingyuan Mountain N times, and drinking morning tea on the mountain is a must-have project. I strongly recommend everyone to try Min Nan morning tea culture early✅

Quanzhou's Qingyuan Mountain is not only a treasure trove of natural beauty, but also a gathering place for cultural and historical heritage. 🏞 If you want to tour with ease, you absolutely can't miss this guide! First of all, there are various ways to get there, whether by taxi, driving yourself, or by bus, you can easily reach the destination. Attention, self-driving tourists, there are multiple parking lots to choose from at the foot of the mountain, and the Nantai parking lot is close to the uphill route, super convenient! 🚗 Ticket information is also important, with full-price tickets at 70 yuan, half-price tickets at 35 yuan, and Quanzhou residents can even get an annual pass for just 50 yuan, which is super cost-effective! 🎟 For recommended tour routes, the half-day easy version allows you to experience the ancient charm of Laojun Rock, reminisce about Master Hongyi, and appreciate the Buddhist statues of the first mountain, Maitreya Rock. The one-day summit version is even richer, from Laojun Rock to Nantai Temple, and then to Longquan Leisure Villa, each spot is a must-see beauty! 🌄 The scenic area tour bus and bus route 28 provide convenient transportation services for tourists. If you're lucky, you might even catch a ride with a local, experiencing a different kind of travel fun! 🚌 There's a wealth of attraction information, including Zicui Lake, Gaoshi Peak Chaoyun Rock, Qianshou Rock, and more, each with its unique story and scenery. Don't forget the cultural experience of drinking Southern Fujian morning tea, which will make your trip even more colorful! 🍵 For travel suggestions, the simplified route is suitable for a leisurely tour, just navigate directly to the ticket checkpoint or take a bus straight to the top of the mountain, then take a bus down, simple and efficient. 📍 Finally, remember the important notes, the scenic area requires a ticket, climbing at night poses safety risks, it is recommended to tour during the day, and ensure your phone battery is fully charged. Self-driving tourists can take the south gate entrance directly to the top of the mountain to Laojun Management Office, which is more convenient and faster! 🚘

The most famous feature of Quanzhou's Qingyuan Mountain is the stone stele in front of the Laozi statue, which is inscribed with 'the foremost Laozi in the world'. It's pretty cool Qingyuan Mountain is one of the eighteen scenic spots in Quanzhou and also a national key scenic area, consisting of three major sections: Qingyuan Mountain, Jiuri Mountain, and the Ling Mountain Sacred Tomb. Since ancient times, Qingyuan Mountain has been famous for its 36 heavenly grottoes and 18 scenic spots, especially the Laojun Rock, Thousand-Hand Rock, Maitreya Rock, Bixiao Rock, Auspicious Elephant Rock, Tiger Milk Spring, South Platform Rock, Qingyuan Cave, and Engrace Rock. The statue of Laozi has been listed as a national key cultural relic for protection and is a unique artistic treasure among Chinese Taoist stone carvings. According to the 'Quanzhou Prefecture Records' compiled during the Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty, 'The stone image was naturally formed, and enthusiasts have slightly carved it.' This indicates that it is a natural boulder resembling an old man, which was skillfully crafted by folk artisans into a seated statue of Laozi, the famous philosopher, thinker, and founder of Taoism from the Spring and Autumn period. On the west side of the Maitreya Rock in Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area, the 'Master Hongyi Pagoda' was built, housing the master's relics. Transportation Information: Take city buses 3, 10, 15, 28, 30, 45, etc., to get there.

Date: 2024.01.20 Saturday 19:30 Venue: Quanzhou Strait Sports Center Stadium On January 20th, G.E.M. 'I AM GLORIA' Quanzhou show is coming. Quanzhou is a city with a long history and culture, full of Minnan charm. It would be a pity not to walk down West Street for some delicious food and then visit a temple while you're here! 1. Qingyuan Mountain Qingyuan Mountain is located in the northern suburbs of Quanzhou and is the first 5A-level scenic spot in Quanzhou. It can be considered a landmark of Quanzhou, where you can relax and exercise. 2. Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple The grand Kaiyuan Temple is located on West Street in Licheng District of Quanzhou, built during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty, and has a history of over 1,300 years. It is an important cultural relic along China's southeast coast and also one of the largest Buddhist temples in Fujian Province. 3. West Street West Street is one of the earlier developed streets and areas in Quanzhou. As early as the Song Dynasty, it symbolized the prosperity of Quanzhou. It is also a well-preserved ancient street area in the city, retaining a large number of buildings with historical original appearance. Is January 20th your first concert of the new year? Come to Quanzhou and listen to G.E.M.'s live performance, and experience the fireworks atmosphere of Quanzhou~