Qingyuan Mountain

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!

|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.

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.

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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~

🌈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✅