[2025 Jiaozhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Ciyun Temple (Updated Mar)

Jiaozhou in Qingdao is a hidden gem. Although it is located far from the city center, there are many interesting attractions to visit. 📍Recommended attractions Jiaozhou City God Temple: Built in the second year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty, it is the only well-preserved ancient building complex in Jiaozhou. Here you can experience the historical heritage and beauty of Jiaozhou's ancient architecture. Gao Fenghan Memorial Hall: The museum houses a rich collection of artifacts and artworks by Gao Fenghan, a famous calligrapher and painter of the Qing Dynasty. The museum also has a 130-year-old wisteria, which is very beautiful during the flowering season. Dagu River Provincial Eco-tourism Resort: A national AAAA-level tourist attraction, with attractions such as Shahai Lake, Ciyun Temple, and the Wisteria Flower Corridor in Sun Dial Square. You can stroll, take a boat, and enjoy the scenery. Aishan Scenic Area: Integrating mountains, water, and plains, it features two giant stone peaks, lush vegetation, and beautiful natural scenery. It is suitable for hiking and exploring. Qingdao Shanghe International Expo Center: Showcasing the cultural characteristics of the SCO countries, the center boasts a unique architectural style. It also has pavilions for various countries and a food street. You can experience the exotic atmosphere in one place. Sanlihe Park: A national AAA-level scenic spot, built around the Sanlihe River, featuring natural and cultural landscapes. It is a great place for leisure, entertainment, and cultural activities. 📍Recommended food Specialty dishes: Jiaozhou seafood pie is a local specialty, combining fresh seafood with flatbread. The soup is rich and the flatbread is chewy. Jiaozhou pot stickers are also popular, with a crispy outer skin and a delicious inner filling. You can choose from a variety of fillings, including pork and seafood. Local snacks: Xiao Zhang's sugar balls are a famous local snack, made with various fruits and yam beans coated with sugar syrup. Jiaozhou mutton soup is also delicious, with a rich soup and tender mutton. You can also add shredded flatbread for extra flavor. Specialty agricultural products: Jiaozhou Chinese cabbage is a national geographical indication product, known for its white juice, fresh and sweet taste, and low fiber content. He睦屯 watermelon is also popular, with high sugar content, juicy flesh, and thin skin.

📍Address: Inside Shaohai Wetland Park 🚉Transportation: I drove from Huangdao, it took 35 minutes to Fenglin Town. ⏳Duration: Different beauty in each season 📝Tips: There are many Buddha statues, all offered by merchants and seafarers for safety. The tower is closed. ✅Must-try: There are boats on the lake.

Ciyun Temple was built in the first year of the Tang Dynasty (AD 890), more than 1,100 years ago. It covers an area of more than 50 acres. The temple faces south, and the main buildings are three halls and two wings, including the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, and the Hall of Three Saints. The east wing has the Guanyin Hall, the west wing has the Dizang Hall, and there are many other buildings such as the Sutra Hall, the Sutra Library, and the Bell and Drum Tower. Ciyun Temple is very quiet in winter, and the sound of chanting can be heard from the temple. If you are tired from work, you can come to Ciyun Temple to enjoy a moment of peace. The lake in Shaohai is very large, and you can also see various birds resting on the lake. 📍Detailed address: Ciyun Temple, formerly known as Beisi Temple, is located in the Dagu River Provincial Ecotourism Resort, Jiaozhou City, Qingdao City, Shandong Province. 🌟Highlights: Free incense sticks 🚉Transportation: About 30 minutes' drive from Huangdao 👍Recommended: Redwoods in winter, the long corridor of Ciyun Temple, Qingfeng Bridge on the lake, black wild ducks on the lake... 🌟Highlights: The temple is in the middle of the lake, with good air and quiet. ❤Recommended reason: Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, find a quiet place ⏳Duration: 2–3 hours 📝Tips: Bring some food

Shao Hai National Wetland Park is located in Jiaozhou, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. It is a national wetland park integrating wetland protection, ecological experience, scientific research and monitoring, and science popularization and education. It is not only the only national wetland park in Qingdao, but also a representative of the typical shallow lake wetland ecosystem in the northern coastal region. I. Park Overview 1. Location: Shao Hai New City, Jiaozhou, Qingdao, Shandong Province. 2. Area: The total area is about 612.5 hectares, of which the wetland area is about 513.9 hectares. 3. Level: National 4A Tourist Scenic Area, National Water Conservancy Scenic Area (since 2010). II. Main Features 1. Ecological protection: Shao Hai Wetland Park is known for its rich biodiversity and provides a habitat and an important supply station for many birds during migration. 2. Cultural landscape: The park not only has natural beauty, but also historical and cultural heritage such as Ci Yun Temple, and cultural landscapes such as Confucius Six Arts Cultural Park. 3. Leisure and entertainment: Tourists can take a walk, ride a bike, watch birds and other activities here, and enjoy the fun of close contact with nature. 4. Educational function: Through the bird watching hall and science popularization facilities, it popularizes wetland ecological knowledge to the public and enhances environmental awareness. III. Travel Information 1. Tickets: Free. 2. Opening hours: Open all day. 3. Best tour season: Suitable all year round, with different natural scenery and activities in different seasons. 4. Suggested play time: about 2 to 3 hours. IV. Main Attractions 1. Ci Yun Temple: Built in the late Tang Dynasty, it has a profound historical and cultural heritage. 2. Twenty-four Filial Piety Bridge, Bishui Bridge, Mingyue Bridge and Qingfeng Bridge**: These bridges connect different scenic spots and form a quiet and peaceful small bridge and flowing water scenery. 3. Confucius Six Arts Cultural Park: Propagating traditional Confucian culture and modern art, with a huge statue of Confucius. 4. Aegean Sea European Style Street: Provides exotic shopping and dining experience. 5. Sports Park: Suitable for outdoor sports and leisure activities. 6. Bird Watching Hall: For tourists to observe various birds at close range. Shao Hai National Wetland Park is a place that integrates natural beauty and cultural landscape. It is a worthwhile destination for both nature lovers and cultural explorers.

Ciyun Temple, formerly known as Beisi (North Temple), is located in the Jiaozhou City of Qingdao, Shandong Province, within the Dagu River Provincial Ecotourism Resort. It is situated in the Shaohai South Lake of the National Wetland Park. The original site was at the Shimen Shou Street, and it was first built in the first year of Tang Tianshun (890 AD). It is one of the four major Buddhist temples in Jiaozhou and one of the most magnificent and solemn temples of the Tang Dynasty. Ciyun Temple covers a total area of 18,000 square meters, with a total construction area of 6,177.9 square meters. The entire temple faces south and is symmetrically aligned along a central axis. It adopts a courtyard layout and consists of buildings such as the Mahavira Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Sutra Library, Bell and Drum Tower, Guanyin Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Samantabhadra Hall, and Manjusri Hall. It is a Chinese Buddhist religious site that integrates practice, leisure, charity, and culture, and it plays a positive role in the healthy development of Buddhism in Qingdao. In December 2016, Ciyun Temple was awarded the honorary title of "Advanced Collective in the Third National Creation of Harmonious Temples, Taoist Temples, and Churches".

Ciyun Temple, formerly known as Beisi Temple, is located in the Dagu River Provincial Ecotourism Resort in Jiaozhou City, Qingdao. It is situated in the Shaohai South Lake of the National Wetland Park. The temple was first built in the first year of Tang Tianshun (890 AD) and is one of the four major Buddhist temples in Jiaozhou, as well as one of the most magnificent and solemn temples of the Tang Dynasty. Ciyun Temple faces south and is symmetrically aligned along a central axis. It adopts a courtyard layout and consists of buildings such as the Mahavira Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Sutra Library, Bell and Drum Tower, Guanyin Hall, Dizang Hall, Puxian Hall, and Wenshu Hall. In March 2009, the Jiaozhou Municipal Government began the restoration and reconstruction of Ciyun Temple on its original site. The reconstruction was completed and opened to the public in May 2012. In August 2013, Buddhist Master Liaoshan led a monastic community to reside in Ciyun Temple. The "Morning Bell of Ciyun" was one of the eight scenic spots of Jiaozhou during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, and the "Ciyun" mentioned refers to Ciyun Temple. Ciyun Coffee is located beside the Drum Tower of Ciyun Temple. In addition to coffee and Western-style desserts, it also offers Chinese pastries and creative ice cream. Some friends say the desserts are average, but personally, I think they are not inferior to many coffee shops in the city and are quite exquisite. The coffee selection is not extensive, but the ambiance is very suitable for resting and chatting. Opening hours: 08:00—18:00 Transportation: It is recommended to drive, as there are many parking lots around. There is a shuttle bus within the Shaohai Scenic Area that costs 10 yuan per person to reach the temple.

🌸 Ciyun Temple, formerly known as North Temple, is located in the Daguhesheng Ecological Tourism Resort of Jiaozhou City, Qingdao, situated in the national wetland park's Shaohai South Lake. It was founded in the first year of the Tang Dynasty's Tianshun era and is one of the four great Buddhist temples of Jiaozhou, as well as one of the most majestic and solemn temples of the Tang Dynasty. 🔥 Ciyun Temple faces south with a northward orientation and is symmetrically arranged along a central axis, adopting a courtyard-style layout. It consists of buildings such as the Mahavira Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Sutra Repository, Bell and Drum Towers, Guanyin Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Samantabhadra Hall, and Manjusri Hall. In March 2009, the Jiaozhou Municipal People's Government began restoration work on the site of Ciyun Temple; in May 2012, the reconstruction of Ciyun Temple was completed and opened to the public; in August 2013, Buddhist monk Liao Shan led a monastic community to reside in Ciyun Temple. 🌈 'Ciyun Morning Bell' was one of the eight scenic spots of Jiaozhou during the Ming Dynasty's Yongle era, where 'Ciyun' refers to Ciyun Temple. 🌙 Ciyun Coffee is located beside the Drum Tower of Ciyun Temple. In addition to coffee and Western desserts, there are also Chinese pastries and creative ice cream. Some friends say the desserts are average in taste, but I personally think they are not inferior to many coffee shops in the city, rather quite exquisite. The variety of coffee is not extensive but wins in ambiance, very suitable for resting and chatting. ☁️ Desheng Restaurant A Jiaozhou cuisine old shop that has been open for over 10 years Ordering from open stalls, seafood, stir-fries, cold dishes, barbecue... Crispy fried pork belly is really fragrant, eaten with thin pancakes dipped in sauce and scallions, crispy and not greasy. ☀️ Flavorful eggplant piled up like a small mountain on the plate, the eggplant is very tender, with a crispy outer skin. 🌟 Pork meatball soup, pure meatballs fill a large bowl, impossible to finish, really good to drink.

This is an ancient temple that is more than 1,800 years old. It was originally named Tiangong Temple. During the Tianbao period, it was renamed Ciyu Temple by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. It is one of the ten famous temples in the Tang Dynasty. During the period of the National Revolution, it was also a nationally renowned Buddhist college. The Ciyu Temple, which has experienced several ups and downs in the history of dynasties, has ten halls, four floors, three halls, two gardens, one square and four rooms. The halls are deep and secluded, large in scale, exquisite in architecture, and the most beautiful in Xichuan. Nowadays, this quiet Zen forest with dense ancient cypresses and tall ginkgo trees has become a popular photo-taking spot for tourists in every autumn. Walking slowly in Ciyu Temple, you can smell the curling incense and hear the sound of Buddhist scriptures. When the autumn wind blows, the fallen leaves float down and cover the ground, which complements the red walls, green tiles, eaves and tripods in the temple, creating a kind of otherworldly beauty! Best viewing period: November to early December in Chengdu, when the ginkgo trees are covered in golden yellow. Navigation: Yunding Shicheng Ciyun Temple Meals: There are vegetarian meals in the temple (15 yuan/person). There are snack stalls run by locals outside the temple, selling noodles, wontons, hot and sour noodles, fried potatoes, etc. You can also enjoy tea and view the scenery.