[2025 Qingzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Huanghua Creek (Updated Apr)

A 2-3-day in-depth tour guide to Qingzhou, covering the four core attractions of Huanghua Creek, Qingzhou Ancient City, Qingzhou Museum and Qingzhou Flower Market, while integrating natural scenery, historical culture and food experience. The itinerary is flexible and adjustable: Day 1: History and Ancient Rhyme Exploration Morning: Qingzhou Museum Highlights: As the only county-level national first-class museum in the country, it has a collection of more than 20,000 cultural relics. Must-sees include the champion paper of Zhao Bingzhong in the Ming Dynasty, the "Yi Zisun" jade disk of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the Longxing Temple Buddha statue known as the "Oriental Mona Lisa". Tips: You need to make an appointment in advance through the official account and visit for free; it is recommended to reserve 2 hours and focus on visiting the antique building area of ​​the new museum. Noon: Qingzhou Ancient City Food Experience Activities: Stroll from Fucai Gate to Ouyuan Street, check in at historical buildings such as Ming and Qing archways and Catholic churches along the way, and taste Qingzhou special snacks such as Longsheng pastries (honey three knives, peach pastries), Laohuai tree fried buns, and Qingzhou Xuanbing. Recommended: The four strange stones of "Fu Shou Kang Ning" and the Jiangnan garden style in Ou Garden (ticket price NT$20). Afternoon: Qingzhou Flower Market (Huanglou Town) Features: "The First Flower Town in Jiangbei" is famous for its wide variety and affordable prices. You can buy succulents, phalaenopsis and other flowers, and participate in flower art workshops to experience flower arrangement. Tips: The market is large, so it is recommended to set aside 1-2 hours, compare prices, and prepare cash or electronic payment. Evening: Night tour of Qingzhou Ancient City Experience: Enjoy the night view of the ancient city lights. Kuixing Tower and Fucai Gate are brightly lit, which is suitable for shooting ancient style blockbusters; there are folk music performances on the bar street, where you can have a drink and relax. Day 2: Nature and Landscape Tour Morning: Huanghuaxi Scenic Area Highlights: Famous for its waterfalls and canyon landscapes, you can see waterfalls of various shapes along the plank road. It is recommended to pass behind the waterfall in the "Water Curtain Cave" and overlook the mountains after reaching the top. Tips: The entire hike takes about 2 hours. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes and bring light snacks. Spring and autumn are the best time to visit. Afternoon: Yunmen Mountain Must-see: The giant "Shou" character carved on the top of the mountain (7.5 meters high) means "live as long as the Southern Mountains"; you can overlook the panoramic view of Qingzhou from the top, and the whole climb takes about 1 hour. Combined tour recommendation: If you have enough time, you can go to Tuoshan Grottoes (the largest grotto group in Shandong, with 638 statues) or Jiulongyu Scenic Area (glass suspension bridge, natural scenery). Day 3 (optional): Cultural in-depth and leisure Morning: Fangongting Park Humanities: Combining nature and history, it houses the former residence of Fan Zhongyan and the Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall. It is particularly pleasant in spring when the cherry blossoms and peonies are in full bloom. Tips: It is open to the public free of charge and is suitable for a slow walk. It can be visited together with the adjacent museum. Afternoon: Yangtian Mountain or Jiulongyu Yangtian Mountain: famous for its Thousand Buddha Caves and winding mountain roads, it is a good place to explore the Buddhist relics from the Song Dynasty. The mountain top has a wide view and is suitable for self-driving enthusiasts. Jiulongyu: Challenge Asia's longest glass suspension bridge (ticket price: 100 yuan) and experience the thrill of high altitude. There is also a petrified wood geological park in the scenic area. Must-try specialties 1. Breakfast Recommendations Old Sophora japonica fried buns This century-old brand is located in the middle section of Ouyuan Street in Qingzhou Ancient City. It is famous for its thin skin, rich fillings, crispy outside and tender inside. Beef filling and vegetarian leek filling are recommended. A bowl of tofu pudding or spicy soup in the morning is a great way to enjoy the homely atmosphere. Zhengmu Shaobing Qingzhou traditional noodles, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a strong sesame aroma. We recommend the salty scallion oil sesame cake or the sweet sugar crispy sesame cake, which can be purchased at the stalls on Beiying Street in the ancient city. 2. Meal selection Qingzhou Xuanbing A local specialty similar to Roujiamo, with crispy crust, braised pork belly or braised beef in soy sauce, and chopped green pepper to relieve the greasiness. I recommend the "Wang Jiaxuan Cake" near the south gate of the ancient city, which costs 15 yuan per person. Chaotian pot A traditional Weifang delicacy, it is based on pork bone soup and served with thin pancakes wrapped with pork head and offal. The "Old Brand Chaotian Pot" on Dongmen Street in Qingzhou Ancient City is an old shop frequented by locals. 3. Special snacks Long Sheng Pastry This is a time-honored brand with intangible cultural heritage. Its signature dishes are Mi San Dao (fried cakes wrapped in syrup), Tao Su and Mung Bean Cake. The main store is located on Ouyuan Street in the ancient city, which is suitable as a souvenir. Qingzhou glutinous rice cake The sweet porridge made with red dates and glutinous rice is sticky, sweet and warms the stomach in winter. You can try the freshly cooked version at the Old Town Night Market or at stalls near Fan Gongting Park. 4. Drinks and desserts Hawthorn products Qingzhou is rich in hawthorn, and candied haws, hawthorn cake and hawthorn juice are recommended. Shanzhafang on Zhaode Street in the ancient city offers a variety of innovative flavors. Sugar painting A traditional handicraft, it uses boiled brown sugar and then painted into animal or text shapes. It has both ornamental and edible value and is commonly seen at the Ouyuan Street Night Market in the ancient city.

| Stunning autumn scenery, encounter the beauty of nature. 💐Highlights: 🎈Autumn is nature's palette, and Weifang Qingzhou Huanghuaxi is a treasure not to be missed this season. If you're used to the hustle and bustle of the city, Huanghuaxi is like a paradise, a breath of fresh air. 📍Transportation: Driving is recommended as the scenic area is remote and transportation is inconvenient. From Qingzhou Ancient City, take the Jiwei Expressway. As you approach the exit, you can see the mountains of Huanghuaxi. The mountains are half red and breathtaking. Unfortunately, I was so amazed that I forgot to take pictures. But that's okay, the beautiful scenery is in my eyes and in my memory. 🏞️Scenic Area Features: 🌊Waterfalls and Streams: Huanghuaxi has waterfalls and streams. Although the waterfalls are man-made, they are still spectacular. The water is turned off around 4 pm, so if you want to take pictures, be sure to enter the mountains early. 🏔️Mountains: There are mountains here. Walk along the boardwalk, surrounded by mountains, breathing in the sweet, free air, and feeling the charm of nature. 🎢Activities: There are shuttle buses, magic carpets, slides, rafting, and other activities in the scenic area. You can choose according to your preferences. We chose to hike the whole way, which took about 2.5 hours, and every step was a different view. 📸Recommended Photo Spots: 💦Sanhe Waterfall: The waterfall cascades down, splashing water everywhere, making it a great place to take pictures. 🌌Water Curtain Cave: Personally, I think the photo spots in the Water Curtain Cave are not as good as those outside, but you can still go and experience it. 💧Daughter Spring: There are many leeches in the spring, which is a bit scary, but it also adds a touch of natural wildness. ⚠️Notes: 🚾There are few toilets in the scenic area, so it's best to drink less water when climbing the mountain. 🧥We went on October 20, and the temperature on the mountain is lower than at the foot of the mountain, so be prepared for the cold. 💖I heard that after the first frost, Huanghuaxi is covered in red, just like the saying "frost leaves are redder than February flowers." This autumn, come to Huanghuaxi, forget your worries, escape the hustle and bustle, and immerse yourself in nature. Whether it's a family trip, a couple's trip, or a trip with friends, Huanghuaxi is a great choice.

The underestimated landscape beauty, Huanghua River in Qingzhou, is a collection of waterfalls, streams and high mountains. It is really like traveling in the mountains and playing in the water. There are few people and beautiful scenery. There are few guide signs in the scenic area. Huanghua River from Changsha to Anhua The drive from town takes about three and a half hours. The second half of the journey runs along the Zijiang River, and the area from Xiaoyan Town to Jiangnan Town is particularly beautiful. The houses on both sides are reflected in the clear water, and hollyhocks of various colors are planted along the roadside. A yellow flower stream runs through the entire village, and large maple trees grow along the river. Opposite the village committee is the most beautiful place in the whole village - Dapingli Xiehuopu (a place on the ancient road for travelers who travel long distances to eat, stay and rest). Here you can see streams, bamboo rafts, ancient trees, rows of wooden houses, and hear the gurgling sound of stacked dams. 🍽Recommended: Eat Weiwei Malatang and drink Ma Tou Coffee (Xiaomandian). 🚉Transportation guide: After navigating to the parking lot, navigate to the ticket office. Drive as close as possible to the ticket office. 💰90 in peak season and 80 in off-season. Seniors over 70 years old and children under 1.2 meters are free of charge. Just tell the ticket seller how many adults and how many children can get half-price tickets. The whole journey takes 3.5 hours. Walking along the road from the gate of the scenic spot, you will see Sanhe Waterfall and a cruise ship. There are several roads here. The wooden plank road along the waterside is very easy to walk. It is gentle, and there are occasional steps that are also very short. You can watch all the way. Waterscape, hiking (bluestone on the ancient trail), swimming, paddleboarding, river tracing, camping, picnics, tea picking, fish catching, wild vegetables for cooking, etc. are all available. There is a thousand-year-old tree in the village called "China's most beautiful tree". It grows on a rock and is so majestic that it has been struck by lightning. The tree is now 1,500 years old. The ancient rest house was an inn on the Ancient Tea Horse Road at that time, a place for tourists to rest and stay. Yuanqi Bridge was built during the Kangxi period and is said to have a history of 328 years. It is the starting point of the Wanli Tea Ceremony. It is best for those who are stressed and want to relax and take a vacation here.

Huanghua Creek in Taihe Mountain Scenic Area. Travel in Shandong Province | Here is the guide for family travel in Huanghua Creek, Qingzhou! I have always heard that Qingzhou Huanghua Creek is known as the "Jiuzhaigou of the North". Before the National Day holiday, I took my son and mother to experience it for myself. The mother and daughter, who had just seen the landscape of Anji, also praised this place highly. It was worth the trip! How to get there: Driving from Qingdao for 3.5 hours (2 breaks at the service area) Guide: Huanghua Creek is characterized by "waterfalls, streams, canyons, and cliffs". The ticket price is 90 yuan. It is a natural oxygen bar with lush mountains and water. With my 9-year-old son, the whole tour took 2 hours and 40 minutes. Going up the mountain: Recommendations for those with average physical strength: Sanhe Waterfall - Daughter Spring. This section is for waterfalls and streams. Sanhe Waterfall, Water Curtain Cave, Waterfall Bridge and other classic scenery are all concentrated in this section. There are not many steps and the slope is gentle. Recommended for people with moderate physical strength: Sanhe Waterfall - take the right fork of Nv'er Spring to Liuyun Valley - Buyun Plank Road - go down the mountain at the slide. This section offers a view of the waterfall and other sights, but we didn't walk this distance, so it's hard to comment on the scenery. Recommended for those with good physical fitness: Take the left fork of Sanhe Waterfall-Nv'er Spring to Lanruo Valley, then go around the mountain along the nearly 1,200-meter cliff plank road to the slide and go down the mountain. This section is about experiencing canyons and cliffs. Climbing up and looking out into the distance, you will see lush greenery everywhere, and your mind will become more open. ▲Going down the mountain: There are a lot of steps on the way down the mountain, and some places are quite steep. My son and I felt some pain in our knees, so we recommend the slide and rafting. Slide: 38 per person, wear a mat and slide on the marble, similar to the stone slide when I was a child, not for excitement, but for saving knees 2Rafting: 60 per person, make an air cushion raft and float down the stone path. If you want to experience rafting, it is not recommended, the time is short and not exciting. This section can actually be walked instead, there are no steps and the distance is short. If you can't walk anymore, just go rafting. !! Notes: 1. It is best to enter the mountain early in the morning and leave at noon; or enter the mountain after lunch and leave in the evening. 2. After entering the gate, it is not necessary to take the 10 yuan electric car to Sanhe Waterfall, it only takes 5 minutes to walk there. 3. Take good sun protection on sunny days, cloudy days are the most comfortable.

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.

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!