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

Reverse tourism is all the rage this year! Escaping the crowds and exploring hidden gem towns is the way to go~ These 5 underrated but amazing places hold the most healing travel memories of the past year, shared with those who also love off-the-beaten-path destinations 👇 --- 1️⃣ Qingzhou, Shandong | A Poetic Stay in a Millennia-Old City Recommended Reason: Qingzhou Ancient City is the "Pearl of Haidai," with well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient streets and the Zen-like Ouyuan Garden. You can also visit the Qingzhou Museum, a national first-class museum, and experience the rich culture of Qilu. Best Months: April-May (cherry blossoms in full bloom), September-October (autumn scenery and ancient charm). Avoid the heat and cold, and stroll through the ancient city for a super relaxing experience! --- 2️⃣ Songyang, Lishui, Zhejiang | A Hidden Paradise in the Clouds Recommended Reason: Named "the last hidden paradise in Jiangnan" by *National Geographic*, the cliffside Chenjiapu Village, golden terraces, and Pioneer Bookstore are picturesque. Best Months: March-April (sea of rapeseed flowers), October-November (sun-drying harvest scenes). It's like a fairyland when shrouded in clouds and mist! --- 3️⃣ Chongzuo, Guangxi | Karst Wonders on the China-Vietnam Border Recommended Reason: Detian Transnational Waterfall spans China and Vietnam, and is magnificent during the rainy season. A bamboo raft drift in Mingshi Pastoral will make you feel like you've stepped into the fantasy world of *The Journey of Flower*. Best Months: June-August (waterfall at its fullest), November-December (golden rice paddies). Enjoy water activities in summer and idyllic scenery in autumn and winter~ --- 4️⃣ Handan, Hebei | The Underrated Hometown of Idioms Recommended Reason: The site of the ancient capital of the Zhao State during the Warring States period, the ancient city of Guangfu with its Tai Chi culture, and the birthplace of the idiom "Handan Xuebu" (imitating others blindly) are must-visits for history buffs! Best Months: April-May (spring scenery in the ancient city), September-October (crisp autumn air). Avoid the summer heat, and taking photos in Hanfu is super atmospheric! --- 5️⃣ Ninghai, Zhejiang | A Secluded Town Between Mountains and Sea Recommended Reason: Enjoy forest hot springs, the untouched Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture of Qiantong Ancient Town, and the breathtaking sunsets over the islands of Qiangjiao Town. Best Months: December-February (hot spring season), June-August (island tours). Soak in hot springs in winter and explore the coast in summer for maximum healing! --- 📝𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬： - These small towns are easily accessible by car or high-speed rail + local car hire. - Prioritize unique homestays for accommodation, such as "Feiniaoji" in Songyang and "Shieryi" in Ninghai, for an immersive local experience. - Remember to bring your camera, as these places offer stunning photo opportunities everywhere! For your 2024 travels, there's no need to follow the crowds. Find your own sense of relaxation in these niche cities~💕

On Friday, at the recommendation of a friend At 5:30 in the morning, take the D6002 train from Qingdao 🚄1.5h to Qingzhou I visited the Qingzhou Museum in Shandong Province, which is on the same level as the Palace Museum. Many recommendations online There are many exciting chapters But I was still quite shocked when I arrived in Qingzhou I went to Fangongting Park in the morning and met a friend. He talked endlessly about the old and spiritual houses and bridges in the park. I also talked about the new museum which had just been built for a year. The three most treasured items in the museum are: the Longxing Temple Buddha statue, the Eastern Han Dynasty Yi Zisun Wall, and the Zhuangyuan Scroll It's really beautiful and shocking. Qingzhou was once one of the "Ancient Nine Provinces" in history. "Facing the mountains and the sea, the ancient lord, the first state in the east" refers to Qingzhou What is most lacking here is cultural relics and celebrity handwriting 🚄Transportation: Drive or take the high-speed train to Qingzhou Station in Shandong Province Self-inspection outside Shandong Province or high-speed rail After arriving, take a taxi for 16 km 📋Notes: The museum is open by appointment only. It was crowded even on Friday. 🚶‍♀️Visiting route: The Buddha Statue Museum is on the fourth floor. You can take the elevator up and then slowly go down. (Cultural and creative shops, restaurants, and exits are all on the first floor) ⏱️Play time: 2 to 3 hours In the afternoon, you can go to Qingzhou Ancient City for a walk

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.

I don’t know why others go to Qingzhou, but I go for this smile, the smile of Qingzhou. Qingzhou Museum is a county-level museum, but also a national-level museum. The most treasured item in the museum is the smiling Buddha statue unearthed from Longxing Temple. The so-called Qingzhou smile refers to the hundreds of Buddha statues unearthed from Longxing Temple. Every Bodhisattva has a smile on his face. Really, looking at the photos again today, they are still very contagious. I just finished listening to a class on positive psychology. A positive and optimistic mentality is very beneficial to human health. No matter how many photos you see, they can't compare to the scene. The museum's treasure is the earliest number one imperial examination paper signed by Emperor Wanli during the Wanli period. It is also the best-selling product in cultural and creative stores [Joyful]. If you are far away from Qingzhou, there is really no need to go to Qingzhou just for the Qingzhou Museum, unless you are rich and have plenty of time. If you are in Beijing, there is a Poly Museum and an exhibition of Buddhist statues unearthed from the Longxing Temple, which is worth a visit. It seems that there is also a related exhibition at the Guardian Center opposite the art museum. Standing in front of the Buddha statue, the feeling is completely different, believe me.

The following is a travel guide to Qingzhou Museum, I hope it will be helpful to you: 1. Basic Information • Address: No. 7688, Yangtianshan Road, Qingzhou City, Shandong Province. • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (no admission at 16:00, clearance at 16:30), closed on Mondays (except national holidays). • Ticket price: Free, but reservations must be made in advance on the “Qingzhou Museum” WeChat official account. 2. Transportation Guide • Public transportation: • After getting off at Qingzhou Railway Station, you can take bus No. 11 directly to the museum. • You can take bus No. 6, 7 or 11 in the city to reach the vicinity of the museum. • Self-driving: • Navigate to "Qingzhou Museum". Small motor vehicles can be parked in the underground parking lot, and large and medium-sized motor vehicles must be parked in the dedicated parking lot in the southeast corner of the museum square. 3. Visiting Suggestions • Reservation method: Follow the “Qingzhou Museum” WeChat public account, click “Visit Service” - “Visit Reservation”, and fill in the relevant information. • Guided tour service: • Manual guided tour: You can consult at the guide service desk on the left side of the museum’s main entrance. The fee is about 100 yuan and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. • Self-guided audio guide: available for rent at the tour guide service center, costing RMB 15. • Mobile audio guide or the museum’s official VR live tour: Scan the QR code on the left and right sides of the museum entrance. • Tour route: It is recommended to start from the fourth floor and go down step by step to avoid most of the crowds. • Key exhibits: • Buddhist statues in Longxing Temple: Unearthed from the ruins of Longxing Temple, the Buddha statues are beautifully shaped, exquisitely carved, and well preserved. They are known as the "Smile of Qingzhou." • Yi Zisun Jade Bi: A cultural relic from the Han Dynasty, with exquisite craftsmanship. • Zhao Bingzhong’s Number One Examination Paper: This is a palace examination paper with comments personally written by Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty. It is the only authentic palace examination paper in the country. • Note: Taking photos is prohibited inside the museum. 4. Surrounding attractions After visiting Qingzhou Museum, you can take a tour of Qingzhou Ancient City, which has a complete ancient city layout and historical features, with well-preserved street textures, and rows of ancient shops and houses. You can also taste local specialties such as Hengwangfu Fragrant Chicken, Dongguan Braised Beef, and Gangzitou Fire Roasted Bread. 5. Food Recommendations • Hengwangfu Fragrant Chicken: The main dish used by Hengwang to entertain distinguished guests in the Ming Dynasty, with a unique fragrant and tender taste. • Dongguan Braised Beef in Soy Sauce: A Muslim delicacy of the Hui ethnic group, with delicious meat and rich sauce flavor. • Gangzitou Huoshao: A Hui ethnic minority noodle dish with hard and fragrant noodles, suitable for eating during travel. • Qingzhou sesame cake: The crust is golden and crispy, the filling is delicious and tasty, and the taste is unique. • Qingzhou Fried Liver: Made with fresh pork liver and various seasonings, it has a tender texture and a mellow flavor. Hopefully this guide will make your trip to Qingzhou Museum smoother!

With the New Year approaching, do you want to start a unique journey in a place where tradition and modernity blend? Qingzhou Ancient City is the perfect choice! It has a rich historical heritage and is bustling with activity during the New Year, with a variety of traditional folk activities to enjoy. Follow this guide to start your wonderful journey to Qingzhou Ancient City! Preparation Before you set off, be sure to check the weather forecast in advance and prepare appropriate clothing. It may be a little cold during the New Year, so keeping warm is important. 🧣 For accommodation, it is recommended to choose a homestay in the ancient city to better experience the charm of the ancient city. At the same time, plan your itinerary in advance and book your tickets to ensure a smooth trip. Transportation Guide • External transportation: If you are flying, you can first arrive at Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, and then take a bus from the airport to Qingzhou. 🚌 It takes about 2 hours to get there. If you take the train, there are many trains at Qingzhou Station and Qingzhou North Station, so transportation is very convenient. • Internal transportation: Most of the roads in the ancient city are narrow, so walking is the best way to visit. 🚶‍♀️ You can slowly enjoy the scenery along the way and stop to take photos at any time. If you get tired of walking, you can also choose to take a rickshaw for a different experience. Attractions 1. Fucai Gate: This is the south gate of Qingzhou Ancient City, which is magnificent and has a long history. During the New Year, the city walls will be hung with red lanterns. 🏮 The festive atmosphere is perfect for taking photos. 2. Ouyuan Street: Ancient streets and alleys with bluestone roads and quaint buildings on both sides. There are various specialty shops along the street where you can buy exquisite handicrafts. 🎁 There are also traditional snacks to enjoy along the way. 3. Qingzhou Museum: This is a national first-class museum with a rich collection of exhibits that will give you an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of Qingzhou. During the New Year, the museum will also hold special exhibitions, so don't miss it. New Year Special Events 1. Folk performances: From the first to the fifteenth day of the New Year, there will be folk performances such as dragon and lion dances, stilt walking, and dry boat running in the ancient city. 🎉 The actors wear bright costumes, and their wonderful performances are amazing. 2. Lantern Festival: At night, the lanterns in the ancient city light up, like a dream world. There are various shapes of lanterns, with traditional zodiac themes and modern creative designs, which are perfect for taking photos. Food Recommendations 1. Longsheng Pastry: A must-eat pastry in Qingzhou, such as honey cake, peach crisp, mung bean cake, etc. They are sweet and delicious, and are great for visiting relatives and friends during the New Year. 2. Qingzhou Cake: Soft and sweet, full of childhood flavors, you can't stop eating it. 3. Whole Lamb Feast: In winter, enjoy a steaming whole lamb feast. The lamb is tender, and the soup is delicious, warming both body and heart. Shopping Recommendations 1. Qingzhou Lace: A national intangible cultural heritage, exquisite and perfect as a souvenir or gift for friends and family. 2. Red Silk Inkstone: One of the four famous inkstones in China, with a delicate texture and unique shape, it has high collection value. Qingzhou Ancient City has a rich historical and cultural heritage and a lively New Year atmosphere. Here, you can experience the perfect blend of tradition and modernity and spend an unforgettable New Year holiday. Come and start this wonderful journey!

The villagers in our village said without any deception, The fourth floor of Qingzhou Museum Exhibition of Buddhist Sculptures Excavated from the Ruins of Longxing Temple in Qingzhou This is the series of Buddha statues that makes me feel the most completely happy among all the ones I have seen so far. It is the kind of joy that starts from the cracks in my bones and is without a trace of impurities. even! The imperfections of each of her statues seem to be God's will in order to push beauty to the extreme. These statues all meet the aesthetic standards of our villagers: Optimistic smile. . The body is smooth. . The costumes are exquisite. . If you can keep your eyes closed, don’t open them [Joyful]. . . The discovery of the Longxing Temple statues in 1996 changed the story. . . No no! . . It further enriches the essence of Oriental art history. 🌺 This feeling also stems from the Qingzhou Museum’s design of the Buddha statues’ exhibition, where the lighting, atmosphere, rhythm and levels are all carefully considered; And then there is luck~ There were few tourists when I went there, and there was almost no external artificial environment to interfere with the depth and continuity of my emotions. 🌺 This batch of statues unearthed from the Longxing Temple cellar spans the Northern Wei, Northern Qi, Sui, Tang and Northern Song dynasties. . . It has elevated the Qingzhou Museum in a county-level city to the status of a national first-class museum. What is surprising is that many of these statues have natural smiles on their faces. That’s why it’s also called “Qingzhou’s Smile”. 🌺 The statues are very Han Chinese. There are great differences between the statues in Shanxi Province, which once mixed with the Mongolians. It feels like there is more of the rhythm of the Central Plains in the eyes and eyebrows. Very worthy of appreciation, I highly recommend this to friends who like Buddhist statues. [Chukle][Chukle][Chukle]

When you visit Shandong, you must go to Qingzhou! There is a national museum there, and the new museum opened in 2023. It has a total construction area of 50,934 square meters and adopts the style of the Han and Tang Dynasties, highlighting the characteristics of traditional Chinese architecture, such as "high platforms, towers, and sloped roofs," and using modern design techniques to create an abstract and concise style. The museum's collection includes exquisite pieces such as the Eastern Wei Dynasty gilded and painted left attendant Bodhisattva and the Northern Qi Dynasty gilded and painted stone Bodhisattva statue. When you enter the museum, the kind and smiling Bodhisattva will watch over you and care for you.

| I went to Weifang just to do this. My main purpose for going to Weifang was to witness history Qingzhou Museum was the highlight of my trip It was also the main reason I went This museum, which can be compared to the Palace Museum, is very impressive It houses countless exhibits From the museum's treasure, the Qingzhou Smile To the Yizisun Jade Bi, which is on par with the Heshibi And the well-preserved Zhuangyuan Scroll And the painted pottery figurines from the Xiangshan Han Tomb are spectacular It's like taking you back to the era of 5,000 years of history The museum has five floors Which many museums can't compare to If you like it, I suggest you go and see it ◑ Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays) Ticket reservation: Qingzhou Museum Green Bubble WeChat account Parking service: Free for two hours Luggage storage: Security service on the second floor (for a fee) ◐ There is also a restaurant on one floor If you're hungry, you can go and get something to eat

Qingzhou Museum is a national first-class museum on the same level as the Forbidden City, and has three treasures. One is a jade bi of Yi Zisun from the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the other is a top-ranking essay in the imperial examination of the Ming Dynasty. The entire piece has more than 2,000 words, written in one go without any erasures. Another one is the Buddhist statues in Longxing Temple. In 1996, more than 600 Buddhist statues from the Longxing Temple were unearthed in Qingzhou. They date from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Northern Qi Dynasty and all the way to the Northern Song Dynasty, a period of more than 500 years. They used a variety of techniques such as line engraving, relief, openwork, and flat carving, and have extremely high artistic standards. This is an exhibit that Western scholars call a major discovery in the history of Eastern art. Although there are some variations in style and technique, they all have one common feature, that is, there is a faint smile between the Buddha's eyebrows, eyes and lips. One of them is called the "Qingzhou Smile". These Buddha statues are graceful and smiling, and the moment you see them you feel like you are meeting someone again after a long separation. There is a kind of energy flowing between the eyes that look at each other. That smile spans thousands of years, but makes you feel warm and familiar.

Qingzhou is very suitable for a short weekend break, with the shortest high-speed rail ride taking only 3 hours and 10 minutes. We spent one day at Qingzhou Museum, took photos and browsed around the ancient city in the morning, visited Tuoshan Grottoes in the afternoon, and returned in the evening. The most beloved Buddha statues in the museum include the Northern Qi statue of "Cao Yi Chu Shui" and the Northern Wei statue of "Gu Xiu Qing Xiang". Both are vividly displayed here and are worth a careful viewing. The ancient city of Qingzhou is 2 kilometers away from the museum, so transportation costs are low. The food in the ancient city is very unique. It is a collection of various carbohydrates. It tastes good but it is easy to fill you up. If few people buy, it will be easily wasted. I didn't do much in the ancient city, so I made an appointment to take photos in Hanfu at Ouyuan. The makeup and photography were average, but the photo editing skills were good, and the finished photos looked beautiful. I'm in a good mood. The surprise was seeing Qingzhou Stone in the cultural and creative store in Ouyuan. It feels like a mini version of Taihu stone, and also pays attention to the characteristics of "thin, transparent, leaky and wrinkled". Because of its small size, it is very suitable for being placed on a desk for appreciation. Another fun thing is that there are licensed simulation gun shooting shops in the ancient city. I tried 95 and 191 for the first time. I realized how heavy they were when I got them in my hands. My hands were shaking so much that I couldn't hold them [Grin] #

Because a museum came to a city I have long been interested in Qingzhou Museum, the "ceiling of county and city museums". Although it is located in a county town, most people may not have heard of it. But Qingzhou Museum is a national first-class museum The collections are numerous and very exquisite🔥It is definitely worth a visit! - ✅Three treasures of the museum: • 🌟Eastern Han Dynasty "Yi Zisun" Jade Bi: There are 158 nipples on the body of the bi, with a double dragon pattern carved on the top and the three characters "Yi Zisun" in seal script in the middle. It is a rare large-scale jade bi with a cutout in the same period in the country~ • 🌟Zhao Bingzhong No. 1 Scholar Paper: It is the palace examination paper of Zhao Bingzhong, the No. 1 Scholar in Qingzhou in the 26th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty. It is the only palace examination paper found in the Ming Dynasty and before the Ming Dynasty. ️It is a national first-class cultural relic, filling the gap in the palace archives of the Ming Dynasty in my country~ • 🌟Longxing Temple Buddhist statues: These statues are exquisitely carved and have various shapes. Qingzhou’s smile is really amazing, showing a very high artistic level✅ - ▪️Visiting route: 2nd floor (entrance floor) - 3rd floor - 4th floor (Qingzhou Smile Exhibition Hall) - 1st floor (exit floor) 🔥Tips: Remember to book your tickets in advance🎫You can start booking 3 days in advance, scan the QR code to enter (the museum is free). There is a cultural and creative area on each floor, which is quite fun to visit and has a lot of variety‼ ️But I personally think you can buy a complete range of refrigerator magnets at a cultural and creative store at the south gate of Qingzhou Ancient City~ You can have lunch at Qingbo Canteen at noon. There are mutton soup/noodles/cakes/meals. The taste is OK. The average cost is about 30 yuan per person.

After visiting the Qingzhou Museum, we went to Longxing Temple nearby. Located on the north side of Wangfu West Street, Qingzhou City, Weifang City, Shandong Province, and on the south side of Qingzhou Museum, it is a site from the Southern and Northern Dynasties to the Ming Dynasty. It was founded in the Southern Dynasty Liu Song, developed during the Northern Wei and Eastern Wei periods, reached its peak during the Tang and Song Dynasties, and disappeared during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. In October 1996, a Buddhist statue hoard from the late Northern Song Dynasty or early Jin Dynasty was discovered in the northern part of the site. After cleaning, more than 600 Buddhist statues, 142 coins, and 2 pieces of ceramics were unearthed. Most of these statues still retain their original colors of painted and gilded paintings, such as cinnabar, sapphire blue, ochre, peacock green, black, white, and other natural mineral pigments. Some statues even have painted pictures of characters and stories on their bodies or clothes. The Buddhist statues unearthed from the Longxing Temple hoard in Qingzhou are large in number, exquisitely carved, well-preserved with gilded paintings, and have a long time span. They make up for the lack of physical materials in the archaeological study of Chinese Buddhism, especially the archaeological study of Buddhism in the Eastern Wei and Northern Qi periods, and provide valuable materials for the study of Chinese Buddhist archaeology and Chinese art history. On March 5, 2013, the Longxing Temple site in Qingzhou was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units. It is in a great location, right next to the entrance to the Tuoshan Scenic Area. Parking is convenient, and it is open to the public for free.

Qingzhou, Shandong! It is one of the ancient Jiuzhou, With more than 5,000 years of civilization history, The place where Li Qingzhao lived for more than 20 years has many historical attractions and beautiful natural landscape~ 🗓Itinerary: Day 1: Hangzhou-Qingzhou Museum-Qingzhou Ancient City Day 2: Zhaode Ancient Street-Guangfu Temple-Tuoshan Grottoes-Longxing Temple 🚉Transportation guide: Airplane: There is no airport in Qingzhou. You can fly to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport first, and then transfer to the airport bus or high-speed rail to Qingzhou. Train: There is a high-speed rail station in Qingzhou, which can be reached directly by high-speed rail. ❤Reason for recommendation: 1 Qingzhou Ancient City: Qingzhou’s iconic attraction with a long history and rich cultural heritage. 2. Yunmen Mountain Scenic Area: You can climb mountains to enjoy the scenery, visit the Yunmen Grottoes, and feel the charm of nature. 3 Qingzhou Museum: One of the earliest museums in the country, it has a rich collection of cultural relics, including many treasures. 4. Fan Gongting Park: Built in memory of Fan Zhongyan, there are ancient buildings, garden landscapes and cultural relics here. 5 Yangtian Mountain National Forest Park: Yangtian Mountain is a scenic spot dominated by natural scenery. There are forests, waterfalls, streams and other natural landscapes here. 6. Huanghuaxi Scenic Area: There are clear streams, spectacular waterfalls and beautiful natural scenery here. 🏨Accommodation recommendations: 1 Near Qingzhou Ancient City: The transportation here is convenient and there are many scenic spots and food nearby. 2 Near Yunmen Mountain Scenic Area: If you want to visit Yunmen Mountain, you can choose to stay here to make it easier to get up early and climb.

The Qingzhou Municipal Museum is a comprehensive museum. Its predecessor, the Yidu County Museum, was founded in 1959. The original site was the renovated ancestral hall of Feng Pu, a scholar of the Wenhua Palace during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. It was newly built in a different location in 1984. The museum covers an area of ​​40 acres and has a construction area of ​​12,000 square meters. In 2008, it was rated as one of the first batch of "National First-Class Museums" and is the only county-level comprehensive museum among the first batch of 83 national first-class museums. In 2017, it formed the Qingzhou Ancient City Tourist Area with Yunmen Mountain and the ancient city and was promoted to a national AAAAA level tourist attraction. The Qingzhou New Museum will open on May 15, 2023, with a total construction area of ​​50,934 square meters. It adopts the Han and Tang Dynasty styles, highlighting the "high platforms, towers, and pitched roofs" of traditional Chinese architecture, and uses modern design techniques to make it abstract and concise. The exhibition area of ​​the new museum is divided into 8 exhibition halls, including the Qingzhou History Exhibition Hall, the Longxing Temple Buddha Statue Exhibition Hall, the Youlinheng Prince's Mansion Exhibition Hall, the Xiangshan Han Tomb Pottery Figurines Exhibition Hall, the Stone Carving Art Exhibition Hall, the Ceramics Exhibition Hall, the Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition Hall, and the Temporary Exchange Exhibition Hall. Qingzhou Museum

🎈Guys, today I must share an amazing place with you all—Shandong Qingzhou! It is one of the ancient nine states, with a civilization history of over 5000 years! This is also where Li Qingzhao lived for more than twenty years. There are numerous historical sites and the natural scenery is stunning.😎 🚩My two-day itinerary is as follows: Day1️⃣: Hangzhou➡️Qingzhou Museum➡️Qingzhou Ancient City Day2️⃣: Zhaode Ancient Street➡️Guangfu Temple➡️Tuoshan Grottoes➡️Longxing Temple 👉Transportation is also very convenient. You can take a high-speed train from Hangzhou to Qingzhou Station and then take a taxi. If you want to stay for a few more days, I strongly recommend renting a car for more freedom in your travels!🚗 📸The following attractions are really amazing: ✅Qingzhou Museum: This is a national first-class museum on par with the Forbidden City. The exhibits are so numerous that they are dazzling. Be sure to watch carefully and don't just skim through. Especially the Smile of Qingzhou (a national treasure unearthed from Longxing Temple, each Buddha statue has a smiling face and a kind expression), it is simply breathtaking!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ✅Qingzhou Ancient City: The Ming and Qing buildings with blue bricks and tiles, and the simple folk customs are touching. From Fucai Gate, you can see the panoramic view of the ancient city, and Zhaode Ancient Street is full of strong Hui ethnic style. The night views of Ouyuan and the Catholic Church are more beautiful than during the day. Unfortunately, my camera ran out of battery when I went, 😭😭 so don't miss it like I did. There are not many people in the ancient city in the morning, you can walk around and experience the different regional characteristics while tasting authentic Qingzhou breakfast culture, it feels absolutely wonderful. ✅Tuoshan Grottoes: It takes about half an hour to climb the mountain, but it is really worth it. The exquisite grotto culture has fascinated many tourists, making the trip worthwhile. You can also overlook Longxing Temple from here. ✅Longxing Temple: Built in the Northern Dynasties, it was a first-class royal temple during the Tang and Song Dynasties. The red walls and yellow tiles are not something that ordinary temples can compare with. 🕰️For those with enough time, you can also visit Yunmen Mountain, Jingtang Ancient Village, Huanghua Creek, and other surrounding attractions, which are also worth a visit! 🏨For accommodation, I strongly recommend staying in a homestay within Qingzhou Ancient City, it is very convenient to go anywhere. 🍴About Qingzhou cuisine (mostly in the ancient city): 1️⃣Qi Ji Chicken Rice Noodles, the taste is amazing. 2️⃣Wang Zhiyong Breakfast Shop, a must-visit. 3️⃣Beef Pancakes, incredibly fragrant. 4️⃣Old Lady's Qiu Cake, so delicious you can't stop eating. 5️⃣Xu's Mustard Chicken, also very good. If you want to bring souvenirs, go to Longsheng Pastry, the Honey Three Knives is very delicious.😋 Guys, Qingzhou is really a treasure city, come and check it out!💖

As a county-level museum, the Qingzhou Museum is already at the top level, with the largest scale, the most collections, and the most comprehensive categories. One of the museum's treasures, the Eastern Han Dynasty 'Yi Zi Sun' jade bi (Photo 1), is exquisitely carved and smoothly contoured, presenting a harmonious and unified beauty. It symbolizes the beautiful wish of 'prosperity for descendants and family harmony.' It is also the only jade bi from the Han Dynasty in China engraved with Chinese characters. Another treasure of the museum is the imperial examination paper of Zhao Bingzhong, the top scholar of the Ming Dynasty (Photo 2), which is also a highly valuable national treasure. The 'First Rank, First Place' personally inscribed by Emperor Wanli in red ink, Zhao Bingzhong's neat and elegant handwriting, and the pertinent reform suggestions in the paper all highlight the top scholar's great talent and vision. In addition, the statues unearthed from the Longxing Temple site (Photos 4, 5, 6, 9) are also quite exquisite. Although they suffered severe damage during several anti-Buddhist movements, their craftsmanship charm can still be felt. The ceramics, bronzes, calligraphy and paintings, stone carvings, and jade artifacts of the Qingzhou Museum are also worth savoring slowly. The categories are quite comprehensive, no wonder it is known as the 'small big museum.' This museum is definitely one worth visiting again and again. Qingzhou Museum

In 1887 (the 13th year of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty), the British missionary J.S. White wright set up a museum in the Peizhen Academy in Qingzhou, which housed natural specimens, car and electric motor models, etc., for public viewing. This was one of the early museums in China and marked the beginning of the construction of museums in Qingzhou. Qingzhou Museum has three major treasures: Zhao Bingzhong's top scholar scroll from the Ming Dynasty, the Eastern Han 'Yi Zi Sun' jade bi, and the Buddhist statues from Longxing Temple. In the 26th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, Zhao Bingzhong from Qingzhou became the top scholar in the palace examination. The scroll is 2460 characters long, written in small regular script of the Hanlin Academy. The first page of the examination paper is topped with six characters from Emperor Wanli's own hand, stating 'First Rank, First Place'. This is the only surviving palace examination scroll from the Ming Dynasty and earlier that is known today, and it is considered a unique treasure both domestically and abroad. The Eastern Han 'Yi Zi Sun' jade bi: It is the only large Han Dynasty jade bi with Chinese characters in domestic collections. Only three 'Yi Zi Sun' jade bi from the Han Dynasty have been found nationwide, and the one in Qingzhou Museum is made of top-quality Hetian jade. It is the most complete, largest, and finest quality piece with the highest artistic value discovered so far. The Buddhist statues from Longxing Temple: In 1996, more than 400 statues were unearthed from the Longxing Temple site in Qingzhou, spanning nearly 500 years from the Northern Wei to the Northern Song Dynasty. The abundance of statues, the variety of types, and the high quality of carving have been called a miracle by the academic community. The most soul-stirring aspect is the mysterious smile of the Qingzhou Buddha statues, known as the 'Smile of Qingzhou', which has amazed both China and the world. Especially notable is the armless bodhisattva, known as the 'Venus of the East', with a resplendent robe, glittering gold ornaments, and a plump, round face that bears a naturally charming smile (images 7 and 8). The last image is of the Ming Dynasty stone lion in front of the old Qingzhou Museum building.

If you have a passion for history and culture, you should visit Qingzhou Museum at least once in your lifetime. Not for anything else, but to see the "Qingzhou Smile". An unexpected discovery of a cellar over 60 square meters unearthed several hundred Buddha statues! It's astonishing how each and every one of them is a national treasure, spanning from the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the Tang and Song periods. The process of Sinicization of Buddhism is very well embodied in these statues. Standing in front of these Buddha statues, seeing the gentle smiles on their faces, you will feel an inexplicable touch. It might be an unnamed force deeply moving your heart.

| A Day Trip Strolling Through Qingzhou!. Last Friday, I went to Qingzhou with my bestie for a day. Below, I will provide a guide on aspects such as route, transportation, attractions, and food. Around 20,000 steps, the walk was long but the route itself is not difficult, and it's also suitable for bringing along the elderly and children in the family! The cost per person is 150+ I. Route Planning D1: Qingzhou City Station → Qingzhou Ancient City (Ou Garden, Christian Church, Catholic Church) → Qingzhou Zhaode Ancient Street → Qingzhou Museum → Longxing Temple II. Transportation We took a green-skin train because it's close to Jinan and we didn't take the high-speed train, after all, it's about saving money haha Jinan-Qingzhou outbound ticket: April 19, 2024, 06:10 Daming Lake Station → April 19, 2024, 07:45 Qingzhou City Station (K411), duration 1 hour 35 minutes. Ticket price: 23.5 RMB For the return trip, we also focused on saving money, thinking of staying in Qingzhou a bit longer, we bought tickets for a later time. There were no direct trains left, so we bought a transfer ticket with a 50-minute layover in Zibo Qingzhou-Jinan return ticket: First leg: Qingzhou-Zibo April 19, 2024, 18:49 Qingzhou City Station → 19:07 Zibo Station (G1080), duration 18 minutes. Second leg: Zibo-Jinan April 19, 2024, 20:01 Zibo Station → 21:09 Jinan Station (K8280), duration 1 hour 08 minutes Ticket price: 27.5 RMB (first leg 11 RMB, second leg 16.5 RMB) III. Attractions Overview Qingzhou Ancient City: An ancient city with Ming and Qing architectural styles. We arrived early in the morning when there were not many people, which was perfect for taking photos. The churches allow for panoramic shots. Ou Garden requires a ticket of 20 RMB which can be bought online, and inside there are many flowers, suitable for a leisurely stroll in a small garden. Besides the main street, Qingzhou Ancient City also has many small alleys to explore, which are closer to the real life of the locals. If you come to the ancient city in the afternoon, you can dine here, but in the morning, it seems that the food stalls open late, so there's not much for buying food. Qingzhou Zhaode Ancient Street: This ancient street is a residential street, like a path in a small village. Opposite the entrance of Zhaode Ancient Street, there is a shop selling Qingzhou's specialty 'Longsheng Pastries'. Their honey treats are particularly famous. Qingzhou Museum: In 2008, it was rated as one of the first batch of 'National First-Class Museums', and is the only county-level comprehensive museum among the first 83 national first-class museums. Qingzhou Museum is the most worthwhile attraction in Qingzhou, in my opinion. The three treasures of the museum are a must-see, especially the Longxing Temple statues, which are truly beautiful. There is a place selling stamp collection cultural products in the museum, and I bought them at the 'Zhuangyuan School' on the first floor. This is where you can get all the stamps at once, and there are also vending machines at the entrance of the museum selling stamp collection books, which seem to require you to find and stamp them yourself. Longxing Temple: This Longxing Temple is not the one where the unearthed statues were found; the original site has been turned into Longxing Temple Ruins Park. This Longxing Temple has been rebuilt according to the scale and specifications of the ancient Longxing Temple as researched by experts. Although it looks good and is quite large, it takes about an hour to visit. IV. Food The internet recommends going to the museum's restaurant for food, and indeed the taste is good, but to be honest, considering the portion size, it's not very cheap, can I say that... V. Tips 1. On Alipay, go to 'Travel' → 'Bus' → find 'Qingzhou Kaicheng Electronic Bus Card' 2. Qingzhou's public transportation is not very convenient, and it requires a long wait. We only took the bus from the station to the ancient city and back to the station; for other trips, we called for rides, otherwise waiting for the bus would take too long and affect the schedule. 3. When entering attractions, it's good to look online for tickets, as there are generally discounts. That's the summary of the one-day trip to Qingzhou. Everyone can refer to it comprehensively and then make arrangements according to their own situation.

Itinerary time: Depart from Qingdao at 7:30 on April 13th, arrive at Qingzhou Museum at 10 o'clock, parking at the museum is free, but capacity is limited. The Qingzhou Museum requires a reservation three days in advance, and tickets for Saturday are released at midnight on Thursday. Start from the fourth floor and work your way down, spending an hour and a half to visit two floors, then go directly to the restaurant on the first floor for a meal. After the meal, visit the second and first floors as well as shop at the cultural and creative store. Arrive at the ancient city at 2 pm, check into Muqing Courtyard, and park at the Ximen Orchard parking lot, parking is free! Rest at the guesthouse for two hours, stroll around the ancient city at 4 pm, have dinner at 5:30 pm, Dongge's Chicken. Finish dinner at 7:30 pm, enjoy a stroll in the night ancient city with a gentle breeze. The next day, April 14th, get up at 6:30 am, go out at 7 am to visit the ancient city in the early morning, get a full view of the ancient city, the people are very nice. The ancient city is so beautiful. At 7:30 am, walk to Wang Zhiyong's breakfast shop, eat beef pancakes, beef stuffed buns, and steamed beef buns. After breakfast, walk to Ding Mama's rice cake shop, but it's too early, only sliced cakes are available, didn't buy, passed by a Xingsheng pastry shop, bought a crispy red bean cake, delicious. On the way back to the guesthouse, stopped by Longsheng pastry shop near the east gate of the ancient city and bought honey san dao and square pastry. After a short rest, visit Ou Garden at 10 am, visit the garden and then check out of the guesthouse. Drive to Old Street Impression for a meal, after the meal it starts to rain, return to Qingdao, because there are children and expectant mothers on this trip, so it's quite leisurely. Arrive in Qingdao at 4 pm, without delaying the child's school the next day.

Qingzhou Museum, although located in a county town, is a national first-class museum. Compared with the Shandong Museum in Jinan, it has more artifacts and the collections are more contemporary. I spent almost four hours in the museum and even had a meal there; the restaurant was quite good. Explanation: Upon entering, you can choose to rent an audio guide or hire a human guide. I rented an audio guide, but didn't find it very useful. Scanning a QR code with your phone to listen is just as good. If you have no background knowledge and are very interested in figurative art, I still recommend hiring a human guide. Tour sequence (in terms of excitement): 4F (Gilded and painted statues unearthed from Longxing Temple - the highlight of the museum, definitely worth a close look) 2F (Includes the examination paper of the top scholar and the 'Yi Zi Sun' jade wall) 1F (Stone steles and carvings) 3F (Calligraphy, paintings, and the Han tombs of Xiangshan, which include a version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival by Qiu Ying, definitely worth a close look, it's like watching a TV series) The three treasures of the museum: 1. The Ming Dynasty top scholar Zhao Bingzhong's palace examination paper Zhao Bingzhong's palace examination paper from the 26th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty is unique in the country. The paper consists of nineteen folded pages, divided into two major parts. The first part is a resume of the author and his three ancestors, written in imitation Song typeface, with four lines. The first fold has the seal 'Seal of the Ministry of Rites' in seal script at the top. This part is sealed, with a watermark of 'Sealed for Protection' on the seal strip. The second part is the main text, consisting of fifteen folded pages, with a total of 2460 characters written in small regular script of the imperial library style. Following the main text are the official titles and names of nine examiners, including Grand Secretaries and Ministers of Rites, War, and Revenue. Zhao Bingzhong was careful with his ink in the palace examination, writing fluently and correctly without a single mistake. The most eye-catching part is the handwritten inscription by Emperor Wanli himself, indicating the top rank of the first class. It's unclear how this examination paper was leaked. What I enjoy most about visiting museums is looking at calligraphy and paintings. I find it magical that we can understand the words left by ancient people, as if having a conversation through time. 2. Eastern Han 'Yi Zi Sun' jade bi The 'Yi Zi Sun' jade bi was discovered in 1982 in Majiazhuangzi Village, Tanfang Town, Qingzhou City. Made of high-quality Hetian jade from Xinjiang, the jade is warm and the carving is exquisite. It is a typical bi with an outer contour, round at the bottom, decorated with bulrush patterns and 158 nipples inside, and chi dragon patterns outside. Above the contour, there is a relief of double dragons among auspicious clouds, with the seal script 'Yi Zi Sun' in the center, which is an auspicious phrase meaning 'may it benefit the family and descendants'. This jade bi is currently the only large Han Dynasty jade bi with Chinese characters in China's museum collections. 3. Buddhist statues from Longxing Temple In October 1996, more than 400 statues were unearthed from the buried treasure of the Longxing Temple site in Qingzhou. Due to the large number, variety, well-preserved gilding and painting, exquisite carving, and long span of time, they were rated as 'One of the Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries in China in 1996' and 'One of the Hundred Major Archaeological Discoveries of the 20th Century in China'. Among them, the 'Qingzhou Smile' is also known as the 'Mona Lisa smile of China'. The downside of the museum is that there are very few resting chairs, and not many cultural and creative products. Qingzhou Museum

According to the "Chronicles of Shandong's Millennium Ancient Counties", Shandong currently has a total of 74 "Millennium Ancient Counties", ranking among the top in the country. I finally had the opportunity to visit Qingzhou, the "most powerful" thousand-year-old city in Shandong history. Qingzhou is one of the nine ancient states. Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, Qingzhou, which is connected to Huai and Yi in the south and Yan and Ji in the north, has been a political and military stronghold for a long period of history and is known as the "important town of the Three Qis and the metropolis of Hai and Dai." During the period of the Sixteen Kingdoms, the Xianbei people Murong De established the Southern Yan Kingdom and made Guanggu City its capital, making Qingzhou one of the few cities in Shandong history that served as a capital. Today, Qingzhou is a small fifth-tier county under the administration of Weifang City! It is not an internet celebrity, nor is it a well-known tourist city, and consumption is not high. It is precisely such a small county town that can find tranquility and comfort, suitable for slow enjoyment. Suitable for three days of sightseeing: Day 1: Great Places for Business and Leisure - Qingzhou Ancient City and Songcheng Day 2: Ancient Journey - Fan Wenting Park, Qingzhou Museum Day 3: A trip to get close to nature - Yunmen Mountain Personal favorite: Qingzhou Museum Qingzhou Museum is the only county-level museum among the first batch of national first-class museums. The new Qingzhou Museum was officially opened in May this year. The main purpose of coming to this museum is to see the Buddhist statues of Longxing Temple excavated in 1996. Fan Wenting Park: There is a Fangongting Park near the old building of Qingzhou Museum. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty. Fan Zhongyan, Fu Bi and Ouyang Xiu came to Qingzhou to serve successively. The Three Sages Temple in the park was to commemorate these three virtuous officials who served in Qingzhou during the Northern Song Dynasty. There is also a Li Qingzhao Memorial Temple. Li Qingzhao moved to Qingzhou with her husband Zhao Mingcheng when she was 24 years old and lived here for 17 years. One third of Li Qingzhao's poems were written in Qingzhou. Ouyuan: During the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youji, the seventh son of Emperor Chenghua Zhu Jianshen, was enfeoffed in Qingzhou. During the more than 140 years of Qingzhou Hengwang's reign, there were six generations and seven kings, leaving behind many historical sites and anecdotes for Qingzhou. The famous Ou Garden in the ancient city of Qingzhou was once the East Garden of the Prince Heng's Palace in the Ming Dynasty. Qingzhou Weifang

⏳Visit time: 2 days ❤Recommendation reason: It has been two years since I last went to Qingzhou, and I still miss it 🥹Qingzhou is a small city where you can chill and hang out. I believe many people know Qingzhou because of the Buddha statues in Longxing Temple and the Qingzhou Museum, which is known as the only county-level national first-class museum. My trip to Qingzhou was after the Lantern Festival two years ago. Not only did I miss the lively atmosphere of the ancient city and the northern New Year flavor, but I also encountered the bone-chilling cold of March snow. But it was pleasant in a different way. 🚗Transportation strategy: Qingzhou is relatively small, so it is not a problem to take a taxi to other places. 🛏Hotel information: Sheyu B&B (Qingzhou Ancient City Scenic Area Branch) The B&B is located in the ancient city, near Ouyuan. It is a renovated old house, clean and warm. It snowed suddenly the next day, so when I opened the door, I saw a small courtyard covered with snow🥹 🌟Local must-visit: Qingzhou Museum (New Museum) Last year, Qingzhou Museum moved to a new location, which is much more spacious. However, when I went there two years ago, it was still the old museum. The architecture was very much from the 1980s and 1990s. The Buddha statue museum was on the second floor. I guess people who are not fans of Buddhist art or museums might ignore it. There was almost no one there, so I took a lot of photos. Yunmenshan Scenic Area I went to climb the Yunmenshan Grottoes in the rain. Although the grottoes were severely damaged, it can still be seen that they were well carved. I didn’t go to Tuoshan Grottoes because I didn’t have enough time. Ouyuan Before returning, I chose a nearby place to stroll around, and Ouyuan was the most suitable place. 🍽Food tips: Eating in the ancient city is very cheap. I haven't eaten rice noodles for ten yuan for a long time, but I ate it here. But the most recommended one is the Laohuaishu Fried Buns, the buns and the soup are really good.

It's a small city, and every scenic spot is very close You can see that every household grows flowers. The pace of life is very slow. You can enjoy the unique charm of the locals during your trip. The happiness index of living in Qingzhou is bursting Recommended Attractions 🌟Qingzhou Ancient City is worth a visit. There is a long street where you can buy local snacks and enjoy the scenery of the ancient city. Ouyuan is also inside. Qingzhou Never Sleeps City has many performances. It can also be regarded as a night market. It is more commercialized than the ancient city. 🌟Qingzhou Museum is worthy of being a 5A-level museum. Once you enter, you can feel the baptism of history. I once again feel that Chinese culture is so profound. Be sure to make an appointment in advance! 🌟Yunmen Mountain is a must climb. I am a bit feudal and superstitious when I get older. There is the biggest Chinese character for longevity on it. If you touch it, you will live as long as the Southern Mountains. There is also a Taoist temple of the God of Wealth. It is worth mentioning that it is very close to Longxing Temple. You can visit them together. You can only worship one of Buddhism and Taoism. The owner of the B&B here is very welcoming. He will give us local special fruits when we check in. The green peaches are quite delicious. He also left us mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival. He said that we are a family here and he treats us like his daughters. I also met a guy from Guangxi. I met him at different scenic spots. We had dinner and chatted together in the evening. It was a special fate that people from all over the world met in Qingzhou. Meeting great people gave the trip a unique meaning. I like the local customs, the sincerity of people and things, and the rich cultural heritage. The trip to Qingzhou was worthwhile.

Qingzhou, Shandong, is one of the ancient nine provinces Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, and Fu Bi have all been prefects here It can be seen that it is famous in history Li Qingzhao lived here for 20 years with her husband Zhao Mingcheng There is also a county-level museum of the same level as the Forbidden City - Qingzhou Museum 2 hours high-speed rail distance from Beijing 🍓Places to go: ◾️Qingzhou Ancient City: There are Ou Garden, the memorial hall of landscape painting master Li Cheng, churches and city towers in the ancient city. Overall, it is quite comfortable to stroll around. There are many snacks inside. ◾️Camel Mountain and Longxing Temple: Go to climb Camel Mountain in the morning, there are the so-called Shandong's first grotto statues on it, it is quite tiring to climb the mountain, you need to bring more water, there are no shops on it. You can overlook Longxing Temple from the high point of Camel Mountain. Although Longxing Temple is a newly built temple, it is still very magnificent. The Buddha statues inside are tall and solemn, and there are many small stone monks on the ground outside, which are very cute. ◾️Qingzhou Museum: If you go to Qingzhou, you must go to Qingzhou Museum. When taking a 🚗, the master asked, are you going to the museum? (Laugh) Although it is a county-level museum, due to the discovery of more than 600 Buddhist statues from the Northern Wei to the Northern Song Dynasty at the Longxing Temple site in 1996, it was one of the "Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries of the Year" and became a national first-class museum. "If National Treasures Could Talk" also has a special episode about the smiling Buddhas. You can understand the changes of Buddha statues from the Northern Wei to the Song Dynasty. If you look closely, each Buddha statue has a different face. Many Buddha statues have suffered a great deal of damage, but they all maintain a smiling expression, which is very shocking. The champion scroll and Qiu Ying's version of the Qingming Shanghe Picture should not be missed. ◾️Fan Gongting Park: It seems to be a citizen leisure park inside. But the Three Sages Temple (Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Fu Bi) and Li Qingzhao's former residence (under renovation) are located here. The lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the trumpet creepers are also blooming. Adults hide under the green wisteria trees to cool off, and children use lotus leaves as umbrellas. There is also a studio for learning to make rubbings in the Three Sages Temple. ◾️Others: There are also Yunmen Mountain (a huge Shou character), Huanghua Creek, and the Sleepless City that I didn't have time to go to. 🚗Transportation: Usually take a taxi, not expensive. 🍱Eating: I found that many of the foods here are halal, and there are many Hui people's shops on the road. It is said that these people settled down after a big migration. Qi Ji soil chicken rice noodles are in the ancient city, there are a lot of people, but it is really delicious. Breakfast at Wang Zhiyong's breakfast shop. The local dishes of the Old Street Impression are not used to eating, the halal Longsheng pastries are a bit too sweet...

To describe it in one word - grand! The exterior of the building looks quite imposing, and the interior is no less. The museum has five floors in total, which need to be booked in advance. The interior space is very large, with numerous exhibits and extremely rich content. Not only does it have the most basic local historical relics of Qingzhou, but also steles, Buddha statues, ceramics, calligraphy and painting, and other exhibitions, which are a feast for the eyes. There is a rest area on each floor of the museum, which is very friendly to those who are tired from walking. There is a cultural and creative product shop on the first floor. Some of the ideas and prices are acceptable, and can be considered as souvenirs.

The Qingzhou Museum is a cultural institution that serves as a repository for the history and heritage of Qingzhou City in Shandong Province, China. New Qingzhou Museum 1. Historical Artifacts: The museum likely houses a diverse collection of historical artifacts, including pottery, ceramics, sculptures, tools, and more, representing different periods of Qingzhou’s history. 2. Archaeological Discoveries: Qingzhou has a rich archaeological history, and the museum may feature discoveries from local excavation sites, providing insights into the region’s ancient past. 3. Cultural Exhibits: You might find exhibits showcasing Qingzhou’s cultural traditions, such as traditional clothing, artwork, calligraphy, and items related to local customs and festivals. 4. Paintings and Artifacts: Art enthusiasts can expect to see paintings, scrolls, and other artistic creations that reflect the cultural and artistic heritage of Qingzhou. 5. Historical Documents: The museum could house historical documents, manuscripts, and scrolls that offer a glimpse into the written history of the region. 6. Interactive Displays: Many modern museums incorporate interactive displays and multimedia presentations to engage visitors and provide a more immersive learning experience. 7. Educational Programs: Some museums offer educational programs, workshops, and guided tours to help visitors better understand the exhibits and the history of the area. #chinalife #trip #instatravel #museum #china

On both sides of the hall where there are giant Buddha heads, there is one exhibition hall, stone sculptures on one side and stone carvings on one side. There are many super-large exhibits in the two exhibition halls, as well as many beautiful stone carvings. The two Han Dynasty stone carvings on the wall are actually the tomb gates. Looks like it feels gloomy!