Qingzhou is a very suitable place for driving. First, the road conditions here are good. The local traffic flow in Qingzhou is not large, even on holidays, it will not be too crowded, and free parking can be found almost everywhere in Qingzhou, which is rare in well-known tourist cities now. Qingzhou lies between Weifang and Zibo. You can choose Yin Qing Expressway or Shen Chang Expressway. It takes about three hours and two hours to drive from Qingdao and Jinan to Qingzhou respectively.
Speaking of scenic spots in Qingzhou, the ancient city is the core of Qingzhou. Ancient city of qingzhou has been upgraded to a national AAAAA tourist attraction, and the main attractions are open free of charge all day. Before I went to Qingzhou, I didn't expect much from ancient city of qingzhou. Many netizens said that this is just an over-developed antique building complex with no tourism value at all.
After arriving at the ancient city, the situation seen on both sides of the main commercial street where tourists are most concentrated (Ouyuan Street) is indeed the case. Convergence, singleness and even some low-end commercial developments are slightly disappointing. Spacious streets and brand-new houses don't smell "old". If your trip is just a cursory tour, then your impression of ancient city of qingzhou can only be mediocre.
In fact, Qingzhou still retains many historical sites, especially in the area where Hui people gather on the east side of the ancient city (don't miss Shenfu Street, Dongmen Street and Nanying Street). Those narrow alleys can still feel the simple living atmosphere, and there are many real old buildings hidden.
The famous scenic spots in ancient city of qingzhou are: Ouyuan, Zhenjue Temple, Christian Church, Catholic Church, Fucai Gate, Kuixing Building, Mosque, Former Residence of Li Qingzhao, Sanguan Temple YMCA, Jinshang Courtyard, etc.
The famous food in Qingzhou, the ancient city, is mainly beef fried buns near Songhuai, each of which costs only 1.5 yuan, which is quite affordable in tourist attractions. In addition, Longsheng cakes are also famous for their three honey knives, and long queues begin every morning.
After nightfall, the donkey friends who have visited the ancient city can also go to Song Cheng to see the night scene. Practically speaking, Song Cheng has a stronger commercial atmosphere, but the night scene is good, especially the musical fountain staged by Nanyang River is quite imposing.
On the second day trip in Qingzhou, my uncle went to another famous scenic spot-Yunmen Mountain. Yunmen Mountain is only over 400 meters above sea level, which is really nothing in terms of height, but the cultural landscape on Yunmen Mountain is extremely rich. Yunmen Mountain is only two or three kilometers away from ancient city of qingzhou. This location advantage also makes Yunmen Mountain deeply loved by literati in past dynasties. There are all kinds of cliff carvings and stone carvings on the mountain, among which the large-scale "Shou" stone carving with a height of 7.5 meters is the most striking.
Half a day's sightseeing in Yunmen Mountain is enough, and there won't be much physical challenge. The regular ticket for Yunmen Mountain is 60 yuan, and the preferential fare will be implemented in 2020. As long as 24 yuan enters the scenic spot, there is no extra cost such as small traffic, which is very valuable.
Qingzhou is called Qingzhou because it is surrounded by mountains. On the third day in Qingzhou, my little uncle decided to visit autumn scenery in the surrounding valley. There are many places to enjoy the scenery in Qingzhou, including Taihe Mountain, Yangtian Mountain, Shimenfang and so on. My uncle finally chose Huanghua Creek in Taihe Mountain Scenic Area.
The driving distance from ancient city of qingzhou to Huanghua Creek is about 1 hour, and the parking fee of the scenic spot is 10 yuan (unlimited times). During the peak passenger flow, you can park your car in the parking lot far away, free of parking fees, and there is a shuttle bus to take tourists to the ticket office.
Huanghua River Scenic Area is composed of water system and surrounding valleys, and is known as "Jiuzhai in the North". However, the traces of artificial carving in this water system are very obvious, but the huge waterfall can't see where the water source is, which is obviously formed by artificial pumping. Besides, the scenery in the valley is nothing special.
It should be noted that the big walk in Huanghua Creek requires a lot of physical strength, at least four to five hours, and the height difference is several hundred meters. Therefore, friends who plan to participate in the big walk should be psychologically prepared.
The ticket price of Huanghua Creek Scenic Spot is 90 yuan, excluding small traffic. At present, there is no discount, and the cost performance is not high. There is a helicopter experience at the entrance to the scenic spot. Everyone goes to 380 yuan, and interested friends can feel it.
Generally speaking, friends who often travel to the central and western regions do not recommend visiting Huanghua River. Friends in Shandong province can come here if they don't want to go too far and feel the beautiful scenery.
After a short three-day trip, I didn't see Qingzhou more thoroughly, but I left a pretty good impression here. Qingzhou is a tourist treasure to be excavated. Find a day when there are few people and choose a satisfactory homestay. Qingzhou is worth savoring.