At present, there are four tourist routes in Laoshan, including three land routes (south route, east route, and middle route) and one water route.

Southern route: Go east from Hong Kong East Road or Donghai East Road, pass through Shashakou, climb to Yingying, and flow down the Qinghe River to Taiqing Palace, mainly visiting Taiqing scenic spots. If time permits, you can go to Shangqing Scenic Area or Jufeng Scenic Area; you can also go to Qipanshi Scenic Area. This tour route is short, you can see several famous attractions, and you can easily go back and forth on the same day. Generally, travel agencies can arrange this route, which is also the busiest tourist route in Laoshan.

It is very convenient to take a tourist bus or take a few taxis, which can reduce the fatigue of mountain climbing. You can also visit this line by taking bus No. 104, No. 113, or No. 304.

Eastern route: Starting from Licun, Licang District, first turn north and turn east, passing through Xifu, Wanggezhuang and Yangkou, mainly visiting the Yangkou Scenic Area. If you start early in the morning and the tour itinerary is compact, If you have more time left, you can go south to visit Qipanshi Scenic Area or go straight to Taiqing Scenic Area and return from the southern route.

Depending on the number of people traveling with you, you can take a minibus or a rental car, and you can visit the main attractions on the east and south lines in one day. If you take bus No. 123, No. 312, or No. 106, you can generally only visit the eastern route.

Middle line: It also starts from Licun, Licang District, goes east via Beilongkou, turns north, passes through Beizhai and Wuyi Lane and goes to Beijiushui Scenic Area. If time permits, you can visit the Hualou Scenic Area on this route; you can also drive to Jufeng via Liushu Terrace, or walk past Chaoyin Waterfall to reach Jufeng. From Dalao Temple, you can transfer to Yangkou Scenic Area.

You can take a taxi or take bus No. 107, No. 110, No. 311, No. 365 to arrive.

Water route: Take a boat trip from Qingdao Bay Tourist Pier to explore the sea scenery, land at Taiqing Bay, and mainly visit Taiqing and Shangqing scenic spots.

Except for the Jufeng Scenic Area, which is not currently open, each scenic spot and other scenic spots can be visited in several times according to different tourist routes for a more comprehensive tour. This paradise, known as "the number one famous mountain on the sea", is left to People feel the charm is fresh and long.

Jufeng

Also known as Laoding. The wonders of the sea of ??clouds, the wonders of colored balls, and the wonders of the sunrise are its three major sights. Jufeng is one of the earliest places to watch the sunrise in China. Viewing the "sunrise over the sea" is unique to Laoshan Mountain. Staying at a Laoshan resort or inn, watching the moon at night and the sunrise in the morning is a great pleasure during a trip to Laoshan.

It is the highest and most precipitous scenic spot among the nine scenic spots in Laoshan Mountain. There are landscapes such as a line of sky, black wind outlet, Wuzhi Peak than Gaogu, Lingqi Peak, natural monument and so on. Its highest point is Jufeng, commonly known as "Laoding", with an altitude of 1133 meters, which is the main peak of Laoshan Mountain. There is a rock several feet square at the top of the giant peak, called "Gai Ding", also known as "Kow Palm". It can only accommodate three or four people. The mountain is steep and difficult to climb. It is 15 kilometers west from Liushu Tai to the east. Go from Yanyun Stream in the south for more than 10 kilometers, climb from Yulinkou to the southeast for about 5-6 kilometers in the northwest, go from Shangqing Palace or Mingxia Cave in the east, and follow the big circle in the southwest to reach Jufeng. "Jufeng Xizhao", "Laoshan Fireball", "Yunnan Wonder" and "Jufeng Buddha's Light" are the four wonders of Jufeng.

Hualou Peak

One of the three strange stones in Laoshan, it was called Juxiantai in ancient times. It is a square mountain with steep walls, majestic and precipitous. Legend has it that when the Eight Immortals crossed the sea and passed through Mount Laoshan, He Xiangu dressed up in Juxiantai, also known as the "dressing building". According to historical records, Zhang Sanfeng and other famous people all have an indissoluble bond with this peak, so it has become one of the famous mountains on the sea.

Taiqing Palace

Also known as Xiaqing Palace, it was built in the first year of the founding of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty (140 BC). It faces Taiqing Bay and is backed by seven peaks. It is the Laoshan Road. Jiaozuting is the largest Taoist temple in Laoshan. The second jungle in the world of Quanzhen Taoism. The connotation of "returning to nature" of Taoism and the natural ecology of Mount Laoshan are mutual interpretations and a natural fit. Located at the foot of Laojun Peak at the southern foot of Mount Laoshan, it is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the sea in front. It is as lush as the south of the Yangtze River all year round. It now covers an area of ??30,000 square meters, with a construction area of ??about 2,500 square meters and more than 150 buildings. There are three halls in the palace: Sanguan Hall, Sanqing Hall, and Sanhuang Hall. Taiqing Palace was once listed as one of the twelve scenic spots in Laoshan Mountain with the reputation of "Taiqing Water Moon". There are two ancient cypresses in the courtyard of Sanhuang Hall, which are said to have been planted in the Han Dynasty.

The Taiqing Palace is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces water on one side. There are many attractions and carved stones around. Therefore, the Taiqing Palace area has become the center of the Laoshan tourist area.

Longtan Waterfall

In the middle reaches of the Bashui River in Laoshan Mountain, it flows straight down from a hundred-foot cliff, spraying beads and spitting out jade, like a dancing dragon, hence the name "Longtan Waterfall". The blue water in the pool is cold and crystal clear. After the mountain rain, the torrents and waterfalls surged and roared, making it a spectacular sight.

Beijiushui

The river in the upper reaches of Baisha River is named after the nine bends in the mountains and the nine bends in the water. The "Jiushui Boundary Bridge" of the North Jiushui Sanatorium is used as the boundary to divide the inner Jiushui and the outer Jiushui. "Nine Waters and Mingyi" is one of the twelve scenic spots in Laoshan. The water originates from the northern foot of the giant peak and flows into the canyon. Along the way, there are beautiful peaks, thousands of trees vying for glory, and beautiful scenery. It is so beautiful that it is known as the "Nine Waters Gallery".

Nine Waters and Eighteen Pools

One of the main tourist areas in Laoshan, about 3 kilometers long, consisting of many scenic spots, collectively known as the Nine Waters and Eighteen Pools, including the "Nine Waters Gallery" of good reputation. The first water has "Zhirou Pond", the second water has "Jubei Pond", "Weifeng Pond" and "Weishi Pond", the third water has "Wuyu Pond" and "Wuji Pond", and the fourth water has "Zizhuo Pond" ”, “Juhua Lake”, “Zhongxu Lake”, the five waters include “Youjian Lake” and “Deyu Lake”, the six waters include “Deyi Lake”, “Wuji Lake” and “Buzha Lake”, and the seven waters include “Deyi Lake”, “Wuji Lake” and “Buzha Lake”. There are "Xiaxia Dining Pond", "Drinking Dew Pond", "Qingxin Pond" in Bashui, "Xier Pond", "Chaoyin Waterfall" and other important scenic spots in Jiushui. There are tourist resorts and sanatoriums in the tourist area. It was once listed as one of the twelve scenic spots in Laoshan Mountain with the reputation of "Nine Waters and Bright Ripples".

Mysterious color

Those who visit Laoshan Mountain will not forget to visit the Xiguanyue Temple of Sanqing Hall where Pu Songling is said to have lived. Pu Songling wrote "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio", with Laoshan Mountain as the background many times. A camellia tree in front of the Three Palaces is 8.5 meters high and 1.78 meters wide. It is about 700 years old and is a rare large camellia in the world. In the cold winter, the trees are full of green leaves and red flowers, as if a layer of crimson snow has fallen. There were originally white peonies in the palace, as high as the eaves. At that time, Pu Songling lived here, opposite peonies and camellias, and gave birth to the beautiful mythical story "Xiangyu", which tells the story of white peonies and red camellias turning into beautiful women and falling in love with a scholar. A masterpiece from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio >>.

Laoshan Mountain is not only famous at home and abroad for its scenic spots, but it is also rich in various products. On the 170-kilometer coastline, there are 128 species of fish, shrimp, shells, and algae, and a variety of sea treasures such as sea cucumbers, abalone, and scallops are produced. There is a kind of fairy fish growing in the Baisha River in Laoshan Mountain, which is said to be transformed into a fairy. , extremely beautiful. Laoshan spring water is rich, clear and sweet. Tsingtao beer, which is famous at home and abroad, is refined from Laoshan mineral water.

Tickets: 50 yuan/person (peak season), 30 yuan/person (off-season) to enter the mountain

Jufeng Tourist Area: 50 yuan/person

Beijiushui Scenic Tourist Area: Tickets 30

Taiqing Scenic Tourist Area: Tickets 50

Yangkou Scenic Tourist Area: Tickets 50

Shangqing Scenic Tourist Area: Tickets 50

Chessboard Stone Scenic Area: Tickets 50

Hualou Scenic Area: Tickets 30

Address: No. 178 Haier Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao

Best travel time: Autumn

Opening hours: 7:00-18:30

Catering: Qingdao is rich in valuable sea cucumbers, scallops, abalone, conch, and shrimp. Prawns, gargi fish, etc. This determines the characteristics of Qingdao cooking that mainly uses seafood ingredients. Traditional Qingdao banquets have certain specialties, and the common ones are "416" and "428" specifications. The order of serving dishes requires that they be cold first and then hot, salty first and then sweet. Fish must be included in every meal, and it is not considered a feast without sea cucumbers. Eating seafood depends on the season. Spring and summer are the best seasons. They will definitely make you never want to eat meat again. Of course, you have to be careful. Many tourists who first arrived in Qingdao couldn't stand the temptation of seafood and ate too much. The result... (as you can imagine).

Qingdao has seafood banquets with northern characteristics, as well as various snacks with Shandong characteristics. The pasta is overwhelming and the dumplings are boiling. Northern cuisine has strong flavors and requires good digestion. Qingdao has many famous chefs and delicacies from the mountains and seas. It is also served with Tsingtao beer and Laoshan mineral springs that are famous at home and abroad. The taste is really wonderful!

You can enjoy Qingdao's local snacks in the snack street, which is a rare pleasure in a big hotel. "Pichaiyuan" is located on Jiangning Road between Zhongshan Road and Hebei Road. It is a famous snack street in Qingdao. In addition, there are Damai Island Seafood Street, Yunxiao Road Zhongyuan Food Street, Huiquan Snack Street, Double Star Food Street, Taishan Road Barbeque Street, Chang'an Food Street, etc., which bring together flavors from all over the world and are a paradise for gourmets.

The top ten specialties of Qingdao

Yingzhou Bayu snacks:

Traditional snacks in Qingdao restaurants with a history of more than 50 years.

Steamed Hongdao oysters:

A specialty brand of Qingdao Xiaohonglou Catering Center. It is especially delicious with ginger vinegar.

Meige jelly:

Seafood food in Qingdao Xinya Food City.

Guxiangcun Prawn Noodles:

Exclusively launched by Qingdao Guxiangcun Noodle House.

Yingzhou clam set meal:

Qingdao hotel seafood brand.

Meidal Grilled Squid:

Specialized in Meidal Grill.

Big Boat Fish Set Meal:

Exclusively launched by Wonton King Fast Food Restaurant, unique to Qingdao.

Whole fish in casserole:

Wanhechun Hotel’s specialty brand.

Baodao Seafood Jade Noodles:

Exclusively launched by Baodao Restaurant.

Great Wall Seafood Steamed Bun:

Exclusively operated by the Great Wall Hotel, it has become a public specialty delicacy.

Accommodation: Most of Qingdao’s high-end hotels are located in Shinan District, which is near the sea. It is a unique place to watch the sea tide in the morning, listen to the waves in the evening, and bathe in the sea during the day in summer. Some hotels also have seawater swimming pools, so you can enjoy it as much as you want. It is a joy to enjoy the gifts of blue sea, blue sky, sunshine and beach. On the seaside and islands, some new resorts have been built in recent years, such as Sanliantian Hengdao Resort, Laoshan Yangkou Oriental Resort, Haier Resort, Double Star Resort, etc.

Qingdao currently has more than 40 star-rated hotels. Here are some unique hotels recommended to you. Of course, there are also many popular hotels and guest houses in Qingdao urban area, mainly concentrated around the train station, so accommodation is much cheaper.

Transportation: Laoshan tourist bus routes: No. 104 Taitung - Liuqinghe, No. 106 Licun - Pass, No. 107 Licun - Beijiushui, No. 110 Taitung - Beijiushui, No. 113 Licun - Liuqinghe, No. 123 Licun - Yangkou, No. 304 Ferry - Pass, No. 311 Railway Station - Beijiushui, No. 312 Ferry - Yangkou, No. 365 Dagang 2nd Road - Beijiushui, No. 371 Changle Road - Yangkou

Telephone: 0532-8898866 8899000

Postcode: 266000

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Tips: The airport bus in Qingdao is a minibus, which can only seat several people at a time. If you don’t want to take a taxi, you have to get on the bus early to get a seat. If you take a taxi, you must take a Qingdao taxi with a silver-white roof. Taxis with yellow roofs from Chengyang District, Laoshan District or other county-level cities cannot enter Qingdao city. Remember to bring sunscreen and sunglasses when going to Qingdao. You cannot avoid eating seafood when you arrive in Qingdao, so be sure to bring antidiarrheal medicine and allergy medicine to prevent discomfort after eating seafood.