Qinyuan Mountain
Qinyuan Mountain
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,581 contributions
Oct 2020
The mountain (also known as Mount Qingyuan) summit is 498 metres above sea level. At the foot of the mountain is a statue, carved out of stone, of Laozi. He is a famous ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. There are also theee other stone statuesof Buddhas, and an Islamic sacred tomb.
Written October 11, 2020
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ErvinTan
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia113 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
It can prove quite exhausting to cover all the scenic spots in Qing Yuan Shan (清源山) (total area: 62 sq km). Just make sure you don't miss the following:
- Lao Jun Yan (老君岩): The symbol of Qing Yuan Shan. It's a statue situated close to the main entrance (you'll know you're at the main entrance if you see a tourist center and the administrative office nearby).
- Qing Yuan Tian Hu (清源天湖): An azure lake located smack in the middle of a sea of greenery. Where swans are relatively tame, and photo opportunities are aplenty.
- The scenery, of course. Climb till your legs can climb no more, and enjoy the scenic view of Quanzhou's city skyline from atop the mountain.
Other noteworthy sites to visit:
- Jian Long Tai (见龙台): Literally, "Dragon-Sighting Platform".
- Zi Cui Hu (紫翠湖): A lake bearing slight resemblance to the aforementioned Qing Yuan Tian Hu (清源天湖).
- Hong Yi Fa Shi She Li Ta (弘一法师舍利塔): A stupa of religious significance.
- Nan Tai Yan (南台岩): Another historical site of religious significance. Difference is, it requires a bit of hiking.
Suggested route:
1) From the main entrance (大山门), take a 5-minute walk to arrive at Lao Jun Yan (老君岩).
2) Then, keep right and walk on till you hit Hong Yi Fa Shi She Li Ta (弘一法师舍利塔).
3) From here on, keep left and after a bit of hiking, you should reach Zhuang Yuan Shi (状元石).
4) Do not brave the path less traveled unless you crave a challenge. Follow the signpost directing you to Qing Yuan Tian Hu (清源天湖).
5) You have the option of either taking a 15-minute walk to check out Nan Tai Yan (南台岩), though it's not exactly very pretty, or following the signpost to Ban Ling Yan (半岭岩), and then to Zi Cui Hu (紫翠湖).
6) In the end, you should have covered most of Qing Yuan Shan's prettiest scenic spots. Expect to find yourself back at the main entrance, where you began your journey about 2 hours ago.
Don't worry about getting lost; there are no dead ends, and signposts are everywhere. Bathrooms and eateries are also in abundance (food and drinks are a bit pricey though).
Though it's more a park than a mountain, bring your sports shoes along. Unless you're driving, it'll take more than a leisurely walk to get to Qing Yuan Tian Hu (清源天湖).
Tickets are priced at 55 yuan each. If you've got a student card, you're entitled to a half-price ticket. If you're 70 or over, entrance is free of charge.
Qing Yuan Shan can be accessed via public bus (routes 3, 10, 15, 28, 30, 202, 209, 601, 601, K1, 47 and 21).
If you're wondering how to spend your day in Quanzhou, and you're an avid mountain climber, or Taoist relics are your thing, do make your way to Qing Yuan Shan; I assure you, it's a tourist attraction worth your time.
- Lao Jun Yan (老君岩): The symbol of Qing Yuan Shan. It's a statue situated close to the main entrance (you'll know you're at the main entrance if you see a tourist center and the administrative office nearby).
- Qing Yuan Tian Hu (清源天湖): An azure lake located smack in the middle of a sea of greenery. Where swans are relatively tame, and photo opportunities are aplenty.
- The scenery, of course. Climb till your legs can climb no more, and enjoy the scenic view of Quanzhou's city skyline from atop the mountain.
Other noteworthy sites to visit:
- Jian Long Tai (见龙台): Literally, "Dragon-Sighting Platform".
- Zi Cui Hu (紫翠湖): A lake bearing slight resemblance to the aforementioned Qing Yuan Tian Hu (清源天湖).
- Hong Yi Fa Shi She Li Ta (弘一法师舍利塔): A stupa of religious significance.
- Nan Tai Yan (南台岩): Another historical site of religious significance. Difference is, it requires a bit of hiking.
Suggested route:
1) From the main entrance (大山门), take a 5-minute walk to arrive at Lao Jun Yan (老君岩).
2) Then, keep right and walk on till you hit Hong Yi Fa Shi She Li Ta (弘一法师舍利塔).
3) From here on, keep left and after a bit of hiking, you should reach Zhuang Yuan Shi (状元石).
4) Do not brave the path less traveled unless you crave a challenge. Follow the signpost directing you to Qing Yuan Tian Hu (清源天湖).
5) You have the option of either taking a 15-minute walk to check out Nan Tai Yan (南台岩), though it's not exactly very pretty, or following the signpost to Ban Ling Yan (半岭岩), and then to Zi Cui Hu (紫翠湖).
6) In the end, you should have covered most of Qing Yuan Shan's prettiest scenic spots. Expect to find yourself back at the main entrance, where you began your journey about 2 hours ago.
Don't worry about getting lost; there are no dead ends, and signposts are everywhere. Bathrooms and eateries are also in abundance (food and drinks are a bit pricey though).
Though it's more a park than a mountain, bring your sports shoes along. Unless you're driving, it'll take more than a leisurely walk to get to Qing Yuan Tian Hu (清源天湖).
Tickets are priced at 55 yuan each. If you've got a student card, you're entitled to a half-price ticket. If you're 70 or over, entrance is free of charge.
Qing Yuan Shan can be accessed via public bus (routes 3, 10, 15, 28, 30, 202, 209, 601, 601, K1, 47 and 21).
If you're wondering how to spend your day in Quanzhou, and you're an avid mountain climber, or Taoist relics are your thing, do make your way to Qing Yuan Shan; I assure you, it's a tourist attraction worth your time.
Written September 14, 2015
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文博 施
10 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
Qingyuan Mountain is located in the southeast of Fujian Province, also in the Quanzhou city. Since ancient times, the Qingyuan Mountain is konwn for the 36-holes and 18 scenic spots. Among them, the most famous is the Laojun Rock. Laojun Rock is the largest Taolist stone in China. It even have an inscription is that Lao Tzu is the strongest in the world. Expect the Laojun Rock, there still have another seventeen Rock that we can visit on the Qingyuan Mountain. When I first time visit Qingyuan Mountain, I found that there is good place for local people to exercise or fitness. The environment of Qingyuan Mountain is very nice, too. In there, you can just take a deep breath and then you will feel relaxed and happy. Among the many attractions, my favorite attraction is the peak. Because you can climb to the peak before the sun is rise, breathing a fresh air, watching the beautiful sunrise. This is my most unforgettable memories in the Qingyuan Mountain.
Written November 22, 2016
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HKLow8566
Johor, Malaysia26 contributions
Jun 2019
a big budha near the entrance of the mountain, 10 minutes walking from main entrance, shocking of the big budha. If climbing to the top of the mountain, the mountain road will use up all of your energy. Beware to the snake on the mountain road, Very good view on top of the mountain.
Written June 7, 2019
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pltrave
Singapore, Singapore9 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Good to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and be with nature. It is an easy and short local bus (1 yuan) ride from downtown Quanzhou to the park entrance. Use Baidu map to check how and which bus to take to get there. The park entrance ticket is 70 yuan.
Note that the hike is medium difficulty and the path is well maintained. Good to go in the morning. I walked all the way to the Statues of the 3 Buddha. Prepare to spend about 3 hours. You will be rewarded with beautiful scenery of Quanzhou from this mountain and a great well maintained nature trail. Some key recommended attractions are:
- Laojun rock
- Stupa of Master Hongyi
- Mituo Rock and Temple
- Statues of the 3 Buddha
- Thousand hands temple
Note that the hike is medium difficulty and the path is well maintained. Good to go in the morning. I walked all the way to the Statues of the 3 Buddha. Prepare to spend about 3 hours. You will be rewarded with beautiful scenery of Quanzhou from this mountain and a great well maintained nature trail. Some key recommended attractions are:
- Laojun rock
- Stupa of Master Hongyi
- Mituo Rock and Temple
- Statues of the 3 Buddha
- Thousand hands temple
Written March 21, 2019
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Hyper32
Clacton-on-Sea, UK63 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Fantastic place to visit, at every turn there was something different to look at . The views were absolutely stunning, well worth the climb. We had a lovely lunch not far from the top , served by a lovely lady who never stopped smiling. What a lovely place to work. I would advise going early in the morning to avoid the heat, if like us you go in August. Highly recommend this attraction.
Written August 29, 2018
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moumou199
Hong Kong, China428 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
The park is quite big. We spent half a day there. Be sure to buy a map at the gate as the signs are quite bad and confusing. The Laojun Rock is smaller in reality than the magazine ads and posters. I'm not so sure why this park is rated "5As"; it's disappointing relative to other "5As" sites that I've been to. I'd say the tickets is quite expensive compared to what this place offers
Written December 20, 2017
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Visoot P
Bangkok, Thailand33 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
Very well maintained. Entrance fee is quite pricey, though. RMB70, to be exact. Ascending over 100 metres. You need to be in good shape to enjoy it. I am not, admittedly.
Written February 21, 2017
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Wilfred P
Hong Kong, China850 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
Although travelers could take public transportation to the ticket office, there was no internal public transportation that they should either drive or walk to the top of the hill. The steps were not so well maintained that it could be slippery during rainy days.
Written November 28, 2016
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rdreamer
Singapore, Singapore154 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
This is a place of great religious significance... commemorating Lao Zhi (老子) who is deemed the founder of the Tao religion (道教).
Although a tourist attraction with the statue of Lao Zhi (老君岩), it is quite peaceful and serene.
Worth a visit if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Although a tourist attraction with the statue of Lao Zhi (老君岩), it is quite peaceful and serene.
Worth a visit if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Written April 25, 2013
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