Qinyuan Mountain, Fujian, China

5文博 施 5:00 PM Nov 21, 2016

Qinyuan Mountain
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.

4ErvinTan 5:00 PM Sep 13, 2015

Tranquil beauty
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.