Laoshan Taiqing Scenic Area, rush to the mountains and sea, embrace the beautiful summer

After arriving at the Laoshan Taiqing Scenic Area in summer, rush to the mountains and sea, embrace the beautiful summer, and start a journey of cultural exploration~ The scenic area is nestled between mountains and sea, with pleasant scenery in all four seasons, known as the 'Little Jiangnan of the North'. It is not only a sacred place for Taoism but also an ideal summer retreat. Recommended activities: ✅ Taiqing Pier Cruise: Upon arriving at the first stop of the scenic area, head to Taiqing Pier to take a cruise. Enjoy the beautiful Laoshan from the perspective of the sea. Standing on the cruise ship, with the sea breeze on your face, the summer sun sprinkles on the sea surface, shimmering like tiny pieces of gold. ✅ Taiqing Square: Stroll leisurely while enjoying the sea view. The square has a dining area, and the popular photo spot 'Laoshan Study' is also located here. Inside the study, many Laoshan-themed cultural and creative products are displayed. If you're tired, you can come here for a cup of coffee, read a book, and browse the interesting cultural and creative products. ✅ Taiqing Palace: A historic Taoist hall with a history of over 2000 years. Walking inside, ancient trees reach for the sky, with lush branches and leaves, adding endless coolness to the summer. There are many famous ancient trees: Chinese cypress, Campsis, boxwood, ginkgo trees, camellia (winter-resistant)... Among them, the largest Qingdao city flower - the thousand-year winter-resistant tree grows here. It is the incarnation of the red-clothed goddess Jiang Xue from Pu Songling's 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio'. It blooms in winter, with a flowering period lasting up to half a year. Additionally, you can see the 'white wall' from Pu Songling's tales of Laoshan Taoists' wall-penetrating technique. ✅ Baishui River: Walk along the beautiful coastal wooden plank road, with stunning natural scenery all the way. Baishui River is formed by the convergence of eight streams, and the landscape after rain is even more spectacular. ✅ Taiqing Palace Cableway: Take the cableway up the mountain to save time and effort, with great views along the way. The cableway station is the 'Laoshan Viewing Sea' viewing platform, perfect for taking photos and enjoying the sunset. ✅ Mingxia Cave: Also known as 'Doumu Palace', located below the Xuanwu Peak at an altitude of over 650 meters, it is a naturally formed rock cave. Qiu Chuji and Zhang Sanfeng both practiced here, known as the 'Immortal's Dwelling'. It is now also a sacred place for blessings. Transportation routes 🚇 Subway Take Line 4 to Dahe East Subway Station (Exit A), then take a sightseeing bus from Dahe East Tourist Service Center to Taiqing Palace Tourist Service Center, which is very convenient. 🚗 Self-driving Drive to Dahe East Tourist Service Center, then take a sightseeing bus from the scenic area to Taiqing Palace Tourist Service Center.