Qingzhou is a must-visit

Qingzhou is a must-visit destination. The ancient city of Qingzhou is one of the most authentic ancient cities in China. The ancient city and the nearby Songcheng Museum are free to visit. Qingzhou is one of the nine ancient provinces of China, with a history of over 7,000 years and a civilization of over 5,000 years. It is rich in historical sites and cultural heritage. Here are some of the main attractions: Ancient architecture - Qingzhou Ancient City: This includes the ancient city sites of Guangxian, Guanggu, Dongyang, and Nanyang from the Han, Jin, and Northern Wei dynasties. The ancient city has many streets from the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as Beimen Street, Dongmen Street, and Ouyuan Street, as well as ancient buildings such as Fucai Gate and Shangshu Lifan. - Hengwangfu Stone Archway: This is a relic of the Ming Dynasty Hengwangfu, and one of the landmarks of Qingzhou Ancient City. - Zhenjiao Temple: Located on Zhaode Street, where the Hui people gather in the east of Qingzhou City, it combines Arabian and Chinese architectural art. - Tuoshan Grottoes: Located about 4 km east of Qingzhou City, they were carved from the Northern Zhou Dynasty to the mid-Tang Dynasty, taking nearly 200 years to complete. There are five grottoes and a group of cliff statues. - Qingzhou Longxing Temple Site: Located on the north side of Wangfu West Street, south of Qingzhou Museum, it is a site from the Southern and Northern Dynasties to the Ming Dynasty, where many exquisite Buddhist statues have been unearthed. - Chengjiagou Ancient Tomb: The tomb of Tian Qi Taigong from the Warring States Period, with a three-tiered mound in the shape of an inverted bucket, made of rammed yellow earth. Cultural heritage - Qingzhou Woodblock New Year Pictures: As one of China's intangible cultural heritages, they show the unique understanding of life and culture of the people of Qingzhou. - Qingzhou Cuoqin: A traditional musical instrument with a long history. - Qingzhou Folk Dance "Butterfly Catching": A folk dance with strong local characteristics, an important form of folk culture.