Shandong, Qingzhou Day Trip | A Lesser-Known City Recommended by CCTV

Shandong is a province with a long history and rich culture, and there are many lesser-known places worth visiting. Today, I want to share a lesser-known but interesting city with you—Qingzhou. Let's see what treasures are hidden in this place that Su Zhe called "the most beautiful state in the East"! Qingzhou Day Trip Guide ⬇️ 🌅 Morning: Qingzhou Museum It is said that Qingzhou Museum is on the same level as the Palace Museum, with a rich collection. If you like historical relics, it is recommended to arrive early in the morning and leave more time for your visit. If you want to take a closer look, it may take 4️⃣ hours! The museum's treasure 💎 is the famous "Qingzhou Smile". The corners of the Buddha statue's mouth are slightly upturned, and its smile is warm and peaceful, as if it has traveled through thousands of years, conveying a unique sense of peace and harmony. 📜 The museum also houses the only existing Zhuangyuan exam paper in China, which is the imperial exam paper of Zhao Bingzhong in the Ming Dynasty. The handwriting is neat and the writing is brilliant, making people marvel at the talent of the ancients. 🪙 Jade bi is also a treasure not to be missed. It is warm in texture and exquisite in craftsmanship, showing the superb jade-making skills of ancient times. Remember to make a reservation in advance, and admission is 🆓 free~ 🌇 Noon: Free time You must try fried chicken 🐓 in Shandong! It is delicious and cheap! It is said that the restaurant in Qingzhou Museum is also very delicious, so you can try it if you are interested! 🌆 First stop in the afternoon: Longxing Temple Longxing Temple was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and has a long history. The architecture here is simple and elegant, with red walls and yellow tiles, and green trees, as if you are in a quiet Buddhist world. The Buddha statues in the temple are exquisite and varied, allowing people to feel the profoundness of Buddhist culture. Here, you can calm down, feel the peace and harmony, and listen to the echoes of history. 🌃 Second stop in the afternoon: Qingzhou Ancient City The main street is quite commercialized, with various food stalls. We bought honey three knives, sour plum soup, and Muslim yogurt, which were quite delicious. But if you want to experience the pure charm of the ancient city, it is recommended to walk along the small paths. In those quiet alleys, you will see traditional courtyards and mottled walls, full of life, as if you have opened a different world. During the Spring Festival, there are crowds everywhere. Why not come to this lesser-known city to take a walk and enjoy a leisurely holiday?