A Travel Guide to Dushan Island near Jining

Attraction Introduction - Chaoyang Cave Taoist Temple: It was first built in the Yuan Dynasty and expanded in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Above the cave entrance is inscribed "Chaoyang Cave" by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. There are buildings such as Chaoyang Cave, Hua Zu Cave, Sanqing Hall, and Zhenwu Hall in the temple, where you can visit and pray for blessings. - Fuzi Building: It enshrines the most holy teacher Confucius. It was part of Dushan Village, the management agency established by the Confucius Mansion in Dushan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It has a profound historical and cultural heritage. - Dushan Sacred Stone: Located on the mountain of Dushan Island, there are many legends about this huge stone. There is a viewing platform next to it, where you can enjoy the scenery of Dushan Island and the surrounding lakes and mountains. - Dushan Island Stone House Complex: Located in the northwest of the island, these stone houses are built on the mountain, extending from the hillside to the foot of the mountain. The stones are stacked to the top, with exquisite carvings and well-arranged structures. Some of them have been transformed into B&Bs. Accommodation Recommendations - Aihui·Rushan Nadu Homestay: Located on the Tourist Road of Dongcun, Dushan Island, the homestay has multiple bedrooms, as well as a viewing platform, tea room, and stew pot, where you can enjoy the lake view, drink tea and chat, and experience special delicacies. Food Recommendations - Huxianmei Folk Custom Restaurant: The average consumption per person is CNY 37. It is located 100 meters north of Dushan Island Bridge and offers a variety of lake dishes. - Water Pile Garden: Built on the water, it specializes in fresh wild lake products. The ingredients come from Dushan Lake, and the cooking techniques are authentic, allowing tourists to taste the pure natural flavors of fresh fish and plump river prawns. Itinerary Planning - One-day tour: In the morning, drive or take a car to Dushan Island. After arriving, first visit Chaoyang Cave Taoist Temple to feel the historical and cultural atmosphere; then climb the mountain along the ring mountain plank road, check in at Dushan Sacred Stone, and enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains; at noon, taste the lake delicacies in the island restaurant; in the afternoon, visit the Dushan Island Stone House Complex to learn about the local traditional architectural features, and then you can take a walk by the lake or experience boating projects. - Two-day tour: Depart on the morning of the first day, and after arriving at Dushan Island at noon, check in to the B&B. After a short rest, visit Fuzi Building in the afternoon, and enjoy the beautiful sunset on the island in the evening; taste special delicacies at the B&B at night and experience local life. Get up early the next day to watch the sunrise, and go to Chaoyang Cave Taoist Temple to pray for blessings in the morning. After that, you are free to move around. You can choose to continue to stroll around the island or participate in water activities, and return in the afternoon.