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2024 Ningyang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)
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A picturesque landscape and intoxicating beauty of Cai Mountain: Taian Cai Mountain Wen River Scenic Area, a perfect symphony of nature and humanity.
In the hinterland of Shandong, at the foot of Mount Tai, there is a place where nature and humanity are fascinating, that is, Cai Mountain Wen River Scenic Area. Here, the mountains and rivers are beautiful, the water is clear, the ancient sites are scattered, and the culture is heavy. It is an ideal place for sightseeing, leisure, and research. Cai Mountain is named after the shape of the mountain and the colorful wild flowers growing on the mountain. In spring and summer, the flowers are blooming, and in autumn and winter, the forests are dyed. The four seasons show extraordinary natural charm.
Climbing to the top of Cai Mountain, looking around, the peaks are stacked, the sea of clouds is lingering, like a fairyland on earth. When the sky is clear, the mountains are like daisies, with distinct levels; after the rain, the clouds and mist are lingering, the mountains are empty and beautiful. On the viewing platform on the top of the mountain, photographers and hikers often stop to watch and record the magnificent picture of nature.
Cai Mountain Wen River Scenic Area is not only beautiful, but also has profound cultural and historical value. The cliff carvings, ancient temple sites, and stele forests scattered among the mountains and forests all reveal that this was a favorite place for ancient literati and poets. The most famous of them is the "Cai Mountain Academy" located on the south slope of Cai Mountain. It was built in the Song Dynasty and has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. It still retains some of its original appearance and is an important physical material for studying the development of ancient education and cultural exchanges.
Cai Mountain Wen River Scenic Area is not only a treasure trove of nature and history, but also the first choice for local people to celebrate festivals. Every year on the third day of the third lunar month, a grand "Cai Mountain Temple Fair" will be held here. At that time, people from the surrounding villages will come to participate in various folk activities, such as lion dance, opera performance, local food exhibition and sale, etc. The scene is lively and full of festive atmosphere.
My hometown is Ningyang County
I would like to introduce my hometown. Ningyang County is a small county town located near the foot of Mount Tai, classified as a poverty-stricken county, but there are many fun and beautiful things to see here.
There are ancient towns, the Ming Stone Bridge over the Dawen River, and walls full of blooming flowers
The ancient town is a place with very beautiful scenery, where most people choose to take wedding photos because it's very photogenic.
Location: Wumenkou Ancient Town, Daiyue District, Tai'an City, Shandong Province
Travel Tips: The architectural complex in Shanxi Street Village of Dawenkou Town was built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, surrounded by town walls. Along the town's alleys, Panjia Alley, Shanxi Street, there are many unknown corners, surprises waiting for you!
The ancient town has beautiful scenery and a beautiful environment with local villagers' living habits, suitable for taking photos. It's very suitable for girls who love to take pictures. You probably won't be able to leave in an hour or two. Also, remember to wear long sleeves and spray insect repellent to prevent mosquito bites.
Shanxi Guild Hall: During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Shanxi merchants were spread all over the country, and Dawenkou Town was also a commercial hub. At that time, a Shanxi merchant took a fancy to this place and set up the Shanxi Guild Hall to entertain Shanxi people who came here. It served as an office to entertain Shanxi visitors, exchange silver notes, or hold gatherings for fellow townsmen, greatly facilitating Shanxi merchants. The 'Shanxi Guild Hall' got its name for this reason. It was built in the 24th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty, expanded on the basis of the Guandi Temple, and is now a provincial-level cultural protection unit.
Ming Stone Bridge: Right next to the Shanxi Guild Hall, it's recommended to visit both places. The Ming Stone Bridge, also known as the 'Shuanglong Ancient Stone Bridge,' has been repaired many times and is the largest existing ancient stone bridge in the Tai'an area. It is also the only bridge that has been well preserved and can still be used normally. To its north is the Southwest Gate, and to its south is the Chaping Village. Passing the Southwest Gate is the Shanxi Guild Hall, and my friend lives near Chaping Village, who might be able to help you~ It is also a national-level protected site. The water there is very rapid, and it is strictly forbidden to enter the river privately. If you see others entering privately, you should also stop them in time.
I'll tell you a secret, the grasslands here are very suitable for camping. You can invite your buddies, family, and friends to come over together. The night view at night is really beautiful
A super large children's pastoral complex hidden in a small county town, the cost performance is touching!
I came here to attend a relative's wedding and accidentally discovered that there is a super large pastoral and hotel complex hidden in Ningyang, a small county in Tai'an. It is really a step by step, according to my foot measurement, not fully counted, there are non-powered equipment areas (pirate ships, snake-shaped climbing nets, tree house watchtowers, trampolines, spider-shaped climbing nets, small climbing walls), indoor children's playgrounds, water parks, high-tech agricultural exhibition halls, picking gardens, internet celebrity bridges, Rocky outdoor parks, small zoos, boating on the lake and other areas suitable for children to play and experience, of course, there are also Youbang Garden Hotel, buffet restaurants and other supporting facilities, completely achieving the one-stop eating, drinking, playing and fun all-inclusive.
Let me talk about the most impressive agricultural exhibition hall. The exhibition hall is very large, with detailed displays of three-dimensional, stacked bowls and other soilless cultivation techniques, as well as various tropical and subtropical plants, and even a strange corridor made of vine plants. If you calm down and watch slowly, you can spend an hour in the museum alone.
Such a large comprehensive park, adult tickets only need 39, if you dine here, even this ticket money does not need to spend, the cost performance is really touching.
Taian Suburban Tour - Dawenkou Ancient Town, half poetic, half worldly
If you can't travel far, you can plan a suburban tour‼️
Here is the ancient town🛖
There is the Ming Stone Bridge🌁
And the flowers blooming on the wall
The ancient town is very photogenic, many people come here to take wedding photos.
📍Location: Dawenkou Ancient Town, Daiyue District, Taian City, Shandong Province (There are many attractions nearby, you can also search for Shanxi Guild Hall)
👏Travel guide:
1️⃣Dawenkou Ancient Town: The architectural group of Shanxi Street Village in Dawenkou Town preserves precious historical and cultural relics such as the town wall built in the early Ming Dynasty, the river-side hutongs, Panjia Hutong, Shanxi Street, and Taiping Street ancient roads.
The ancient town is very comfortable, there are various corners suitable for taking pictures, and there is also the worldly atmosphere of villagers' life. Girls will love it, and they won't come out in an hour. Be sure to prevent mosquitoes, wear long clothes and trousers as much as possible, or spray enough floral water.
2️⃣Shanxi Guild Hall: During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Jin merchants were all over the country, and Dawenkou Town was also a commercial town. The "Ancient Stone Bridge" was the throat of the Dawen River. The Shanxi people who were doing business saw this golden spot and set up an office here to entertain Shanxi guests, or exchange silver tickets, or gather with fellow villagers, which greatly facilitated Shanxi merchants. The "Shanxi Guild Hall" was named for this reason. The Shanxi Guild Hall was expanded on the basis of the Guandi Temple in the 24th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1759), and is now a provincial cultural relics protection unit.
🪧Note: There are toilets inside!
3️⃣Ming Stone Bridge: The Ming Stone Bridge, also known as the "Double Dragon Ancient Stone Bridge", has been repaired many times in the past, and it is ancient and ancient. It is the largest existing ancient stone bridge in the Taishan area. It is the only ancient stone bridge on the Dawen River and is still well preserved and can be used normally. The stone bridge starts from the southwest gate in the north and goes to the Tea Shed Village in Ningyang County in the south. It is the only ancient stone bridge across the Dawen River built during the Longqing period of the Ming Dynasty (1567-1572). It is a national cultural relics protection unit.
The water is rushing, don't go down to the river to play, pay attention to safety‼️
4️⃣Dawenkou National Archaeological Site Park
🚘Transportation: It is best to drive by yourself, there is a place to park in the ancient town, which is convenient for travel.
You can take the 207 bus to Shanxi Street Station.
🍰Nearby food: I didn't dine nearby, so I can't recommend it. Be sure to determine the direction. Dawenkou Ancient Town is in Daiyue District. After crossing the stone bridge, it is Ningyang County.
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