[2025 Qixia Attraction] Travel Guide for Tianzhu Mountain (Updated Apr)

Qixia is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Yantai, Shandong Province, known as the "Apple Capital of China". The mountains are covered with orchards! Here you can visit the Taoist holy land of Taixu Palace (the place where Qiu Chuji practiced), the well-preserved Mushi Manor of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the beautiful red leaves and rhododendron flowers of Yashan National Forest Park. The scenery is different in each season, and the experience of Jiaodong folk customs and farmhouses is also very interesting. 🌄[Must-see Attractions] 1️⃣ Mushi Manor: The largest landlord manor in the north! The ancient house is very immersive, the brick carvings are exquisite, and the photos are amazing📸 2️⃣ Taixu Palace: The hometown of Qiu Chuji! There is a lively temple fair in spring, and the ginkgo trees turn yellow in autumn🍂 3️⃣ Apple Theme: Come from September to November! Pick apples🍎 and visit the Apple Museum to enjoy apples! 4️⃣ Tiangu Mountain: Known as "the most beautiful mountain in Jiaodong"🔥 The thousand-meter plank road is a wonder, like a spiral staircase. 🍜[Must-eat Food] ✔️Qixia apples (crisp, sweet, and juicy!) ✔️Jiaodong steamed buns (cute flower-shaped buns) ✔️Farmhouse iron pot stew (pork ribs + vermicelli) ✔️Xiaguang roast chicken (locals line up to buy it) 💡[Tips] ✅ Best season: September to November (apple season + autumn scenery) ✅ Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, or take a bus from Yantai (1 hour) ✅ Accommodation: Choose a homestay near the manor to experience farm life ✅ Souvenirs: Apple chips and apple cider vinegar are special! PS: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large! Remember to bring a coat~ You can also visit Penglai Pavilion on the way!🚗💨

Located at the junction of Qixia, Longkou, and Penglai in Yantai, Tian Gu Mountain is known for its red cliffs, unique peaks, and strange rocks. Locals say, "South Gu, North Gu, one step away from heaven," and call it the "Little Huangshan of Shandong." There are two hiking routes on Tian Gu Mountain. One route passes through bamboo forests and along a plank road, winding up through the rocks to the main peak, Cha Qi Ding. The other route is relatively flat and leads to Xian Gu Ding, the filming location of the TV series "The Eight Immortals of Penglai."

❗ ||I loudly declare📢 Hiking is simply the perfect match with spring❗ Today, I must strongly recommend this mountain in Yantai to every hiking enthusiast⛰️ ✅ Experience the stunning spring scenery ✅ Challenge the kilometer-long wooden plank path Hurry up and have a romantic encounter with spring✨ · ⛰️Hiking location: Tiangu Mountain Scenic Area Here, the stone peaks stand tall, and the strange rocks are rugged, known as the 'Little Huangshan of the North and a paradise on earth'! Hiking here in spring, you will definitely be rewarded with fullness💕 · 🌟Revealing the ultimate travel tips 🌳Appreciate the gorgeous spring scenery The beauty of Tiangu Mountain in spring is beyond words, and soon, the trees will be shaded, and various mountain flowers will compete in beauty, walking among them, as if you are in a beautiful landscape painting. During the climb, breathing in the fresh and pure air of the mountains, you will feel incredibly comfortable🌿 · 🧗🏻‍♀️Challenge the kilometer-long wooden plank path The main scenic area of Tiangu Mountain consists of 'Xianglu Peak, Chaqi Peak, Nangu, Mandarin Duck Peak, and Guanyin Peak' five mountains💕 The scenic area has an ancient and majestic 'kilometer-long wooden plank path', like a dragon winding through the mountains, thrilling and unique, really shocking! You must go and experience it! Standing on the top of the mountain, looking far away, the beauty of the mountains will make you feel relaxed and happy✨ · 🕐Opening hours: 7:30-17:30, no entry after 16:00 🎫Ticket price: Adult ticket ¥39.9; Student ticket ¥28.8 📍Address: Houzhai Village, Sujia Shop Town, Qixia City, Tiangu Mountain

Tian Gu Mountain - Located in Sujia Shop Town, Qixia City, Yantai, Shandong Province, it is known as the "Little Huangshan" of the north of the Yangtze River, famous for its peculiar peaks, perilous plank roads, and profound cultural heritage. This majestic mountain range is not only a masterpiece of nature's craftsmanship but also a sanctuary for outdoor adventure enthusiasts and history and culture buffs! 🍀 Must-visit attractions: 1. Climb the Heavenly Ladder to admire the peculiar peaks* - Step onto the winding "Thousand-Meter Heavenly Ladder", with sheer cliffs and bizarre rocks along the way, and enjoy the unique landscape of the "Gu" shaped mountains from the top. The main peak, Chayun Peak, is 579 meters above sea level, offering a panoramic view of the magnificent scenery of Qixia and even the Jiaodong Peninsula. 2. Cross the glass viewing platform - Dare to challenge the glass viewing platform suspended in the air, look down from above, with cliffs and deep valleys underfoot, and endless green fields in front, feeling the thrill and shock of adrenaline rushing. 3. Explore historical relics - Stroll through the mountains, encounter ancient village ruins, cliff carvings, and other cultural landscapes, listen to the millennia-old historical legends, and feel the profound historical and cultural heritage of Tian Gu Mountain. 🍀 Address: Shandong Province, Yantai City, Qixia City, Sujia Shop Town, Tian Gu Mountain Scenic Area 🍀 Transportation tips: 🚗 Self-driving - Tian Gu Mountain is about 100 kilometers from Yantai city center. Drive on the Shenhai Expressway (G15) to the Qixia North exit, then follow the S304 provincial road to Sujia Shop Town, and follow the road signs to reach the parking lot of Tian Gu Mountain Scenic Area. 🚌 Public transportation - Take a bus from Yantai Long-Distance Bus Station to Qixia, then transfer to local bus or taxi to Sujia Shop Town, and then take a minibus to Tian Gu Mountain or book the scenic area shuttle service. 🍀 Food recommendations 🍴 Authentic farmhouse dishes - Taste the authentic Jiaodong farmhouse dishes at the farmhouse under Tian Gu Mountain, such as crispy and fragrant Guo Bao Meat, delicate and smooth Spanish mackerel dumplings, sweet and delicious Yantai apple stewed chicken, etc., paired with a cup of sweet Qixia apple wine, an unforgettable experience. 🍀 Nearby attractions recommendations: 1. Mou's Manor - The largest and best-preserved feudal landlord manor in northern China, about 30 kilometers from Tian Gu Mountain, where you can appreciate the perfect integration of Qing Dynasty architectural art and agricultural culture. 2. Taixu Palace - Located on the banks of Changchun Lake in Qixia City, it was the preaching site of Qiu Chuji, the founder of the Quanzhen Longmen Taoist sect. The ancient architectural complex is grand in scale and serene in environment, about 25 kilometers from Tian Gu Mountain. 3. Aishan Hot Spring Resort - Experience the natural hot springs rich in minerals, enjoy the pleasure of leisure and health preservation, about 60 kilometers from Tian Gu Mountain, an ideal place to relax after sightseeing.

In Shandong Jiaodong Peninsula, there is a hidden place surrounded by mountains. It is almost isolated from the world. The peaks and rocks are steep and the mountains are steep. The cliffs are like a knife and axe. From the top of the mountain, the green hills and the peaks rise. It is a towering mountain peak on the other side of the lake, like the beautiful mountains and rivers. The entire Tianzhu Mountain is formed by the three mountain ranges of Nanxun, Beibei and Xiangluding. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It has the potential of "one husband is a customsman" and has become a strategic location for the military dynasties. Famous Chinese and foreign scholars also kindly call Tianzhu Mountain a small Huangshan Mountain in the north of the Yangtze River.