Qingzhou, the foremost of the ancient Nine Provinces, is a must-visit in Shandong
📍 Located in Weifang, Shandong, Qingzhou is a county-level city that many may not have heard of. However, as an ancient historical city, Qingzhou once had a very brilliant and splendid history❗️
🌟 Highlights: It was once the leader of the ancient 'Nine Provinces,' the Qi County of Qin dynasty, the Qingzhou City of Western Han, the Beihai County seat during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and the Qingzhou Prefecture seat during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its historical status is extremely important〽️
✅ From the Eastern Han to the Three Kingdoms period, Qingzhou was always an important city in China. It was the hinterland of the Dongyi, a key town of the three Qis, and after the decline of the Qi capital Linzi, Qingzhou served as the political center of the Shandong region for over 1400 years‼️ Today's Qingdao, Yantai, Jinan, Weifang, and other places were once under the jurisdiction of Qingzhou.
✅ Qingzhou is also one of the earliest regions where Buddhism was introduced into China, with a variety of Buddhist sects such as Pure Land, Zen, and Esoteric Buddhism, leaving behind a large number of precious relics. Because of such a glorious history, Qingzhou was selected as a national historical and cultural city, and the ancient city of Qingzhou was selected as a national 5A-level tourist attraction🔆
✅ The ancient city of Qingzhou was founded during the Western Han dynasty and has ancient streets from the Ming and Qing dynasties such as North Gate Street, East Gate Street, Ou Garden Street, North Camp Street, South Camp Street, and Zhaode Street. There are hundreds of existing ancient streets and alleys, most of which, like 'Qingzhou,' have been using their ancient names for hundreds or even thousands of years📚
✅ There are many attractions such as Ou Garden, Hengwangfu Archway, Qingzhou Prefecture Tribute Institute, Prefecture Yamen, Prefecture Wen Temple, Mosque, Christian Church, Catholic Church, Peizhen Academy, Kuixing Tower, and the former palace of Li Qingzhao⛩
❤ Recommended reason: Having visited many ancient cities, I originally came to Qingzhou for the 【Qingzhou Museum】, without high expectations for the ancient city, but it gave me so many surprises☺️
✅ Without excessive commercialization, the ancient city still retains its original streets and alleys, and the original residents still live among them💕
✅ If you have time, and if you like cultural history, Qingzhou is worth spending a few days to slowly explore and enjoy💕
🚉 Travel tips: Take the high-speed train🚄 to Qingzhou, and you can take a bus or taxi directly to the ancient city, which is quite convenient.
The Ouyuan is worth a look. It is different from the style of Jiangnan Gardens and Beijing Royal Gardens. There is a kind of extensive exquisiteness (what I am saying). The garden is not small, not to mention one step at a time, a few steps and one scene are there, so it is suitable for taking pictures. When I went there was Saturday, there were not many people, and the ticket 20 was worth the fare. There is also Feng's former residence of the temple. After reading it, I know what is called Shuxiang Mendi, the literary family. If there is only one paid attraction in the ancient city, it is the Ouyuan.
The ancient city is very good! Recommend to everyone! Living in the ancient city has a better experience! I lived in the Houlefang and went to the Jianguo Puyin Hotel very close. The location is excellent. In front of Li Cheng Ouyang Xiu Memorial Hall. I drank a soy milk shop and it was delicious! I went to Tuoshan and Qingzhou Museum, and Jingtang Ancient Village is also very good!
Arrived at 8 o'clock in the morning, it is very convenient to take a taxi from the hotel to the south gate, and then take a taxi back to the hotel from the north gate. The ancient city is from the south to the north. There are specialties and small commodities. The Ouyuan is very good (adult ticket 18, children ticket 9 yuan), not much, the house of Feng's literary family, there is a residence, there is a garden, there is a Jiashan Hall for creative guests, and a three-story Wangchun Building. The garden is quite big, there is a small lake inside, there are rockery and flowing water, there are peony, and there are four strange stones in Fushou Kangning. It's good to walk around, and there are not many people. I went to Qingzhou Flower Market from the ancient city. I heard that it is the second largest flower trading market in China. There are many types of flowers and it is very cheap. I can't buy a pot for two pots in our local area.
Qingzhou Ancient City needs to visit slowly, visit the former residences of celebrities such as Ouyang Xiu, Taoist Temple, Folk Hall, Ouyuan, etc., go shopping and eat food, there are many local time-honored brands; go up to see the Temple of Fortune at close range, climb high and overlook the scenery inside and outside the ancient city, with pictures: see the ancient city of Qingzhou on the wall.
I accompanied my parents. I was very happy and I had a lot of snacks.