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Qingdao Tour of Mt. Laoshan
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Facing the Yellow Sea, Mt. Laoshan is
located to the east of Qingdao. The
tall and majestic Mt. Laoshan is famous for its marvelous
mountainous scenery and coastal landscape. It also holds significant
importance in Taoism. Mt Laoshan is the most recognized mountain of
all mountains on the coast of China. Thus it is a must to see when
traveling in Qingdao.
As the most famous mountain on the coast Mt. Laoshan
caters well for tourists. Three lines lead the visitors to 220
scenic spots including historical and natural points of interest.
The Southern Line:
On the first line there are not only marvelous
landscapes but also sacred Taoist Palaces. Significant points of
interest include the Taiqing Palace, Xufu Islet and Longtan
Waterfall (Dragon Pond Waterfall). The Taoist culture and temples of
Mt. Laoshan are very famous. At the peak of Taoism, it was said that
there were nine palaces, eight Temples and seventy-two nunneries.
The number of Taoist had reached above one thousand. While later
many buildings were destroyed, amongst those still remaining the
Taiqing Palace is the largest. The Taiqing Palace also has the
longest history of these buildings spanning more than two thousand
years. Covering an area of 30,000 square meters (about 7 acres), the
Taiqing Palace has 155 rooms. It has been well preserved and holds
the typical architectural style of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). This
form of architecture is quite rare in religious architectures in
China.
The Central Line:
The second line mainly focuses on Beijiushui. The name
Beijiushui derives its meaning from the mountain that has nine
crooks, thus making the river turn nine times. The river starts from
the north side of the Ju Peak (the highest peak of Mt. Laoshan) and
flows into the valley. So many beautiful things are on this line
that it is called 'the Jiushui Gallery'. At every corner, totally
different sights can be found. The current here is rather swift
while further on the river flows very slowly. The flowers, trees and
odd rocks on both sides of the river emphasize the elegant beauty of
the water. The most famous sight of Beijiushui is Chaoyin Waterfall.
During the rainy season the waterfall is quite majestic. The water
crashes against the rocks, producing a huge sound similar to waves
crashing against the seashore.
The Eastern Line:
The third line includes the Taiping Palace, the Lion
Peak, Huayan Temple, Naluoyan Cavern and other sights. Naluoyan
Buddha Cavern is one such scene. It is located in the Naluoyan Hill
to the east of Mt. Laoshan. It is a natural granite cavern 7 meters
(about 23 feet) wide and 15 meters (about 49 feet) high. More than
100 people can stand inside at one time. Its structure is quite
unique. The smooth walls and flat ground are just as they were
pared. On the wall of the cavern protrudes a thin stone, like a
Buddha niche. At the top of the cavern is a round and smooth hole.
It was said that the hole was made by the supernatural power of
Naluoyan Buddha. Through this hole sunlight can enter thus
lightening the whole cavern.
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