Laiyang’s four major mountain tourist attractions
Jingqi Mountain System
The ancient name is Laishan, located 15 kilometers north of the city, with the main peak 315.3 meters above sea level. In the Ming Dynasty, Jingqi Mountain was included in the eight scenic spots in Laiyang and was called "Jingqi Xiaoji".
There are many strange rocks and wonderful springs on the mountain. The Yinma Bay at the mountain pass, the air-raid shelter on the west slope, and the "Old Man's Back Fire" on the back mountainside are the main tourist attractions.
In front of Jingqi Mountain is the tomb of Zhang Mengli, the minister of Dali Temple in the Ming Dynasty. In Bathing Village at the east foot of the village, Song Wan, the great poet of the generation, stayed here to study and left behind many popular poems.
The mountains are rich in persimmons, apples, berries, hawthorns, chestnuts, walnuts and nearly a hundred kinds of Chinese herbal medicines, making it a treasure trove of natural Chinese herbal medicines.
After the Bathing Reservoir was built in 1960, the water surface in the reservoir area meandered around the mountains, and the mountains and rivers complemented each other, making it even more beautiful.
In April 2020, Jingqi Mountain ranked 84th in the "2020 China's Famous Summer Mountains List".
Longmen Mountain System
Longmen Mountain is named after the Longmen Temple in the mountain, located 25 kilometers northeast of the city. The mountain runs north-south and extends northward to the southern border of Qixia.
The main peak, Laozhai, is deep in the mountains in the northeast, with an altitude of 374.6 meters. It is the highest mountain in Laiyang.
Laozhai is surrounded by many mountains such as Taiwang Mountain and Yinjia Mountain in the northeast, Tuanding in the southwest, and Xiaozhai, Sanluo Mountain, Huangduding and other mountains in the south. Together they are called the Longmen Mountains. The mountains here are majestic, the valleys are deep, the rocks are jagged, streams are flowing, the forests are dense, and the air is fresh. It is like a huge natural oxygen bar.
On the west side of Laozhai Mountain is the Zhongjiayuan Reservoir, which was built in the 1970s and is the first multi-arch dam reservoir in Shandong Province.
Longmen Mountain has been a sacred place for Taoism and Buddhism since ancient times. Longmen Temple, located in the mountains and deep valleys, was built in the first year of Hongxi in the early Ming Dynasty (1425). In front of the temple is a wide and deep mountain stream. There is a natural stone gate in the stream. The water from the mountain flows down through the stone gate. It is a flying spring and forms a deep pool. During heavy rains in summer and autumn, the waterfall cascades, the waves surge, and the sound shakes the valley. It is commonly known as the "Longmen Waterfall".
On the east side of the stream stands the stone wall, and there is the South Pavilion of Longmen Temple. The steps in front of the pavilion lead to the bottom of the stream. There is a "Monk's Stone" in the north of the temple, and there is a hiccup spring in the south of the stone gate. There are also strange landscapes such as the Immortal Bridge, Crescent Bay, Pig Iron Dam, Lenghan Palace, Immortal Cave, Half Urn, Golden Stack, and Zainiu Cave.
Longmen Mountain is an important revolutionary base area in Jiaodong. Marshal Chen Yi, General Xu Haidong, General Xu Shiyou and other senior generals left many touching stories here.
Saga Mountain System
Located 15 kilometers southwest of the city, on the west side of Wulong River in the south of Lvgezhuang Town, it is named after its group of high peaks.
The locals call it Wulian Mountain or Wuhu Mountain, and its five mountain tops are called Xieshan, Huoshan, Changshan, Menger Mountain and Caohua Mountain respectively.
There is Baiyun Cave (also called Immortal Cave) on the volcano, which is said to be the training place of Liu Haichan, a Taoist from Liao Dynasty.
There used to be Liuhai Temple behind Menger Mountain. It is a thousand-year-old temple and a famous historical site in the territory.
Zhao Zhi, who entered the earth during the Jin Dynasty, once listed "Saga Spring Rain" among the eight scenic spots in Laiyang
The Saga Mountain belt is rich in cherries with excellent quality. It is a famous product in Laiyang, including "Saga Pearl Cherry" reputation.
Niangniang Mountain System
It is located at the junction of Gaogezhuang Town and Yangjun Town in the southeast of the city, with an altitude of 269 meters.
It is said that in the Yuan Dynasty, a Temple of Our Lady of Queen of Heaven was built on the top of the main peak of Qizi Mountain, so it was called Niangniang Mountain.
Niangniang Mountain is a comprehensive leisure and tourist area with Taoist culture as its main feature and the Tianhou Notre Dame Palace retro architectural complex as its theme.
It has lush vegetation and pleasant scenery. The main natural landscapes include: Qizi Peak, Tiger Cave, Dragon Claw, Mahu Cave, Cherry Stream, etc.
Cultural landscapes include: The Queen Mother’s Palace, Haotian Palace and other themed retro buildings, ancient wall enclosure ruins, etc.
The seven peaks next to it are connected together, just like a mother and her son dependent on each other. It is called "Seven Sons United Peaks" and is one of the eight scenic spots in Laiyang.
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Essay on Laiyang’s Scenic Spots
Laiyang’s Scenic Spots
After serving as a soldier in Laiyang for twelve years, Laiyang can of course be said to be my second hometown. During my time in the army, due to training, construction, training, and opportunities to go out, I visited a lot of Laiyang's scenic spots, historical sites, and landscapes. It can be said that it was an eye-opener. Three years since I changed my career, the passage of time has not diluted my deep affection for Laiyang. On the contrary, because it has become newer over time, I have become more nostalgic and concerned about Laiyang. The mountains, rivers, rivers, plants and trees of Laiyang are all engraved in my mind. In the memory, it has become an indelible spiritual wealth. Laiyang was formerly known as "Dongyi" or "Laiyi" during the Xia and Shang Dynasties. In the early Western Zhou Dynasty, Laiyang belonged to the "Laizi Kingdom". In the early Western Han Dynasty, Laiyang was renamed "Changyang" because it was located in the Yangtze River of Changshan. In the later Tang Dynasty, it was taboo He was located in the Yangtze River of Laishan, so it was renamed "Laiyang" and has been used to this day. There are four mountains in Laiyang, namely: Longmen Mountain, Jingqi Mountain, Jingshan Mountain and Hailai Mountain, all with an altitude of less than 400 meters. This means that the top of the mountain is nearly 100 meters lower than the ground of our martial arts, but it is also full of mountains and mountains. When you think about the place where the spring water is tinkling and the scenery is beautiful, you have to admire the uncanny workmanship and ingenuity of the Creator!
(1) Jingqi Mountain Jingqi Mountain was named Laishan in ancient times, with an altitude of 315 meters. "Jingqi Xiaoji" is one of the eight scenic spots in Laiyang. It is said that Qin Shihuang once made sacrifices on it during his eastward tour, which can be regarded as a small "zen". The ancient trees in the mountains are towering, and the spring water is cool and refreshing. Looking to the east is the long bathing reservoir, and to the south is the brightly lit Laiyang urban area. It has been a summer resort since ancient times. Song Wan, a great poet from Laiyang in the Qing Dynasty and known as the "Southern Scholar of the Northern Song Dynasty", once stayed here to escape the summer heat and study, and wrote: "The sun never shines brightly, and there are many small springs flowing. Every now and then I hear the rain, and I go out." Listen to the poem. While running, I noticed a lot of ancient cypress trees on the roadside, probably relics of the past. Jingqi Mountain not only has beautiful scenery, but is also rich in fruits such as persimmons, apples, sorbets, mountain pears, chestnuts, and nearly a hundred kinds of flowers and herbs.
(2) Hongtu Cliff Hongtu Cliff, also known as Danya Mountain, is located four kilometers southeast of the city. The soil and rocks are all red. Qingshui River merges into Wulong River from east to west, so it is called "Little Red Cliff" called. "Spring Blood on Danya" is also one of the eight scenic spots in Laiyang. You can imagine how moving it must be to see the rippling blue water below, the bright red cliff in the middle, and the white snow on top, with "green, red, and white" alternate between them. And wonderful scenery! The ancient poet Zhao Feisheng's poem "Thousands of pear blossoms and snow on thousands of trees, a stream of willows and a stream of smoke" is a wonderful description of the scenery here! There used to be Danya Temple on the mountain and Wenfeng Pagoda at the foot of the mountain, but unfortunately they have disappeared now. There is now the "Hongtuya Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery" built on the mountain, which contains the tomb and monument of martyr Liu Guogeng, one of the "Ten Guards of the Communist Party of China" from Laiyang. Our troops have visited the tombs many times. Looking at the tombs of famous and unknown martyrs hidden among the weeds, people will feel how hard-won life is now and how close the distance between life and death is. The boundaries are so blurred, which makes you mature and strong, so you can cherish life and cherish life!
(3) Longmen Mountain Longmen Mountain, also known as "Sanluo Mountain", is a branch of the Laozhai Mountains, with an altitude of 324 meters. There was originally Longmen Temple in the mountain, but the year of its construction is unknown. From the stone inlaid on the wall of the main hall, we can know that this is the ancestral temple of the Longmen Sect of Taoism. Changchun master Qiu Chuji once practiced here for a long time, and it was rebuilt in the 24th year of Daoguang's reign in the Qing Dynasty. . This hall is very unique. The doors and windows are all carved from stone, with delicate patterns and exquisite workmanship. Under the main hall is Longmen, which is a naturally formed stone wall crossing Longmen River. It is red and yellow in color and is very strange. There is a gurgling stream flowing through it, but no carp can be seen jumping over it. Longmen Mountain is also the location of the Jiaodong Anti-Japanese Base Area, Jiaodong Public School and the Jiaodong Military Region. There are two poem monuments of Xu Shiyou and Chen Yi as well as a monument to the death place of Lu Shuxun, deputy commander of the Jiaodong Military Region.
Longmen Temple is located in Longmen Creek, where a stream of water flows, with towering peaks on both sides. It is surrounded by natural landscapes such as "Bongbel Spring", "Eight Immortals Stone" and "Chessboard Stone". There are many caves. Every spring, it can be said that the stream is gurgling, A paradise filled with gorgeous mountain flowers! It's a pity that this place is now a military warehouse and has become a military restricted area. No one can enter easily, let alone carry out tourism development.
(4) Phoenix Mountain Phoenix Mountain, formerly known as Fengshan Mountain, is located on the bank of Qingshui River, ten kilometers southeast of the city, not far to the west of the Longwangzhuang Subdistrict Office. The magic of this mountain is: 1. The entire mountain looks like a phoenix flying to Qingshui River to drink water, with its tail, wings and head all lifelike. 2. Fengtou is a huge boulder that rises unexpectedly by the road and threatens to fall towards the road, but it has stood for thousands of years and is safe and sound. 3. Two caves are naturally formed on this boulder less than 100 meters high, and trickling spring water flows out slowly, making you have to admire the miraculous workmanship of nature. There is an antique pavilion on the mountain, and there is a white marble statue of Lu Dongbin in the cave, which is said to be 300 years old. Halfway up the mountain, there are three characters "Phoenix Mountain" handwritten by Cui Zifan, a famous calligrapher and painter, which is very interesting. Fenghuang Mountain is a geopark in Laiyang. Unfortunately, it has not been developed and has gradually faded out of people's sight. Only people who love traveling and visiting ancient times will always think about it and pay attention to it!
(5) Song Wan's former residence Song Wan's former residence is located in Dasi Street in the urban area. It is a three-pronged Qing Dynasty ancient building complex and is a key cultural relic protection unit in Shandong Province. On the gate is a wooden plaque "Song Wan's Former Residence" handwritten by Mr. Ouyang Zhongshi, a famous Chinese calligrapher. The former residence is an elegant and quiet place with red flowers, willows and greens, bamboos and cypresses. The main hall in front is the exhibition room of Song Wan's life, displaying his books, manuscripts and other people's evaluations of him. What is commendable is that this place has a good understanding of Laiyang since the founding of the People's Republic of China. More than 80 generals who emerged were also introduced, and many of them also attached photos, which seemed very precious! The main hall at the back displays a replica of the Laiyang dinosaur. Its thick bones, powerful momentum and huge body are amazing! Laiyang not only has dinosaur fossils, but also fish fossils, which are rare in the country. I learned from the media some time ago that another fossil was discovered in Laiyang.
(6) Huangjin'an Huangjin'an is located in Dakuang Town Street, with Jiufeng Mountain in the east and Zhishui River in the west. It has beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery. According to county records, Huangjin Nunnery was built in the early Qing Dynasty with three main halls, 47 rooms, and a construction area of ??1,273 square meters. What is amazing are the three reliefs on the main hall: 1. In the middle is the picture of two dragons playing with a pearl. 2. To the west is a tour map for high-ranking officials. 3. To the east is a picture of immortals soaring in the clouds. Vibrant and lifelike. When I was in the army, I once stayed overnight in Jinhuan Temple for training. Because there was no electricity, and I was cold and tired, I didn’t take a closer look at the existing buildings. I felt sorry for it, but I was still deeply impressed by the towering ridges and antique dripping tiles. , the memory is still fresh!
(7) Bathing Reservoir Bathing Reservoir was built in 1960, with a storage capacity of more than 100 million cubic meters and an irrigation area of ??220,000 acres. It is one of the five largest reservoirs in Jiaodong. Although the reservoir is newly built, the natural landscape on both sides has survived for thousands of years. Although "Eighteen Pans" is not very steep, it is full of winding paths and beautiful scenery; the "Strange Rock Cave" is more than ten feet deep and six feet high. The spring water in the cave is trickling, forming a stream and flowing into the reservoir. , there are many strange rocks inside, full of fun; the "middle of the mountain" is about one kilometer long, like a crocodile lying in the middle of the reservoir. I think before the reservoir was built, this should be an independent hill. This is the kingdom of birds. Various birds live and breed here. If you are lucky, you will also see red-crowned cranes. The reservoir has hotels, restaurants and entertainment facilities, making it a good place for leisure and travel on weekends and holidays.
(8) Chaoyang Ancient Pagoda Chaoyang Ancient Pagoda is located on the Qingshui River 12 kilometers east of Laiyang City. It was built in the 10th year of Kangxi. The tower is six meters high, with a square base, a drum-shaped waist, and a Vase-shaped, carved with patterns of flowers, plants, birds and animals, with fine carvings and lifelike shapes. This tower is a key cultural relic protection unit in Laiyang City. Speaking of the origin of this pagoda, it was originally built to commemorate the nun Shan Lian Lian. The nun Ji Lian crossed the sea from Guandong to Chaoyang Mountain in the second year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty. She devoted her life to rebuilding Chaoyang Nunnery, and finally it became a grand sight. All the construction and construction came from her own farming.
Her disciples built this pagoda for her because she devoted herself to worshiping Buddha and made great achievements in building nunneries. Nowadays, things and people have changed, even Chaoyang Temple has disappeared, leaving only the majestic green mountains, the gurgling river and the lonely pagoda, which makes people feel a little more melancholy and sad!
In addition to what I have written above, there are also the following places of interest in Laiyang: 1. Five Dragons Huishang. 2. Saga Sakura. 3. Seven Peaks. 4. The dragon holds a pearl in its mouth. 5. Traveling to the Immortal Palace. 6. Wandi "Star Stone". 7. Tingcheng ruins. 8. Changyang Ancient City Ruins. 9. Tombs of the Western Zhou Dynasty. 10. Luergang Pear Tree King and others.
In Languxuan on December 28, 20XX
Where are the fun places in Laiyang?
There are all the fun places in Laiyang
Laiyang Park, Laiyang Playground, Laiyang Liyuan,
Laiyang Dinosaur Park, Laiyang Niangniang Mountain, Jingqi Mountain, Laiyang Dingwan Resort.
Recommendations for any interesting places around Laiyang
Famous attractions
Cretaceous National Geological Park, Zhuo Village, Lixiang Style Tourist Area, Niangniang Mountain, Dragon King Temple, etc.