Laoshan Scenic Area
"Number One Mountain on the Sea" (altitude 1132.7m): Taoist mountain — Taiqing Palace was built by Zhang Lianfu in the Western Han Dynasty; Pu Songling wrote "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" here; thousand-year ginkgo and dragon-head elms are famous trees in the palace.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 07:00-17:00 (extended hours in peak season)
- Ticket
- Ticketed by route (Jufeng 90 CNY / Taiqing-Yangkou 130 CNY / Beijiushui 90 CNY, sightseeing car extra)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
"Number One Mountain on the Sea" (altitude 1132.7m): Taoist mountain — Taiqing Palace was built by Zhang Lianfu in the Western Han Dynasty; Pu Songling wrote "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" here; thousand-year ginkgo and dragon-head elms are famous trees in the palace; Jufeng Line is the high point loop with Bagua Gate, Yangkou Line features Mi Tian Cave and Shouzi Peak, and Beijiushui Valley features eighteen pools for "viewing water in the north mountains". Ticketed by route (Jufeng 90 CNY / Taiqing-Yangkou 130 CNY / Beijiushui 90 CNY, sightseeing car extra), 07:00-17:00 (extended hours in peak season), accessible via Metro Line 11 (Beijiushui Station / Yangkou Station) and Dahedong Service Center, one day recommended per route.
Getting there：Metro Line 11 (Beijiushui Station / Yangkou Station) + Dahedong Service Center
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