Facing the Yellow Sea, Mt. Laoshan is situated to the east of Qingdao. The Mt. Laoshan affordable China tours is noted for its remarkable scenery and coastal landscape. It also plays an important role in the development of Taoism. Mt Laoshan is the most famous mountain of all on the coast of China. So it is a must to see when touring in Qingdao.

As the most noted mountain on the coast, Mt. Laoshan is welcome among visitors. Three lines will lead you to 220 tourist attractions including historical and natural points of interest.

The Southern Line
On the first line there are not only beautiful scenery but also imposing Taoist Palaces. Main scenic spots include Xufu Islet, the Taiqing Palace China travel service and Longtan Waterfall. The culture of Taoist is profound and temples of Mt. Laoshan are quite 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 demolished, amongst those still remaining the Taiqing Palace is the largest. The Taiqing Palace also has the longest history of more than two thousand years. Occupying an area of about 30,000 square meters, the Taiqing Palace houses 155 rooms. It has been well protected and holds the representative style of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). This style is distinctive in religious architectures in China.
Route: Bus 304 at the railway station and at the ferry from 6:30 to 17:00; Bus 106 at Licun (a village) from 7:15 to 16:20.

The Central Line
The second line mainly focuses on Beijiushui. The name Beijiushui derives its meaning from the mountain which has nine crooks, thus making the river turn nine times. The river begins from the north side of the Ju Peak which is the highest peak of Mt. Laoshan and flows into the valley. So many remarkable attractions are on this line that it is named 'the Jiushui Gallery'. At each corner, completely different sights will surely surprise you. The current here is quite torrential while further flows very gently. The flowers, odd rocks and trees on both sides of the river create the graceful beauty of the water. The most noted attraction of Beijiushui is Chaoyin Waterfall. During the rainy season the waterfall China Holidays is very grand.
Route: Bus 311 at the railway station and at the ferry from 6:45 to 16:40; Bus 107 at Licun (a village) from 8:00 to 16:00: the tour bus at Huaneng Square from 7:00 to 10:30.

The Eastern Line
The third line consists of the the Lion Peak, Taiping Palace, Naluoyan Cavern, Huayan Temple and other sights. Naluoyan Buddha Cavern is one such scene. It is a natural granite cavern with a width of 7 meters and a height of 15 meters. Over one hundred people can stand inside at the same time. Its structure is very distinctive. There is a smooth and round hole at the top of the cavern. Reportedly, the hole was made by the mysterious power of Naluoyan Buddha. Through this hole, sunlight can reach and thus light up the whole cavern.
Route: Bus 312 at the railway station and at the ferry from 6:30 to 16:40; Bus 123 at Licun (a village) from 5:10 to 18:00; the tour bus at Huaneng Square from 7:00 to 10:30.

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