Natural Creation - Symphony of the Sea, Peaks, Stones, and Springs
The natural beauty of Laoshan lies in its perfect fusion of the magnificence of the mountains and the vastness of the sea, creating a visual feast of changing scenery step by step.
Shanhai Wonders: Dialogue between Giant Peaks and Sea of Clouds
Climbing to the summit of Mount Laoshan is the ultimate experience of visiting Mount Laoshan. This is an excellent location for watching the sunrise and admiring the sea of clouds. In the early morning, the red sun sprayed out from the sea level, and the rosy glow dyed the sky and sea of clouds red, creating a myriad of atmosphere. When the rain and snow first clear up, there are often magnificent cloud waterfalls pouring down from the mountains, and the peaks are faintly visible in the sea of clouds, like the fairy island of Penglai, evoking a heroic feeling of "seeing all the mountains small and the sea flowing downstream".
Strange Peaks and Stones: Natural Sculptures of Granite
The granite peaks and forests of Laoshan are exquisitely crafted. The peak of a lion is shaped like a roaring lion, facing the sea, making it a classic platform for watching the sea and sunrise; Camel Peak is lifelike and charmingly simple; Along the way, there are countless unknown stones that can be imagined, such as the "Immortal Bridge", "Chessboard Stone", etc. Each stone seems to carry an ancient story.
Dynamic Water: Singing of Famous Springs and Flying Waterfalls
How high is the mountain and how high is the water? "Is a major wonder of Mount Laoshan. The clear and sweet Laoshan mineral water is famous all over the world, and its source is numerous famous springs in the mountains, such as the "Divine Water Spring" in Taiqing Palace. During the rainy season, waterfalls and springs can be seen everywhere in the mountain streams, and the sound of tidal waterfalls cascading down in three folds is like a surging tide, making it a rare mountain waterfall landscape in the north.
Humanistic Craftsmanship - Palace Stone Carvings and Shan Hai Poetry and Prose
The cultural landscape of Laoshan is deeply imprinted with the imprint of a thousand years of Taoist culture and the praises of literati.
Taiqing Palace: The oldest and largest Taoist temple in Laoshan, known as the "second jungle in the world". The ancient trees in the palace are towering, and the Han cypress, Tang elm, and Song ginkgo trees have been thriving for thousands of years. The buildings such as Sanguan Hall, Sanqing Hall, and Sanhuang Hall are quaint and elegant. Walking among them, you can feel the strong Taoist cultural atmosphere and listen to historical legends such as "Pu Songling's Book".
Shangqing Palace and Mingxia Cave: located in a more secluded place in the deep mountains, with a quieter environment. According to legend, Shangqing Palace was the place where Qiu Chuji first practiced; Mingxia Cave is towering and steep, with a wide view, making it a retreat for enjoying the scenery of mountains and seas and contemplating enlightenment.
Cliff carvings: The ancient cliff carvings scattered throughout the mountains are the "open-air calligraphy museum" of Laoshan. From the Tang and Song dynasties to modern times, there were a wide variety of inscriptions left by literati, officials, and Taoist priests, with contents ranging from scenic views to emotional expressions and chronicles. They were written in seal script, clerical script, regular script, cursive script, and cursive script, and had extremely high cultural value.
Yakou and Qingshan Fishing Village: Located at the Yakou between Taiqing Scenic Area and Yangkou Scenic Area, it is a landmark observation deck for enjoying the magnificent scenery of mountains and seas. The green mountain fishing village built by the sea at the foot of the mountain, with red tiled houses scattered between the mountains and the sea, forms a peaceful and beautiful fishing village style painting.
Photography tips:
The "Lingqi Peak" of Jufeng is an excellent location for capturing the sunrise over the sea of clouds and the granite peaks of Laoshan Mountain. It is necessary to check the sunrise time in advance and climb the mountain as early as possible;
The seaside trail of Taiqing Palace can capture classic scenes of Taoist temples framed with pine trees and the sea;
The high point of Qingshan Fishing Village can capture the colorful and vibrant fishing village, the winding coastline, and the layered feeling formed by the distant Laoshan Mountain;
Using a telephoto lens can capture the details and grandeur of giant cliff carvings such as "Shouzi Peak" in Yangkou Scenic Area;
Drone aerial photography can comprehensively display the magnificent landscape of Laoshan Mountain, where mountains and seas are connected (flight must comply with scenic regulations and pay attention to safety).
