Xiangshan Scenic Area is adjacent to Zibo in the east and Tai 'an in the west, which is an important part of Jinan's southern tourist area. Jilai Expressway, Ji Tai Expressway, Provincial Highway 244 and 243, Laiwu North Tourist Avenue, Xiangshan Ramp, etc. Interwoven vertically and horizontally, a perfect tourist road network has been formed.
Xiangshan Scenic Area is rich in natural tourism resources. The scenic spot takes "one mountain, two gorges and three people" as the core, and the natural and human landscapes have their own characteristics. "One Mountain" refers to Xiangshan, 9 18.7 meters above sea level, which is adjacent to Mount Tai and is a sister mountain; "Two Gorges" refers to Jiutian Grand Canyon and Shimen Grand Canyon, where the ecological environment is intact, the cliffs are abrupt, the vegetation is lush, the springs are abundant, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and the scenery is picturesque; "Miyake" refers to the house in the sky, the house in the stone house and the house in Xiangshan. Among them, the "Hanging Garden"-Wang Shimen, a house in the sky, is the highest administrative village in Shandong Province and is known as "the place where the stars are picked". There are scenic spots such as Sophora Valley, Peony Garden, Shimen Lake, Xingyunge and Ruyi Pavilion. "The City of the Sky"-fifteen villages with fifteen families and fifteen sons have always maintained a relatively primitive mountain village style. There are colorful valleys, chestnut gardens in the Tang Dynasty, observatories, Shixiang Lake and other landscapes in the scenic area, and the environment is beautiful and quiet. Known as "the place awakened by insects and birds"; "Romantic City"-Zhujiayu Village in Xiangshan, located at the northern foot of Xiangshan. The vegetation in the scenic spot is primitive and dense, the clouds are lingering, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and the village is quiet. It is known as "the place affected by fragrance".
In addition, many scenic spots in Xiangshan Scenic Area, such as Huaixiang Piaoxue, Linhai Grassland, Shilin Geology, Shi Xiang Ye Man, Tianchi, Tan Qilong and Longxi, and Starlight Glimmer, complement each other with the main scenic spots and form a natural landscape picture.
Xiangshan Scenic Area is rich in historical and cultural heritage. Among them, the Taoist culture of Xiangshan has a long history. There are buildings such as Jade Emperor Pavilion and Xia Zi Temple on the mountain, and the traditional Xiangshan Temple Fair is held on April 8th every year. The landscape of looking up at the Buddha and watching the sky composed of the front and back Tuanshan Mountain adds mystery to the inheritance of Buddhist culture. At the same time, historical myths and legends such as Qilang fish, hanging sheep and drums, and Longtan Star Show have also enriched the historical and cultural heritage of the scenic spot.
"Green hills don't paint for thousands of years, and clear water has no strings." At present, winter goes and spring comes, and flowers are in full bloom. Xiangshan Scenic Area is welcoming friends from afar with the most beautiful scenery.
Featured attractions:
1. Jiutian Grand Canyon
Jiutian Grand Canyon is more than 8,000 meters long, with an average depth of 300 meters and the deepest point of 500 meters. The original natural scenery is completely preserved in the canyon, which is long and winding, deep and mysterious, and strange rocks, adventures, waterfalls, flowing springs and dense forests are connected in colorful ways. The air in the valley is fresh, the spring water is sweet, the birds are singing, and there is a strong primitive atmosphere.
2. Linhai Grassland
Xiangshan's "Linhai Grassland" covers an area of more than 6,470 mu. The scenic area is "as loose as pottery, as flat as grass, as thick as clouds and as healthy as trees", with lush trees, blue sky and white clouds and rugged rocks, and unique scenery. Known as the highest grassland in Qilu, it is a natural oxygen bar.
3. Tang Dynasty Chestnut Garden
Chestnut Garden in Tang Dynasty is located in Xiangshan Scenic Area, mainly in Shiwuzi Village. Since the Tang Dynasty, hundreds of old chestnut trees have been preserved. The largest ancient chestnut tree is about two meters in diameter. The old trunk branches are antique, and the chestnuts produced are sweet and delicious, which belong to the natural material and cultural heritage and are the key protected ancient and famous trees in Laiwu City.
4. Shimen Grand Canyon
Shimen Grand Canyon is 5000 meters long with an average depth of 300 meters. Because of the confrontation between the two mountains on the west side of the canyon, there is a steep place like Shimen standing there, which has the momentum and outstanding characteristics of "one person can defend it and ten thousand people can't force it", so it is called "Shimen Grand Canyon". In the canyon, the trend is gentle, the trees are towering, the rocks are densely covered, the water is gurgling, and the waterfalls are splashing, which is suitable for walking and fitness and enjoying the cool and summer.
(Li Zhiying Wu reported according to the relevant information of the scenic spot)