Xintai City, Tai'an, Shandong — a famous mountain-water cultural city, integrating the "three wonders" of Lianhua Mountain, Qingyun Lake, and Moshi Mountain, blending natural marvels with humanistic heritage. A 3-day in-depth tour decodes the essence of Xintai's mountain-water culture, experiencing the unique charm where ecology and history intertwine.
Climb Lianhua Mountain for Buddhist scenery, cruise Qingyun Lake for lake and mountain views, explore Moshi Mountain wonders, visit Yangliu Ancient Town, unlock the beauty of Xintai's landscape and culture
In the morning, climb Lianhua Mountain to enjoy the "Xinfu Green Embrace" natural landscape, visit Guanyin Temple to experience Buddhist culture. In the afternoon, tour Yungu Temple and other historic sites. In the evening, watch the sunset from the mountaintop viewing platform.
In the morning, enjoy Qingyun Lake, take a boat to admire lake and mountain views, visit the lake island attractions. In the afternoon, tour Xintai Museum to learn about local history. In the evening, stroll Guangming Reservoir to enjoy the sunset scenery.
In the morning, tour Moshi Mountain to enjoy the peculiar stone forest landscape and visit the ancient quarry site. In the afternoon, stroll Yangliu Ancient Town to experience traditional folk customs, purchase Xintai specialties, and conclude the pleasant journey.
Xintai traditional famous food, made with high-quality local goats, simmered with secret seasonings over slow fire. Milky white soup, tender meat, no gamey or muttony smell, known as the "Number One Soup in Central Shandong".
Various wild vegetables collected from Lianhua Mountain, including mountain celery, bitter herbs, bracken and others, pure in taste, rich in nutrition, embodying the natural flavor of mountain ingredients.
Specialty tofu from Quangou Town, Xintai, made using traditional techniques. Rich bean aroma, delicate texture, can be pan-fried, deep-fried, stewed, or boiled, an important ingredient in local home-style cooking.
Traditional pastries from Yangliu Ancient Town, with a long history and unique craftsmanship, including Honey Tri-knife, Peach Crisp, Mooncake and other varieties, sweet but not greasy, deeply loved by locals.