Qingzhou

Qingzhou (青州, Qīngzhōu) is a city in Shandong Province in Eastern China.

Qingzhou Halal Travel Guide

Qingzhou is a developing and rarely visited (by foreigners) city of nearly a million people. The number of cranes outnumber foreign tourists hundredfold.

In China, this city is mostly famous for being surrounded by beautiful (and typically "Chinese-looking") mountains, including Tou Shan (Camel Mountain) and Yunmen Shan (Cloud Gate Mountain), which includes an ancient collection of Buddhist grottoes under national protection. They are located roughly 4 kilometers southwest of the downtown.

The most bustling part of the city is around the People's Market in the crossing of Yao Wang Shan West Road and Yunmen Shan North Road with a high number of shopping malls centered in this area (pictured Wang Fu Xi Jie Street is a parallel to Yao Wang Shan West Rd). There is also some action on Yunmen Shan South Road just south of the river, which is lined with nice pathways for easy strolling.

Just north of the same river crossing is a newly built coulisse area meant for tourism. The architecture is supposed to look traditional Chinese and the local residents talk it about as the Song Cheng Rd. It offers more upscale restaurants and a clean and proper environment.

The city has a well built road infrastructure with wide and long boulevards so there is not much road congestion.

Travel to Qingzhou

Qingzhou is a stop on the Beijing-Qingtao express train route. The train station however is, for some reason the Chinese government will most likely explain in the coming 15 years, located 4-5 kilometers outside the city in no man's land. Taxi's with meters are easy to find, but a taxi is likely the only help a lost traveler will get at this remote train station.

What to See

Qingzhou_museum_2007_04_21 - Qingzhou Museum

Fan Gongting An ancient pavilion built in Song Dynasty. It was a private garden of Fan Zhongyan who was the most notable poet and prosiast in an age of lively literature prosperous.

Muslim District - Including at least two large and historic masjids. The oldest one is the Zhenjiao Mosque (真教寺). It can date from eight centuries ago, which is one of the three most well-known masjids in Yuan Dynasty.

Ou Yuan A Ming Dynasty garden. It turned to be a combination of park and zoo, and is used as a performance area for citizens in the dawn and nightfall.

Qingzhou Museum - 青州博物馆 - 1 Fangongting Road West (范公亭西路1号) 36.68360, 118.45686 Take bus no. 18, 23, 27, k23 or k27 and get off at the Great Wall Hotel. The museum is about 150 metres west of the bus stop ☎ +86 536 3266200, +86 536 3261736 | Opening Hours: October-April: 09:00-16:30, May-September: 09:00-17:00, no entry in last 30 minutes. Entry is restricted to 3000 visitors per day, including 2000 visitors before 1pm and 1000 visitors after 1pm Free - Features some of the Buddhist statues unearthed in 1996/1997.

Tuoshan/Yunmenshan - Camel Mountain/Cloud Gate Mountain - Includes an ancient collection of Buddhist grottoes under national protection. The mountain is located roughly 4 kilometers southwest of the downtown.

Mount Yangtian National Forest Park - 仰天山国家森林公园 - @.com Wangfen Town (王坟镇) 36.46231, 118.28355 Buses to the park are available from the Qingzhou Bus Station ☎ +86 536 3738399, +86 533 3262233 | Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00 ¥80 A natural park with marverlous surface features. It is covered by virgin forest, through which crystal rivers are flowing, and dotted with quantities of natural rock cavities. What makes this park more amazing is the so-called thousand Buddha's cave, which is considered as the first cave for the Buddhas. This is because of the huge volume of the cavern and the 1048 Buddhas in it that are in different postures and look extraordinarily vivid.

Things to Do

Hiking in the mountains with stunning vistas of Chinese looking mountains. Hiking up the Yunmen Shan can be a problem since it is fenced in, but most of the other peaks seem to be accessible.

Halal Restaurants in Qingzhou

Menus are generally not in English though some Halal restaurants have picture menus or food displayed in the entrance.

Brazilian BBQ Restaurant. Why not open a Brazilian restaurant in Qingzhou...? It is located on Hai Dai Zhong Lu just east of the river. It's the first restaurant to the south after crossing the river eastwards. It has an excellent Meat buffet for ¥78 with an impressive variety - cow, pig, Chicken, goose, lamb, prawn, fish, duck, ox heart, ox tongue, and of course as always - the obligatory oddity... here, a grilled tiny baby sparrow.

For some local exoticism, walk down Qianyinzi Road westwards from Days Hotel & Suites on the north side. Go into the alleys 200-300 meters down (lights will show the way) and invite yourself to one of the restaurants that look more like you have entered someone's living room. Sit on chairs, smaller than a 6-pack, and order the surprisingly delicious goose feet.

Safer options can be found in the more upscale Song Cheng Road area, including the well known hot pot restaurant Liu Yi Guo.

Several fast food joints are present in the area around People's market on Yao Wang Shan West Road, including Dicos's, There is a KFC just south of the river on Yunmen Shan South Road, but no McDonalds.

Apart from the typical KTV's (karaoke) there seems to be very few Western style bars.

Outside Bar. Facing the bridge and river in the tourist Song Cheng Road area. This large bar/club has fancy (kitschy?) decor, professional staff, Western drink menu and would be successful in any modern European city if it wouldn't play "Hotel California" as gearing-up-the-party music and have one waiter per client.

There is one rather empty bar across the street, northwards, of Days Hotel with an unused drum set and large organic juice for ¥22. It has two large pictures of a Western looking "laowai" (foreigner) on the wall so its intention is probably to cater to the Western bar crowd.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Qingzhou

Qingzhou - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Qingzhou, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Qingzhou. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Qingzhou and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Qingzhou. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Qingzhou. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inQingzhou: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Qingzhou.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Qingzhou: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Qingzhou, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Qingzhou.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Qingzhou, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Qingzhou, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Qingzhou and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Qingzhou, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Qingzhou, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Qingzhou without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Qingzhou is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Qingzhou.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Qingzhou has several hotels in many different price ranges, though few of them are accessible through English web sites. The general rule, as in many parts of China, seems to be that booking through the web gives much better price than showing up at the door.

Shenghong International Holiday Hotel - ☎ +86 536 3277 999 Southeast corner of Yaowang Shan Road & Hengwangfu Road intersection. Sometimes referred to as Holiday Inn though it is not. Comfortable 4-star hotel with prices of about ¥750 for a standard double. 20-storey building with views in all directions.

Bei Long Garden Hotel - ☎ +86 536 332 6669 500 m south of the crossing of Fenghuang Shan Road & Yang Tian Shan Rd. 5-star hotel situated 4 kilometers south of the city at the foot of the mountains in the nation side. The hotel is vast, and rather cold and empty in the winter. It has a Chinese and a Western restaurant, fitness, swimming swimmingpool and even a shooting room. No bar however. To start hiking, one needs to walk for 20 minutes along a road.

None of the places mentioned have staff who speak good English though they try hard and are friendly.

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