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Major city · China

Qingzhou青州

Spend a day in Qingzhou for mountain views and the ancient city; add a night only if you want relaxed hiking or museum time.

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Qingzhou is a low‑key city of about one million people in Shandong. Its main draws are the Tuoshan/Yunmenshan mountains with protected Buddhist grottoes (≈4 km SW of centre) and the well‑preserved Qingzhou Ancient City with over 100 historic lanes. A half‑day covers the mountains and the museum; a full day adds the ancient city and a stroll through the People's Market. Overnight stays are optional for slower hikers.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
CNY
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
Airport
YIW
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Qingzhou: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
  • China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
  • China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
  • China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
  • China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices

Official sites

Emergency numbers for Qingzhou110 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Qingzhou, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
  • Street or quick mealLocal noodle bowl¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi (first 3 km (1.9 mi))¥15–20 (≈ US$3)
  • Metro or bus rideBus ride¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketMount Yangtian park entry¥80 (≈ US$12)
  • Budget bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
  • Mid-range bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
  • High-end bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥350 (≈ US$50) · High CN¥600 (≈ US$85)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Tuoshan (Camel Mountain) and Yunmenshan (Cloud Gate Mountain)Buddhist grottoesQingzhou Ancient CityQingzhou Museum
Airports
YIW Weifang Airport (Nearest airport, ≈70 km (43 mi) north‑east; shuttle or taxi to Qingzhou.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  5. May

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Qingzhou: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

6°C (43°F)

−6°C (21°F)

3 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

−3°C (27°F)

5 rd

Mar

15°C (59°F)

2°C (36°F)

8 rd

Apr

22°C (72°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

May

27°C (81°F)

14°C (57°F)

12 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

19°C (66°F)

15 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

22°C (72°F)

18 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

16 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

12 rd

Oct

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Nov

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

5 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

−2°C (28°F)

4 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

City buses (K1, K11) run 06:00‑22:00 (summer) / 21:00 (winter) on main roads Xiaowangshan East and Haidaizhong. Taxis are green Hyundai Elantras; first 3 km are metered, then ¥1.6 per km plus ¥1 fuel fee.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tuoshan/Yunmenshan

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

Taxi ≈10 min from city centre (≈¥20) or bus to stop then walk 4 km (2.5 mi) SW.

Grottoes under protection; respect signs.

Mount Yangtian National Forest Park

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round trip

Bus from Qingzhou Bus Station to Wangfen Town, then walk 20 min.

Entry ¥80; good for forest walk and Buddha cave.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Shenghong International Holiday Hotel

4‑star, ≈¥350 double room, 20‑storey, central location.

Bei Long Garden Hotel

5‑star, near mountains, 4 km (2.5 mi) south, amenities include restaurant, pool.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
Mid
¥300–500 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
High
¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × CN¥800CN¥800
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥350CN¥350
Taxi from city centre to Tuoshan (round)1 × CN¥20 · checkCN¥20
Bus day pass1 × CN¥10 · checkCN¥10
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeCN¥118
Trip total≈ CN¥1,298 per person per day, bed includedCN¥1,298≈ US$190

2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
Local noodle bowl¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
Taxi (first 3 km)¥15–20 (≈ US$3)
Bus ride¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
Mount Yangtian park entry¥80 (≈ US$12)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; stay alert on busy roads, keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets, and follow local signage at mountain sites.
  • Taxi fares rise after 3 km (1.9 mi) (+¥1.6 (≈ under US$1) per km) and require a ¥1 (≈ under US$1) fuel surcharge.
  • Mountain grotto areas are fenced; some peaks need permission – check signage.
  • English menus are rare; picture menus help.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire
119
Ambulance
120

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Qingzhou青州

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire119
  • Ambulance120

Embassy

US consulate in Jinan; other embassies in Beijing.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi city centre → Tuoshan (round): ≈¥20 (check)
  • Bus single ride: ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)

Say or show

  • 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
  • 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
  • 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
  • 有英文菜单吗？ — Do you have an English menu? (yǒu yīngwén càidān ma?)
  • 最近的公交站在哪里？ — Where is the nearest bus stop? (zuìjìn de gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Qingzhou. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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