There are many great places around Linyi that are perfect for self-driving tours. We highly recommend that you go and check them out! Let’s take a look at some of the self-driving tour recommendations around Linyi. For details, please see below.
I. Anqiu Sky Road
View 【Millennial Ginkgo Trees & Magnificent Terraces】
Beginner Difficulty ★★★
The western end of the Sky Road is Anqiu Sky Road, where you enter the Qilu Peach Sea. This self-driving experience begins! Anqiu Sky Road crosses over mountains like Liushan, Chengdingshan, Zhaoyueshan, Wulongshan, and Taipingshan, with undulating roads and numerous curves, satisfying the curiosity and challenges of beginner self-driving enthusiasts.
In spring, millions of peach blossoms bloom in competition, the most beautiful terraces are picturesque, in autumn, the millennial ginkgo trees are golden, and fruits and grains are fragrant everywhere. Drive through millions of peach trees and overlook the colorful ancient villages.
The Huiqu Terraces possess the unique strength and magnificence of the north, grand and imposing, unlike the gentle beauty of the southern rice paddies. This place is both spectacular and picturesque.
Ascend to Chengdingshan, stroll through Gongyelong Academy, sit under the ancient ginkgo trees planted by Confucius himself, and listen to a story from 2500 years ago. Chengdingshan is surrounded by mountains, with dense forests and abundant trees, making it a rare natural oxygen bar. Next to the academy are two ginkgo trees, one male and one female, dating back over 2500 years, making them the first male and female ginkgo trees in China.
Regarding Specialties: Autumn is the harvest season, as you drive along the Sky Road, you can pick fresh and delicious peaches, the noble grape variety Qingwang, and local specialties like Huiqu millet.
Regarding Surrounding Areas: In addition to the attractions and scenery along the Sky Road, you can also go to the Qilu Wine Land to savor Jingzhi, and visit Qingyunshan and Qingyun Lake to admire the beautiful mountains and waters.
II. Linqu Sky Road
【Drive up to the Mountaintop in the Clouds】
Intermediate Difficulty ★★★★
Coming out of Anqiu, you can reach the Linqu Sky Road, the self-driving experience is gradually upgraded. The Linqu Sky Road is divided into “Yishan Road,” “Jiushan Road,” and “Songshan Road,” a highlight of this self-driving tour, satisfying the need for excitement and thrills of self-driving enthusiasts.
Songshan Sky Road is located amidst mountains, winding and tortuous, like a jade belt, connecting attractions such as Longtan Lake, the Metasequoia Forest, and the Yanzi Ridge Tourist Resort.
Songshan No. 1 Avenue has many unique tourism avenues, including the Apricot Blossom Avenue, the Liriodendron Avenue, and the Rainbow Avenue. As you drive, look out the window at the beautiful scenery, and your mood will naturally improve.
Regarding Food: Near Linqu Sky Road, kiwi, chayote, and free-range chicken are abundant. Be sure to try them when you’re in the area!
Regarding Surrounding Areas: There are many places to visit in Linqu, self-driving travelers can also go boating in the Old Dragon Bay, listen to ancient and modern legends at Yishan, one of the five major town mountains in China, and see stunning scenery.
There is also a village with a history of two thousand years, Yinshi Village. In late autumn, the persimmons hang from the branches all over the mountain, creating a beautiful landscape.
III. Qingzhou Sky Road
【Majestic Mountain Ranges, Ancient City and Streets with a Rich Cultural Heritage】
Advanced Difficulty ★★★★★
Continue driving from the back of Yanzi Ridge, you can reach the “Yangtianshan Jiulongpan” and “Niujiao Ridge” on Qingzhou Sky Road, the most exciting and thrilling part of the Sky Road, suitable for experienced drivers with excellent driving skills.
The most exquisite section of the Qingzhou Sky Road is within Yangtianshan. Yangtianshan has majestic mountain ranges, steep cliffs, and the entire mountain is covered in sturdy pine trees. There are also winding mountain roads that are exciting but safe, and the scenery is breathtaking, perfectly described as “a hole through the sky, with sunlight shining down.”
The second highlight of the Qingzhou Sky Road is the Niujiao Ridge. Driving along the stunning road of Niujiao Ridge, you’ll see green as far as the eye can see. The mountain scenery changes instantly, like a flowing landscape painting.
Of course, towards the end of your self-driving trip along the Sky Road, you might want to take a walk through Qingzhou City, stroll through the ancient city of Qingzhou, and experience the rich history and folk customs of ancient Qingzhou.
Regarding Food: Qingzhou’s Longsheng pastries, mustard chicken, and Chaotianguo are all worth a try.
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