This 5A-rated scenic spot in Fujian is known as 'the foremost Laozi in the world'

The most famous feature of Quanzhou's Qingyuan Mountain is the stone stele in front of the Laozi statue, which is inscribed with 'the foremost Laozi in the world'. It's pretty cool Qingyuan Mountain is one of the eighteen scenic spots in Quanzhou and also a national key scenic area, consisting of three major sections: Qingyuan Mountain, Jiuri Mountain, and the Ling Mountain Sacred Tomb. Since ancient times, Qingyuan Mountain has been famous for its 36 heavenly grottoes and 18 scenic spots, especially the Laojun Rock, Thousand-Hand Rock, Maitreya Rock, Bixiao Rock, Auspicious Elephant Rock, Tiger Milk Spring, South Platform Rock, Qingyuan Cave, and Engrace Rock. The statue of Laozi has been listed as a national key cultural relic for protection and is a unique artistic treasure among Chinese Taoist stone carvings. According to the 'Quanzhou Prefecture Records' compiled during the Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty, 'The stone image was naturally formed, and enthusiasts have slightly carved it.' This indicates that it is a natural boulder resembling an old man, which was skillfully crafted by folk artisans into a seated statue of Laozi, the famous philosopher, thinker, and founder of Taoism from the Spring and Autumn period. On the west side of the Maitreya Rock in Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area, the 'Master Hongyi Pagoda' was built, housing the master's relics. Transportation Information: Take city buses 3, 10, 15, 28, 30, 45, etc., to get there.