Penglai Gushan has two peaks rising side by side, reaching into the clouds. The southern peak is 510 meters above sea level. There is Longxing Temple on the top of the mountain, and there are still many carved stones from the Jin Dynasty. Beigu is 542 meters above sea level. There are two climbing passages. One is winding up through the gap between huge rocks. The road is narrow and steep, commonly known as "Ladder Pass"; the other is a manually excavated rock road, with one side of the road facing the cliff. The head is extremely dangerous.
The top of Gushan Mountain is flat. It is said that during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and Li Shimin stationed troops here during the Eastern Expedition during the Qin Dynasty, leaving behind scenic spots such as Flag Top, Yinma Bay, Xixiaochang, Longdun, and Chessboard. .
Gushan Mountain has strange peaks and ridges, steep cliffs, and the top of the Gushan towers into the clouds. It is often surrounded by clouds and mist, so it is said that "the southern Gushan and the northern Gushan are one step away from the sky." After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the mountains were closed for afforestation, pine trees and fruits were planted, and the forest area increased greatly. The trees are mainly black pine. As the trees grow older, they stand out against the strange rocks of Gushan Mountain, and their ornamental value continues to increase. With vast forests, endless mountain flowers, and fascinating scenery, there is an endless stream of tourists every spring and summer. In 2009, Houzhai Village introduced foreign investment to develop tourism resources in Gushan. The construction was completed in 2011 and officially opened to tourists.
The tall and steep Gushan Mountain has been favored by strange people since ancient times. They built temples and courtyards here, preached scriptures and Taoism, cultivated their moral character, read history and made elixirs, which not only added more aura to the green mountains and green valleys. , and left many beautiful stories handed down from generation to generation. Gushan Mountain in Laizhou is steep and has a flat top, also known as Yuntou Mountain. Looking at the peaks of Gushan Mountain from the side, they look like a "sleeping beauty". Local people also call it Xiunv Peak and Longnv Peak. Because Han Xin, the general of the Western Han Dynasty, lived here in seclusion, it is commonly known as Han Xin Mountain. The main peak is 422.8 meters above sea level. The vegetation coverage rate of Gushan reaches 85%. Every spring and summer, wildflowers bloom with colorful colors and intoxicating fragrance. In late autumn and early winter, red maples and yellow oaks complement the green pines and cypresses, which is very attractive. Hao Datong, the founder of the Huashan sect, a disciple of the famous Taoist Wang Chongyang of the Yuan Dynasty, pioneered Taoism in Mount Gu. The ruins of Zixia Palace on the top of the mountain are an important base for Taoism. Ancient cultural sites include cliff carvings, Zixia Palace, Nantianmen, Laomu Temple, Immortal Cave, patio, Taoist tower, sword test stone, one-stroke "phoenix", Danxia wall, Hanxin Academy, Shengshui Spring, etc.
Zixia Palace: Located on the Nantian Gate, it has exquisite architecture and magnificent momentum. There are many Taoist statues in the palace. The construction is gorgeous and expressive. People worship incense and worship all year round. It was burned down by the Japanese army in the early 1940s, and the ruins were destroyed in that turbulent era of the last century.
Nantianmen: Located at the top of Nanshan Mountain, the terrain is dangerous, and the statues of gods are built inside, which is majestic and majestic. It was built around 1830. There is a story among the people at the foot of the mountain that one bowl of rice was eaten by more than ten people when the Nantianmen was built.
Lao Mu Temple: On the upper right side of the Nantian Gate, it is built with exquisite stones. The statue of Lao Mu in the temple is vivid and majestic, sitting in it.
Dongfu Treasure: Located tens of meters north of Laomu Temple. Two ancient cave doors are carved in the middle of the cliff that is 2 meters high and 3 meters wide. The lintel reads "Treasure Land of Cave Mansion" and there is a couplet on the left and right sides of the door.
Shenxian Cave: Located on the west side of Nantianmen on the top of the mountain, it is a place where Taoist priests practice morality. People still come here to worship.
Patio: Located on the south side of the top of the mountain, the one-meter-square spring water is clear to the bottom. There is a lot of water in dry days, but not much water in flood days. It is always full without overflowing year after year.
Sword Testing Stone: It is said that it is the huge stone that Han Xin split with his sword when he tried his sword.
One stroke of "phoenix": Located on a huge red stone on the path on the northern hillside of Hanjiacun, the word "phoenix" is written in one stroke, with great momentum.
Danxia Wall: Located on a red stone above a stroke of "phoenix", it is said to have been written by Han Xin, meaning a treasured place where the morning glow shines.
Cliff carvings: There are many cliff carvings on the cliffs at the top of the mountain. The most famous of them is the "Eternal Auspiciousness" stone carving on the cliff to the left of the patio, which records that the prefect of a county was Duan Brother Er. The calligraphy is simple, elegant, powerful, and has 280 words. It has a profound impact on the simple local folk customs.
The natural stone statue of Han Xin: The head of the stone statue is about 4 meters, facing the southwest. It wears a general's helmet, has a broad forehead, a high nose bridge, a slightly pointed chin, broad and resolute mouth corners, and an angry look under a sword eyebrow. .
Hanxin Dianjiang Platform: It is located in the north of the peak of Gushan Mountain, facing the valley. The platform is as flat as a knife. Near the cliff, a stone wall rises abruptly. There is a cliff below the platform, and there are several steps on the right side. It is also naturally formed.
The sunset illuminates the sea: Watching the sunset illuminate the sea on a clear evening is a great beauty of Gushan Mountain. Looking west to Laizhou Bay, the fiery red sunset is leaning softly against the orange-red sea, and thousands of rays of rays reflect the red sea water. The sea surface is sparkling, the water and sky are the same color, and the returning sails are dotted. Furong Island is like a giant boat returning from a long voyage, quietly moored next to its mother. What visitors feel is a state of coexistence with heaven and earth, and the unity of heaven and man. Penglai to Yantai runs every 15 minutes from 6:00 to 18:00 every day, and takes more than an hour. The fare is 10 yuan. Penglai to Qingdao runs every half an hour from 5:10 to 16:00 every day, and takes 4 hours. The fare is 36-41 yuan. Penglai to Weifang runs every hour from 6:00 to 17:00, and takes 4 hours. The fare is 26 yuan. There are 8 flights a day from Penglai to Jinan, and the journey takes 6 hours. The Daewoo fare is 76 yuan, and the Iveco fare is 56 yuan. There are three direct buses from Penglai to Weihai every day, and the fare is 24 yuan. Laicheng District is not big, and the taxi price is the same as that in Yantai, starting at 5 yuan and covering a distance of 2.9 kilometers. The taxi fare within the urban area (Dengzhou Town) generally does not exceed 8 yuan. If the distance is a little further, you can negotiate with the driver without using the meter.