Mount Yi
沂山
The Eastern Guardian Peak, ranked first among the Five Guardian Peaks of ancient China. Its summit Jade Emperor Peak stands 1,032 meters high, and the Eastern Guardian Temple holds imperial sacrificial stone inscriptions.
Mount Yi lies in the south of Linqu County and is one of the principal peaks of the Yimeng Mountains. Known in ancient times as 'Eastern Tai Mountain', it has been a site for imperial sacrifices since the Han dynasty and is revered as the Eastern Guardian Peak, the foremost of the Five Guardian Peaks. At the foot of the mountain, the Eastern Guardian Temple preserves hundreds of sacrificial stone inscriptions from successive dynasties. On the mountain are Jade Emperor Peak, Crooked Head Mesa, Sea-Probing Rock and the Hundred-Zhang Cliff Waterfall. Forest cover is high, making it a cool retreat in summer and a place for red leaves in autumn. It is about 60 km from Qingzhou, so driving is recommended, and a one-day visit works well. Check the scenic area's posted information for tickets and cable car fees.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Laolongwan Springs
- Shanwang Paleontological Fossil Museum
- Yangtianshan National Forest Park
- Jingtang Ancient Village
- Yunmen Mountain
- Tuoshan Grottoes
- Qingzhou Zhenjiao Mosque
- Zhaode Old Street