Mount Qingyuan Tourist Attraction is located in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, and is renowned for its quiet scenery and ancient cultural landscapes.
The mountain features granite rocks(花岗岩) with the summit at 618 meters. The annual average temperature is between 17℃ and 21.3℃, making it an ideal getaway at any time of the year.
According to historical records, the mountain was developed as early as the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC). After centuries of development, there are still nine statues from the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties, about 700 ruins of stone carvings and many stone structures dating back to the Yuan and Ming (1644-1911) dynasties.
The most representative highlight of the tourist attraction is the statue of Laozi, which is renowned for being the largest stone carving made during the Song Dynasty. Laozi is the author of the Tao Te Ching, the founder of philosophical Taoism. The statue is a Major Historical and Cultural Site protected at the National Level. It measures 8 meters in length, 6.85 meters in width, and 5.63 meters in height, occupying 55 square meters.
Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA
Ideal Sightseeing Season: all year
Recommended Duration For A Visit: Half a day
Opening Hours: 5:00-18:00
Ticket Price: 70 yuan
Free admission for children under 6 years or 1.2 meters; Quanzhou residents between 60 and 70 years old; visitors over 70 years old; the military; retired public servants; and the disabled with valid certificates (ID, passport, etc)
50 percent off ticket prices for visitors between 6 and 18 years old; full-time students; teachers; visitors between 60 and 70 years old with valid certificates
Address: Fengze district, Quanzhou, Fujian province
Bus Routes: 3, 10, 15, 28, 30, 45, 202, 209, 601, K1
Note: Some scenic spots might close due to landslides.
【小题1】Which of the following statement about the statue of Laozi is true?| A．It is the most famous part of Mount Qingyuan Tourist Attraction. |
| B．It is known for being the largest stone carving in history. |
| C．It is a Historical and Cultural Site protected at the international Level. |
| D．It is 8 meters long and 5.63 meters wide. |
| A．210 yuan | B．175 yuan | C．140 yuan | D．105 yuan |
| A．a research report | B．a local newspaper | C．a nature magazine | D．a travel brochure |
