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Qingyuan Mountain lies in the northern suburbs of Quanzhou City. Bus routes connecting downtown to the core scenic area include No.3, 10, 15, 28, 30, 202, 209, 601 and Line K1.

Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area is an integral part of Quanzhou, a renowned national historical and cultural city, and is designated as a National Key Scenic Area by the State Council. It is situated in the southeast of Fujian Province, on the northeastern bank of the lower Jinjiang River, between 118°30′–118°37′ east longitude and 24°54′–25°00′ north latitude. The mountain borders the expanding urban area of Quanzhou on three sides. It is 106 kilometers away from Xiamen and 196 kilometers from Fuzhou.

Boasting gorgeous natural scenery and abundant cultural relics, Qingyuan Mountain has several alternative names. It is nicknamed "Spring Mountain" for its numerous mountain springs; "Cloud-Reaching Mountain" for its lofty peaks piercing the clouds; "Northern Mountain" due to its location in the northern suburbs; and "Three-Terrace Mountain" after its three prominent summits.

According to Records of Quanzhou Prefecture, the mountain was first developed in the Qin Dynasty, flourished in the Tang Dynasty, and reached its peak during the Song and Yuan dynasties. Centuries of exploitation have left a wealth of well-preserved cultural relics, including 9 stone statues across 7 sites dating back to the Song and Yuan dynasties, nearly 600 cliff stone carvings from successive dynasties, and multiple granite stone chambers imitating wooden architectural structures built in the Yuan and Ming dynasties.

The most famous relic is the Song Dynasty stone statue of Lord Laozi, the largest Taoist stone carving in China with supreme artistic value. The wind-praying stone inscriptions on Jiuri Mountain serve as precious materials for researching ancient Chinese maritime trade history and calligraphy art. During the Wude reign of the Tang Dynasty, the Third and Fourth Disciples of Muhammad came to Quanzhou to preach Islam. After their passing, they were buried on Lingshan Hill, known as the Islamic Sacred Tombs. Beside the tombs stands an Incense-Offering Stele erected during Zheng He’s fifth voyage to the Western Seas, an important historical relic of ancient China’s overseas communications.

Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area features hilly granite landforms with undulating terrain and jagged rock outcrops. The highest elevation of the core scenic zone stands at 498 meters. Its geological structure took shape through multiple tectonic movements and magmatic intrusions. The rock mass is dark brown on the surface with poorly developed rock joints. Slope deposits constitute the primary parent material of its mild, moist soil. The annual average temperature ranges from 17°C to 21.3°C, with average annual precipitation between 1,202 mm and 1,550 mm, and a frost-free period of 358 days per year. Warm in winter and cool in summer, Qingyuan Mountain enjoys a mild, humid climate suitable for sightseeing all year round.