In the coastal city of Qingdao, there is a mysterious island in the sea that had a earth shattering story over two thousand years ago. This is the one described by Xu Beihong - Tianheng Island.
Tianheng Island is a famous island with a long history. At the end of the Qin Dynasty and the beginning of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bang declared himself emperor and sent envoys to summon Prince Qi Tianheng to surrender. However, he refused and committed suicide on his way to Luoyang. Five hundred strong men on the island heard the bad news and collectively sacrificed their lives with swords. The world was amazed by the great righteousness of the five hundred martyrs on Tianheng Island. They collected their remains, buried them together on the top of the island, and erected a temple to worship them. These historical sites have long been destroyed by pirates, but there is still a stone tablet that reads' The Prince of Qi, Tian Heng, and the Five Hundred Martyrs'.
Tianheng Island is located in the Yellow Sea in the eastern part of Jimo City and is one of the top ten scenic spots in Qingdao. Its natural landscapes include: luxury turtle stone, old immortal cave, lion body and human face stone, etc. On the top of Tianheng Island, the Five Hundred Martyrs' Tomb has an extraordinary momentum. The Tianheng ruins surrounding the island, such as the imperial edict, hanging sheep drumming, etc., are surrounded by six or seven nearby islands like stars holding the moon, forming a rich tourism resource for Tianheng Island. Tianheng inkstone is a major specialty of the island.
The cycle of the sun and moon, things change and people change. Today in the 21st century, Tianheng Island has become a fashionable and romantic vacation island, a paradise where people temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the world and return to the pure tranquility of nature. This is a small island with only 1.46 square kilometers. From the sky, she looked like a precious gem, carefully set in the deep blue sea. When you arrive on the island, you will suddenly feel uncomfortable with the green scenery and the calm and composed black pines on the island, like persistent soldiers silently guarding the territory of nature. Standing on the rocky reef of the sea, the waves from far to near splash and frolic under your feet, and the wet hem of your pants is the mark of her kissing you. Tianheng Island - a good place to get close to nature. Travel Tips
Address:Jimo District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province
Telephone:0532-85551288,0532-85551588
Opening Hours:7:00-16:30 throughout the year
Admission ticket:CNY40 (including a CNY20 entrance fee and tickets to four attractions including Nanguo Amusement Park, Haishen Niangniang Temple, Qiwang Hall, and Underwater World)