The history of Qingdao Signal Mountain

In November, 1897, when German imperialism invaded Qingdao, it first seized Signal Mountain as a commanding height, pointed its gun at the yamen of the Qing government's general staff, and forced the Qing army to evacuate. Later, the earliest radio station in Qingdao was established on the mountain, and a signal guidance station was set up to direct ships to enter and leave Jiaozhou Bay. Therefore, the German Governor of Jiaoao named the mountain "Cigna Mountain". After the Japanese army invaded Qingdao, it was renamed "Shenwei Mountain".

The application of advanced navigation technology has replaced the signal guiding flag, and the signal mountain has ended the historical mission of signal navigation. In 1983, the municipal government turned Signal Mountain into a hilltop public park, named Signal Mountain Park, which was completed in 1987. In 1989, the revolving viewing building was built.

Signal Mountain Park has a revolving viewing building, a signal mountain hotel and a signal mountain teahouse respectively, which is an ideal coastal viewing park integrating sightseeing, dining and leisure.

Signal Mountain, which is 98 meters above sea level and covers an area of 63,936 square meters, is a high-altitude coastal peak in Qingdao. When Germany invaded Qingdao in 1897, the earliest radio station in Qingdao was established here, and the mountain was named after the German commander "Dillis". After Japan invaded Qingdao in 1914, it was changed to "Shenwei Mountain", which was named Signal Mountain after liberation, and the Qingdao municipal government invested in the construction of tourist attractions.

Signal Mountain is a good place to enjoy flowers and greenery, and it is also the best place to climb mountains and see the scenery of Qingdao. There are 14 sightseeing routes, including hexagonal pavilion, Yulan pavilion, revolving hall, open-air teahouse, arch bridge, promenade and other scenic spots, which constitute a beautiful and quiet garden landscape. The famous scholar Yu Pingbo once wrote a poem for Signal Mountain:

The ancients invited me to travel to the east, but unfortunately, in early autumn, lush green flowers surrounded the blue sea on three sides, and one mountain competed with the red building.

The design of Signal Mountain is unique, especially the three red dome mushroom buildings with different heights at the top of the mountain, which symbolizes the three red torches used to transmit signals in ancient China. Located on the viewing floor of Signal Mountain, you can have a panoramic view of Qingdao and the beautiful scenery of Huiquan Bay. The beautiful trestle, small Qingdao and the blue sea complement each other, and the island city's red tiles and green trees, blue sea and blue sky, mountains and waters can be seen in an unobstructed view here.

Signal Mountain Teahouse faces the blue sea in front and the green hills in the back, which will make you relax during your play and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery in your leisure. Signal Mountain Hotel has an elegant environment and affordable price. It can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the island city while dining. The hotel can accommodate more than 1 people at the same time and can receive various festive wedding banquets.

In p>22, Signal Mountain was rated as "Top Ten New Scenic Spots in Qingdao", in 23 as a national 3A-level scenic spot by the Provincial Tourism Bureau, and in 24 as "Charming Qingdao-the most popular tourist attraction in Qingdao" and "Qingdao Tourism Integrity Unit" by Qingdao citizens. In the past two years, Signal Mountain has cooperated with relevant departments to successfully hold many national fitness activities and bird exhibitions, which have been well received by the general public.

The sea endows Signal Mountain with beautiful appearance, and also breeds our open-minded mind. The hospitable Signal Mountain people look forward to the visit of tourists from all directions. Have a nice trip!