Introduction of Qingdao Tourist Attractions in Golden Week: The Golden Age of Qingdao Tourism

Introduction of Qingdao tourist attractions

Introduction of Qingdao scenic spots

Qingdao is surrounded by the sea on three sides, with a pleasant climate and special historical accumulation, which made Qingdao a famous tourist attraction in China as early as the early 20th century. Let's take a look at the eight must-see attractions in Qingdao.

I introduction of trestle bridge

It is the symbol of Qingdao. Visitors stroll along the waterfront of the trestle bridge, and the crescent-shaped city outline of Qingdao can be seen at a glance. The trestle is like Changhong, and the Huilan Pavilion is brightly lit. The so-called "Changhong Yuan Yin" and "Gefei Huilan" all originated from this. In the distance, the white lighthouse on Xiaoqing Island is graceful. The red tiles and green trees on the east and north sides complement each other, and various uneven horizontal buildings are distributed on the headland slope. In the west, modern high-rise buildings have sprung up along the coast with great momentum. The coastal breakwater is made of granite, which is more than 10 meters above the water surface. At the high tide, the stormy waves beat on the shore, stirring up clusters of snow-white waves and attracting countless tourists to watch; The tide receded, ochre rocks and golden beaches surfaced, and the beaches were crowded with tourists rushing to the sea to pick up shells. When the sea is calm, thousands of seagulls soar freely, making the beautiful Qingdao Bay full of vitality.

Two. Introduction to Laoshan Mountain

Laoshan Mountain, located in Laoshan District, east of Qingdao, is the main mountain range of Shandong Peninsula, with the highest peak and the top elevation of1133m. It stands tall on the coast of the Yellow Sea. There is an old local saying: "Mount Tai is not as high as the East China Sea." The mountains and seas are connected and beautiful, which is the characteristic of Laoshan scenery. This is the only mountain in this country that rises from the sea. The coastline around Laoshan is 87 kilometers long and there are 18 islands along the coast, which constitutes the wonders of Laoshan. In ancient times, some people called Laoshan Mountain "Fairy House and Ghost House". Legend has it that both Qin Shihuang and Han Wudi came here to seek immortality.

Laoshan Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain in China. In the heyday of the past, there were "Nine Palaces, Eight Views and Seventy-two Temples" in the whole mountain, with thousands of Taoist priests. Qiu Changchun, Zhang Sanfeng and other Taoist celebrities. I used to practice here. Most of the original Taoist temples were destroyed. The well-preserved Taiqing Palace has the largest scale and the longest history.

Three. Introduction of Eight Signs

Located in the east of Hui Quan, Badaguan Scenic Area is a famous scenic spot in China, covering an area of more than 70 hectares. Ten quiet and cool roads crisscross. The main roads are named after the eight famous customs in China, namely Shaoguan Road, Jiayuguan Road, Hanguguan Road, Zhengyangguan Road, Linhuaiguan Road, Ning Wuguan Road, Zijingguan Road and Juyongguan Road (there are ten roads now). Therefore, it is collectively referred to as the eight major standards. Before liberation, this was the villa area of bureaucratic capitalists. After liberation, the people's government completely renovated Badaguan, making it one of the important convalescent areas in China, where many party and state leaders and important international friends used to recuperate.

The "Badaguan" is characterized by the integration of parks and courtyards, lush trees everywhere, flowers in full bloom in all seasons, and various street trees in ten roads. For example, Shaoguan Road is full of peach trees, which bloom in spring and are pink as ribbons. Wei Ziman is on Yangguan Road, and flowers bloom in summer; No.5 Juyongguan Road. First, the frost dyed the maple trees in autumn red, adding beauty; Zijingguan Road is lined with rows of cedars, which are evergreen all year round. The road in Ning Wuguan is Haitang Road ... From early spring to late autumn, flowers are blooming here, which is called "Flower Street". In recent years, a new peach forest has been planted in the northeast corner of Badaguan, which has become another good place for people to go for a spring outing. Cedar trees are arranged in the southwest corner, and paired cedars are separated into "boxes". Many couples fall in love, so it is also called "Love Corner".

"Badaguan" has a unique architectural style, which brings together many architectural styles from various countries, so it is called "World Architecture Expo". There are various architectural styles in more than 20 countries, including Russia, Britain, France, Germany, the United States, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Switzerland and Japan. On the west is the distinctive American building "Donghai Hotel"; Near the second bathing beach, the Huiquan Auditorium, newly built after liberation, is made of granite, a specialty of Qingdao, with elegant colors and solemn and beautiful shapes. Coupled with the unique villas, Badaguan has the reputation of "World Architecture Expo".

Four. Brief introduction of May 4th Square

May 4th Square, built in 1997, is adjacent to Qingdao municipal government office building in the north and Fushan Bay in the south. It is located in the East New District. On the south side of the municipal government building, there are large lawns, musical fountains and the iconic sculpture "Wind in May". The hovering wind and fiery red color fully reflect the patriotic tone of the May 4th anti-imperialist and anti-feudal movement and the soaring national strength. There is an underwater fountain in the opposite sea, which can spray to several hundred meters high. The atmosphere of the whole scenic spot is quiet, elegant, comfortable and peaceful. It has become one of the landmark landscapes of Qingdao in the new century.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) Introduction to Polar Ocean World

Qingdao Polar Ocean World is located in the south of Shilaoren Tourist Resort. Qingdao Polar Ocean World is backed by green hills and faces the sea on three sides, with beautiful scenery and convenient transportation. Based on the original Dolphin Performance Hall in Qingdao, it is a large-scale open tourism project with the theme of Ocean Park, which integrates eating, living, traveling, shopping and entertainment. It is also one of the seven major projects of Qingdao Olympic Action Plan-Special Tourism Plan for 2008 Olympic Games.

Qingdao Polar Ocean World Project is a large-scale comprehensive service facility integrating leisure, entertainment, shopping and culture. It starts from the Sculpture Garden in the east and ends at Ocean Entertainment City in the west, covering an area of 320 mu, with a total construction area of 6,543,800 square meters and a planned total investment of 200 million US dollars. In addition to rebuilding and expanding the existing Qingdao Dolphin Performance Hall, it will also build the largest marine polar museum, marine science and technology museum, marine entertainment avenue, fisherman's wharf and other projects in China.

Six. Introduction of Zhongshan Park

Zhongshan Park, which is separated from Huiquan Square by a river, is the largest comprehensive park in Qingdao. The park is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the sea on the south, which naturally creates this scenic spot. With lush trees and foliage, the park is the most distinctive scenic spot in Qingdao's urban vegetation landscape. The park is adjacent to Taiping Mountain in the east and Qingdao Zoo in the north. In the Qingdao Botanical Garden at the southern foot of the mountain, nearly 100 kinds of trees are connected with the flowers and trees of the four seasons in the garden. Jyukai has a vast territory and lush vegetation. Visiting it gives people a feeling of freshness, pleasure and prosperity. The annual Summer Lantern Festival and the Chrysanthemum Show in late autumn are the most popular activities for tourists.

Seven. Brief introduction of the first bathing beach

The first bathing beach in East Asia is located in Huiquan Bay. Beautiful scenery, Huiquanjiao, Badaguan and the beach-blue sky, clear water and beautiful scenery. The connected fitting rooms are colorful and exquisite. In midsummer, people in summer crowded the whole beach, all kinds of swimsuits, rows of umbrellas and harmonious laughter. This is really a beautiful picture. The first bathing beach is one of the best bathing beaches in Qingdao. It has always been famous for its gentle slope and fine sand, clear water and calm waves. Due to the erosion and accumulation of waves, coastal rocks are constantly eroded into fine gravel, which is deposited on the shallows of the bay, forming a fine beach about 580 meters long from east to west and more than 40 meters wide, extending to the open sea. Due to the barrier of the Huiquan Angle, the surge entering the bay gradually attenuates, forming a calm sea with a wave height of only about 1 m, which is very suitable for marine entertainment activities.

Eight. Qingdao International Sailing Centre

Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is Qingdao International Sailing Center. Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is located on the bank of Fushan Bay in Qingdao East New District, the former site of Beihai Shipyard, adjacent to May 4th Square and Donghai Road. The famous scenic spot "Yandao Qiuchao" in the city is located in the south corner of Yan 'er Island, where the 29th Olympic Sailing Competition and the 3rd Paralympic Games were held in 2008.

What are the interesting places in Qingdao?

The interesting scenic spots in Qingdao are as follows:

1. Qingdao Polar Ocean World. Qingdao Polar Ocean World is a comprehensive marine scenic spot integrating leisure, entertainment, shopping and culture. It consists of polar marine animals exhibition hall, ocean Expo hall, popular science exhibition hall and other core projects.

2. Qingdao Fangte Dream Kingdom. Qingdao Fangte Dream Kingdom consists of many theme project areas 10, such as flying over the limit, the light of life, serial studios, flooded Jinshan, World Expo, Terracotta Warriors, dream trip, escape from dinosaur island, Tanggula Snow Mountain, fireballs, bears, happy world and Meng Tong World.

3. Laoshan Mountain. Laoshan Scenic Area is more than 40 kilometers away from the city center, and the natural and human landscapes complement each other. All kinds of scenic spots are all over the mountain. There are Taiqing Palace Scenic Spot in the south, Yangkou Scenic Spot in the east, Jiushui Scenic Spot in the south and north, Hualou Scenic Spot in the west, Heshan Scenic Spot in the north, and Jufeng Scenic Spot in the middle, all of which are unique and colorful.

4. Qingdao Seaside Scenic Area. Qingdao Seaside Scenic Area starts from Tuandao Island in the west and reaches Damai Island in the east, with a total length of 25 kilometers, a land area of 8.5 square kilometers and a sea area of 5 square kilometers.

5. Qingdao Underwater World. Qingdao Underwater World consists of seven exhibition halls: Dream Jellyfish Palace, Marine Life Museum, Seal Museum, Freshwater Life Museum, Whale Museum, Underwater World and Marine Science and Technology Museum. It is one of the most interesting places in Qingdao, integrating marine tourism and popular science education, with rich and diverse marine life.

Extended information:

The best month to travel in Qingdao is May and June, which is a windy season. Therefore, Qingdao is neither cold nor hot in May or June, and the temperature is very suitable for sailing, enjoying the sea breeze on the sailboat and overlooking the red tile trees in the distance. The above scenic spots are some tourist attractions in Qingdao for reference only.

Introduction of Qingdao tourist attractions

1, the second bathing beach

The second bathing beach in Qingdao, also known as "Taipingjiao Bathing Beach", is a bathing beach next to Badaguan Villa, and its area is second only to the first bathing beach. In summer, it becomes an internal dedicated bathing beach with closed management, and it can enter and leave freely in other seasons. Qingdao second bathing beach is located in Taiping Bay, east of Huiquan Bay. Because it is located in Taiping Bay, it is also called "Taiping Cape Beach". Adjacent to Badaguan villa area, the area is smaller than the first bathing beach.

2. Eight marks

Badaguan is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Qingdao, and the forest villa area is the best place for recuperation. Known as the World Museum, it displays the architectural styles of Denmark, Russia, France, the United States, Switzerland, Japan and other countries, and its unique architecture is the favorite background for tourists to take photos.

Many movies come to Badaguan to shoot. The flowers in Badaguan are in full bloom all year round, which together with the surrounding courtyards constitute the most beautiful scenery in Qingdao.

3. Dazhushan

Qingdao Dazhushan Scenic Area is located in the southern seashore of Huangdao District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province. It is more than 20 kilometers long from north to south, with its main peak 486 meters above sea level and a total area of 65 square kilometers. It is resting on the waves of the sea, hanging high in the sky, spreading the green earth, and it is the scenery of the peninsula connected by the breeze, fresh and beautiful, and full of weather. Qi Cheng and Yahai series call it "a famous mountain on the coast".

4. Longtan waterfall

Go along Laoshan South Highway for about 10 km, and you can reach Bashui River. Bashui River is named after eight Zhangshui rivers merge into a short mountain stream. The mountain stretches between the two mountains, and there is a big stone base at the bottom of the ravine, and water runs down from the cracks in the rock. Jianshui mountains, dozens of streams gathered along the road to form a torrent, running down, about 30 meters high on the cliff top platform rushed out of a few feet.

5. Taiqing Palace Scenic Area

Taiqing Palace, located at the foot of Laojun Peak in East Laoshan Mountain, Qingdao, Shandong Province, is the oldest and largest Taoist temple in Laoshan Mountain, with a history of more than 2,000 years. Laoshan Mountain is located on the seashore, with deep rocks and deep valleys, and is known as "the fairy house in the grottoes". Hundreds of miles away from Fiona Fang, Laoshan Mountain, temples are scattered all over the place. There is a saying of "Nine Palaces, Eight Views and Seventy-two Temples", among which Taiqing Palace is the most famous.

What must-see tourist attractions are there in Qingdao?

The tourist attractions in Qingdao are: 1. Laoshan Scenic Area: Laoshan was called Laoshan and Laoshan in ancient times. Located in the southeast of Shandong Peninsula, it borders Qingdao in the west and the Yellow Sea in the southeast. The Laoding Giant Peak covers an area of 386 square kilometers with an altitude of 1 133 meters. It is not only a famous Taoist mountain in China, but also a summer resort. Laoshan Scenic Area includes Taiqing Palace, Taiping Palace, Beijiushui, Hualou Palace, Heshan and Laoding Giant Peak. 2. Qingdao Underwater World: Qingdao Underwater World is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, located in Huiquan Bay, Qingdao, adjacent to Luxun Park, a famous scenic spot in Qingdao, and the first bathing beach. It integrates the original tourism resources such as Qingdao Aquarium, Herbarium and Freshwater Fish Museum. , and with the natural beauty of mountains and seas complement each other, forming a wonderful scene of the sea in the mountains. Its unique geographical location and modern display means make it a unique marine ecological grand view garden in China. 3. Chashan Scenic Area: Qingdao Chashan Scenic Area is located 20km north of Pingdu, bordering osawa in the north and Gushan in the east, with the highest peak at 560m above sea level. Chashan Scenic Area was developed in 2004 and has begun to take shape. Rocks, springs, flowers and temples are the themes of Chashan. On July 9th, 20 10, Chashan was approved as a 4A-level tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration.

Must-see scenic spots in Qingdao

The interesting scenic spots in Qingdao are Zhanqiao, Badaguan, May 4th Square, No.1 bathing beach, Laoshan Mountain, Saint Mir's Cathedral and so on. Qingdao is full of scenery. Let me introduce you to the scenic spots that Qingdao must visit.

Qingdao must-see attractions 1

Badaguan

One of the major features of Badaguan Villa Area is that there are many national style buildings, so it is called "World Architecture Expo". One of the major features of Badaguan Villa Area is that there are many national style buildings, so it is called "World Architecture Expo". There are architectural styles of more than 20 countries including Russia, Britain, France, Germany, the United States, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Switzerland and Japan. There is also 18 garden in the park, which is an excellent place for couples to fall in love and hold weddings.

Address: East of Huiquanjiao, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong Province

Opening hours: all day

May Fourth Square

The plant layout of May 4th Square is mainly cold-season lawn with evergreen seasons, with pictures of Sabina vulgaris, Ligustrum lucidum with golden leaves, Ilex longan, Berberis purpurea, roses and other flowers, forming a colorful flower belt with modern garden flavor, in which pine and cypress, Albizia Albizzia and cold-resistant flowers and trees are interspersed, organically blending with the main sculpture and the natural environment of the sea and the sky, forming a magnificent landscape of the park.

There is a fountain in the sea opposite the May 4th Square, which can spray 100 meters high. The atmosphere of the whole scenic spot is quiet, elegant, comfortable and peaceful. It has become one of the landmark landscapes of Qingdao in the new century.

Address: Donghai West Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong Province

Opening hours: all day

The first public beach

The water in the bay is small, the beach is flat and the sand is thin and soft. As a bathing beach, the natural conditions are extremely superior.

All kinds of buildings in the bath are novel in design, unique in shape, bright in color and reasonable in layout. There are 20 kinds of architectural shapes, such as square, circle, hexagon, octagon, sloping roof and folding roof, which are divided into three layers: one, two, three and false. The supporting projects completed at the same time include: 5 roads in the field, with a total area of1more than 200 square meters; Water supply and drainage pipeline is more than 2300 meters; 23 street lamps; A large-scale underglaze mural of "Running to the Sea" with a length of 20m and a height of 4m; Fountain sculpture. New flower stands, flower galleries, empty corridors and public facilities such as catering and sanitation have also been built. In addition, the site was also afforested, with trees such as black pine, cedar and cypress planted, flowers and hedges planted, and iron railings were more than 700 meters long. It is open from July to the end of September every year, and you can go sightseeing at ordinary times.

Address: No.23 Nanhai Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong Province

Opening hours: all day

Laoshan Mountain

Among the famous mountains in China, only Laoshan stands by the sea. The coastline around Laoshan Mountain is 87 kilometers long and there are 18 coastal islands, which constitute the maritime wonders of Laoshan Mountain. When you walk on the bluestone path of Laoshan Mountain, there is a blue sea on one side, and the stormy waves beat the shore; On the other side is turquoise and lush. You will feel open-minded and refreshed. Therefore, in ancient times, some people called Laoshan "the house of immortals, the house of immortals". Legend has it that Qin Shihuang and Han Wudi came here to seek immortality. These activities painted the Laoshan Mountain with mysterious colors.

Laoshan Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain in China. At the peak of the mountain, there are "Nine Palaces, Eight Views and Seventy-two Temples" with thousands of Taoist priests. Famous Taoist figures Qiu Changchun and Zhang Sanfeng once practiced here. Most of the original Taoist temples were destroyed. Taiqing Palace is the largest and has the longest history.

Address: No.29 Meiling Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao, Shandong Province

Opening hours:

Peak season (April1-1October 3 1): 6: 00- 18: 00.

Low season (111October1March 3 1): 7: 00- 17: 00.

Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center

Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is located on the bank of Fushan Bay in Qingdao East New District, the former site of Beihai Shipyard, adjacent to May 4th Square and Donghai Road. The famous scenic spot in the city, "Yandao Qiuchao", is located in the south corner of Yaner Island in the base, surrounded by mountains and facing the sea, with beautiful scenery.

In 2008, the Olympic Sailing Center successfully hosted the Olympic sailing competition and the Paralympic sailing competition for the Beijing Olympic Games. On September 29th, 2008, the reconstructed Olympic Sailing Center was officially opened to the public. It is adjacent to the newly completed Olympic Sailing Center Grand Theatre, where the first Ocean Culture Festival was successfully held. With the continuous development, as a landmark building in Qingdao, Olympic Sailing Center is planning more projects, such as cruise terminal, Four Seasons Hotel, Belle Plaza, Olympic promenade, leisure and entertainment center, leisure SPA and Olympic Plaza. On August 9, 2009, the Olympic Sailing Center cancelled the ticket charging system. And plans to build a holiday resort integrating leisure, entertainment and catering.

Address: Puning Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong Province

Opening hours: all day

Qingdao tourist attractions 2

ocean park

Located in Donghai East Road, Laoshan District, south of Wangjiamai Island in Shilaoren National Tourism Resort, south of Donghai Road, a golden seaside tourist line. It consists of Ocean Amusement City and Dolphin Performance Hall. Ocean Entertainment City is the largest water amusement park in China, built at 1996. It is divided into two categories: land entertainment and water entertainment, and carries out a variety of entertainment projects. At present, only Qingdao has sightseeing activities during the festival, and it is usually closed; At present, the Dolphin Performance Hall is the most advanced in Asia and the only Dolphin Palace in China that integrates the functions of breeding and performance. The park is backed by Fushan Mountain and faces the Yellow Sea. The coastline twists and turns, and together with other surrounding tourism projects, it forms a tourism resource gathering area.

As an amusement park, it takes into account exhibitions, performing arts, animal contact, cultural display and amusement equipment suitable for all ages. Playing in such a park for a whole day is definitely a wonderful choice. Here, we saw the famous flashing fish and magical jellyfish, watched the performances of birds and seals, watched the cultural exhibition of old Hong Kong, took a cable car to see the bay and castle peak, and played the recreational facilities such as jungle rafting, rapids and 360-degree observation deck. It is worth mentioning that Ocean Park has done a good job in promoting environmental protection and protecting dolphins.

zhanshan temple

Zhanshan Temple is located in Qingdao, a famous city in China. Located in Shinan District, the most beautiful building area, facing the mountains and the sea, has a particularly good scenery. Starting from 1934, the construction started by raising funds from Buddhist laymen. In the autumn of 2008, the "Xisanxian Hall" was completed and its opening ceremony was held. By 1944, the mountain gate was completed, which lasted for ten years. Is the youngest name in China. Zhanshan Temple belongs to Tiantai Sect of Buddhism. He is the first person who founded the Buddhist College of Zhanshan Temple under the auspices of Xu Yan, a famous contemporary monk. Monks in the sea flew to Wuxi, Master Hongyi gave a big banquet, and ten Buddhas gathered in China, where good men and women gathered together. They are very prosperous and far away. Since the 1980s, it has been a prosperous time. The government allocated funds to rebuild the magnificent Fan Yulin Palace.

It is the largest temple in Qingdao. Pilgrims come in an endless stream, and anyone who believes in Buddhism can go. The founder of Zhanshan Temple is also very important in Buddhism, and his successive abbots are also very good. Tickets 10 yuan, vegetarian food is free from 11: 00. It's delicious! Delicious! You can also donate your own merits and incense. Feel free. No one is forcing you.

Germany fengqing steet

Qingdao German Style Street is located in Guantao Road, Shibei District, Qingdao, which starts from Tangyi Road in the south and ends at Enxian Road in the north, and intersects Shanghai Road, Ningbo Road and Guangdong Road vertically, with a total length of 1 000m. Guantao Road was initially built 1899. Due to its proximity to Jiaozhou Customs, Houhai Wharf and Dagang Railway Station, the German municipal authorities in Jiaozhou planned it as a "foreign tourist area", and many foreign institutions in Qingdao first set foot here. At the beginning of the 20th century, Guantao Road, an extension of the northern section of Zhongshan Road, built a "foreigner street".

I visited the German Style Street along Zhongshan Road. Germany and Qingdao have a long history of friendly exchanges and have become sister cities. Germany and Qingdao have established extensive contacts in various fields, and the exchange and integration have shaped Qingdao's unique urban style and cultural landscape. There are authentic German buildings, as well as German shops and restaurants.

Guanxiangshan park

Guanxiangshan Park is located at No.2 Guanxiangshan Road 15, with Guanxiangshan Road in the south, Guanxiangshan Road in the east, Yucheng Road in the west and Qingdao No.6 Middle School in the north. The mountain vegetation in the park is in good condition, with a large area of miscellaneous forests. After that, a large number of black pine, cedar, cherry blossoms, peaches and other flowers and trees were planted. Heather and Lagerstroemia indica are planted in the northwest of the park, and boxwood hedges with big leaves are planted on both sides of the tour path.

Free park, not very big, with the original observatory, now there are some popular science activities on weekends, and a youth hostel, with a white Samoyed lying at the door.

Seaside plank road

The whole road is a plank road, built along the coast, starting from Tuandao Ring Road in the west and reaching Shilaoren Park in the east, with a total length of about 36.9 kilometers. The plank road is surrounded by mountains and seas, and it is very pleasant to see the scenery and listen to the wind. Along the Binhai Pedestrian Street, it passes through Badaxia Park, naval museum, Luxun Park, the second bathing beach, the south side of Donghai Road, Macau Road, Olympic Sailing Base, Shilaoren bathing beach and many other tourist attractions. The trail is like a beautiful ribbon, organically connected in series to form a complete landscape picture.

Walking on the waterfront plank road, sands, blue oceans, rocks and villas always seem to be romantic places for love. In just one afternoon, I met hundreds of couples who took wonderful wedding photos. On the beaches, rocks, squares and green spaces along the coast, white gauze is dancing, tender and affectionate, and vows of eternal love are woven with countless touching plots, which can not help but produce infinite yearning for sweet love. Along the way, there are not only beautiful seascapes and cliffs, but also many natural beauty. There are wooden plank roads paved with anticorrosive wood and wooden benches for people to rest. Standing on the wooden plank road immersed in the sea, the sea breeze blows head-on, and the vision here is wide, which makes people realize what a vast sky is and can't help but sigh the romance and beauty of the journey.