Thousand Buddha Mountain

A sacred mountain with over 1300 years of Buddhist history featuring thousands of Buddha statues carved into the cliffs

Key Information

Historical Period

Sui Dynasty 581618 AD

Main Attractions

Thousand Buddha Cliff Xingguo Temple Giant Reclining Buddha

Mountain Height

285 meters above sea level

Best Time to Visit

Spring MarchMay and Autumn SeptemberNovember

Cultural Significance

National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit

Transportation

Bus routes 64 K51 K68 or taxi from city center

Nearby Attractions

Baotu Spring Daming Lake Shandong Museum

Local Cuisine

Try Jinan pancakes sweet potato noodles and Lu cuisine dishes

Thousand Buddha Mountain also known as Qianfo Mountain is one of the three major scenic spots in Jinan along with Baotu Spring and Daming Lake With a history dating back to the Sui Dynasty around 581618 AD this sacred mountain features thousands of Buddha statues carved into its cliffs and caves The mountain stands at 285 meters above sea level and offers panoramic views of Jinan City known as the City of Springs The site combines natural beauty with profound Buddhist cultural heritage featuring ancient temples stone carvings and lush vegetation that changes with the seasons

Things to Do

Visit the Thousand Buddha Cliff to see the magnificent Buddha statues carved during the Sui and Tang dynasties
Explore Xingguo Temple an ancient Buddhist temple complex at the mountains foot dating back to the Tang Dynasty
Climb to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views of Jinan City and its famous springs
Visit the Luoyuan Pavilion and enjoy traditional Chinese architecture amidst beautiful gardens
See the Giant Reclining Buddha a 10meter long stone carving from the Sui Dynasty
Explore the Buddhist caves and grottoes containing ancient religious art
Enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn along the mountain paths
Visit the small museums and exhibition halls showcasing Buddhist artifacts and local history

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