Tourism GuideThousand Buddha Mountain
A sacred Buddhist mountain with over 1300 years of history featuring thousands of Buddha statues carved into its cliffs
Key Information
Elevation
285 meters
Established
Sui Dynasty 581-618 AD
Main Attractions
Xingguo Temple Ten Thousand Buddha Cave Laughing Buddha
Best Time to Visit
March to May and September to November
Religious Significance
Sacred Buddhist Mountain
Cable Car Available
Yes
Accessibility
Walking trails and cable car options
Thousand Buddha Mountain Qianfo Mountain is one of Jinans most iconic landmarks and a sacred Buddhist site dating back to the Sui Dynasty 581618 AD Located in the southern part of the city this majestic mountain features thousands of Buddha statues carved into its cliffs and caves creating a breathtaking spiritual landscape The mountain stands at 285 meters above sea level and offers panoramic views of Jinans famous springs and the entire city The main attractions include the Xingguo Temple at the mountains base the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave with its exquisite stone carvings and the iconic Laughing Buddha statue that welcomes visitors with its joyful expression The mountain has been a center of Buddhist worship for centuries and represents the perfect harmony between natural beauty and religious devotion in Chinese culture
Things to Do
- Visit Xingguo Temple at the mountain base to admire ancient Buddhist architecture
- Explore the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave featuring intricate stone carvings from different dynasties
- Climb to the mountain summit for panoramic views of Jinan city and its famous springs
- Photograph the iconic Laughing Buddha statue and other stone Buddha carvings along the trails
- Participate in traditional Buddhist ceremonies during religious festivals
- Enjoy the peaceful walking paths surrounded by ancient trees and rock formations
- Visit the Shandong Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery located on the mountain
- Experience the cable car ride for a different perspective of the mountain scenery
