Thousand Buddha Mountain

Shandong


Beginning in the Sui dynasty (581–618), pious folk carved Buddhas into this mountain southeast of the city centre. The oldest are at Xinguochan Temple, the golden-roofed complex near the cable car and luge drop-off on the mountaintop. On the rare clear day looking south, you can spot Tai Shan, the anthill in the distance.


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1. Ji'nan Museum

0.24 MILES

North of Thousand Buddha Mountain’s main entrance, the Ji'nan Museum has a small, distinctive collection that includes paintings, calligraphy, ceramics,…

2. Xinguochan Temple

0.57 MILES

The oldest Buddha statues on Thousand Buddha Mountain are contained here, in this golden-roofed temple complex.

3. Huancheng Park

1.22 MILES

This park on the Hucheng River is built around Black Tiger Spring (黑虎泉, Hēihǔ Quán), which empties into the old city moat through three stone tiger heads…

4. Baotu Spring

1.45 MILES

This park's namesake 'spurting spring' once shot metres into the air, inspiring ancient poets and painters alike. Today, as more water has been channelled…

5. Great Southern Mosque

1.56 MILES

Ji'nan’s oldest mosque has stood in one form or another in the centre of town since 1295. Cover arms and remove hats before entering. A lively Hui (Muslim…

6. Five Dragon Pool Park

1.63 MILES

These waters swirl up from the deepest depths of all the springs in the city to fill blue-green pools teeming with lucky carp. The park is a serene study…

7. Daming Lake

2 MILES

All the water from Ji'nan’s springs eventually flows into Daming Lake, set within the largest park in the city, with boat rides, paddle boats, temples,…

8. Shandong Museum

3.6 MILES

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