Jinan Tourism: Thousand Buddha Mountain

📍Attraction Address: No. 18, Jing 11th Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province. 🚗Transportation: - Bus: Take K137, K169, K170 to Qianfoshan South Gate (bus stop), walk about 700 meters to reach; or take 110, 152, 39, 48, 64, 66, 85, K100, K54 Inner Ring, K54 Outer Ring to Qianfoshan West Gate stop, walk 100 meters east to reach the West Gate entrance; or take 115, 117, 16, 2, 48, 62, 65, BRT3, K139, K171, K301, K51, K56, K68, K93 to Qianfoshan bus stop, walk 150 meters west to Qianfoshan Road, then walk 400 meters south to reach the North Gate. - Self-driving: The scenic area has parking lots, such as the Qianfoshan Scenic Area Parking Lot (North Gate 1), located inside the scenic area at No. 18, Jing 11th Road, Jinan City, Shandong Province (near the North Gate ticket office), but parking spaces may be tight during holidays. 👍Must-visit Attractions: - Wanfo Cave: It has nearly 30,000 Buddha statues, the largest reclining Buddha is 28 meters long, and there are exquisite murals inside the cave, showcasing the profound Buddhist culture. - Lishan Courtyard: You can feel the historical and cultural heritage here, with many ancient buildings inside. - Xingguo Zen Temple: An important Buddhist temple in Qianfoshan, with a long history, solemn architecture, and thriving incense. - Wangdai Pavilion: Climb up to Wangdai Pavilion to overlook the beautiful scenery of Jinan City, with a broad view. - Maitreya Garden: It has a giant Maitreya Buddha statue, a great place for taking photos. 🎟️Ticket Information: - Scenic Area Ticket: Adult ticket 30 RMB (January 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday). - Free Ticket Policy: Children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.4 meters (inclusive); elderly people over 60 years old with a resident ID card, passport, provincial senior citizen card, or other equivalent discount certificates; military personnel with their military officer card, civilian cadre card, soldier card, non-commissioned officer card, retired officer card, retired non-commissioned officer card; disabled persons with their disability certificate (severely disabled persons including one accompanying person); with Shandong Talent Card, journalist card issued by the China News Publishing Administration, tour guide certificate or electronic tour guide certificate issued by the National Tourism Administration, etc. can get free tickets. - Some small attractions charge separately: such as Wanfo Cave 15 RMB/person, Sanqing Temple 5 RMB/person, Guanyin Garden 5 RMB/person. 💗Other Tips: - Qianfoshan is not high in altitude, generally it takes less than 1 hour to reach the top, but if you want to visit more attractions, it is recommended to reserve more than 3 hours. - Try to choose sunny weather for a better viewing experience; if you climb in the early morning, you may see a beautiful sunrise. - Some areas in the scenic area may have more mosquitoes, so prepare mosquito repellent in advance. - Wear comfortable sports shoes for easy climbing. - Respect religious places and beliefs, and follow the rules and order of the scenic area. - There are places selling food and drinks in the scenic area, but the prices may be relatively high, you can also bring some water and snacks. - If you visit during the temple fair (held around the third day of the third lunar month and the ninth day of the ninth lunar month every year, lasting about a week), you can see performances such as gongs and drums, martial arts, and Shandong fast books, but there will be a large crowd, so take care of your personal belongings.