Thousand Buddha Mountain (Qianfoshan)

Thousand Buddha Mountain (Qianfoshan) Review

On the southern outskirts of the city is Thousand Buddha Mountain, one of the country's most sacred religious sites. It was called Mt. Li in ancient times. In the early days of Sui Dynasty many statues were chiseled into the rock, and it became known as Thousand Buddha Mountain. It is still the focus of religious festivals, although most of the statues have been lost to the ravages of time and the Cultural Revolution. If visiting in March or September, look out for the park's temple fairs. Getting to the top of the mountain requires a 30-minute climb or a ride on the cable car (Y25 round-trip). Either way you'll be rewarded with a good view of Ji'nan—air quality permitting. For your child, there's an excellent slide to whiz you back to the bottom.