Jinan, Shandong Province

Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls

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The Jiuru Mountain Waterfall Cluster lies on the northern foot of Mount Tai, with its main attractions being the Eight Pools, Nine Waterfalls, Twenty-Four Springs and Thirty-Six Peaks.…

Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls, Jinan

Key facts

Admission: Admission ¥89; lifetime pass ¥198; sightseeing shuttle one-way ¥20, round trip ¥40; Free; Free
Opening hours: 8：00—17：00
Time needed: 4–6 hours; 1–2 hours
Address: Lixia District, Jinan
Getting there: Near Jiuru Mountain (bus stop); near Heihu Spring (bus stop); near Quancheng Square North (bus stop) Qushuiting Street (曲水亭街): a famous historic old street in Jinan. On one side stand old houses with grey-brick walls and red-tile roofs; on the other, a clear spring flows calmly past. Residents along the street wash rice and clothes here, giving the old lane a lively touch within its antiquity.; near Daming Lake (bus stop); near Hongjialou (bus stop); near Daming Lake (bus stop) and Xianxi Lane North Entrance (bus stop)
Guidebook rating: 4 / 5

From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1332. Open in Google Maps

About Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls

The Jiuru Mountain Waterfall Cluster lies on the northern foot of Mount Tai, with its main attractions being the Eight Pools, Nine Waterfalls, Twenty-Four Springs and Thirty-Six Peaks. Visitors come to Jiuru chiefly for the waterfall cluster: cascades and deep pools, with clouds and mist rising in glorious layers that together create a dazzling natural landscape. The scenic area also contains remains of the Qi Great Wall and stone-slab ancient paths once traveled by people of the Ming and Qing dynasties, where you can feel the vicissitudes of nature and history alike.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls cost?

Admission to Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls is Admission ¥89; lifetime pass ¥198; sightseeing shuttle one-way ¥20, round trip ¥40; Free; Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.

What are the opening hours of Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls?

Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls is open 8：00—17：00.

How do I get to Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls?

Near Jiuru Mountain (bus stop); near Heihu Spring (bus stop); near Quancheng Square North (bus stop) Qushuiting Street (曲水亭街): a famous historic old street in Jinan. On one side stand old houses with grey-brick walls and red-tile roofs; on the other, a clear spring flows calmly past. Residents along the street wash rice and clothes here, giving the old lane a lively touch within its antiquity.; near Daming Lake (bus stop); near Hongjialou (bus stop); near Daming Lake (bus stop) and Xianxi Lane North Entrance (bus stop)

How long should I spend at Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls?

Plan on 4–6 hours; 1–2 hours for Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls.

Where is Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls?

Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls is in Jinan, Shandong Province, in the East China of China. Lixia District, Jinan

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