# Thousand Buddha Mountain (千佛山)

Jinan, Shandong Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Thousand Buddha Mountain ¥30; Guanyin Garden ¥5; Wanfo Cave ¥15; Xingguo Temple ¥5
- **Opening hours:** 6：30—18：00
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Near Thousand Buddha Mountain South Gate (bus stop), Thousand Buddha Mountain West Road (bus stop) and Thousand Buddha Mountain Scenic Area (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Photography, Nature

## About Thousand Buddha Mountain

The famous Buddhist mountain, Thousand Buddha Mountain, lies on the south side of Jingshi 11th Road. Historical records show that during the Sui dynasty, Buddhism flourished in Shandong, and devout believers carved numerous stone Buddhas into the mountainside, giving rise to the name Thousand Buddha Temple. The Buddhist sculptures are concentrated on the Thousand Buddha Cliff behind Xingguo Temple and are well worth seeing. Major sights include Guanyin Garden, Xingguo Temple, Wanfo Cave, Longquan Cave, Jile Cave, the Dongtian Fudi Stone Archway and Duihua Pavilion.
On the east side of Thousand Buddha Mountain, at the foot of the main peak of Fohui Mountain, a niche holds a carved Buddha head that stands 7 metres tall and over 4 metres wide. Commonly known as the “Great Buddha Head,” it is very rare.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1330. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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