In addition to Mount Tai, Shandong has this great destination with equally stunning scenery

After visiting Shandong, most people will think of Mount Tai first, but there are many other famous mountains and rivers worth appreciating on this land. For example, the Xinfu Mountain Scenic Area I discovered in Xintai City is a 'feng shui treasure land' that stretches 15 kilometers east to west and spans both Xintai and Jinan cities, with more than a dozen mountain ranges. Xinfu Mountain is divided into three touring routes: east, middle, and west. The eastern route, the ancient winding path, retains a large number of mountaineering relics dating back to ancient times, and is full of historical sites. The middle route, the Tongtian River Valley Exploration, which is the route I took this time, features Buddhist architecture such as Guanyin Temple, Guanyin Pavilion, and Yungu Temple, as well as many beautiful mountain streams, pools, and ancient cypresses. The western route, the Tiancheng Guanyin Pilgrimage, mainly includes the Buddha Stone Beach and the Natural Guanyin, which is the Guanyin stone statue in the second picture. It is currently the 'only naturally formed seated Guanyin stone statue in the world.' It is said to be very efficacious for worshippers, and the Guanyin stone statue is also a high point for viewing, offering a panoramic view of the mountain scenery. Visitors can also take the cable car directly up the mountain, saving a lot of energy. The park has a strong cultural atmosphere, with historical sites such as the Han Emperor's palace during the Mount Tai enfeoffment ceremony, the huge Guanyin Hall, and the ancient Hanwu Stele Pavilion. Take your time to appreciate the murals, inscriptions, and stone carvings inside the hall, which all contain a lot of history from the land of Qi and Lu. Moreover, the Buddha statues in the temple are lifelike, and the architectural design is exquisite, making them treasures not to be missed. 📍Detailed address: Quangou Town, Xintai City, Shandong Province 🚗Transportation strategy: There are direct buses from within Xintai City, which is very convenient 🕙Opening hours: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM 💰Ticket price: 59 yuan for online booking 🌟Highlights: The 'only naturally formed seated Guanyin stone statue in the world,' the historical site of the Han Emperor's palace, stunning natural scenery, and the impressive Guanyin Temple 📌Little Tips: You can take the cable car up the mountain and then walk down from the top of the mountain to the other side.