Places worth the detour in Jinan

11 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Jinan, China, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (4). Best known: Jinan Great Southern Mosque. 11 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites4 Nature & landscapes2 Museums & culture2 Built landmarks1 Parks & cemeteries1 Fun & leisure1

All 11, ranked 11

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Jinan Great Southern Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Building in Jinan Great Southern Mosque, China

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2.Daminghu

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Dam in Jinan, People's Republic of China

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3.Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jinan in the city of Jinan

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4.Thousand Buddha Mountain

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Hill in Shandong, China

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5.Four Gates Pagoda

Sacred sites · 7th century · Hidden gem

Pagoda

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6.Memorial for Chairman Mao's inspection of the North Park Commune

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Monument in Jinan, Shandong, China

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7.Shandong Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

History museum in Shandong, China

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8.Jinan Zoo

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Zoo in Jinan, China

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9.Xingguo Temple

Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem

Building in Zhangqiu District, China

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10.Guangzhi Yuan

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Historic building in Jinan, China

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11.Jinan Baihua Park

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in Jinan, People's Republic of China

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