The Simen Tower in Licheng district, Jinan. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Route 3: Lingyan Temple – Xiaotang Mountain Guo Family Ancestral Hall – Qianfo Cliff – Laohu Tower – Jiuding Tower – Simen Tower – Duofo Tower at Cuiping Mountain – Buddha statue at Qingtong Mountain

Jinan's protected cultural sites are living monuments to art and history. From carvings to intricately designed towers, this route showcases the city's rich sculptural heritage, spanning thousands of years and reflecting Jinan's artistic legacy.