Park of ChinaOverview
| Designation | National Park of China (fourth batch) |
| Province | Shandong |
| Location | Southern Zibo, Shandong |
| Mountains | Taiyi Mountains |
| Latitude, longitude | 36.4, 117.9 Google Maps |
| Highlights | Caves |
| Area | 73 km² |
| Nearby cities | Zibo (Shandong), Jinan |
| Nearby sites | Qingzhou Scenic Area 57km, Mount Tai (Taishan) 72km, Lingyan Temple 80km, Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius, Qufu 121km Search nearby |
| Themes | Cave, Karst, Culture, Spring, Stream, City Wall, Passes & fortifications |
About
The Boshan scenic area in southern Zibo, Shandong, 73 km², has eight parts: Yuanshan, Lushan, Yuanquan, Qiaolingqian, Jinniushan, Shimen, Baishidong and Wuyangshan. Its main features are caves, with streams, springs and waterfalls.
Boshan, anciently Yanshen, has the oldest surviving stretch of the Great Wall of Qi and the battlefield of Changshao.
It is in the fourth batch of national parks of China (national scenic areas) named by the State Council in 2002.
Travel tips
Getting there: Boshan is in the south of Zibo. Zibo station is in Zhangdian; buses run from there to Boshan in about an hour, and there is a high-speed train from Jinan to Zibo.
Areas: the park has eight areas, including Yuanshan, Lushan and Yuanquan. They are large and scattered, so most visitors choose two or three; the scenery is mainly caves, streams and springs.
Qi Great Wall: Boshan has sections of the early Qi Great Wall, mostly along ridges, which require a climb.
Boshan town: the town has long been known for coloured glass and ceramics, with related displays.
Time: half a day to a day; two or three areas take a day.
Season: spring and autumn are best; the hills are cool in summer; winter is cold.
Where to stay: Boshan town or Zhangdian in Zibo.
Nearby: Qingzhou lies to the east, and Jinan's Thousand Buddha Mountain and Mount Tai to the west.
Nearby
| World Heritage | Mount Tai (Taishan) 72km, Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius, Qufu 121km |
| National parks | Qingzhou Scenic Area 57km, Thousand Buddha Mountain 78km, Mount Yuntai (Jiangsu) 237km, Mount Lao, Qingdao 246km |
| Detailed guides | Lingyan Temple 80km |
| AAAAA attractions | Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City Scenic Area 41km, Jinan Springs 81km, Yimeng Mountain Scenic Area 85km, Firefly Water Cave and Underground Grand Canyon Tourist Area 95km |
| AAAA attractions | Yanshen Ancient Town 4km, Yuanshan National Forest Park 7km, Lushan Karst Caves Scenic Area 22km, Laiwu Campaign Memorial Hall 29km |
| UNESCO Global Geoparks | Yimengshan UNESCO Global Geopark 85km |
| Historic cities | Linzi 58km, Qingzhou 62km, Tai'an 71km, Jinan 82km |
| Cities | Jinan 80km |
| Historical sites | Yan Wenjiang Shrine 6km, Huicun Ancient Tower 19km, Cicun Porcelain Kiln Site 21km, Site of the Laiwu Campaign Command Post 23km |
| National geoparks | Yiyuan Lushan National Geopark 38km, Shanwang National Geopark 78km, Changle Volcano National Geopark 84km, Zhucheng Dinosaur National Geopark 142km |
| Nature reserves | Shanwang Paleontological Fossils National Nature Reserve 78km |
| Historic towns | Wangcun Town 30km |
| Historic villages | Pujiazhuang Village 25km, Lijiatuan Village 30km, Zhujiayu Village 36km |