Just because I came to Jinan described by Lao She~
Transportation Guide
- External transportation: Jinan has 1 airport and 4 major railway stations. Among them, Daminghu Station is closer to Daming Lake and Baotu Spring; Jinan West Station is suitable for art lovers who enjoy exhibitions and theater, with the Science and Technology Museum and Grand Theater right outside the station; Jinan East Station is a 10-minute walk south to Longji River Park; Jinan Station is convenient for late-night arrivals, with direct buses to Furong Street.
- Internal transportation: Jinan’s attractions are concentrated, and you can easily reach various spots by bus, subway, or shared bike. You can download the "369 Travel" app, activate the "Quancheng Cloud Card" for a 20% discount on rides, and enjoy free transfers within 2 hours.
Recommended Attractions
- Historical and cultural: Baotu Spring is one of Jinan’s three famous scenic spots, where you can watch the spring water gush and taste the large bowl tea made with spring water. There are many ancient buildings and garden landscapes nearby. Qianfoshan (Thousand Buddha Mountain) has numerous Buddha stone carvings, and you can overlook the entire city of Jinan from the summit. The Shandong Museum has a rich collection of ancient artifacts, such as Han dynasty stone reliefs and Ming dynasty costumes, providing a comprehensive understanding of Shandong’s history and culture.
- Natural scenery: Daming Lake is a beautiful natural spring lake park, where you can enjoy blooming lotus flowers in summer and take boat rides to experience the poetic scenery of "lotus flowers on three sides and willows on four sides." Heihu Spring is one of Jinan’s four major springs, with water cascading like a waterfall into the river, and you can freely collect and taste the spring water here. Qushuiting Street still retains the old Jinan style of "every household has spring water, every door has hanging willows," perfect for strolling, taking photos, and feeling the charm of old Jinan.
- Leisure and entertainment: Jinan Fantawild Oriental Heritage is a theme park featuring intangible cultural heritage, with many thrilling rides and wonderful traditional cultural performances. Jingsan Road is a trendy gathering place with many retro buildings, creative shops, and interesting graffiti walls, ideal for check-ins and photos.
Food Recommendations
- Specialty snacks: Youxuan is a traditional famous snack in Jinan, with a crispy outer layer and tender filling. Tianmo is a savory porridge mainly made from millet flour, with a delicate texture and rich nutrition. Baizirou is a traditional home-style dish in Jinan, with pork belly that is fatty but not greasy, lean but not dry.
- Shandong cuisine restaurants: Yanxitang is a long-established Shandong cuisine restaurant in Jinan, founded in 1932, known for authentic classic dishes like sweet and sour carp and nine-turn large intestine. Jinchunxi is also a well-known Shandong cuisine restaurant, offering exquisite dishes and an elegant environment, with signature dishes such as finger-licking shrimp.
Accommodation Options
- Luxury: Jinan Luneng Guihe Intercontinental Hotel, located at No. 3 Tianditan Street, offers panoramic views of Quancheng Square and the moat. Jinan Kempinski Hotel, situated at No. 7000 Jingshi Road in the Hanyu Financial Business Center Zone 5 Yunding Building, lets you enjoy the Quancheng skyline from the clouds.
- Family-friendly: Jinan Shungeng Mountain Villa, located at No. 28 Shungeng Road, features lotus flowers and peacocks inside the hotel, surrounded by greenery, perfect for family trips. Xueye Lake International Conference Center, located at No. 900 Huanhu North Road, Xueye Street Office, is fully equipped with family facilities.
- Budget: Jinan Baotu Spring Atour S Hotel, located at No. 185 Heihu Spring West Road, overlooks Quancheng Square, with a very convenient location. Jinan Ziyue Minghu Hotel, at No. 1 Heihu Spring North Road, Wenshao Yi, features a strong Chinese style and atmosphere.
Travel Itinerary Planning
- Three-day tour
- Day 1: Baotu Spring - Heihu Spring - Liberation Pavilion - Kuanhouli - Quancheng Square. Visit Baotu Spring in the morning, head to Heihu Spring in the afternoon, then climb Liberation Pavilion. In the evening, enjoy delicious food at Kuanhouli and watch the musical fountain at Quancheng Square at night.
- Day 2: Daming Lake - Qushuiting Street - Furong Street - Shandong Museum. Spend the day at Daming Lake, then stroll along Qushuiting Street and Furong Street, and visit the Shandong Museum in the afternoon.
- Day 3: Qianfoshan - Jingsan Road - Jinan Fantawild Oriental Heritage. Climb Qianfoshan early in the morning, visit Jingsan Road in the afternoon, and experience the amusement rides at Jinan Fantawild Oriental Heritage in the evening.