The city of springs is another name for Jinan. The design of the entire square is closely tied to the theme of "springs", with the seal-script "spring" in the center.
In the middle of the Lotus Music Fountain in the east of the square is a lotus statue. The fountain changes into different shapes, and each fountain lasts about 30 minutes.
There is Ginza Shopping Plaza in the basement of Quancheng Plaza, and Furong Snack Street is not far away. It is a good choice to relax here in the evening.
Attractions Location: No. 69, Luoyuan Street, Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province
Tickets: free
Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Transportation:
Take bus No. K128 and get off at Quancheng Square (north of the road) (bus stop). It is within walking distance.
Take bus B103/K104/K109/K1/K41/K51 to Baotu Spring East Gate (bus stop) and walk to the destination.
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Start your journey at Quancheng Square, the vibrant heart of Jinan, famous for its fountains and lively atmosphere. Enjoy nearby cultural and shopping areas to get a feel for the city’s energy.
Transportation: Mostly walking and short bus rides; buses 33, 106 cover the key spots.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near Quancheng Square for easy access. Try local Jinan cuisine at Furong Street night market.
Souvenirs: Baotu Spring bottled water, local handicrafts, snacks like sweet osmanthus cakes.
Combine the lively square with natural springs and historical sites to experience Jinan’s unique charm.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near Quancheng Square or Daming Lake area. Try Jinan’s famous sweet and sour carp dish.
Souvenirs: Local tea, cultural crafts, traditional snacks.
Delve into Jinan’s springs, museums, and vibrant city life for a well-rounded experience.
Accommodation/Food: Stay central. Enjoy both street food and fine dining options.
Souvenirs: Buddhist crafts, local artwork, specialty teas.
Expand your journey with more natural and cultural sites along with a nearby excursion.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near the city center. Sample local street food and regional specialties.
Souvenirs: Animal-themed crafts, Buddhist statues, Jinan specialty food products.
Discover more urban parks and cultural museums while revisiting favorite spots.
Accommodation/Food: Stay central or near scenic parks. Try local dumplings and noodles.
Souvenirs: Botanical-themed crafts, local snacks, herbal teas.
Experience Jinan’s museums, parks, and nearby cultural villages for an immersive trip.
Accommodation/Food: Stay downtown for convenience. Enjoy both traditional and modern restaurants.
Souvenirs: Folk art, local paintings, traditional paper cuttings.
Combine city sightseeing with excursions to surrounding scenic and cultural highlights.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near Quancheng Square or transport hubs. Enjoy varied local cuisine.
Souvenirs: Baotu Spring products, Mount Tai souvenirs, traditional crafts.
Jinan's Spring City Square is connected to Plaza 66 and Furong Street in the north, faces Jiefang Pavilion across the moat in the east, and is adjacent to the world's number one spring, Baotu Spring, in the west. It can be said to be the center of Jinan and the heart of the Spring City.
At the main entrance of the square, the solemn national flag flutters in the wind. Under the national flag, the four characters "Quancheng Square" are engraved on the entrance sign, and the back is engraved with "Quancheng Square Records". The famous scholar forest is divided into the south and north, and the forest is planted with a lot of trees, full of vitality. Two groups of famous scholar pavilions are built in the forest for tourists to rest. The space between the north and south famous scholar forests is wide and flat, which is a good place for cultural entertainment, celebrations and gatherings.
The main sculpture "Spring" is a large steel special-shaped curved rod sculpture, 38 meters high and weighing 170 tons. It rises from the intersection of the main axis of the square and the secondary axis of Bangpeng Street, which is rare in China. It takes the charm of the seal character "Spring", and the three spring-like shapes rise up, which is in line with the creativity of the Jinan city logo. The ground paving pattern is derived from the description of the city in historical books, and is equipped with 72 springs and four groups of springs. The solidified "spring" and the gushing spring rise majestically from the "city", reflecting the style of the Spring City and expressing the infinite homesickness of the people of the Spring City.
Square Music Fountain Show Time:
Normal spraying: 10: 00-10: 30; 15: 00-15: 30; 20: 00-20: 30 (19: 30-20: 00 in winter).
Spraying during holidays: 9: 30-10: 00; 11: 00-11: 30; 15: 00-15: 30; 16: 30-17: 00; 20: 00-20:30 (Winter: 19: 30-20: 00).
Living opposite Baotu Spring, the most convenient activity at night is to watch the fountain in Quancheng Square. I don't say it's a fountain because the fountain has no consistency with the beat of the music, and it's not as good as the fountain at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an in the last year of my birth year, but the angle to watch the fountain here is really the best. Speaking of the best, in my knowledge, the square dance in Quancheng is absolutely the best, whether it's a square formation, a circle formation or a chaotic formation, they are all neat and dynamic. After walking through so many cities at night, the people of Jinan danced out of their level and style.
Quancheng Square is the central square of Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, and is located in the prosperous area of the center of Jinan. It is surrounded by Thousand Buddha Mountain in the south, Daming Lake in the north, Baotu Spring in the west, and Jiefang Pavilion in the east. The square is 790 meters long from east to west and 280 meters wide from north to south, covering an area of 330 mu, about 220,000 square meters, with a main area of 270 mu. The green area on the ground is 80,000 square meters, the water surface area is about 20,000 square meters, and the ground pavement is 120,000 square meters. In August 2002, Quancheng Square was officially awarded the title of "United Nations International Art Square" by UNESCO, and Quancheng Square became the first and only city square in China to receive this honor.
Quancheng Square is the central square of Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province. It is known as the "Quancheng Living Room" and is the first city square in China to be named an "International Art Square". In the center of Quancheng Square stands a spring sign, which has become the symbol and emblem of the "Quancheng" - Jinan.
The Spring Mark is located on the east-west central axis of Quancheng Square. To the east, it faces the center of the sunken square, lotus fountain and celebrity gallery; to the west, it faces the east gate of Baotu Spring and the archway in front of the gate. It is the veritable center point.
Quancheng Square is not far from Daming Lake. It is worth mentioning that the drivers in Jinan are very nice. They will take the initiative to give way to pedestrians, whether they are private car drivers or taxi drivers. I must give them a thumbs up.
City Square, City Walk is the best choice, airplanes and kites dance together
There is a fountain in Quancheng Square at 8 o'clock in the evening, which is quite beautiful
One of the landmark buildings in Jinan. Go and see it when you go to Jinan.
Quancheng Square, as one of the landmarks of Jinan, is also a must-visit place when visiting Jinan. The musical fountain performance is very beautiful.
Jinan landmark. Quancheng Square is beautiful under the sunset.
The name of Quancheng Square comes from its musical fountain, which will spray and dance to music every weekend or holiday.
Quancheng Square is free and not far from Baotu Spring and Daming Lake. There are landmark buildings on the square and a small semicircular tower that you can climb to overlook the panoramic view of the square.
A free square with a fountain. The square is also very large, next to Baotu Spring.
A good place for citizens to relax, convenient transportation, recommended
Nice square, the building is very distinctive, the design is very distinctive
Jinan Quancheng Square was originally a shantytown outside the South Gate. It was transformed into a leisure and entertainment square in the late 1990s, and the urban area also appears more open.
In the middle of the Lotus Music Fountain in the east of the square is a lotus statue, and the fountain around the lotus changes into different shapes.
The entire square is very large, perfectly connecting the moat ring park and the Baotu Spring scenic area. The square is very empty and there is not much to see. You can just walk between the two scenic spots to experience it.
I heard that there will be a musical fountain show in Quancheng Square at night, but looking at the scale of the facility, it should be okay and not the type that you must see.
Quancheng Square should be a place for citizens to relax and have fun, take a walk with their children after dinner, and of course, there is also square dancing. The musical fountain starts at 8 o'clock in the evening. If it is a holiday, there will be a lot of people. If you want to watch it, go as early as possible, but you will get wet if you get too close! The best viewing point is the second floor of the small building next to it. After all, the higher you stand, the farther you can see! Haha~
Jinan's iconic sculpture is mainly blue, like the May wind in Qingdao.
The next morning we decided to go to Quancheng Square first. The east gate of Baotu Spring faces Quancheng Square, so it is very convenient.
Quancheng Square was awarded the title of "United Nations International Art Square" by UNESCO, becoming the first and only city square in China to receive this honor.
After visiting Baotu Spring, we walked to Quancheng Square opposite the park. When we arrived at Quancheng Square, we saw the spring sign at a glance, which looked like a spring gushing up with a big round water drop in the middle, symbolizing peace and happiness.
Jinan Quancheng Square is located in the center of Jinan. It is close to Quancheng Road and Plaza 66 in the north, Baotu Spring in the west, and Black Tiger Spring and Ginza Building in the south. Tourists can take buses No. 5, No. 14, K51, No. 66, etc. to Quancheng Square, which has convenient transportation. Tickets are free
As a Shandong native, I have been to Jinan too many times. Every time I come, I will visit Quancheng Square to look at the uncles and aunts who are exercising, and the young people who are taking pictures. If I am lucky, I can even see the fountain. It is really a blessing for a city to have such a city square.
The best sights in Quancheng Square are the sign and the lotus fountain. Unfortunately, we arrived at the wrong time and didn't see the fountain. I read some guides and found that the best view is at 8pm! ~ There are some small moving spots in Quancheng Square, such as McDonald's, KFC and a small supermarket. We bought some McFlurry and finally recovered some energy, then continued walking.
I came here just to find the spring mark, but I happened to catch the construction site.
Jinan's reception hall, where the south gate of the ancient city used to be
I went to Jinan during the Qingming Festival in 2014 and visited Quancheng Square both during the day and at night.
Quancheng Square is located in the central area of Jinan. It is very large and surrounded by many shopping malls and scenic spots. The sign of Quancheng Square resembles the Chinese character "Quan" (a spring), because Jinan is famous for its springs. The musical fountain in the square is best viewed at night because it looks better with lights on.
The musical fountain at 8 o'clock every night lasts about half an hour and is worth seeing.
The scenery and facilities are great, and there are many people here for leisure and entertainment at night.
In September, October and November, there was a grandpa flying a kite with colorful lights. It was beautiful and interesting!
This place feels more friendly than Daming Lake and Baotu Spring.
In August 2002, Quancheng Square was officially awarded the title of "United Nations International Art Square" by UNESCO, making it the first and only city square in China to receive this honor.
There were so many people at the musical fountain in Quancheng Square that we went to see it two nights in a row. The first time we stood by the fountain, we were sprayed with water all over us, and the angle was not very good for taking photos. The second time we stood on the flower bed next to it, the view was okay, the angle was wider, and we didn't have to squeeze in with a group of people. The musical fountain starts at 8 o'clock and lasts for half an hour. Don't miss it if you want to see it.
At the beginning, there were so many people that we couldn't see much. Then, gradually, there were fewer people and we watched until the end.
In fact, every song is similar, so leaving after two or three songs should be the best feeling.. I don’t feel it after watching too many songs..
A leisure place for Jinan citizens. There are shopping malls nearby where you can eat and shop. It is close to the lives of local citizens.
Quancheng Square is the central square of Jinan City, covering an area of about 330 mu. It is the only city square in China that has been awarded the title of "United Nations International Art Square" by UNESCO. Jinan's tallest building Greenland Center and Quanbiao complement each other, and Hang Lung, Guihe, World Trade Center, Shangri-La and other hotels are located on the side. Willows are swaying by the moat, and pigeons and kites are flying in the sky. Musical fountains, square dances and street dances are all noisy in the square. Whether you are a child or an old man, whether it is day or night, you can find a reason to take a rest here. It is open to the public free of charge.
There is a musical fountain in Quancheng Square. There is a show at around 10 o'clock and it lasts until around 10:30. It is very exciting.
It was impossible to watch the musical fountain because of the rain, but the various iron sculptures in the square were unique!
After walking to the "Nanmen Bridge", the entire Black Tiger Spring scenic spot was considered to be finished. I didn't expect that we spent nearly 3 hours, but even with such a slow walk and careful appreciation, we still missed a lot of famous springs. I originally planned to spend half a day to visit the "Baotu Spring", but I had to adjust my schedule. Crossing the "Nanmen Bridge" is the "Quancheng Square". It is a very beautiful square with musical fountain performances at 10:00, 15:00, and 20:00 every day. At the end of Quancheng Square is the famous "Baotu Spring".
The square is really big. There is also a fountain. Citizens often gather here for activities. The environment is good.
A must-visit place in Jinan at night, highly recommended. Remember to bring clothes or an umbrella, because there is water falling from the fountain, and it will fall on you with the wind.
Recommended!
The fountain is very beautiful and the night view is beautiful. It is worth a visit. There are large shopping malls around.
The characteristic of Quancheng Square is the musical fountain at night. Friends who want to see the fountain, please pay attention! ! ! The fountain time in summer is [8:00-8:30] in the evening, don't miss the time! ! !
In addition to the fountain, the night view of Quancheng Square itself is also beautiful. As a fan of LED screens, I was immediately fascinated by the LED screen on the distant building. The subtitles on the screen are even more interesting. In addition to the old jokes such as "I love Jinan", they even typed out the literary and artistic solar terms such as "The beginning of autumn is getting cooler" on the day of the beginning of autumn. Jinan is so cultured!
Many tourists gathered in the square early in the morning.
The best view is from the second floor
It is worth visiting if you are interested in the musical fountain.
But don't expect too much.
There aren't as many people as I imagined... But it's a representative of Jinan, so it's worth a look.
Quancheng Square is similar to the People's Square in Jinan. There is a blue fountain sculpture in the center of the square, which is a landmark building in Jinan. There is a small musical fountain at 8 pm, but the music is very quiet, probably to avoid disturbing the public. The square is surrounded by several large hotels, shopping malls and banks.
There were a lot of people. I recommend everyone to go to the second floor of the building opposite the fountain. The view is very good, but the fountain is not as stunning as I imagined. There are only a few types of water splashes, and they don’t match the music. I was disappointed!
The local square! It is also a local landmark building
During the day, I didn't see many people passing by Quancheng Square, but it was different at night. Maybe it's because this is the center of Jinan. When the lights come on, the surrounding buildings light up one after another, lighting up the night sky of the city. The square is surrounded by hotels and business districts, and people are coming and going in the square. Some are enjoying themselves, such as skipping rope, dancing, and doing keep.
Especially this group of citizens dancing to the dynamic rhythm, regardless of gender, age or status, all sweating profusely to the same rhythm, which makes people feel that Jinan citizens are full of vitality. Turning around, I saw the words "I love ji'nan" on the tall building in the distance, and here ended my trip in Jinan today.
The camera was suppressed for several hours
Like a hungry child seeing delicious food
Eyes shining with colorful lights
Every corner of the square is owned
Children's Roller Skating
Teenager Street Dance
Middle-aged people sing "Mother"
The old man wrote a big "Chen" on the slate.
Quancheng Square is smaller than expected. There is a fountain sign standing on the square, which is nearly 40 meters high. It is the symbol and emblem of Jinan. There is no harm without comparison. If you have seen the fountains of Xi'an Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Nanchang Qiushui Square, please ignore the fountains of Quancheng Square.
Friends who want to go must go early, there are a lot of people. The fountain starts at 8 o'clock and lasts until 8:30. Go early to get a good seat.
Although there are similar squares in many cities, I decided to come and take a look at this one because it was similar to the route I planned for the day.
There is a rest area in Quancheng Square where many people come to take a rest, chat and browse their phones to escape the heat.
Later I found out that there is free wifi here, and the signal is pretty good! It really feels so convenient! !
Quancheng Square, as the landmark of Jinan, is actually just a square.
There are fountain performances at regular intervals in the square, but unfortunately we didn't catch it when we went there. The square is very large, with mostly sports and dancing aunties, lingering sounds and a large number of tourists.
Quancheng Square is just a public square with some sculptures. I didn't plan to go there because the sun was very strong. From the square, there are not many high-rise buildings in Jinan.
The night view of Quancheng Square is really beautiful, especially the musical fountain light show is very eye-catching
Several famous scenic spots are nearby. We walked to Baotu Spring and unexpectedly passed by Quancheng Square on the way.
The fountain is pretty good, quite large, and the square is very clean and tidy.
The air after the rain makes people feel very comfortable.
Quancheng Square is a landmark of Jinan. It is very big and there are many residents and tourists who come out for a walk at night.
It’s just an ordinary city square, which can be found in almost all provincial capital cities!
The Thousand Buddha Mountain in the south, Daming Lake in the north, Baotu Spring in the west, and Jiefang Pavilion in the east
Jinan is as beautiful as a small southern city, with good air and clean springs. It is well-deserved and worth a visit. I have been to Jinan many times and I am very happy every time. The musical fountain in the Spring City is so amazing\(≧▽≦)/
Check in and confirm, it feels like two interesting city landmarks together
The landmark building in the center of Jinan stands tall in the ancient northern city of springs.
There are bronze statues of Shandong celebrities on the east side of the square, which are worth seeing.
A major center for socializing and entertainment for Jinan people, with plenty of places to eat, drink, play and shop nearby.
The square in the city center is free and suitable for all ages. The fountains are turned on regularly, giving it the feeling of a downtown park.
A must-see place, the spring sign is quite large, you can’t see it in the photo but it’s really huge!
The hotel is nearby, so I came here to have a look after dinner. The musical fountain at night is quite stunning. This should be considered a relatively central area. Furong Street is not far away, and there is also Hang Lung Plaza nearby. Residents were dancing in the square, and children were playing. Suddenly I felt like I was back in my childhood. It's a pity that Shanghai is no longer so lively and harmonious.
I passed by on the way to Baotu Spring. You can take a look, but there is nothing special.
Quancheng Square is a prosperous place in Jinan, with many people and landmark attractions.
A landmark of Jinan, in August 2002, Quancheng Square was officially awarded the title of "United Nations International Art Square" by UNESCO, making it the first and only city square in China to receive this honor. Located in the city center, it is not far from Baotu Spring, Furong Street, Black Tiger Spring, and Daming Lake. The landmark building is the Quanbiao, which is shaped like the ancient Chinese character "Quan". The floor of Quanbiao Square is paved with a pattern that metaphorically represents a city, and the "Quan" rises majestically from the "city". Another attraction of Quancheng Square is the musical fountain, which is very beautiful, especially at night. The opening hours of the fountain are: normal spraying (Monday to Friday): 10:00-10:30 15:00-15:30 19:30-20:00
Holiday spraying (weekends and statutory holidays):
9:30-10:00 11:00-11:30 15:00-15:30 16:30-17:00 19:30-20:00. Visitors who want to watch the fountain should pay attention to the opening hours.
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The Quancheng Square is spacious and the musical fountain is pretty good. Jinan is between the north and the south. It needs heating in winter and is hotter than the south in summer. It would be unfair if there were no springs with clear water.
If you go south from Furong Street, you will reach Quancheng Square, which is a great place for Jinan people to take a leisurely stroll. Everyone likes to come here for a stroll after dinner. When it gets dark, the light show is very gorgeous. You can also see Jinan’s landmarks from here. The LED lights on the building in the distance say “I love Jinan”. During National Day, the words are changed to “I love the motherland”!