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Quehua Bridge, originally located east of the south gate of Daming Lake in Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, and north of Baihuazhou, is a single-arch stone arch bridge running east-west, connecting Daming Lake and Baihuazhou. Built during the Song Dynasty, the bridge was once known as Baihua Bridge, also known as Baixue Bridge, after Baihuazhou. It was renamed Quehua Bridge during the Yuan Dynasty (some say Baihua Bridge is located south of Baihuazhou, facing Quehua Bridge). It was rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty and again in 1797 and 1825, the second year of the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty.
In the past, this street housed a few shops selling antiques and cultural relics. These shops gradually concentrated around Buzhengsi Street and Buzhengsi Small Street (now Provincial Government Front Street and Provincial Government East Street). In the 1930s, several antique stalls still existed here. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Qushuiting, due to its dilapidated condition, was demolished, and three bungalows were built on the west bank of the river to serve as a venue for tea tasting and chess gatherings. In the 1980s, the Jinan Municipal People's Government considered creating a cultural and commercial street on Qushuiting Street, building elegant, simple two-story buildings to primarily sell calligraphy and paintings, ancient books, books, and stationery. The government invited relevant organizations, experts, and scholars to a meeting to discuss the idea. An associate professor of architecture from Tsinghua University and two graduate students attended the meeting and offered to volunteer to design the street. However, due to various reasons, the plan fell through.
Jinan has a temperate monsoon climate with obvious monsoons and distinct four seasons: dry and rainy spring, warm and rainy summer, cool and dry autumn, and cold and snowy winter.
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Quehua Bridge is a historical bridge in Jinan, known for its traditional architecture and its role in local transportation. It is a symbol of cultural heritage and scenic beauty in the region.
Located in Jinan city, Shandong. Accessible by taxi or private car. Local buses may stop nearby, and walking from nearby areas is possible.
Open daily, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Early morning or late afternoon offers the best light and fewer crowds for photography.
Entrance is free for visitors. No tickets are required.
No booking is required as it is an open-access bridge.
30 minutes to 1 hour is sufficient for a full visit and photography.
Guided tours are generally not offered; visitors explore independently.
Start from one end of the bridge, walk across slowly while stopping for photos, then explore nearby riverside paths before returning.
Night visits may be possible but there are no official light shows or special tours.
Least crowded on weekdays and early mornings. Weekends and holidays attract more local visitors.
Limited facilities; a few benches and local snack stalls nearby, toilets may be available at nearby public areas.
Accessible for elderly and children with basic walking ability. Some parts may not be wheelchair-friendly due to uneven surfaces.
Cash may be useful for small purchases; mobile payments are generally accepted at nearby vendors.
Local small restaurants and snack stalls are near the bridge. Larger dining options are available within Jinan city.
Vegetarian options are available; vegan and halal options may require visiting larger restaurants in the city.
Several hotels and guesthouses are available within a 10–15 minute drive in central Jinan.
Small souvenir stalls may sell postcards, local crafts, and themed items related to Jinan’s springs and historic bridges.
Taxi, ride-hailing, or local buses are convenient to reach other nearby attractions or return to central Jinan.
