Jinan Two Days One Night, No Leg-Breaking Nanny-Level Food and Sightseeing Guide

🚴【Local Transport】
There is no subway in downtown Jinan (to protect the springs), and it gets extremely congested on holidays‼️ It is recommended to walk or bike to the major attractions, which are all close to each other.
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𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭: 【Hit All the Highlights】
Wulongtan ➠ Baotu Spring ➠ Quancheng Square ➠ Heihu Spring ➠ Jiefang Pavilion ➠ Kuanhouli ➠ Furong Street ➠ Qushuiting Street ➠ Daming Lake ➠ Lao She Memorial Hall ➠ Chaoran Tower
1️⃣ Wulongtan: The best photo spot is opposite the pavilion! Capture the water reflections.
2️⃣ Baotu Spring 🎫40 RMB: Truly the "Number One Spring Under Heaven," crystal clear water with gushing springs and chubby fish 🐟. It’s best to arrive before 8 AM as it gets very crowded on holidays.
3️⃣ Quancheng Square: Stunning tulips 🌷 in various colors.
4️⃣ Heihu Spring: Small bridges and flowing water feel like a trip to Jiangnan, with drinkable spring water everywhere.
5️⃣ Jiefang Pavilion: Iconic building commemorating the victory of the Jinan Campaign.
6️⃣ Kuanhouli: Snack street, recommended to try Bing Dian Bing Jiang, Mao Shen…
7️⃣ Furong Street: Suggested to visit at night; Furong Spring’s grilled chicken feet are delicious 👍.
8️⃣ Qushuiting Street: Navigate to No. 8 Qifeng Bridge for a popular photo spot, then buy some sour dipping sauce 👍 to experience the charm of Jinan’s old town.
9️⃣ Daming Lake: Take a boat from the east gate, and visit the Lao She Memorial Hall along the way.
🔟 Chaoran Tower: The lighting at 6:50 PM is stunningly impressive.
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𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮: 【Check Out Trendy Neighborhoods】
Minzu Street Market ➠ Jingsan Road ➠ Ronghui Old Jinan Commercial Area ➠ Hongjialou ➠ Movie Fantasy City
1️⃣ Minzu Street: One of Jinan’s eight major bureaus, try various special breakfast foods.
2️⃣ Jingsan Road: Check out the romantic heart-shaped traffic lights 🚥 and crosswalk.
3️⃣ Old Commercial Area: Jinan’s famous internet-famous walls, sandwich alleys, rose waterfalls 📷. Get up early to avoid queues.
4️⃣ Hongjialou: Unique Gothic architecture, great for photos, closes at 4 PM.
5️⃣ Movie Fantasy City: Former Chinese movie town, the most fashionable and trendy district.
🍲【Food】
✅ Breakfast: Minzu Street
Sweet rice soup, 2 RMB soy milk, milk with egg and small fried dough sticks, Dapiyuan steamed cake.
✅ Lunch: Braised pork, recommended at Chaoyixing; Jin Chunxi, Chengnan Wangshi, Quancheng Lao Dongjia for Shandong cuisine.
✅ Dinner: Furong Street or Kuanhouli.

Jinan Accommodation 🏠: Attractions in Jinan are quite concentrated and mostly walkable. Recommended to stay near Quancheng Square, Daming Lake, or Baotu Spring.

🔍【Tips】
Summer is here, remember to drink plenty of water when going out❗️
If you have a sensitive stomach, be careful not to drink the cold spring water.