【Jinan 3-Day 2-Night Walking Tour! This Guide Will Instantly Turn You Into a Pro

"Half the city is mountains, half the city is lakes; lotus flowers on four sides, willows on three," the Jinan depicted by Lao She is now sweeping the internet with the dual charm of "Spring City + Guochao"! This summer, follow this viral guide to unlock countless ways to enjoy Jinan, guaranteed to get your social media likes soaring over ten thousand!

🔥 **Top 5 Must-Visit Landmarks** 🔥
1. **Chaoran Tower Lighting Moment** (Lights on at 19:58 sharp)
- When this 700-year-old ancient building is outlined by warm yellow lights, the moat reflects a golden pavilion, and every snap is a stunning shot of the "Number One Tower North of the Yangtze"! It’s recommended to arrive 30 minutes early to secure a spot and use a wide-angle lens to capture the crowd’s cheers.
- Hidden tip: Take a boat on Daming Lake at dusk and watch the lighting from the lake’s perspective for an immersive atmosphere!

2. **The Jiangnan Code of Qushuiting Street**
- Stroll along the bluestone path with bubbling spring water and drooping willows. Don’t forget to buy a skewer of intangible cultural heritage sour dip (hawthorn coated in rock sugar, sweet and tangy bursting juice). Take reflection shots at Qifeng Bridge, "Jinan’s shortest bridge," with the caption "You say spring is not late, I have arrived at the real Jinan," and instantly go viral.
- Recommended experience: Afternoon tea at Nanfeng Opera House’s "Rain Lotus Makeup Box," wearing Hanfu for photos that feel like a Qing Palace time travel.

3. **The Magical Moment at Hongjialou Church**
- Gothic spires and stained glass windows, dubbed "Jinan Hogwarts" by netizens. On sunny days, sunlight streams through the glass casting dappled shadows like a fairy tale world. Wearing a light-colored long dress is recommended for vintage-style portraits.

4. **The 25°C Cool Secret of Jiuru Mountain**
- A 10-kilometer wooden plank trail connects 24 springs and 9 waterfalls. Stand under Tianzhu Waterfall to feel the splash and instantly transform into "Jinan’s Jiuzhaigou"! Recommended stop: Grinding Time Café, where you can hand-grind coffee while listening to waterfall white noise, with a 100% photo-worthy rate.
- Family perk: Children under 1.2 meters enter free and can experience making dried flower sachets at the Woman Flower Fragrance Workshop.

5. **Retro Romance of the Old Commercial Port**
- Giant rose walls, heart-shaped traffic lights, sandwich alleys... every snap is an Instagram-worthy masterpiece! Recommended to visit at dusk when the sunset gilds the red brick buildings. Take couple photos at the "Jinan Wall Root" check-in spot for extra sweetness.

🍢 **Local Hidden Food Map** 🍢
1. **The Ultimate Secret of Bazirou (Braised Pork) Universe**
- Chaoyixing Fast Food: Jinan locals’ "canteen," bazirou with rice + spicy tofu, only 15 yuan per person to eat until full!
- Daminghu Bazirou: Slow-cooked pork belly in a clay pot, fatty but not greasy, with gluten and eggs braised in the meat broth—absolutely amazing.

2. **Carb Lovers’ Paradise**
- Lao Zhou’s Beef Shaobing: Freshly baked crispy shaobing stuffed with sauced beef, one bite and it crumbles! (No. 77 Puli Street, opens at 8 AM)
- Youxuan Zhang: Scallion oil crispy crust with spiral patterns, paired with a bowl of sweet mo (millet porridge + crushed peanuts), a classic old Jinan breakfast.

3. **Sweet Treats Attack**
- Maliena Western Restaurant: A 30-year-old shop at Spring City Square, Napoleon pastry + Black Forest cake, with a view of the moat outside the window.
- Qushuiting Street Sour Dip: Intangible cultural heritage handmade, remember to shoot slow motion when the rock sugar shell cracks with ice crack patterns.

🚀 **3-Day 2-Night Deep Travel Itinerary** 🚀
**Day 1: Old City Spring Quest**
Baotu Spring (opens at 7:00, fewer crowds) → Wulongtan (free water play) → Qushuiting Street (lunch with sour dip + spring water tofu) → Daming Lake (boat ride to see lotus flowers) → Chaoran Tower lighting → Kuanhouli Night Market (eat grilled squid + Youxuan)

**Day 2: Nature Meets Trend**
Jiuru Mountain Waterfall Cluster (all-day cool escape) → Return to city in the afternoon → Old Commercial Port for photoshoot → Yuelifang Night Market (trunk market for handmade crafts)

**Day 3: Culture and Food Feast**
Shandong Museum (free dinosaur and shell exhibitions) → Hongjialou Church → Minzu Street (buy Huang’s roasted meat + sugar crispy fire bake) → Pack Chaoyixing Bazirou as a souvenir before departure

💡 **Local Insider Tips** 💡
1. **Spring Water Festival Exclusive Benefits** (7.25-8.25):
- Mingshui Ancient City intangible heritage iron flower show (two free shows every night)
- Sunac Park recite poems to win "Dream Back to West Tower" tickets
- Qianfoshan Night Tour Light Show + Spring Water Beer Festival

2. **Transportation Pitfall Guide**:
- Use the "369 Travel" app to scan and ride buses in the city, with free transfers within 1 hour.
- For suburban spots like Jiuru Mountain, it’s recommended to take the direct shuttle bus; "ticket + bus" packages are more cost-effective.

3. **Accommodation Picks**:
- Artistic youth choose Qushuiting Street homestays (about 150 yuan per person, experience spring water entering the home)
- Family trips stay at Sunac Wanda Wenhua (includes park tickets + family activities)
- Business travelers choose Sheraton (CBD core area, 15 minutes direct to Shandong Museum)

📸 **Photo Tips for Stunning Shots** 📸
- Chaoran Tower lighting: Use time-lapse photography to record the lights turning on floor by floor
- Qushuiting Street: Shoot low-angle flowing spring water, wear Hanfu and hold an oil-paper umbrella
- Old Commercial Port: Use heart-shaped traffic lights as foreground for cinematic shots
- Jiuru Mountain: Use a wide-angle lens on the waterfall plank trail, with people standing at corners

This summer, Jinan combines the coolness of spring water, the poetry of the old city, and the lively atmosphere of food to create the most in-trend travel experience! Grab this guide and embark on a spontaneous Spring City trip now~
👉 **Interactive Bonus**: Share your favorite Jinan food in the comments. The top 3 fans with the most likes will win free tickets to Jiuru Mountain! (Ends August 1)