Come to Jinan for a poetic journey! This Spring City offers the gentle charm of Daming Lake, the grandeur of Qianfo Mountain, and delicious surprises in its cuisine~
🚶♀️2-Day Essential Itinerary:
【Day 1: Spring City Historic Sites Tour】
📍Daming Lake: Stroll along the lakeside from Lixia Pavilion to Tie Gong Shrine and feel the poetry of "lotus flowers on three sides and willows on four sides" (free admission, boat rides start at 40 RMB)
🍴Lunch Recommendation: Lakeside old brand "Lakeside Home," must-try sweet and sour Yellow River carp and nine-turn large intestine
📍Wulongtan Park: Witness the magical Five Dragons Fountain and experience the scene of "clear spring flowing over stones" (5 RMB admission)
📍Baotu Spring: The No.1 spring under heaven must be seen! Best photo spot is at Guanlan Pavilion (40 RMB admission)
🍴Dinner Recommendation: "Old Jinan Courtyard" on Baotu Spring North Road, be sure to try the braised sea cucumber with scallions
【Day 2: Cultural and Leisure Tour】
📍Qianfo Mountain: Climb early to see the city panorama, and savor the carving art in the Ten Thousand Buddhas Cave (30 RMB admission)
🍴Lunch Recommendation: "Suxin Zhai" at the foot of the mountain, vegetarian dishes more fragrant than meat
📍Shandong Museum: Huge exhibition hall with free admission, don’t miss the prized Dongping Han Tomb murals
📍Kuanhouli: Visit creative shops and taste snacks at dusk, the night view is especially beautiful
🍜Must-Try Food List:
✅Caobao Baozi: 72-year-old historic shop, buns made fresh and steamed on the spot
✅Tianmo: Traditional Jinan breakfast
✅Youxuan: Crispy outside, tender inside authentic snack
✅Milk Soup with Pu Cai: Classic Shandong dish with delicious broth
📌Useful Tips:
1. Jinan’s attractions are concentrated; shared bikes are recommended for touring
2. Music fountain show at Spring City Square at 8 PM
3. It’s better to enter Qianfo Mountain from the north gate for a gentler slope
4. Best time to enjoy Baotu Spring is between 9-11 AM
Post by Isaac.Simmons^73 | Aug 14, 2025
