Welcome to Jinan, a holy land for tourism! 5 days and 4 nights to have a blast

💧 "Jinan 5 Days 4 Nights · Slow Life by the Springs" Budget: 3600 RMB | Stay in Qushuiting Street | Listen to the springs gurgle | Drink a bowl of Tianmo | Be a "local" of old Jinan📍Itinerary Theme: City of Springs · Old Alleys · Qilu Culture · Local Life📅 Duration: 5 Days 4 Nights💰Total Budget: 3600 RMB (per person, comfortable and leisurely trip)🎯 Suitable for: Students / Couples / Solo travelers / Those who enjoy a slow pace, love drinking spring water, and love breakfast---
✅ Budget Details (Total: 3600 RMB)
| Item | Details | Amount |
|------|------|------|
| Round-trip Transportation | High-speed rail second-class seat (starting from Beijing) | 525 × 2 = 1050 RMB |
| Local Transportation | Subway + Bus + Shared bikes + Some taxis | 150 RMB |
| Accommodation (4 nights) | Artsy B&B/Comfortable hotel (around Daming Lake/Quancheng Road, average 550 RMB/night) | 2200 RMB |
| Dining (5 days) | Average 80 RMB/day, including spring water banquet, breakfast, snacks | 400 RMB |
| Attraction Tickets + Experiences | Including Thousand Buddha Mountain, museum, spring water tea, etc. | 200 RMB |
| Souvenirs + Contingency | Crispy pancakes, Pingyin roses, spring water tea bags | 600 RMB |
| Total | | 3600 RMB |>

Day 1: Arrive in Jinan · First Encounter with "Springs in Every Household"
-🚄 Arrive at Jinan Railway Station (Daming Lake is a 10-minute walk from the exit, super convenient!)
-🏨 Accommodation Recommendation:
- Qushuiting Street/Houzaimen Street artsy B&Bs
- Recommended: Parker Apartment · Springside Courtyard, Minghu B&B
- Features: River view from the window, gurgling springs, walking distance to major attractions
- Afternoon:
1. Daming Lake (✅ Free access area)
- Stroll through "lotus on four sides, willows on three," check in at Chaoran Tower (40 RMB to ascend, night light show is super stunning)
2. Baihuazhou Historical and Cultural Block
- Old Jinan residential style, with spring pools, small bridges, intangible cultural heritage shops
- Evening:
- Stroll along Qushuiting Street:
- Watch residents wash vegetables and brew tea with spring water, experience the unique sight of "springs flowing through homes"
- Dinner Recommendation:
- Caobao Baozi Shop (old branch): Pork and green onion buns + Sweet and sour carp (average 40 RMB per person)>

Day 2: Spring Cluster Tour · From Baotu Spring to Wulongtan
- Morning:
1. Baotu Spring Park (Ticket 40 RMB)
- "The No. 1 Spring in the World," see three streams of water gushing (especially spectacular during high water season)
- Detour to: Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall (inside the park)
2. Shuyu Spring & Mapao Spring: Listen to the springs gurgle, feel "the spring eye silently cherishes the trickling stream"
- Noon:
- Lunch Recommendation:
- Kuishengju (time-honored Lu Cuisine): Stir-fried pig intestines with nine turns, stir-fried pork kidney (average 60 RMB per person)
- Or street snacks: Youxuan (2 RMB/piece) + Tianmo (3 RMB/bowl)
- Afternoon:
1. Wulongtan Park (Ticket 5 RMB)
- Free koi feeding, crystal clear spring water, kids' favorite
2. Lianquan & Guanjia Pool (✅ Free)
- Local water fetching spot, bring your own bottle for direct drinking spring water (boiling recommended)
- Evening:
- Kuanhouli Pedestrian Street:
- Jinan's version of "Kuanzhai Alley," but with more local flavor
- Must-eats: Huangjia Roasted Meat, Bazirou, Jinan BBQ---

Day 3: Ascend and Look Far · Thousand Buddha Mountain and FoHui Mountain
- Morning:
1. Thousand Buddha Mountain (Ticket 30 RMB)
- One of Jinan's three major scenic spots, about 1 hour to climb
- Check in: Xingguo Temple, Giant Maitreya Buddha, Shun Ancestral Temple
- Ascend to overlook Jinan city, gaze at the Yellow River in the distance
- Noon:
- Simple meal at the summit or bring your own dry food
- Afternoon:
1. FoHui Mountain Scenic Area (✅ Free)
- Few people and quiet, with "Kaiyuan Temple Ruins" and "Big Buddha Head"
- Autumn foliage is stunning, suitable for hiking
2. Can detour to Longdong Scenic Area (optional for outdoor enthusiasts, requires stamina)
- Evening:
- Return to the city, Dinner Recommendation:
- Jinchunxi (dumpling restaurant): Mackerel dumplings, Milk Soup Pucai (Jinan's characteristic soup)>
📸 Photo Spots: Thousand Buddha Mountain Big Buddha, FoHui Mountain Cliff Walkway, City Panorama---

Day 4: Cultural Day · Shandong Provincial Museum & Furong Street Local Life
- Morning:
1. Shandong Museum (✅ Free, reservation required)
- National first-class museum, must-sees:
- Han Dynasty Tomb Murals from Dongping
- Large Jade Bi from the State of Lu
- Oracle Bone Inscriptions and Bronze Exhibition
- Magnificent architecture, suitable for photos
- Noon:
- Simple meal at Greenland Center next to the museum or return to the old city
- Afternoon:
1. Furong Street (✅ Free)
- Jinan's oldest snack street, but don't just eat at popular internet-famous shops!
- Recommended: Crispy pastries, Tianmo Zhang, Grandma's Delicacies
2. Wangfuchizi Street (✅ Free)
- Residents soak their feet and wash vegetables with spring water, full of local life
- Can drink a cup of "tea brewed with Baotu Spring water" at a spring water tea house (20 RMB/cup)
- Evening:
- Heihu Spring Moat Night View
- Walk along the river, watch the lights reflect on the springs
- Can take a painted boat cruise (night cruise 50 RMB): connecting Baotu Spring, Heihu Spring, Daming Lake---

Day 5: Farewell to Spring City · Pingyin Roses or Old Railway Station Memories>
🎯 Choose one, freely combine according to interest
Option A: Rose Rendezvous · Pingyin Rose Valley Day Trip (suitable for girls/couples)
- Get up early and take a bus or carpool to Pingyin County (approx. 1.5 hours, round-trip fare 80 RMB)
- Rose Valley Scenic Area (Ticket 50 RMB, May-June is best)
- Stroll through acres of rose gardens, smell the flowers, take great photos
- Experience: Rose tea making, rose jam DIY
- Lunch: Farmhouse meal (average 50 RMB per person)
- Afternoon souvenir shopping:
- Rose tea, rose jam, rose cakes
- Return before 14:00, head to Jinan
Option B: City Memories · Old Commercial Port & Jiaoji Railway Museum
Morning:
1. Jinan Old Commercial Port Area (✅ Free)
- Century-old European architecture, artsy photo spot
- Check in: Rabbit Police Officer,
2. Jiaoji Railway Museum (✅ Free)
- Converted from the original German railway station, learn about Jinan's railway history
3. Jingsan Road Coffee Shop Street:
- Recommended: Gaodi Street No. 56 · Coffee
- Noon:
- Simple meal at the Old Commercial Port or return to the city for a last bowl of Tianmo
- Afternoon:
- Souvenir shopping:
- Crispy pancakes (crispier than regular pancakes, 5 RMB/pack)
- Pingyin rose products (available in city supermarkets)
- Spring water cultural and creative products (inside Baotu Spring Park)
- Check out before 15:00, head to Jinan Railway Station for return trip---

🍽️ Jinan Must-Eat List (easily done with an average of 80 RMB/day per person)
| Name | Feature | Recommended Place |
|------|------|--------|
| Tianmo | Savory porridge, millet + beans + vermicelli | Tianmo Tang, street breakfast stalls |
| Youxuan | Crispy spiral pastry, rich onion flavor | Youxuan Zhang, Furong Street |
| Bazirou | Large pieces of braised pork, savory and flavorful | Kuanhouli, street fast food |
| Sweet and Sour Carp | "Carp leaping over the dragon gate," crispy outside, tender inside | Caobao Baozi, Kuishengju |
| Milk Soup Pucai | Representative Jinan soup dish, clear and fresh | Jinchunxi, Chunjiang Restaurant |
| Jinan BBQ | Lamb + yellow beer, the soul of nightlife | Kunjiji, Laojin BBQ |---

🎒 Blogger's Thoughtful Tips
1. Best Season:
- April-May: Abundant spring water, blooming flowers
- September-October: Crisp autumn air, fragrant osmanthus
- Avoid high temperatures in July-August, as spring water flow may decrease
2. Transportation Advice:
- Jinan subway + bus coverage is good, use Alipay to get "Jinan Cloud Bus Card"
- Old city recommended for walking or shared bikes
3. Accommodation Advice:
- For quietness: Choose Daming Lake East Bank, Baihuazhou
- For convenience: Choose near Quancheng Road, Furong Street
4. Spring Water Consumption:
- You can fetch water, but it's safer to boil it before drinking---

✨ Summary
>3600 RMB, 5 days and 4 nights, listen to the whispers of a spring, drink a savory bowl of Tianmo—>Every breath you take in Jinan carries the moisture of the springs and the warmth of the old city.