You really don't know how beautiful Jinan is after the rain until you step outside～

62 years of continuous gushing! Baotu Spring check-in guide 💦 The centerpiece of the Spring City in Lao She’s writings!

The Number One Spring Under Heaven! Water jets three feet high, drooling 🤤
📍Address: No. 1 Baotu Spring South Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province
🚌 Transportation: Bus K51/K91 to "Baotu Spring East Gate" stop

💦 Must-try route:
1️⃣ Enter from East Gate → Shuyu Spring
A small spring next to Li Qingzhao’s former residence, like flowing jade! Coins at the bottom of the pool sparkle like a galaxy ✨
📸 Tips: Best to shoot reflections before 8 AM

2️⃣ Guanlan Pavilion → Baotu Spring Main Spring
Three water jets shooting sky-high! Take an overhead shot of the spring from the pavilion’s second floor
👗 Outfit suggestion: Wearing Hanfu with a folding fan makes for amazing photos!

3️⃣ Luoyuan Hall → Wanzhu Garden
Ancient-style corridor connecting a 300-year-old courtyard, the garden is full of trumpet creeper flowers blooming explosively in July

🍜 Nearby food:
Huang’s Roast Meat: Pork knuckle soaked in spring water + thin pancakes
Caobao Baozi: Old brand in Huaiyin District, steamed in lotus leaves
Tianmo Tang: Must-try five-spice sweet soup with fried dough twists

🏨 Accommodation recommendations:
Spring Water Inn: Open the window and fall asleep to the sound of the spring
Lishan Hotel: 10-minute walk to the scenic area

⚠️ Notes:
• Bring an empty bottle! The spring water is sweet and refreshing to drink directly
• Weekend auntie tour groups arrive at 9:30 AM
• Next door Wulongtan is free but closes at 6 PM