The elegance and caprice of 2600 years, all within the stories of the Spring City

Jinan is a city both elegant and capricious. Its elegance lies in its possession of the "Seventy-Two Famous Springs," with lotus flowers on three sides and willows on four, half the city adorned with mountains and half with lakes, its scenery fully living up to the reputation of the Spring City. What makes it even more special is its over 2600 years of city history, adding a profound cultural and historical heritage. Besides being one of the birthplaces of the Longshan culture, it has produced numerous historical figures and is dotted with cultural relics. The name "Jinan" dates back to the Han Dynasty. Native sons include the divine doctor Bian Que, Master Yijing who traveled west by water, the founding general Qin Qiong of the Tang Dynasty, the famous minister Fang Xuanling, the two great Song Dynasty poets Xin Qiji and Li Qingzhao, the Yuan Dynasty playwright Zhang Yanghao, and the Ming Dynasty literary giant Li Panlong. Great Shun rode an elephant to diligently farm the mountains, Zhang Liang retreated to a cave for self-cultivation, the Immortal Poet and the Saint Poet met here, Li Bai attained enlightenment here, the autumn scenery of Quehua formed a masterpiece, and Emperor Taizong of Tang drew his spear and led the spring—various stories and legends vividly come to mind.

Her caprice lies in her unique climate. People often say Jinan has only two seasons, summer and spring, with the remaining spring and autumn fleeting and hard to find. In fact, Jinan’s spring and autumn are quite flavorful. Jinan’s winter was given to Mr. Lao She, while spring, summer, and autumn belong to Baotu Spring. In spring, the spring water is clear, mist rises, magnolias bloom alone, resembling a fairyland; in autumn, fish play in ripples, willows caress the spring, and flowers bloom even more splendidly than in spring. Especially during the annual chrysanthemum exhibition, various famous varieties bloom in competition, their colorful splendor complementing each other, bringing people a colorful visual feast and warm care amid the chilly air.

Jinan’s charm is half in poetry✨, half in its bright eyes💧. This city hides 2600 years of stories in every drop of spring water~

🌊【The Elegant Code of the Spring City】
- The romance of 72 famous springs: lotus flowers on three sides, willows on four, half the city mountains, half the city lakes🏞️
- A 2600-year history walk: from Longshan culture to the two great Song poets, everywhere is a "cultural blind box"! The boldness of Xin Qiji and the grace of Li Qingzhao perfectly blend here📜
- Hidden Easter eggs: Great Shun riding an elephant, Zhang Liang’s hidden cave... even Li Bai attained enlightenment here! Any random stone might hold a thousand-year story～🗿

☀️【The Capricious Aesthetics of Four Seasons】
Who says Jinan only has winter and summer? You just haven’t discovered her hidden seasons!
🌼 Spring exclusive: Baotu Spring’s magnolia fairyland, misty and ethereal like heaven on earth
🍁 Autumn secret: koi swimming in the spring water, more vibrant than spring petals! Especially during the chrysanthemum exhibition, the colorful splendor lights up the entire autumn～

📸 Photographer’s diary:
The child in the photo is exploring the autumn scenery at Baotu Spring Park (Address: No. 1 Baotu Spring South Road, Lixia District), with golden fallen leaves, clear spring water, and innocent smiles—truly Jinan’s most vivid postcard!

🔥 Recommended check-in spots:
1. Baotu Spring Park: the soul of the Spring City
2. Daming Lake: encounter the romance of "Summer Rain Lotus"
3. Qianfoshan (Thousand Buddha Mountain): the best vantage point to overlook Jinan
4. Qushuiting Street: experience the bustling life of old Jinan