https://qa.trip.com/moments/detail/jinan-128-131960130?locale=en-QA
KristofferLarsenSingapore

Jinan Locals' Wuxi is Absolutely Stunning

🌉 Must-Visit Attractions Baotu Spring 🌿 Feature: Three water jets gushing day and night, morning mist creating a fairyland atmosphere. 🚶 How to enjoy: Enter before 8am to avoid crowds, get free drinking water (sweet and refreshing); take photos in Hanfu costume to recreate "The Story of Minglan" scenes. 💡 Tips: Free entry for college students with "Travel Card," apply in advance on the "369 Travel" APP! Daming Lake 🌃 Highlights: Chaoran Pavilion light show (lights up at 19:30), boat rides (50 yuan/person) to see "lotus on three sides, willows on one." 📍 Route: Chaoran Pavilion → Lixi Pavilion → Tie Gong Shrine, secure a spot in the evening to capture lake reflections. Thousand Buddha Mountain 🌄 Recommended: Free entry before 6:30am or after 6pm, climb to the top for a panoramic view of "Jinan Blue"; visit the Northern Wei cliff carvings at Lishan Temple on the north slope, quiet and secluded. 🎢 Hidden activity: Slide down the mountain (50 yuan) for an exciting experience, shop for handicrafts at the intangible cultural heritage market at the foot of the mountain. Qushuiting Street + Baihuazhou Qushuiting Street 🏞️ Atmosphere: Bluestone paths, weeping willows and flowing water create a Jiangnan watertown feel. 🍵 Experience: Enjoy 5-yuan large cups of tea at Quanshui House, buy dialect T-shirts saying "Jinan is Paradise." Five Dragon Pool 🌸 Features: Cherry blossom/rose walls (still stunning in May), ancient hot springs for foot soaking (bring your own slippers). 📸 Activities: AR interactive display of Qin Qiong riding a horse, take panoramic photos at Tanxi Pavilion like in "Princess Returning Pearl." 🍜 Food Map Must-Try Lu Cuisine 🍖 Bazi Meat: Old Zhou's slow-cooked in spring water, served with rice + dried tofu, rich but not greasy. 🥢 Nine-Turn Large Intestine: Chengnan Wangshi restaurant's dish combines five flavors, Emperor Qianlong's favorite! 🥣 Sweet Mo: Zhao's sweet mo with millet porridge + peanut and kelp, paired with oil twists (3 yuan each) is unbeatable! Food Streets 🍜 Furong Street: Meng's braised pig feet, Cao's steamed buns, more authentic away from the main street. 🍲 Kuanhou Li: Spring water tofu pudding, National Football Team stinky tofu, vibrant night market atmosphere! 🏠 Accommodation Guide High Value for Money 🏨 Home Inn Plus (Quancheng Road): 5-minute walk to Baotu Spring, around 150 yuan per person. 🏨 Jinan Luneng Guihe InterContinental Hotel: Panoramic view of Quancheng Square, breakfast buffet includes sweet mo. Distinctive Homestays 🏡 Quanshui House (Qushuiting Street): Courtyard house with springs visible from windows, experience "sleeping by the spring." 🏕️ Hometown Cloud Homestay (Xueye Lake): Rural style + camping, perfect for family trips!
View original text
*This content is provided by our partner and translated by AI
Posted: May 10, 2025
_ti***jm
1 person found this moment helpful
Submit
1
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

Daming Lake Scenic Area

4.6/58792 reviews | Natural scenery
Jinan
No. 6 of Family-friendly Attractions in Shandong
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Daming Lake Scenic Area

Shandong Treasure Tour | An Ultimate Experience from Mountains and Seas to Culture

EVA GUZMAN
Qianfo Mountain Scenic Area

Autumn in Jinan as depicted by Mr. Lao She

Amelia56 Gray - Amy
Qianfo Mountain Scenic Area

The autumn colors of Qianfoshan Mountain in Jinan are splendid

Trip.Pulse
Qianfo Mountain Scenic Area

Jinan Drone Delivery Service Now Reaches Qianfoshan Mountain

Trip.Pulse
Daming Lake Scenic Area

Reverse Travel Destination | Nishan Holy Land 2 Days 1 Night for Only 500+

Price Avery 97
Daming Lake Scenic Area

【Shocking! Jinan's Hidden "Seven Star Treasure"—Do You Know the Secret Behind Qixingtai?

ExpeditionEnthusiast.
Badaling Great Wall

2025 Autumn Travel Guide: 5 Treasure Routes + Pitfall Avoidance Tips, with Photo Secrets

VibrantCelestialPulse
Daming Lake Scenic Area

Jinan 3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Foodie and Sightseeing Guide

William$Perry59
Daming Lake Scenic Area

Jinan~ Take a quiet stroll in this underrated city!

JamesonBrennan74
Daming Lake Scenic Area

The Zhejiang West Heavenly Road recommended by National Geographic, so beautiful for autumn self-driving it brings tears! Route included

lucytravel&&
Daming Lake Scenic Area

Jinan Travel Guide

SCOTT HALL
Daming Lake Scenic Area

It's not Kyoto but sunny Jinan that is the real jackpot|The Northern Little Jiangnan is absolutely stunning

Isaac_Campbell63