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Jay Chou's concert is being held in Jinan! Here's a travel guide for the sisters visiting Jinan

Two days and one night in Jinan, come join a youthful rendezvous with Jay Chou 🎵! Besides the electrifying concert, you can also experience the unique charm of the Spring City. The gushing springs of Baotu Spring, the night lights of Chaoran Tower at Daming Lake, and the panoramic views from Qianfoshan all add a poetic touch to this city~ 🚶♂️Itinerary: Day 1: 📍Baotu Spring: A must-visit "Number One Spring Under Heaven," the sound of the spring water is super soothing (enter through the East Gate for a shorter walk) 📍Heihu Spring: Bring an empty bottle to fill with the sweet and refreshing spring water (right next to Jiefang Pavilion) 📍Daming Lake: Climb Chaoran Tower at dusk, the night view when the lights come on is stunning (lights turn on around 18:30) 📍Qushuiting Street: Cobblestone paths with small bridges and flowing water, take a photo series capturing old Jinan vibes (wearing Hanfu is recommended for better photos) Day 2: 📍Qianfoshan (Thousand Buddha Mountain): Get up early to watch the sunrise from the top, overlooking the entire city of Jinan (cable car one-way 20 RMB/person) 📍Concert Venue: Doors open at 4 PM! Prepare your glow sticks and power banks in advance (there is a storage area inside the venue) 🍖Must-try foods: ✔️Bazirou (Braised Pork): Wuyue Temple Zhang’s Bazirou (Quancheng Road, Lixia District) ✔️Jiuzhuan Dachang (Nine-Turn Large Intestine): Old Jinan Siheyuan (228 Daming Lake Road) ✔️Tianmo (Sweet Soup): Yang’s Tea Soup (8 Qushuiting Street) 🏨Accommodation suggestions: ▶️Atour Hotel Daming Lake (5-minute walk to Daming Lake) ▶️Quancheng Hotel (opposite the north gate of Baotu Spring) 🚌Transportation tips: 1⃣️From the airport to downtown, it’s recommended to take Airport Bus Line 1 2⃣️Between scenic spots, you can take K51/K54 buses 3⃣️After the concert, book a ride in advance as there will be a large crowd when the event ends Jinan is a city with a long history and rich culture, as well as beautiful natural scenery. Here is a travel guide: Recommended Attractions - Baotu Spring: Known as the "Number One Spring Under Heaven," you can enjoy the spectacular spring water gushing. Located at No. 1 Baotu Spring South Road, Lixia District. Admission is 40 RMB. It’s recommended to enter before 8 AM. - Daming Lake: Free to visit all day. Enjoy lotus flowers in summer and snow in winter. Chaoran Tower lights up at 7:20 PM, creating a charming scene. - Qianfoshan (Thousand Buddha Mountain): Offers panoramic views of Jinan city from the summit. Located at No. 18 Jingshi 11th Road, Lixia District. Daytime admission is 40 RMB; free after 6 PM. - Heihu Spring: One of Jinan’s four famous springs, free to collect drinking water. A pleasant walk along the moat is also recommended. Located at the south bank of the moat below Jiefang Pavilion, Lixia District. - Shandong Museum: Houses a large collection of ancient artifacts, providing a comprehensive understanding of Shandong’s history and culture. Located at No. 11899 Jingshi Road, Lixia District. Free admission with advance reservation. - Qushuiting Street: Small bridges and flowing water, a microcosm of old Jinan’s style, perfect for photo ops. Connected to Daming Lake and Furong Street. Recommended Foods - Jinan Bazirou (Braised Pork): A representative Jinan dish, pork belly with a mix of fat and lean meat served with meat broth over rice. Available at restaurants like Chaoyixing. - Jinan Tianmo (Sweet Soup): A traditional breakfast dish, often paired with fried dough sticks or fried twists, with a unique taste. - Jiuzhuan Dachang (Nine-Turn Large Intestine): A classic Shandong dish, rich and fatty with lingering aroma. Try it at century-old restaurants like Kuishengju or Yanxitang. - Sweet and Sour Yellow River Carp: Distinctive shape and sweet-sour flavor, a classic on Jinan dining tables. - Pingyin Rose Flower Cake: From Pingyin, the rose capital, golden crispy crust filled with rich rose petals, sweet and fragrant. Recommended Accommodations - Luxury: Jinan Luneng Guihe Intercontinental Hotel, offering views of Quancheng Square and the moat, located at No. 3 Tianditan Street; Jinan Kempinski Hotel, with skyline views from the clouds, located at No. 7000 Jingshi Road, Hanyu Financial Business Center, Cloud Summit Tower. - Family-friendly: Jinan Shungeng Villa, beautiful environment with lotus flowers and peacocks, located at No. 28 Shungeng Road; Xueye Lake International Conference Center, fully equipped for families, located at No. 900 Huanhu North Road, Xueye Subdistrict. - Scenic: Jinan Ziyue Minghu Hotel, by Daming Lake with traditional Chinese decor, located at No. 1 Heihu Spring North Road, Wenshaoyi; Jinan Baotu Spring Atour S Hotel, with views of Quancheng Square from the window, located at No. 185 Heihu Spring West Road. Transportation Guide - Airport and Train Stations: Jinan has Yaoqiang International Airport and four major train stations: Jinan Station, Jinan West Station, Jinan East Station, and Daming Lake Station, with Daming Lake Station being closer to Baotu Spring and Daming Lake. - City Transportation: Attractions are concentrated; buses, metro, and shared bikes meet travel needs. Download the "369 Travel" app to activate the "Quancheng Cloud Card" for 20% off rides and free transfers within 2 hours.
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Posted: Aug 28, 2025
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