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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
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Posted: Oct 17, 2025
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