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Daming Lake Scenic Area
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Daming Lake Scenic Area

8.2
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Daming Lake Scenic Area is located in the northeast of downtown Jinan, the northern part of the Old Town. It is a park that integrates bodies of water, garden landscape, and ancient architecture. Daming Lake is in the center of the park. Or one could say that the park is built along the lake. Daming Lake is a natural lake. The water source comes from many springs in the city. It has a long history, dating back to the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the park, you can visit the Lao She Memorial. In summer, you can enjoy the lotus blossoms in the garden.Jinan · 8.9 km from downtown
The Best Spring In The World
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The Best Spring In The World

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The Best Spring In The World is located in downtown Jinan, featuring "one river (the moat), one lake (Daming Lake), three springs (the Baotu Spring, Heihu Spring, and Wulongtan spring clusters), and four parks (Baotu Spring Park, Huancheng Park, Wulongtan Park, and Daming Lake Park)." The attraction centers around Baotu Spring, renowned as the "No. 1 Spring Under Heaven." Its waters flow into rivers and converge into lakes, harmoniously blending with the ancient Mingfu City. To the north lies Wulongtan (Five Dragon Pool), while to the east stretches Jinan's Huancheng Park (home to the Black Tiger Spring and other springs), both highly celebrated in Jinan. These springs boast exceptional water quality. Daming Lake, a natural lake formed by the convergence of numerous springs, receives water from its southern shore. When full, the water flows out through the Northern Water Gate, built during the Song Dynasty on the lake's north shore. The lakebed consists of impermeable igneous rock, preventing flooding during heavy rains or drought. Often described as "a confluence of springs merging to embrace the Jiluo region," it's hailed as the "Pearl of the Spring City." Similarly, the moat formed by spring waters encircles the ancient city like a jade belt, offering scenic cruise rides along its course. The attraction boasts stunning natural scenery and rich cultural heritage, featuring not only springs, rivers, and lakes but also numerous historical landmarks. Highlights include the Chaoran Tower dating back to the Yuan Dynasty and the Luoyuan Hall originally built during the Northern Wei Dynasty (now a Ming-era structure). Historical sites include the Luoshang Terrace, the former residence site of Qin Qiong, and the Beishui Gate. Notable former residences include the Nanfeng Ancestral Hall, Jiaxuan Ancestral Hall, Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall and Yi'an Old Residence, Tiegong Ancestral Hall, and Lao She Memorial Hall. Red tourism sites include the Jinan Massacre Memorial and the former site of the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China.Jinan · 7.7 km from downtown
Shandong Museum
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Shandong Museum

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The Shandong Museum is located in eastern Jinan. As one of China's earliest provincial-level comprehensive museums, it houses over 400,000 artifacts with strong regional characteristics, particularly rich collections of ceramics, bronze ware, oracle bones, bamboo slips, Han Dynasty stone reliefs, costumes, calligraphy and paintings, rare ancient books, and revolutionary relics. The Shandong Museum features 23 exhibition halls with a total display area of 25,000m². Its exhibition system centers around the permanent collection "Haidai Rising: Shandong's Historical and Cultural Exhibition," supported by seven thematic exhibitions including "Buddhist Sculpture Art Exhibition," "Han Dynasty Stone Carvings: Images, Style, and Spirit," "Porcelain Elegance: Ming-Qing Imperial Kiln Ceramics from Shandong Museum Collection," "Great Migration of African Wildlife," "Shandong Dinosaurs: Through the Cretaceous," and "Crystal Wonders: Exploring the Magical Mineral World," complemented by original temporary exhibitions.Jinan · 2.3 km from downtown
Five Dragon Pool Park

Five Dragon Pool Park

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4.8/5
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Five Dragon Pool Park is located in the center of Jinan City and is only one block away from the famous Baotu Spring Scenic Spot. The Wulongtan, Baotu Spring, Black Tiger Spring and Pearl Spring are also called "Four Famous Springs in Jinan". In addition to the Wulongtan, there are several places of Qin Qiong's former residence, Mingshi Pavilion, Guli Pavilion, Wu Zhongqi's calligraphy and seal cutting exhibition gallery, and the site of the Shandong provincial government.Jinan · 9.5 km from downtown
Qushuiting Street
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Qushuiting Street

6.1
4.6/5
324 reviews
Qushuiting Street is a historic street in Jinan, the Spring City, that grew up alongside the springs. It is bordered to the north by the Daming Lake Scenic Area, to the south by Xigengdao, to the east by the North Gate of the Prince De Mansion, and to the west by the Jinan Fuxue Confucian Temple. Along the 500+ m street, one side features old houses with green bricks and gray tiles, while the other side has a clear canal with swaying water plants and weeping willows brushing the water on both banks. Today, it is part of the Baihua Pool Historical and Cultural District. Most of the old houses on both sides are still residential, and walking through it, you can feel that this is an old street where people still live their daily lives, rather than a staged, faux-antique street. It still perfectly preserves the "Spring City" scenery described in "The Travels of Lao Can": "Every household has spring water, and every home has weeping willows."Jinan · 8.8 km from downtown
Black Tiger Spring

Black Tiger Spring

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4.7/5
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Black Tiger Spring is one of the four major spring groups in Jinan, as famous asBaotu Spring, Pearl Spring, andFive Dragon Pool. It is located within Jinan Huancheng Park in Jinan, east of Spring City Square. Shaded by green trees, it connects to the ancient citymoatto the east of the square and faces the Liberation Pavilion across the way. Among the springs in Jinan, this one is known for its powerful water flow, ranking among the top of the 72 famous springs in terms of discharge volume. The highlight of visiting the spring is the "Tiger Head Water Spout": spring water gushes through an underground channel from three stone-carved tiger heads lined up on the pool wall. The water columns churn and crash into the square pool built of bluestone, creating layers of splashes, while the clear pool water reveals swaying green algae. The pool water overflows the sluice gate on the north bank and pours into the moat, forming a curtain of water with a roaring sound. When you arrive, you will find many locals collecting water here, a testament to its high quality; visitors can also use mineral water bottles to collect some to taste.Jinan · 7.8 km from downtown
Jinan Sunac Resort
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Jinan Sunac Resort

5.7
4.9/5
884 reviews
Jinan Sunac Cultural Tourism City (hereinafter referred to as Cultural Tourism City) is the twelfth cultural tourism city project of Sunac Cultural Tourism in the country. It covers a total area of 2.36 million square meters and a construction area of about 5.35 million square meters. A cultural and tourism complex project integrating sports, commerce, conferences and exhibitions. The project is close to Jinan's urban traffic main artery Jingshidongshang, only 30 minutes' drive from Jinan East Railway Station, Jinan West Railway Station, and Yaoqiang International Airport. There are direct stations for Ji'nan High-speed Railway and Metro Line 4 (opened in 2024), unique The regional advantages give the Cultural Tourism City sufficient room for imagination and unlimited potential. On May 29, 2021, the Cultural Tourism City will be grandly opened, opening a new era of surging, fashionable and trendy joy for Jinan. Jinan Sunac Culture and Tourism City covers the three major business types of commercial mall, theme park and hotel, as well as rich resources of exhibitions and venues. It has top 10 fun formats including Sunac Mall, Sunac Paradise, Water World, Sea World, Sports World, Hotel Group, International Conference Center, Jinan Sunac International Sports Center, Grand Theater, Binhe Bar Street, and a professional skateboard park + livehouse Space, container-themed leisure blocks, wedding-themed squares, etc., interpret the core of urban joy with a hundred kinds of joyful strengths.Jinan · 7.1 km from downtown
Hongjialou Cathedral
No. 9 of Night Attractions in Jinan

Hongjialou Cathedral

4.7
4.6/5
397 reviews
Hongjialou CathedralIts full name is Hongjialou Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and it is commonly known as Honglou Church. It is one of Jinan's landmark buildings and an important symbol of the Jinan cultural corridor.Hongjialou Cathedral is located in the eastern urban area of Jinan, north of Honglou Square in Licheng District, and borders the old campus of Shandong University to the east. Named after Hongjialou Village, it is one of the larger Catholic churches in Jinan and in North China, and one of China's three most famous Catholic churches, holding an important place in modern Chinese religious architecture.Jinan · 6.2 km from downtown
Shandong Art Museum

Shandong Art Museum

4.3
4.6/5
92 reviews
Shandong Art Museum was established in July 1977. The main building of the new museum is a clever fusion of the "city" represented by the cube and the "mountain" represented by the cube variant. The skylight design on the top floor of the building symbolizes the "spring", which will The characteristics of "spring city" Jinan are integrated into it. It has also continuously introduced and held high-quality art exhibitions at home and abroad, and widely launched a variety of cultural activities to benefit the people.Jinan · 2.1 km from downtown
Xueye Lake
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Xueye Lake

4.3
4.3/5
117 reviews
Previously known as Xueye Reservoir, Xueye Lake is north of downtown Laiwu City. Built in 1985, it is one of the largest reservoirs in Shandong Province. Xueye Lake is ringed on three sides by mountains and has a wonderful landscape. Ma'an Mountain to its east and Xuanyang Diaogu Mountain to its west are under development. The lake is apt for breeding various freshwater fishes. This attracts many foreign visitors from Jinan and Zibo to Xueye Lake every year. A fishing competition has been held by the Sportfishing Association of Shandong Province in Xuehu Lake for three consecutive years.Jinan · 48.7 km from downtown

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Jinan Van Gogh starry sky art museum (technology-empowered Van Gogh classics + immersive 4D light show feast)
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Jinan Day Tour : Baotu Spring,Daming Lake,Mt.Thousand Buddha(Optional Group Tour)
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Chinese Group Day Tour to Jinan & Mount Tai: Five Sacred Mountains' Supreme Peak, Jade Emperor Summit with Admission Tickets & Scenic Area Shuttle Included
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Matthew 75September 28, 2026
5.0
A beautiful place to visit, lots of photos opportunities and welcoming people.

Daming Lake Scenic Area

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M35***80October 7, 2026
5.0
This was my first time visiting Baotu Spring. I went in the afternoon to avoid the crowds, so the experience wasn't too bad. The three springs were bubbling away, and the water was crystal clear. No wonder it's called the City of Springs! 👍

The Best Spring In The World

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Anonymous userOctober 6, 2026
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Unexpectedly, it was a special session with Teacher Lu. The coordination was very smooth, with a dedicated assistant team. The team members were all dressed formally. Teacher Lu's explanation was witty, humorous, vivid, and captivating. The route was planned according to the historical timeline, and the headset was very clear. Although there were many people, we still managed to see all ten of the museum's most treasured exhibits.

Shandong Museum

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M22***22August 16, 2026
4.0
The free spring water at Wulongtan gave me a great experience. It was truly a taste of the spring water that the people of Jinan drink. I felt they were very fortunate. I also felt the fish in the water were very happy.

Five Dragon Pool Park

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没有故事的大爷March 11, 2026
5.0
Qushuiting Street has the beauty of a Jiangnan water town, while also having the characteristics of the North. Walking in the rainy alley of Qushuiting with an umbrella, watching the rain fall on the flowing water and the bridge reflecting the mist, the poetry of the ancient street is all in this rain.

Qushuiting Street

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YoYo_D1l9r9b1October 1, 2026
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Black Tiger Spring, located on the south bank of the moat in Jinan's old city, is a highly representative of Jinan's "Seventy-Two Famous Springs." It is named after a simple black tiger stone carving that once adorned the cliff north of the spring's source. The spring water continuously gushes from a cave hidden deep beneath the cliff, flowing through three exquisitely carved bluestone carvings.

Black Tiger Spring

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jnwalkman36September 15, 2023
4.0
The housing prices in the eastern part of Jinan are lukewarm. After the construction of the cultural and tourism city is completed, the supporting projects are gradually improved. The antique style is matched with bright lights. It is particularly beautiful at night. The night view of the commercial street along the Hancang River.

Jinan Sunac Resort

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铁甲小宝爱旅游May 22, 2025
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Family, Hongjialou Catholic Church is so stunning! The Gothic architecture is so eye-catching from a distance, and the details are even more amazing when you get closer. The carvings and colored windows are so beautiful that I can't find words to describe them. The space inside is super large and the atmosphere is super sacred. Once you enter, your heart is calm. It's even better for taking photos. Any photo you take is a blockbuster. You must come here to check in when you come to Jinan!

Hongjialou Cathedral

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三月兔*February 21, 2025
5.0
Inspired by the time machine, the museum creates a mysterious space with a sense of ritual, spirituality and shock through the subtle changes of art and technology! It is worth seeing, and the ladies in the museum explain in great detail, and they are gentle and beautiful. Each unit is a must-visit project.

Shandong Art Museum

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地毯式穷游中国September 8, 2023
4.0
Xueye Lake is located in Laiwu District, Jinan. It is a good place for summer camping and self-driving camping. Along the lakeside, there are mid- to high-end hotels and restaurants, as well as a small lakeside park with colorful lake views and shady green plants. It is worthwhile for tourists to come here.

Xueye Lake

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