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Summary

Jinan, known as the 'City of Springs', offers a blend of natural beauty, historical sites, and cultural experiences. Key attractions include Daming Lake, Baotu Spring Park, Thousand-Buddha Mountain, Shandong Provincial Museum, and Black Tiger Spring. The city is a great base to explore Shandong province.

Daming Lake

Jinan's centerpiece, Daming Lake features one of China's biggest Taoist temples and plenty of pagodas. It's a popular meeting point with rowing boats to hire, food stalls, and regular musical events.

Tips

Visit during the summer to enjoy the lotuses in bloom. The water level remains constant, even during droughts or rains.

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Baotu Spring Park

Home to the Baotu Spring, this park is Jinan's main center of attraction due to its marvelous natural springs. It hosts the famous Chrysanthemum Show and Lantern Festival.

Tips

Participate in the tea tasting, a favorite local activity. The park has been extended to about 26 acres.

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Thousand-Buddha Mountain

Known locally as Qianfo Shan, this mountain features many scenic spots and ancient relics. It also houses the Shandong Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery.

Tips

The park covers approximately 140 acres. The summit rises 846 feet above sea level, offering great views.

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Shandong Provincial Museum

Founded in 1954, this museum houses over 210,000 historical artifacts, including Neolithic relics, Buddhist sculptures, and Han Dynasty paintings.

Tips

Don't miss the items that once belonged to the son of the Ming Dynasty's first emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang.

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Black Tiger Spring

Also known as Heihu Spring, this artesian karst spring emerges from a limestone cave and is channeled via three stone tiger heads into a pool.

Tips

The leafy trees and sparkling waters make this a place of utter serenity.

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