Jinan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Daming Lake Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
1500 years old Pearl of the Spring City
Daming Lake Park is a National AAAAA tourist area with an area of 103.4 hectares with a 57.7 hectares of lake. Known as the “Pearl of the Spring City”, has a long history (1500 years) with the earliest description in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Fed by many wild springs and with beautiful refection of ancient architectures and modern towers on the clear blue water and broad vision of the blue sky. More than 30 historical places inside the park, such as Lixia Pavilion, Beiji Temple, Huibo Tower, Xin Fiji Memorial, Chaoran Tower, Tie Xuan Memorial, Xia Garden, etc. During past dynasties celebrities have left lyrics and calligraphy in the lakeside.
Beautiful experience walking all the way around the lake where local people and tourists enjoy different activities, from dancing to boating, from play cards to fly kites, from fishing to praying at the temple, etc.
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Jinan Daming Lake Scenic Spot Experience ⛵️
Jinan Daming Lake Scenic Spot ⛵️
There are two entrances (Main Entrance and South Gate ). A perfect place to visit during the day and at night (before 22:00 pm), more especially during spring 🌸 and summer . 🌞The place is enormous ( you must be prepared to walk 😅). Boat rides are quite affordable (as low as 30¥ per person). Boat rides, lake tours and the amusement park are the most exciting things about the place . This place is perfect for any nature and long walks lover . The lake is Children , friends and Family friendly. it’s surrounded by bars/clubs , Hotels , Restaurants (both western and local like Pizza Hut , Burger kind , etc.) and bus station . The facilitators are quite friendly and helpful. 😊#lakes
大明湖公园 aka Daming Lake Park. This is big area located exactly in a center if Jinan city. I guess it could be the postcard of this city. This place combine park alleys for walking and cultural heritage together. Absolutely free from any admission, Daming lake offers a shelter among its old and well restored pavilions or sightseeing for hours of exploration. The islands in the middle of lake connected with other side by small bridges are especially charming.
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Parents and children together, explore the serene beauty of Daming Lake
⛰【Travel Guide】
📍Detailed address:
Daming Lake Scenic Area is located at No. 271 Daming Lake Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province.
Daming Lake boasts picturesque scenery and crystal-clear waters, and is a core component of the national 5A-level tourist attraction—the Number One Spring Scenic Area.
🚗Transportation guide:
●Take bus routes K11, K41, K54, K66, K91, K95, K98, K109, etc., and get off at the "Daming Lake" station.
●Take bus route K170 and get off at the "Daming Lake East Gate" station.
🕙Opening hours: 05:00-22:00
Travel Tips:
●Full panoramic lake walk (about 3-4 hours): Southwest Gate➡️Former Residence of Wang Jinmei➡️Xin Jiaxuan Memorial Hall➡️Yan Gong Temple➡️Cui Liu Ping Island➡️Xia Garden➡️Zhenhu Lou➡️Si Family Courtyard➡️Lao She and Jinan Exhibition Hall➡️Qiuliu Garden➡️Chaoran Lou➡️Pingyuan Lou➡️Zeng Gong Exhibition Hall➡️Beiji Pavilion➡️Minghu Lou➡️Tie Gong Temple➡️Amusement Park➡️Longquan Pool➡️Southwest Gate.
●South Bank Essence Walk (about 2 hours): Southwest Gate➡️Former Residence of Wang Jinmei➡️Xin Jiaxuan Memorial Hall➡️Yan Gong Temple➡️Cui Liu Ping Island➡️Xia Garden➡️Zhenhu Lou➡️Si Family Courtyard➡️Lao She and Jinan Exhibition Hall➡️Qiuliu Garden➡️Chaoran Lou➡️Southeast Gate.
🌟Highlights:
●Natural scenery: Daming Lake is formed by the convergence of numerous springs in Jinan, with the lake water flowing into the Xiaoqing River through the Mo River, covering an area of 57.7 hectares and an average depth of 2-3 meters. The water is clear and the scenery is beautifully picturesque.
●Cultural landscapes: The scenic area contains historical buildings commemorating the achievements and traces of ancient people, such as Lixia Pavilion, Tie Gong Temple, Xiao Canglang, Beiji Pavilion, Huibo Lou, Nanfeng Temple, Xia Garden, Jiaxuan Temple, as well as landscapes like the reflection of Foshan and murals of the True Warrior Emperor's cultivation, attracting literati from all ages to come and pay tribute and recite poetry.
●Cultural activities: The "Encounter Daming Lake•Chaoran Market" urban cultural and creative market is held on the main tourist road of Chaoran Lou Square in Daming Lake, integrating cultural and creative, leisure, makeup, and cultural tourism characteristic exhibition areas into one. There are also activities such as the lighting of Chaoran ceremony and painted boat performances.
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Baotu Spring Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
inner city beauty 🌼
Baotu Spring Park (趵突泉) is located in the city of Ji'nan in China's Shandong Province. This inner-city park can be reached by both bus and car. This highly valued facility represents the symbol of Ji'nan city and is regarded as one of the three major places of interest in Ji'nan. Baotu Spring Park is highly regarded as a well known scenic spot which makes an ideal location for admirers of wonderful natural springs, culture and various constructions. There are many Chinese gardens, ponds, pavilions here and therefore many places to see inside. You will need at least 2 hours to see everything in detail and to walk around the entire space. This park can also be visitited anytime of year. Inside there are also many places to buy snacks and souvenirs.
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Baotu Spring: the Top in the World
Located in Shandong Province, Jinan City, Baotu Spring Park is a National AAAAA tourist area. Consist in a park covering many scenic spots and historical sites, with an area of 10.5 hectares.
Baotu Spring 趵突泉has a long history of over 3500 years and it is the top of the 72 famous artesian springs and one of the three greatest scenic spots in Jinan. Located in the center of the park, next to Guanlan Pavilion (观澜亭) in front of Luoyuan Hall (泺源堂) to the north and Laihe Bridge (来鹤桥) to the east, surrounded by stele corridors in the south. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty said is “the Top Spring in the World”.
Hey guys, so I finally visited Baotu Springs in Jinan, the FAMOUS BAOTU SPRINGS 🥰😍💃. The irony is, it wWAS SO rainy that day, 😩☔🌧️but I had already set my mind to it! So, I took the trip! I even thought there won't be a lot of people due to the rain! But Oh my! 🙊 to my surprise, There were actually a lot of people visiting too. it's a very nice place! you just pay 20¥ snd poof! unfold into the most beautiful scenery ever! 😍
It's funny cause it's located right in the middle of the City and there are so many big buildings and you just enter a small gate and Voila, you're in a beautiful nature landscape.
So there are big rocks that look like caves, and a LOT of beautiful trees and birds.. and after each turn you find a pool.. whether small or big they were all stunning! 😍 and most of the pools have these big bright orange or white or black fish swimming around! this place is SO beautifully constructed! 😍 there's a temple that tells a history about an ancient Chinese lady who loved to write poems.
The place is also VERY clean! 😍
you can also find a few stunning waterfalls. the springs! JUST absolutely WOW! 😍😍😍 it's a REALLY big pool with the springs right at the center of two buildings and you can see them from either side. 🥰😍
And the best thing about this location is there are about 4 or 5 other Water parks and springs around. Just a few meters or kilometers away. So if you have enough time, you can visit them all.
was a lovely experience! 😍
location is preety simple you can just search it on trip.com and it pops up! 😍
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Jiuru Mountain Waterfall Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Jinan Ice and Snow Tour Jiuru Mountain Parent-child Play Guide
This year's ice and snow tour is really hot, Sanya never thought that it would be defeated by Harbin at minus 30 degrees this winter. If you can't stand the temperature in the northeast and want to experience an ice and snow tour❄️, why not come to Jiuru Mountain, wooden houses, ice pools, plank roads, icefalls, rime.. It's like a scene in a fairy tale~ It's not that Harbin can't afford to go, but Jiuru Mountain is more cost-effective!
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⏰Opening hours: 8:00-17:00, stop admission at 15:00 (guests staying in the homestay can enter, the homestay has a battery car pick-up)
📍Location and transportation: The scenic area is far from the city, it is recommended to drive by yourself or join a group
🚘Parking guide: There are two parking lots in the scenic area, the 1st and 2nd parking lots, the price is the same 20 yuan, the 2nd parking lot is convenient, close to the ticket inspection
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🏞Play recommendation:
1⃣Scenic tour: Of course, you have to check in the icefall wonder in winter in Jiuru Mountain. If it snows, elements such as wooden houses, ice pools, plank roads, icefalls, rime, etc., are like a fairy tale world
2⃣Art and Culture Town: There are 30 cultural and creative experience halls, no repetition! Recommend Chocolate Cultural and Creative Experience Hall, Baking Cultural and Creative Experience Hall, Dried Flower Sachet Cultural and Creative Experience Hall, Handmade Soap Cultural and Creative Experience Hall
3⃣Art and Culture Town Castle Tour
4⃣Snow Play Garden: In winter, Jiuru Mountain will create a snow play garden through large-scale artificial snowmaking, with multiple projects such as snow rings, snow tanks, snow motorcycles, and dream bubble houses
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🏠Accommodation recommendation:
1⃣Norman Fort: High-end resort hotel, located deep in the mountains, above 500 meters above sea level, fresh air, rich in negative ions, open the door to see the mountains, open the window to see the scenery, wake up to hear the birds singing, fall asleep under the stars, the rooms are elegant and comfortable.
2⃣Cat's Nest Homestay: Nordic-style forest log cabin, warmly decorated, raising several cute kittens, outside the house is the winter beauty of the flying waterfall ice, inside the house is the warm romance of the stove, it is too suitable for parent-child~
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🍽Food recommendation:
Log cabin restaurant: good environment, large space, very well decorated, the price, you know the scenic area, the most popular grilled fish in Jiuru Mountain, other Tianshan tender lamb, dry fried chicken, depending on personal preference.
Come here to see the snowy winter|Travel guide to Jiuru Mountain Art Town
|Travel guide to Jiuru Mountain Art Town.❄️Watching snow is a unique ritual of winter. This is a fairy-tale world of ice and snow that is as beautiful as a painting. The snow-covered log cabins look like white mushrooms, and the night view is even more dreamy. I guess this is what fairy-tale cabins look like?
✨How to play in Jiuru Mountain Art Town?
🔱Here is a small guide for everyone
⏰Travel time: December-March of the following year
💯Clothing preparation: thick down jacket, fleece trousers, fleece thermal underwear set, high-neck sweater, gloves, warm hat, scarf and neck scarf, etc. Remember to prepare some warm babies.
🚧Transportation guide:
🚕【Self-driving route】
Jiuru Mountain is about 40 kilometers away from Jinan, with national roads leading to the scenic area. From Jinan, take the ring expressway➡️(Ji Tai Expressway)➡️Jinxiuchuan (exit of the expressway) district, about 1 hour by car➡️Jiuru Mountain
🚄【High-speed rail route】
Jinan East➡️(Taxi\Online car hire) About 1 hour by car➡️Jiuru Mountain
🚎【Bus route】
Yanshan Flyover East Station➡️312 Road➡️Jiuru Mountain
👍Accommodation choice:
1⃣'Winter sun, warm heart'
More than 30 romantic wild luxury art and leisure experience halls are scattered along the way, with pure solid wood structures, romantic experience projects with a strong sense of ceremony, floor heating, fireplaces, air conditioning, multiple heating, warm and comfortable.
The longest interval between each experience hall is no more than one or two hundred meters. When you enjoy the warmth and feel the romantic experience from one experience hall, in the process of going to the next romantic experience, the rugged mountains, spectacular icefalls, and fun snow fields keep coming into view; when you feel a little cold, that kind of romance and warmth will appear again. This feeling of ice and fire will definitely make you fall in love and get on your head!
⚠️Play time: The scenic area is not large, two days and one night is enough. If you have plenty of time, you can play for one more day.
👍Must-try special experiences:
Grinding Time·Coffee Making Full Process Experience Hall, Woman Flower·Dried Flower and Sachet Making Experience Hall, Searching for Flowers and Asking Willow·Natural Flower Art Making Experience Hall, Here·Chocolate Making Experience Hall... More than 30 romantic wild luxury art and leisure experience halls are scattered in the canyon jungle, while you are hiking and playing in the water, you can also participate in those fashionable, romantic, and interesting projects in the experience hall at any time, for a truly immersive leisure travel.
🎉Precautions:
1⃣Temperature difference: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, remember to bring enough coats!!
2⃣Accommodation: If you are not afraid of trouble and spending money, you must experience all nine homestays!
3⃣Art and Culture Experience Hall: The accommodation guest includes the scenic spot sightseeing ticket, which can be used to buy the Art and Culture Experience Hall experience ticket at the ticket office with the accommodation key. The original price is 228 yuan, the accommodation special offer is 100 yuan, including 4 experience halls.
The beauty is no less than Japan! So beautiful that CCTV has repeatedly praised it!
At the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, go to Jiuru Mountain Art Town,
The beginning of winter is here, but autumn is not yet over. The fallen leaves are mottled and poetic, and the golden ginkgo and maple leaves fall down one after another, so beautiful that they are indescribable, making the rhythm of autumn very long... The end of autumn and the beginning of winter are cleverly expressed by the falling leaves. Catch the tail of autumn, come to Jiuru Mountain Art Town, and experience different scenes.
Whether it's early morning, evening, or noon, the slightly cool wind, the red leaves falling all over the mountain, and the white clouds floating in the sky are all announcing the end of autumn.
The autumn color of Jiuru Mountain is gorgeous, with golden and red all over the mountain, and the forest is dyed. It is a world-class red leaf viewing spot around Jinan. The maple scenery is no less than Japan, and the transportation is convenient. This is Jiuru Mountain located at the foot of Mount Tai, so beautiful that CCTV has repeatedly praised it. A casual shot is a landscape.
To go to Jiuru Mountain, first prepare the following;
Dressing suggestions: Bring a thick coat, it already feels like winter.
Travel preparation:
1, Documents: ID card, student card and other valid documents
2, Electrical appliances: charger, power bank, headphones selfie stick camera small fan clothing: change of clothes, pajamas, comfortable sports shoes!
3, Others: umbrella, stomach medicine, band-aid, etc.
Jiuru Mountain Art Town route recommendation
Activity itinerary (2 days and 1 night):
DAY 1:
14:00-14:30 Check in to the homestay, welcome fruit
15:00-17:00 Tea brewing around the stove + experience (museum) handmade experience
17:00-20:00 Log cabin restaurant dinner
20:00-22:00 Night view of the stars
22:00-23:00 Good night, Jiuru Mountain
DAY2:
08:30-09:30 Homestay breakfast
09:30-10:30 Secret Castle Experience
10:30-11:30 Return
1Four worth visiting attractions
1Small Tianying Waterfall
Scenic keywords: high mountains and flowing water, sunset glow, red all over the mountain Experience points: listen to the wind and watch the waterfall, enjoy the autumn and watch the maple
Tianrui Waterfall Scenic keywords: Tianhe flying practice, silver snow pouring, mountains and rivers reflecting each other Experience points: watch the waterfall and enjoy the maple, listen to the waterfall fruit tea making experience hall 3 Secret Castle
Scenic keywords: built against the mountain, European style, wild luxury and romance Experience points: Lip color. Lipstick making experience hall, Chu Liuxiang. Handmade soap making experience hall, Xunxiang. Perfume making
Experience hall
Recommended tour time: 2-3 hours
I made a special trip to Jinan for this fairy tale town!
This weekend I came to Jiuru Mountain, known as the 'Little Switzerland' of the North. With the experience from last time, I played more relaxed and comfortable this time. This nanny-level guide must be collected for future use!
Address: Xiyin Street, Licheng District, Jinan City, Shandong Province
Self-driving: 4 hours drive from Qingdao
About accommodation
The entire park has 9 different themed homestays and resorts. Because
I brought the elderly, we booked the Normandy Castle parent-child room type, 3 big 1
Small is just right! Open the curtains and you will see a full window of healing scenery
A good mood for the day starts with a touch of green in the morning
Outdoor play guide
36 square kilometers of continuous mountains are waiting for you to explore. On the way of hiking, you will encounter 5 waterfalls and 7 pools of different sizes, making the whole route mysterious and interesting!
Indoor
The park is known for its art and culture town. On the second day we went, it happened to rain, so we immediately switched to indoor play!
There are more than 30 experience halls indoors, distributed in the park. They have made lipsticks, perfumes, hand-ground coffee and children's favorite baking cookies. You can spend a pleasant afternoon here and make the itinerary more fulfilling
Play small tips
The temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains is large, so be sure to bring more clothes
It's the rainy season now, so be sure to bring an umbrella. The hotel also provides raincoats, mosquito repellent sprays, and mosquito patches.
Prepare comfortable shoes and clothes for going up and down the mountain. Remember to bring a swimsuit if you want to soak in hot springs or like swimming!
If you have any questions, please leave a message and I will reply when I see it. I wish everyone a wonderful weekend here
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Thousand Buddhas Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Thousand Buddhas Mountain
Where: Jinan, Shandong, China
When: August 2020
This is one of the famous destinations in Jinan. You can start walking following the trail and you will discover many Buddhas on your way. At the top, there are also some caves where you will find nice carved statues on the walls.
The panoramic view of Jinan city from the top of the mountain is worth to see.
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Thousand Buddhas Mountain (Qianfoshan) Jinan
National AAAA tourist area, located in the south of Jinan city area, is the extension of the Mount Tai and one of the must-see of Jinan. With a history that can be traced back to Sui Dynasty when the Buddhism prevailed and thousands of Buddhist statues were engraved. Temples, caves, pavilions, terraces, towers, and Buddhist carvings are on the mountain. Main spots includes a huge sleeping Buddha, Wanfo Caves with Buddhist figurines and large-scale of murals, imitating China’s Four Great Grottoes, Xingguo Temple, Avalokitesvara Garden, etc.
A wonderful view of Jinan city from the top.
How to get there: public bus from downtown Jinan, it is just 3km away from Baotu Spring.
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Thousand Buddhas Mountain two peaks. As it follows from name the scenic area Thousand Buddhas Mountain containing several points, of view also supposed to have a mountain peak. There are two of them, that makes climbing and area exploration more interesting. After following the main way with big and wide steps you'll finally get to the top of mountain. This is the first peak, highest. The second one is located opposite to the first one and lower a little. The curved and stoned path is leading to it. The views on the Jinan City opening from both peaks are amazing.
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千佛洞 or Thousand Buddhas Cave. Actually, this sightseeing gave the name to whole scenic area of Thousands Buddhas Mountain. The cave is located inside of Mountain, entrance are in the bottom which could be reached after walking through the path with red strips hanging down from the old tree branches.
Is this place impressive? More than you could imagine! There are so many priceless cultural artifacts! It looks so archaic!
Unforgettable experience.
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Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Travel to Zhangqiu Mingshui Ancient City in Jinan | The Little Jiangnan of Shandong
📍Zhangqiu Mingshui Ancient City|||The Mingshui Ancient City International Spring Water Tourism Resort project centers around the Hundred Springs area, focusing on elements such as 'Qing Zhao culture, spring water culture, Confucian merchant culture, and blacksmith culture'. It aims to create a spring water ecological and cultural landmark zone that embodies 'traffic with boats flowing, architecture with village houses in order, industries with agriculture and commerce shining, ecology with the fragrance of rice and reeds, and culture blending the ancient with the modern'. In the future, it will become a comprehensive tourist and leisure resort destination integrating sightseeing, leisure vacations, business exhibitions, and cultural creativity.
🏠Address: Mingshui Ancient City International Spring Water Tourism Resort (440 meters southwest of the intersection of Longquan Road and Xiu Yuan Road in Zhangqiu District)
🎫Ticket Price: Adult ticket 68 RMB/person; Student/Child ticket 34 RMB/person (Local residents of Zhangqiu can enter the park for free, except on holidays❗️❗️❗️)
⏰Opening Hours: 09:00-22:00 (Entry stops at 21:00)
🚌Bus Routes:
Zhangqiu Station is the closest to the ancient city. Visitors from other places can take the high-speed train to Zhangqiu Station and then take the k1/k4/k8/k11/k19/102/108/110/111 buses to Mingshui Ancient City Tourist Service Center (Local university students in Zhangqiu can also refer to these bus routes~)
🚗Private Car Route: Drive directly to Mingshui Ancient City International Spring Water Tourism Resort
🅿️Parking Lot: 2 RMB/hour, free parking for overnight guests in the scenic area
👣Recommended Attractions: Meng Family Mansion, Li Qingzhao's Former Residence, Longquan Temple, Moquan, Hundred Springs, Cloth Workshop
🚢Boat Ticket: 60 RMB for 20 minutes (halfway), 100 RMB for 40 minutes (full journey)
🥣Food Recommendations: Radish Silk Pancake, Hanging Furnace Pancake, Fried Tofu
⚠️tips:
1. It is not recommended to visit during holidays, as parking in the scenic area can waste a lot of time, and many attractions require queuing. If you can only visit during holidays, it is advisable to bring enough food and rest at noon to wait for the evening light show. (Visiting during the off-season may bring unexpected rewards~)
2. There will be performances in the scenic area, so check the performance schedule in advance on the ancient city's official WeChat account to plan your time wisely and have a perfect travel experience.
I never intended to go to the south of the Yangtze River, yet the south of the Yangtze River has captured my heart
🌟 Highlights:
It's hard to imagine that there are sceneries in the north that resemble the water towns of the south. Entering Mingshui Ancient Town is like arriving at a second Wuzhen.
Shandong has many ancient towns, such as Taierzhuang, Qingzhou, Zhoucun, etc., but only Mingshui Ancient Town has the true charm of the south. If Taierzhuang is likened to the dignified lady by the Grand Canal, then Mingshui Ancient Town is the delicate beauty nestled by the springs.
👍 Most recommended:
The ancient town has a well-developed water system, numerous stone bridges, and closely packed houses. Meng Family Mansion, Meng Hongsheng Cloth Shop, Yixiangzhai Oil Mill, Rui Fuxiang, the ancient county government office, Lantern Shop, Tofu Workshop, Post Office, and others are all arranged in an orderly fashion. Speaking of the Meng family, it is worth mentioning that the fabric for the first Five-Star Red Flag of the new China came from their Rui Fuxiang, a time-honored Chinese brand of 160 years.
✅ Must experience:
Today, the Hundred Springs Park and the ancient town are integrated into one. Here, not only can you find antique buildings, but also picturesque natural landscapes.
By chance, I arrived at the ancient city of Mingshui in Zhangqiu, Jinan
By chance, I arrived at the ancient city of Mingshui, a mysterious place in Zhangqiu, Jinan. I visited many famous scenic spots and experienced a different cultural charm. However, what I can't forget the most is the ancient city of Mingshui located in Zhangqiu.
Despite being warned that the ancient city was overly commercialized and not worth visiting, when I actually set foot on this ancient land, I was completely captivated by its charm. The unique style of the ancient buildings, the clear flowing springs, every step felt like being in a beautiful painting.
In the afternoon, as the sunset fell over the ancient city, I was able to enjoy the picturesque afterglow of the setting sun. I heard that there were light shows and various exciting performances at night, but due to a work commitment on Monday, I couldn't stay long. This regret, however, also leaves a perfect expectation for my next visit.
Ancient city of Mingshui, you are like a dazzling pearl inlaid on the land of Jinan, telling a thousand-year-old story. I look forward to meeting you again, to feel that unique cultural charm.
An upgraded version of Wuzhen
Mingshui Ancient City is located in Zhangqiu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province.
❤️ The ancient city is dominated by Ming and Qing architecture, designed by the team of Chen Xianghong from the Wuzhen scenic area in Zhejiang, with an investment of 1.1 billion yuan already completed.
🧡 It was established during the Tang Dynasty, and Xiquan Town was set up during the Zhenguan period. By the Song and Yuan dynasties, it became one of the four famous towns in Zhangqiu. The administrative center of the town was located where the ancient city stands today.
💛 This ancient city has a history of over a thousand years. On October 1, 2023, the new landmark of the world's spring city—Mingshui Ancient City will open to welcome visitors, featuring a hundred springs, green bricks and black tiles, mountain springs, rivers, lakes, and flat boats.
💚 Zhangqiu is known as the 'Little Spring City', and the ancient city scenic area includes the Baimei Springs system. The Plum Blossom Spring gushes like a river, the Ink Spring surges like a wheel, with small bridges over flowing water, a sight too beautiful to absorb all at once!
🩵 Zhangqiu is also the hometown of 'the world's number one talented woman' and 'the master of lyrics'—Li Qingzhao, where cultural and natural resources blend harmoniously.
💜 Scenic area performances:
Fox Fairy Performance: 14:00-15:00, 16:30-17:30 at Fox Fairy Residence Square
Spring Show & Drone Performance: 19:00-19:30 at the Spring Show Area👍👍👍
💙 Accommodation in the scenic area:
There are two hotels and six or seven guesthouses in the scenic area.
The environment is very nice, each with its own characteristics, all located within the ancient city. Waking up and opening the window feels like you're in an ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River.⚠️ I stayed at the Shuangquan Hotel in the ancient city scenic area, 600+ including tickets for two to the scenic area + hotel breakfast. The hotel is very characteristic, built by the moat, and the rooms are clean, tidy, and spacious! A very good experience⭐⭐⭐⭐
🚘 Transportation:
1.5h drive from Jinan 🅿️ There are two parking lots in the scenic area.
The first parking lot is large, but it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the scenic area. It is recommended to park at the Visitor Center parking lot, which is more convenient for entering and exiting.
🧆 Food:
Fufront Street is a food street with various snacks such as lamb soup, hanging oven baked buns, tofu brain, fried tofu corners, pizza, burgers, noodle shops, wontons... There is also Mingshui Restaurant, medicinal meal restaurants, etc...
🎫 Ticket: 68 RMB per person 🌳 Zhangqiu locals free
⚠️ The prices of hotels and tickets are expected to rise, so hurry up!! I visited Wuzhen ten years ago, Wuzhen is very beautiful, I have been to Mingshui Ancient City, the ancient city is already very beautiful on a cloudy day, if it is a sunny day to visit, it will be even more beautiful!!
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