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Main Attractions and Features
- Wulongtan Park (Five Dragons Pool Park)
- Feature: The rockery opposite the Dragon Pool Fish Viewing area is the best spot for photography, with the evening blue-hour night view being particularly enchanting.
- Chaoran Tower
- Feature: It is recommended to capture the distant view near the North Gate of Daming Lake. The lighting of the tower at around 18:00 at Chaoran Tower Square is a must-see.
- Liberation Pavilion
- Feature: A landmark commemorating the victory of the Jinan Campaign, with a more imposing view from across the street.
- Qushuiting Street
- Feature: A street retaining the old charm of Jinan, perfect for strolling and photography.
- Hongjialou Catholic Church
- Feature: The front view from Hongjialou North Road, combined with the seasonal atmosphere, is highly evocative.
- Kuanhouli
- Feature: A famous commercial and snack street in Jinan, offering authentic local cuisine.
- Jingsan Road Old Commercial Port
- Feature: A great place for evening visits, with the internet-famous wall being a popular photo spot.
- Baotu Spring
- Feature: The iconic attraction of Jinan, renowned as the "No. 1 Spring under Heaven," reminiscent of scenes from elementary school textbooks.
- Quancheng Square
- Feature: A city landmark square, with the central spring symbol representing Jinan's prosperous development.
- Daming Lake
- Feature: Follow the footsteps of Xia Yuhe, with the lakeside willows adding a romantic touch. A full loop around the lake takes about 2 hours.
- Heihu Spring (Black Tiger Spring)
- Feature: Small bridges and flowing water evoke the charm of southern China, with spring water available for tasting along the way.
Recommended Itinerary
- Day 1: Baotu Spring → Quancheng Square → Heihu Spring → Liberation Pavilion → Kuanhouli → Qushuiting Street → Daming Lake Scenic Area → Chaoran Tower.
- Day 2: Minzu Street Market → Shandong Museum → Shandong Art Museum → Hongjialou Catholic Church → Wulongtan Park → Jingsan Road Old Commercial Port.
