Chinatodo
Jinan, a thousand-year-old city nourished by springs, is renowned as the "Spring City." With its "households blessed by springs and willows," the famed writer Lao She once praised: "Without these springs, Jinan would lose half its beauty." If you're planning a short stay, follow this three-day itinerary to experience the poetic charm of "lotus on four sides, willows on three, a city embraced by hills and lakes." Day 1: Spring Culture Walk – Exploring the "72 Famous Springs"Route: Baotu Spring (趵突泉, Bàotū Quán) → Five Dragons Pool (五龙潭, Wǔlóng Tán) → Moat Cruise…
Under the ancient city walls, springs flow gently.Light boats drift on the lake, rippling the spring water.This is the Jinan described by Lao She, and it's also the spring season of lush grass and singing birds. City Walk Route: Baotu Spring → Wulongtan (Five Dragons Pool) → Quancheng Square → Heihu Spring (Black Tiger Spring) → Qifeng Bridge → Qushuiting Street → Liberation Pavilion → Daming Lake