Wulongtan After Snow: Discover Jinan’s Winter Beauty as Praised by Lao She

"Half the city is mountains, half is lakes," the Jinan depicted by poets is as picturesque as a Jiangnan garden.

If you missed the greenery of spring and summer, winter in Jinan still holds its charm. Lao She once wrote in his essay, "God gave the art of summer to Switzerland, the art of spring to West Lake, and all of autumn and winter to Jinan."

Indeed, after the snow, Wulongtan in Jinan, bathed in faint, scattered sunlight, presents a delicate scene. Without heavy strokes of color, it sketches a poetic and artistic picture.

Classic Photo Spot:

The hollowed-out rockery opposite the Mingshi Pavilion, paired with a wide-angle lens, will make for stunning photos.

Route Suggestion:

The park is not large, but the attractions are densely packed. There's no need to overthink the route; one hour is enough.

"An old city, with mountains and water, sleeps warmly and comfortably under the blue sky,"
This spring, which captivated the literary master,
Is now turning each of us who take photos
Into the poetic essence of Jinan's new story.

Location: Wulongtan Park (Enter from the North Gate for the highest literary vibe)
Directions: Take bus K3 to "Kuangshi Street" station, then walk through the white-walled, gray-tiled alley to reach the park
Hours: Winter hours: 8:00-17:30 (last entry at 16:50)