Reverse tourism! A two-day itinerary in Jinan that is full of fun and free of pitfalls.

Do you remember Baotu Spring from your Chinese textbook, or Daming Lake from My Fair Princess? Finally, I have unlocked Jinan. Here is a two-day itinerary in Jinan for your reference: 🏞 Must-see attractions 1. Baotu Spring: A 5A scenic spot and a must-see attraction in Jinan that is mentioned in Chinese textbooks. 📘✅ 2. Daming Lake: Do you remember Xia Yuhe by Daming Lake? It is a great place for a walk and to enjoy the beautiful scenery of "half the city is mountains and half the city is lakes." 3. Thousand Buddha Mountain: One of the three famous attractions in Jinan and a Buddhist historical mountain.📍 4. Furong Street: A bustling street that is perfect for shopping, eating, and taking photos. 📸 5. Shandong Museum: The must-see Yachou Yue is here. 👀 / 📍Suggested itinerary: Day 1: Baotu Spring - Quancheng Square - Daming Lake - Furong Street - Kuanhouli Day 2: Shandong Museum - Thousand Buddha Mountain If you have more time, you can take a 🚄 to nearby places, such as Qingzhou, which is worth visiting. It is only a one-hour drive from Jinan and is very convenient. / ✨Transportation & accommodation: • Train stations: Jinan West Railway Station and Jinan East Railway Station are accessible by subway. Jinan Railway Station and Daming Lake Railway Station are located in the city. It takes about 30–40 minutes by taxi from West Railway Station and Jinan Railway Station to Daming Lake. • Airport: There are direct buses from Jinan Airport to the city. • Accommodation: It is highly recommended to stay near Baotu Spring, next to Hang Lung Plaza. It is close to major attractions, and there are many shopping malls and restaurants nearby. You can walk to Daming Lake, Furong Street, and other places. / 🔥Food: There are many delicious foods in Jinan. You must try Shandong cuisine, as well as Shandong fried chicken, oil cake, salty porridge, and whole grain pancakes. 😋