Three Days to Unlock Jinan: From a Feast of Springs to a Culinary Carnival

A Three-Day Guide to Jinan Day 1: The Charm of Ancient Jinan Head straight to Daming Lake in the morning. The lake shimmers, and the beauty of "four sides lotus flowers, three sides willows, half the city mountain scenery, half the city lake" unfolds before your eyes. Visit the Lixia Pavilion and the Tie Gong Ancestral Hall to experience the charm of history. In the afternoon, stroll along QuShuiTing Street, watch the gurgling spring water, and immerse yourself in the ancient buildings and unique shops along the street. In the evening, go to KuanHouLi, where a variety of snacks are available. Enjoy a crispy and delicious Youxuan (fried spiral pancake) to kick off your Jinan food journey. Day 2: Exploring the Springs of the Spring City Go to Baotu Spring early in the morning to admire the three leaping streams of the "Number One Spring Under Heaven." By Shuyu Spring, you can almost hear the soft singing of Li Qingzhao. Then go to Heihu Spring to listen to the tiger-roaring sound of the water and taste the spring water directly. Afterward, visit Wulongtan, a good place to escape the summer heat with its deep pool and ancient trees. In the evening, go to Furong Street and taste local specialties such as Tianmo (sweet foam) and Bazi Rou (braised pork). Day 3: Exploring History First, visit the Shandong Provincial Museum, where abundant historical relics tell the thousand-year-old stories of Qilu. In the afternoon, go to Qianfo Mountain to climb the mountain, enjoy the scenery, visit ancient temples and Buddha statues, and experience Buddhist culture. After descending the mountain, find a Lu cuisine restaurant nearby, order some Tangcu Liyu (sweet and sour carp) and Congshao Haishen (braised sea cucumber with scallions), and savor the authentic Lu cuisine to conclude your Jinan trip.