[2025 Jinan Stay] Travel Guide for Jinan Shandong Hotel (Updated May)

❤Recommendation reason: [Angel][Sakura]The environment and scenery of the hotel have exceeded the expectations of the interior of the room. Both the lobby environment and the hotel garden are impeccable, just like the West Lake Villa in Hangzhou. [MapleLeaf][FourLeafClover] There are swans and fountains in the garden. It is a real pleasure to enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food through the floor-to-ceiling windows for breakfast. [Tableware][Wine][MealCover] The hotel has a very rich breakfast. Recommended dishes include porridge, Yanggu sesame cakes, pancakes, milk skin, very pure soy milk, freshly fried dough sticks, and mulberries are also good. Shandong Hotel is a luxury hotel located on Ma'anshan Road in Jinan. Here are some tips for staying at Shandong Hotel: 🌟Highlights: [Trunk][Tree]Shandong Building was designed by the world-renowned American Portman Design Office. It is a hotel directly led by the General Office of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee that integrates government reception, business, accommodation, food, conferences, recreation, and performances. It was renovated in 2019 and has deluxe floors, super deluxe floors, and executive floors, all of which are view rooms. 🛏Room facilities: •[100][Scenic] Various room types: Shandong Building has a variety of room types, such as deluxe king-size room, deluxe twin room, super deluxe king-size room, super deluxe suite, etc., to meet the needs of different guests. Each room is equipped with modern facilities, including air conditioning, heating, telephone, TV, minibar, safe, hairdryer, etc. Some rooms also have a seating area, dining table, ironing equipment, etc. to provide guests with a comfortable accommodation environment. • [RollerCoaster][Sunrise] Excellent viewing experience: All guest rooms are view rooms, and guests can enjoy the beautiful city or garden scenery in the room, especially at night, when the bright lights of the city are in full view, which is refreshing. ✅Must experience: • [ServiceBell] Rich restaurant selection: The building has 12 Chinese and Western restaurants and 49 luxurious private rooms of different styles. For example, there are Chinese restaurants offering Shandong cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Huaiyang cuisine and other cuisines, as well as Western restaurants offering a la carte Western food and buffets, which can meet the taste needs of different guests. • [Taro] Specialty food recommendation: Shandong cuisine is the specialty of Shandong. Shandong Building’s Shandong cuisine has a mellow and fresh taste. Dishes such as scallion-fried sea cucumber and sweet and sour carp are not to be missed. In addition, the hotel's buffet has a rich variety of food, including bread, pastries, fruits, yogurt, etc. for breakfast, as well as freshly ground coffee drinks. 👍Most Recommended: • [Goggles] Complete fitness facilities: The hotel has a gym and indoor swimming pool. The gym is equipped with advanced fitness equipment, where guests can do aerobic exercises, strength training, etc. to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The indoor swimming pool has clear water and a comfortable environment, making it a great place to relax. • [Schoolbag] Diverse leisure facilities: The hotel also has leisure facilities such as tennis courts, spa and wellness center, bar/lounge area, etc. Guests can play tennis, enjoy spa massage services, taste delicious cocktails, etc. in their spare time to relieve the fatigue of the day. 🍽Dining recommendations: [Tea][ServiceBell]There are many Shandong cuisine restaurants around the hotel. Chengnan Wangshi is less than 800 meters away. I went there twice and it was very delicious.

🌟 **Jinan Travel Guide | A Journey Through Classic Springs and Cultural Fusion** 🌟 --- ### **📅 Itinerary Planning (2-3 Day Highlights)** **Day 1: Classic Springs Route** 1. **💧 Baotu Spring (First Spring Under Heaven)** - **Admission**: Adults 40 yuan, half-price for students (free for college students with student ID). - **Highlights**: Three spring jets gushing upward, surrounded by gardens and ancient buildings. Recommended: Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall, Ten Thousand Bamboo Grove. - **Tip**: South gate is closest to the springs; avoid weekend peak hours. 2. **🌊 Black Tiger Spring (Free)** - **Experience**: Watch locals collecting water for tea brewing; spring water makes sweet tea and is free to collect. - **Boat Tour Recommendation**: Take a moat boat from Black Tiger Spring to Daming Lake, experience water level changes through the sluice gates (approx. 100 yuan/person). 3. **🏯 Liberation Pavilion (Free)** - **Historical Landmark**: Memorial museum of Jinan Liberation Campaign, brilliantly illuminated at night. 4. **🍜 Kuanhouli Food Street** - **Food**: Golden roasted pork knuckle, Jinan pot stickers, fried lotus flowers; adjacent to Furong Street which you can visit on the way. 5. **🌙 Daming Lake Night View** - **Activities**: Boat tour on the lake, climb Chaoran Tower (lights up around 19:40), photograph "Summer Rain Lotus" lanterns (winter only). **Day 2: Culture and Nature Route** 1. **🏛️ Shandong Museum (Free)** - **Must-see**: "The Art of War" bamboo slips, oracle bone inscriptions; advance reservation required. 2. **⛪ Hongjialou Catholic Church (Free)** - **Architectural Features**: Gothic style, largest Catholic church in North China. 3. **⛰️ Thousand Buddha Mountain (Admission 30 yuan)** - **Activities**: Cable car up (20 yuan), slide down (50 yuan), panoramic view of Jinan from the summit, stunning sunset views. --- ### **🍜 Must-Try Food Recommendations** 1. **Lu Cuisine Classics** - **Nine-turn Large Intestine**, **Milk Soup with Wild Rice Shoots**, **Sweet and Sour Yellow River Carp**. Recommended restaurants: Meifei Restaurant, Chengnan Memories. 2. **Street Snacks** - **Oil Twist** (Oil Twist Zhang), **Beef Pancakes** (Old Zhou's), **Sweet Porridge** (Caobao Baozi Shop). --- ### **🏨 Accommodation Suggestions** - **Around Quancheng Square**: Convenient transportation, close to Baotu Spring and Kuanhouli. Recommended: Shandong Hotel, Sofitel Silver Plaza Jinan. - **Near Qushuitingji Street**: Experience old town atmosphere, guesthouses with springs nearby. --- ### **🚗 Transportation Tips** - **City Travel**: Public transit + shared bikes are best; avoid taxis due to traffic congestion around attractions. - **High-Speed Rail**: Jinan Station is closer to downtown, Jinan West Station has more train options. - **Self-driving**: Confirm hotel parking in advance; limited parking at scenic spots. --- ### **🎯 Special Experiences** 1. **Moat Boat Tour**: Connects Black Tiger Spring, Baotu Spring, and Daming Lake, experience the "Spring City Water Charm." 2. **Qushuitingji Street Stroll**: Bridges over flowing water with traditional houses, visit Qifeng Bridge and try sour-dipped sugar-coated haws. 3. **Intangible Cultural Heritage Market (Thousand Buddha Mountain)**: Limited to May Day holiday period, paired with sunset coffee stalls for an artistic experience. --- ### **⚠️ Important Notes** - **Ticket Discounts**: Student ID and senior cards qualify for half-price or free admission; children under 1.2m enter free. - **Recommended Seasons**: June-August for lotus blooms (Daming Lake), winter for lantern festival (Baotu Spring Spring Festival Lantern Show). - **Pitfalls to Avoid**: Ten Thousand Buddha Cave currently closed; free entry to Thousand Buddha Mountain before 6:30am and after 6pm. --- **📌 Jinan, a city where springs dance with history, combines the elegance of southern China with the boldness of the north. Follow this guide to experience the poetic charm of "a city half mountain, half lake"!**

Shandong Hotel is located in the southern part of Jinan, Shandong Province, in the midst of the 1,300-acre South Suburb Garden and the 700-acre Spring City Park. It is adjacent to Qianfo Mountain in the east, and is known as the "Royal Garden" for its elegant and tranquil environment. The main building of the hotel was designed by the world-renowned John Portman & Associates, and the interior decoration was designed by the South Australian "Five International". The hotel covers an area of 150 acres and has a construction area of 130,000 square meters. It consists of a guest room building, a convention and exhibition center, and the Shandong Hall. It is a comprehensive multi-functional building complex integrating conferences, exhibitions, business, accommodation, leisure, entertainment, and banquets. The main building of Shandong Hotel was designed by the world-renowned John Portman & Associates, and the interior decoration was designed by the South Australian "Five International". The guest room building adopts an inner atrium structure, with the famous Portman shared space, a height of 98 meters, a lobby area of 1,980 square meters, and 6 indoor sightseeing elevators. The guest room building of Shandong Hotel starts with a high flying eaves-style canopy, which seems to be a giant hand reaching out to welcome guests from all over the world; the intentionally lowered entrance gives people a feeling of being close to home. The entrance passage, which is more than ten meters long, is guided by a corridor similar to the Chinese garden grape trellis. As soon as you enter the foyer, you will be suddenly enlightened. The 23-meter-high naturally lit foyer is supported by 20 sky-high pillars and is known as the first foyer in China by industry insiders. Shandong Hotel has a complete range of entertainment facilities, including sauna, swimming pool, gym, shuffleboard, bowling, simulated golf, simulated shooting range, squash, table tennis, billiards, and other facilities, making it a good place for accommodation and leisure for tourists. There is also a beauty and hairdressing center in the lobby on the first floor.

Shandong Hotel is located in Jinan, Shandong Province, China. It is a comprehensive multi-functional building complex integrating conferences, exhibitions, business, accommodation, leisure, entertainment, and banquets. It was designed by the world-renowned American Portman Design Office, and the interior decoration was completed by South Australia's "Five-in-One International". The main structure includes a guest room building, a convention and exhibition center, and Shandong Hall. The guest room building adopts an internal patio structure, with a lobby 98 meters high and an area of 1,980 square meters. Shandong Hotel has the largest comprehensive conference center in Shandong Province, which is magnificent and well-equipped. It has 29 conference halls of different specifications and an exhibition corridor with a height of 10 meters and can accommodate more than 100 booths. It is an ideal choice for holding various conferences, meetings, seminars, exhibitions, and performances.

I flew to Jinan for these 14 photos. Is it worth it? "Winter in Jinan" by Lao She I believe this is many people’s first impression of Jinan. By chance, I was able to experience this gentle and romantic city up close. I have compiled some places where photos are very good for your reference⬇️ 📷Photography booth 1️⃣Jinan’s past and present in one frame 📍: Minghu Tiandi Tower C 2️⃣Sunrise at Chaoran Building 📍Daming Lake Amusement Park Tea House 3️⃣4️⃣Hongjialou Church 5️⃣Shandong Building 6️⃣7️⃣8️⃣Top of Qianfo Mountain 9️⃣Jinan Station Train 📍Wuyingshan Road Overpass 1️⃣0️⃣ Thousand Buddha Mountain 1️⃣1️⃣Baihezhuang 1️⃣2️⃣The old site of Wan Zi Hui 1️⃣3️⃣ Jinan Daming Lake Garden Road Atour Hotel 1️⃣4️⃣Xinjiazhuang North Street Community Committee ————————————

In recent years, I have visited many cities in Shandong and saw various peculiar buildings. Some of them are amazing. It can be said that many people have not seen them or have passed by them. Let's talk about 18 different buildings in Shandong [One] Jinan Hongjitang Scenic Area [Two] Boshan Lotus Mountain [Three] Yantai Fisherman’s Wharf [Four] Jinan Yuelifang 4th Floor (Hongjialou Church) [Five] Residential buildings behind Qingdao 1907 [Six] Zhangqiu Yuantong Temple [Seven] Linyi TV Tower (Binhe East Road) [Eight]Interior of Shandong Building (Lixia, Jinan) [Nine] 3rd Floor, Weifang Taihua Field [One][Zero] Anqiu Qingyun Mountain [One][One] Linyi Wenshui Township [One][Two] Wenshang Baoxiang Palace [One][Three] Liaocheng Water Ancient City (Guangyue Tower) [One][Four] Yantai Tianyue Bay [One][Five] Zibo Cloth City [One][Six] Linyi Art Museum [One][Seven] Rongcheng Children's Palace [One][Eight] Eight Scenic Spots of Heishan in Boshan Most of the above mentioned places have convenient transportation, are relatively niche but have attractions around them. You can choose cities to travel according to your interests, most of them will pass by. Shandong is a vast country with abundant resources. There are many places I haven’t been to. If I come across anything special, I will share it with you.

It was a pleasant surprise. The experience was great from the moment we arrived at the hotel. The front desk staff were attentive and the room service staff even gave my child a small gift. No wonder Shandong Mansion is known for its great value. I really like it! The capsule elevator is like a time machine. The room was bright and had a good view. It was very clean and spacious. You can see swans from downstairs. We had a buffet dinner at the hotel. There were many options. My favorite was the Shandong noodles. All the fillings were delicious. You can also watch the swans outside the window. This is what a romantic slow-paced life is like. My child ordered room service in the evening. The food was good. In short, Shandong Mansion is great value for money. I'm very satisfied and highly recommend it.

The hotel design is fantastic! As soon as you enter the hotel, the design's layering and architectural structure are astonishing, showcasing the strength of the design team. It's also a great spot for sisters who like to take photos, with the capsule elevator, spiral staircase, and other areas being very photogenic. Once you enter the room and walk to the window, you can see 'The Root of Jinan', as well as black and white swans in the lake . Kid-friendly! I brought children to Jinan this time, and the stamp collection in the lobby is very attractive to them, haha, the fun of stamping. The swimming pool on the third floor is also suitable for children, and cute little slippers for kids are provided upon check-in. Thoughtful service! After checking in, the staff will provide a hand-drawn map of Jinan's tourist routes, which is very clear at a glance. They will inform you of the floors where the swimming pool, gym, and sauna are located. You can contact the staff at any time with the push of a button in the room, which is very convenient. Full sense of security. The elevator requires a room card to access specific floors, and there is a video doorbell in the room. The railings at the corners of the floors are all tightly wrapped to prevent collisions.

The air conditioner is not on all day. I booked the hotel for my boyfriend's parents. They couldn't sleep at night because it was too hot and were too embarrassed to tell us. They didn't tell the hotel at first. To be honest, it's the first time I've seen a hotel that doesn't have air conditioning on all day, especially for a hotel of this level that costs almost 1,000 yuan a night. The hotel said they could compensate, but it hasn't been implemented yet. But Zhang Ying, Wang Ping, and Zhang Lianfeng provided some fruit refreshments, thank you.

Stayed at the Shandong Hotel in late October 2023, and around Spring Festival in February 2024. It was a home away from home experience. There are doormen at the entrance of the hotel to sincerely welcome a guest, help with luggage, kindly help an elderly person to push the wheelchair. A room is cleaned as soon as a guest is out of it. No matter it is buffet or a la carte, dishes are abundant and delicious. Dinning environment is spacious and elegant. Service is thoughtful and warm. Especially when staying during the 2024 Spring Festival, the buffet for breakfast and dinner is prepared thoughtfully. The hotel provided dumplings, other special food, and special festival events. After breakfast, the cafeteria managers and service team warmly prepared an additional food box, yogurt and fruit for guests, not only for the guests' convenience, saving their time on the trip, providing quality service, but also demonstrating the enthusiasm, forthrightness and generosity of Shandong Hotel team, and even the sincere people in Shandong in China! Their professional management, impressive!