CHAOYIXING

This Chaoyixing fast food restaurant (Shaonian Road) is close to the Jinan Children's Palace and the southwest gate of Daming Lake Scenic Area. It is a traditional delicacy of old Jinan and has won the honor of Jinan City's Safe Breakfast Project. Their braised pork is a must-try. I ordered a braised pork for 5 yuan, a portion of dried tofu for 1 yuan, and a bowl of rice for 1.5 yuan at almost 5 o'clock in the afternoon. You need to pay extra for additional rice. I came early and the fish-flavored pork shreds I wanted to eat were not cooked yet. It is estimated that it will be available after 5:30 in the afternoon. The braised pork tastes good, the fat is oily but not greasy, and tastes better than lean meat.

✨# Jinan Autumn/Winter Travel Guide (November-December): Explore the City of Springs for 800 RMB Per Person! Stunning Itinerary Included🍁 As a travel enthusiast who has visited Jinan countless times, I truly believe that autumn and winter are the city's hidden gems! The misty Baotu Spring, the crimson foliage of Red Leaf Valley, the lively atmosphere of the old streets… This comprehensive 3-day, 2-night itinerary is shared with you! ✅ Itinerary Overview Duration: 3 days, 2 nights Budget: 800 RMB per person (including accommodation, meals, and entrance fees) Clothing Suggestions: Thermal underwear + thick coat + scarf (large temperature difference, chilly in the mornings and evenings!) 🗓️ 3-Day Itinerary Highlights Day 1: Core Jinan Sightseeing Route - Morning: Baotu Spring (Entrance fee 40 RMB) → Enjoy large bowls of tea at the Spring Water Tea House - Noon: Black Tiger Spring (Free) → Fill your empty bottle with spring water, a local's daily water source - Afternoon: Quancheng Square → Qushuiting Street (small bridges, flowing water, and artsy shops) - Evening: Daming Lake (Free) → Wait for the Chaoran Tower to light up (around 6 PM, incredibly spectacular!) Day 2: In-depth Natural and Cultural Tour - Morning: Thousand Buddha Mountain (Entrance fee 30 RMB) → Climb to the top for panoramic city views; stunning photos of ginkgo and autumn leaves. Afternoon: Shandong Museum (Free admission; must-see exhibits) → Shopping and dining at MixC Mall. Evening: Huanlian Night Market → Experience authentic local snacks like grilled cold noodles and fried skewers. Day 3: Limited-time autumn foliage viewing/Stroll through the ancient city. - Option A: Red Leaf Valley (Entrance fee 80 RMB; best viewing period: late October to mid-November) → Forests ablaze with autumn colors of smoke trees and maple leaves. - Option B: Lingyan Temple (Entrance fee 39 RMB) → Ancient ginkgo trees and the Zen atmosphere of the temple. - Evening: Jingsan Road (a popular street) → Check out the Love Road and Jiaxin Hutong (alleyway). 🍲 Food Recommendations (Affordable from 15-50 RMB per person!) Must-try main meal: - Braised Pork Belly: Chao Yixing Fast Food (Not greasy, 15 RMB per person) - Classic Shandong Cuisine: Meifei Restaurant (Egg Yolk Lion's Head Meatballs, Braised Pork Intestines) - Lamb Soup Restaurant: Tengzhou Tianxing Lamb Soup Restaurant (Absolutely amazing with flatbread) Snack Street Highlights: - Kuanhouli: Caobao Baozi Shop, Youxuanzhang (Crispy and fragrant with scallions) - Furong Street: Just a quick taste, highly recommended is the National Football Team Stinky Tofu Autumn/Winter Limited Editions: - Black Tiger Spring: Use spring water to brew tea - Daming Lake Nanfeng Opera House: Traditional Chinese Afternoon Tea (The desserts at the Yuhe Dressing Table are exquisite) 💡 Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1. Transportation: Since attractions are concentrated, it's recommended to use shared bikes. For public transportation, use the "369 Travel" APP to check routes. 2. Admission: Half price for students! Some attractions require advance reservations (such as the Shandong Museum). 3. Clothing: Flat shoes are a must! The old city's stone-paved streets are good for walking. 4. Photography: Arrive at Baotu Spring before 8 AM to avoid crowds; weekdays are even better for photos at Red Leaf Valley. Autumn and winter in Jinan are like a traditional Chinese ink painting, with the steaming mist from the springs and the warm snacks in the old streets and alleys—it has a more vibrant, down-to-earth atmosphere than during peak season. Grab this guide and head out to experience the gentle charm of the City of Springs! 💕 #JinanTravel #JinanTravel #PlacesYouGetAskedAboutOnWeChat #CityCultureNotes #OffTheBeatenPathDiscoveryClub

#CityHumanitiesNotes 🌊Jinan Slow Life | 2 Days 1 Night, 450 RMB Per Person: Healing Winter Moments in Jinan✨ 📍Why Jinan? ✅ November: Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Baotu Spring; December: First Snow on the Moat; January: Festive Atmosphere in the Old Streets ✅ A Northern Water City with "Springs in Every Home, Willows by Every Household" #Off-the-Beaten-PathDiscoveryClub ✅ Sweet porridge for 3 RMB, braised pork for 10 RMB – incredibly affordable prices! 💰Real Expenses List (Low Budget, High Experience) 🏠 Accommodation: Budget hotels near Quancheng Road, 100-120 RMB/night 🚌 Transportation: Public transport + shared bikes (8 RMB/day) 🍜 Dining: Shandong cuisine + snacks (25-35 RMB/meal) 🎫 Entrance Fees: 90% free! 🚲2-Day Slow Travel Itinerary (Natural Wake-Up Each Day) Day 1: Old Town Spring Water Route ▫️ 10:00 Baotu Spring (Entrance fee 40 RMB, misty and refreshing in winter) ▫️ 12:00 Chaoyixing (Braised Pork Belly + Rice 15 RMB) ▫️ 15:00 Wulongtan (Free! Clear spring water flowing over rocks) ▫️ 18:00 Furong Street (Fried Dough Twists + Grilled Squid 12 RMB) Day 2: Ancient Town Stroll Route ▫️ 9:00 Qushuiting Street (Free! Slow-paced life by the springs) ▫️ 12:00 Lao Zhou's Beef Pancake (12 RMB set meal) ▫️ 15:00 Black Tiger Spring (Free! Collect spring water for tea) ▫️ 17:00 Return Trip (Bring Pingyin Roses as Souvenirs) 🍜Top Food Picks (Personally Tested, Guaranteed to Delight) 🔥Braised Pork Belly (10 RMB/piece) (Fat but not greasy) 🔥Sweet Rice Porridge (3 RMB/bowl) (Savory, warming) 🔥Deep-fried Fried Dough Twists (2 RMB/each) (Crispy and crumbly) 🔥Sweet and Sour Carp (38 RMB/fish) (Classic Shandong Cuisine) ✨Local Tips 1️⃣ Bus fares with QR code payment (Alipay "Jinan Cloud Bus Card") 2️⃣ Free water collection at Black Tiger Spring (Remember to bring a water bottle) 3️⃣ Attractions in the old town are concentrated (Walking + shared bikes are the most convenient) 4️⃣ Average winter temperature -5℃ to -5℃ (Down jacket required)

Jinan Self-Driving Tour Guide 🚗 Starting from Qingdao, a two-day, one-night trip to explore the City of Springs! The Atour Hotel on Daming Lake Garden Road, where we stayed this time, was a real gem, with impeccable service and attention to detail! 🏞️ Must-Visit Attractions: 1️⃣ Daming Lake A free 5A scenic area! We recommend going in the evening to catch the stunning "Minghu Show" light show. It's a super convenient 10-minute walk from our Atour Hotel. We even stumbled upon the Lantern Festival during our nighttime visit; the traditional female statues under the lights were incredibly atmospheric! ✨ 2️⃣ Baotu Spring The "Number One Spring Under Heaven" lives up to its name; the water is crystal clear. Remember to book tickets in advance on Ctrip; 40 RMB per person. You can also see Li Qingzhao's former residence in the park, adding to the cultural atmosphere! 3️⃣ Thousand Buddha Mountain We recommend going in the morning for a breathtaking panoramic view of Jinan! Tickets are 30 RMB, and the cable car is 20 RMB one way. The Wanfo Cave on the mountain is spectacular, remember to wear comfortable shoes! 👟 🍽️ Food Recommendations: ➡️ Chao Yixing Fast Food (Garden Road Branch) A must-try in Jinan is braised pork belly! It's fatty but not greasy, and absolutely delicious with rice. Affordable prices, you can eat your fill for around 20 RMB per person! Address: No. 202 Garden Road (300 meters from Atour Restaurant) ➡️ Lao Dong Jia Lao Lu Cuisine Restaurant Authentic Jinan cuisine, recommended dishes include braised pork intestines and milk soup with cattail shoots. Remember to queue early, we waited 40 minutes 😂 Address: No. 242 Daminghu Road If you have time, you can go to Furong Street, there are many local snacks, but be careful, some are actually quite expensive. For food, it's best to eat at authentic Shandong restaurants. 🏨 Hotel Experience: Atour Hotel, Daminghu Garden Road, Jinan 📍No. 296 Garden Road ✔️ Excellent location: 10-minute walk to Daming Lake ✔️ Super warm service: Free porridge is available late at night ✔️ Complete facilities: Free laundry and dryer are very useful ✔️ Abundant breakfast: Freshly cooked noodles and freshly ground coffee are my favorites 💡Tips: 1. Jinan's attractions are concentrated, if you are driving, it is recommended to find a hotel with parking. 2. There is a large temperature difference between day and night, remember to bring a jacket. We went in early autumn, and it was really crowded on Sunday. Remember to avoid weekends, it gets very crowded. 3. Many attractions offer discounts with student IDs. 4. The roads in the old city are narrow, so please drive slowly. #JinanTourism #ShandongRoadTour #DamingLakeNightView #BraisedPork #SpringCityCheckIn

Travel Guide: Budget Travel for Working Professionals: Nanchang → Jinan, 10 hours (The pain of not being able to get a ticket is something only I understand 😭) For the return trip, I chose a hard sleeper and slept soundly back~ Total cost less than 500 RMB! 🏨Accommodation Review: Hanting Baotuquan Branch 📍Address: No. 6, Baotuquan North Road, Lixia District ✨Advantages: ✔️5-minute walk to Quancheng Square ✔️Includes breakfast for two, super convenient! ⚠️Note: Room facilities are a bit old (but what more can you ask for at 200+ RMB/night?🚲) 🚴♀️Painstakingly Planned Itinerary: DAY 1️⃣ Old Town Cultural Walk 🌅Morning: Minzu Street Market (Highly recommend sweet porridge and fried dough twists for breakfast!) 🌞Noon: Old Commercial Port & Jingsan Road (Instagrammable corners, love at first sight!📸) 🌇Afternoon: Wulongtan → Baotu Spring (The three streams are truly amazing!) 🌃Evening: Quancheng Square Fountain → Kuanhouli Night Market (Don't try the smashing bowl wine!💣) DAY 2️⃣ A Deep Dive into Spring Water Culture 💦Morning: Collect water from Black Tiger Spring → Panoramic view from Liberation Pavilion ☕Noon: Qushuiting Street (stunningly beautiful with its bridges and flowing water) → Xia Yuhe at Daming Lake 📚Afternoon: Lao She Memorial Hall → Climb Chaoran Tower ⛪Evening: Hongjialou Church (amazing night view) → Visit Quancheng Square again before returning 🍡Food Hot and Cold List: ✅Minzu Street: Liangpi (cold skin noodles) 8 RMB/serving | Strawberries 10 RMB/jin (incredibly cheap 😭) ✅Chao Yixing: Bazirou (braised pork belly) 15 RMB (a local favorite) ❌Lao Dong Jia: Not recommended for Southerners! Salty Food Warning ⚠️ ❌Scenic Spot Snacks: Expensive and ordinary (unless you have plenty of money 💸) 💖Heartwarming Moments: 1️⃣The massage therapist's technique was incredibly professional 💆 2️⃣The photographer gave us a ride on his electric scooter to catch our train 🏍 (Shandong people are so warm and hospitable!!) 📌Useful Tips: ➊ Shared bikes + walking are the best 🚲 ➋ Apply three layers of sunscreen! ☀️ ➌Daily step count warning 👟 ➍ Bring an empty bottle to collect drinking water from Black Tiger Spring 💧 #JinanTourism #SpringCityCheckIn #ShandongFood #MostCompleteTravelGuide #JinanTravelGuide