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It feels a bit sweet and sour, like sweet and sour carp, sweet and sour pork tenderloin, etc., and the northern dishes are very large. Fennel dumplings are good, fried dough sticks with cucumbers are also good, first time to eat. Because there are few people, I didn't order many dishes, and I don't like sweet and sour. The environment of the hotel is good, and the price is also good

Lotus-flavored glutinous rice spareribs: The restaurant’s signature dish, with an award-winning plaque at the door.

Experience the "Aristocracy of Jinan" on a Budget of 5000 Yuan! An all-inclusive luxury trip for under 5000 yuan per person! Who says you can't have a high-class trip on a budget? This time, we'll take you on a three-day, two-night in-depth tour of Jinan, the "City of Springs," with a budget of 5000 yuan (for two people). Enjoy famous springs, climb Thousand Buddha Mountain, stroll through old streets, and savor authentic braised pork. Stay in a stylish guesthouse and dine at a Michelin-recommended restaurant. Relax, enjoy, and stay in style! 💰 Total Budget: Approximately 4800 RMB (for two people) Transportation: 1200 RMB (round-trip high-speed rail + taxi within the city) Accommodation: 1600 RMB (two nights in a boutique guesthouse) Dining: 1200 RMB (6 main meals + snacks + coffee) Tickets + Experiences: 800 RMB Day 1: First Impressions of Jinan – Baotu Spring Soars into the Sky + The Vibrant Atmosphere of Qushuiting Street 📍Morning: Arrive at Jinan West Railway Station by high-speed rail → 30-minute taxi ride to the city center (approximately 40 RMB) Recommended Accommodation: "Nanfeng Opera House Inn" or "Spring Water Family" designer guesthouse by Daming Lake (¥700/night, breakfast included) Ancient-style courtyard + water views from the window – perfect for taking photos! 📍Afternoon: Visit Baotu Spring Park – the No. 1 Spring under Heaven! Witness the three springs gushing forth like snowflakes; Li Qingzhao once wrote poems and admired the scenery here! 🎫 Admission: 40 RMB/person | 1.5 hours visit 📍Evening: Walk to [Qushuiting Street] – a picturesque scene of small bridges, flowing water, and traditional houses. Enjoy a bowl of tea made with spring water by the cobblestone path (free!). Eat as you stroll: try fried dough twists, sweet porridge, and Huangjia roasted meat – 30 RMB per person, eat until you're stuffed! 📍Dinner: [Jin Chunxi] (Jiefang Road branch) – the locals' top Shandong cuisine restaurant! Must-try: Sweet and sour carp, braised pork intestines, and braised pork belly – 80 RMB per person, amazing taste! 📍Evening: Stroll to [Daming Lake] and Chaoran Tower to wait for the "lighting moment"! The city lights are dazzling, reflected in the lake. I've even thought of a caption for your WeChat Moments: "The night in Jinan is like the unfinished poem by Li Qingzhao." Day 2: Scenic Climb & Explore Thousand Buddha Mountain + Trendy Nightlife in Kuanhouli 📍Morning: Climb Thousand Buddha Mountain – overlooking the entire city of Jinan! Hike or take the cable car up the mountain (one way ¥30), pay homage to the Buddha, admire the steles, and search for the "Panlong Pilgrimage" spectacle. The mountain is home to Xingguo Temple and Wanfo Cave, brimming with cultural heritage! 🎫Entrance fee: ¥30/person | 2.5 hours 📍Lunch: After descending the mountain, head to the original branch of [Caobao Baozi Shop] – a century-old brand! Pork soup dumplings + millet porridge, hot and comforting, so satisfying! Average price: 25 RMB per person. 📍Afternoon: Visit the Shandong Museum (Free! Reservations required). See the Longshan Culture "Eggshell Black Pottery Cup" and Han Dynasty Terracotta Warriors – learn something new and stay cool! 📍Evening: Check out the trendy Kuanhouli street – ancient architecture + trendy shops + street performances. Grab a beer from Quan World Craft Beer, sit under the eaves and feel the breeze – so chill! 📍Upgrade your dinner! Treat yourself to Luweizhai·Zhenxuan – elegant high-end Shandong cuisine, specializing in intangible cultural heritage techniques! Recommended dishes: Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions, Milk Soup with Cattail Shoots, Lotus Leaf Rice Noodle Chicken. Average price: 150 RMB per person – a satisfying meal! 📍Evening: Optional: Minghu Show light and water dance performance (60 RMB/person). Laser + fountain + music, comparable to West Lake Impression! Day 3: Enjoy the Charm of Springs at Wulongtan Park + Return Souvenirs 📍Morning: Sleep in late, check out, and head to [Wulongtan Park] (free). The spring water is crystal clear, teeming with koi, and you can even see the "Qin Qiong Temple" sculpture – interesting and informative! 📍Brunch: Visit [Ronghui Old Commercial Port], a charming landmark! Enjoy a Shandong-style hand-drip coffee at [No. 56 Gaodi Street], and pick up some souvenirs: Pingyin Rose Cake/Flower Tea (a favorite among women) Fu Brand Donkey-hide Gelatin Cake (a presentable gift for elders) Dexinzhai Sweet Pickles (a taste of old Jinan) 📍Lunch: Before your high-speed train journey home, enjoy a [Chao Yixing Braised Pork Set Meal] at the station – unlimited rice + perfectly balanced lean and fatty pork + gravy over rice, all for just ¥18! Every last bite brings back memories of home! ✅ Tips: Jinan's subway and bus services are convenient, but attractions are concentrated, so taking a taxi is more time-efficient. Best times to visit: Spring and Autumn (April-May for spring viewing, September-October for clear skies and crisp air). Want to take Hanfu photos? Qushuiting Street, Baihuazhou, and Furong Street are all perfect! Your 5000 yuan was well spent, not because of how much you bought, but because you truly experienced the warmth and flavor of the city. 📌Save this guide, invite your loved one, and let's go! #JinanTourism #ShandongTravel #3Days2Nights #ValueForMoneyTravel #FoodTrip

Enjoy a stress-free, efficient day trip in Jinan! Here's a guide to a relaxing day trip with no pressure! 🌞11:00 A lazy person's dream! Sleep in! First stop: Mude Lao Zhou's Beef Pancake (Puli Street Branch) 📍Address: No. 12 Puli Street, Shizhong District, Jinan 🔥Must-try: Beef Pancake + Lamb Soup Super close to Baotu Spring, perfect for a carb-filled day followed by a long walk! 🚶12:00 A 5-minute walk to "The First Spring Under Heaven," Baotu Spring 🎫Ticket: 40 RMB 💦The gushing spring is breathtaking! The chrysanthemum exhibition in autumn adds even more charm. Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours. Every snapshot is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese style!📸 🚴15:00 A 10-minute bike ride to "Baihuazhou Historical and Cultural Block" A must-visit for artsy types! The blue bricks and gray tiles are perfect for photos! 🤳 📍Location: Intersection of Daminghu Road and Qushuiting Street 🍵Afternoon Tea Recommendations: Old Street Cafe/Spring Water Tea House 🌅17:00 Stroll to Daming Lake "Do you still remember Daming Lake..." Need I say more? The lake view at sunset is absolutely stunning. A 1-hour walk around the lake is highly recommended. 🚣‍♀️Boat tour available (30 RMB/person) 🍽19:00 Dinner must-try: Authentic Shandong cuisine at Jin Chunxi 📍Address: Jin Chunxi (World Trade International Plaza Branch) 👍Signature Dishes: Pork Kidney/Nine-Turned Intestines/Sweet and Sour Carp A satisfying meal for around 80 RMB per person. Suitable for business banquets too! 💡Bonus: If you have enough time, you can add Black Tiger Spring Park. A stroll there in autumn is incredibly relaxing 🍂 The babbling spring water is so soothing. #JinanTravelGuide #JinanDayTrip #BaotuSpring #DamingLake #ShandongCuisineRecommendation

【A Two-Day, One-Night Trip to Jinan, the City of Springs | Encountering "Springs in Every Home, Willows by Every Household" for 800 Yuan Per Person】 💰Budget Allocation (Per Person): Transportation: 200 Yuan (including city and intercity travel) Accommodation: 300 Yuan (Springside B&B/Boutique Hotel) Entrance Fees: 180 Yuan (Core Attractions) Dining: 200 Yuan (Shandong Cuisine + Snacks) Experiences: 100 Yuan**Total: 980 Yuan** (Far below the 2000 Yuan budget, upgrades are possible) 💦 **Day 1: Old City Spring Charm & Winding Water Zen** [Morning]** → 08:00 **Baotu Spring Park** (Entrance Fee 40 Yuan) -Enter from the East Gate to see the "Number One Spring Under Heaven" with its three streams - Visit the Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall - Experience spring water tea (15 Yuan) → 10:30 **Wulongtan Park** (Free) -Visit the Qin Qiong's Former Residence Ruins - Children's Water Play Area (Bring Slippers) **Noon** →12:30 **Furong Street** Food Exploration - Youxuan Zhang (5 RMB) -Xu Ji Noodle Restaurant (15 RMB) -Tianmo Tang (8 RMB) **Afternoon** →14:00 **Qushuiting Street** (Free) -Walk the "Furong Street·Qushuiting Street·Houzaimen Street" route - Experience Spring Water Tofu (10 RMB) -Get a stamp at the "Spring Water Family" Folk Museum → 16:00 **Daming Lake** (Free) - Take a painted boat tour on the lake (30 RMB) -Visit the Lao She Memorial Hall - Climb Chaoran Tower for panoramic views (40 RMB) **Evening** →19:00 **Quancheng Square** Light Show - Watch the "Lotus Musical Fountain" (Starts at 20:00) →20:00 **Ring City Park** Night Tour - Black Tiger Spring (Listen to the Tiger's Roar) - Foot Bath in the Spring Water (Free) → Check into **Bianzhi Lane B&B** (280 RMB/night) ⛰️ **Day 2: Famous Mountains and Ancient Temples, Artistic Jinan** **Morning** → 07:30 **Thousand Buddha Mountain** (Entrance Fee 30 RMB) - Climb the mountain from the North Gate to see the city's morning mist - Visit Xingguo Temple - Experience the mountaintop slide (40 RMB) **Morning** → 10:00 **Shandong Museum** (Free, Reservation Required) - Highlights: Oracle Bone Inscriptions + Han Dynasty Stone Reliefs - Visit the Ten Treasures of the Museum → 11:30 **MixC Mall** Lunch - Shandong Cuisine Restaurant "Jin Chunxi" (60 RMB per person) - Enjoy Sweet and Sour Carp + Braised Pork Intestines **Afternoon** → 14:00 **Hongjialou Catholic Church** (Free) - Visit the century-old Gothic building - Stroll around the nearby Taobao Stationery Street → 15:30 **Jiaoji Railway Museum** (Admission: 10 RMB) -Experience the restored old train station scene- Take a ride on the retro steam train (20 RMB) **Evening** → 17:30 **Return Trip** -Buy souvenirs: Pingyin Rose Cakes (25 RMB/box) -Local snack: Braised Pork Belly (15 RMB) 🚌 **Transportation Tips:** ① Shared bicycles between attractions (5 RMB package) ② "Spring City Night Banquet" special bus line (2 RMB) ③ Baotu Spring - Daming Lake cruise (60 RMB) 🍜 **Food Map:** Breakfast: Sweet Rice Porridge + Tea Egg (8 RMB) Lunch/Dinner: Stir-fried Pork Kidney + Milk Soup with Cattail Shoots (65 RMB) Snacks: Potstickers + Shredded Pancake (20 RMB) --- **💎Budget Upgrade Plan (2000 RMB Luxury Experience):** **Accommodation Upgrade:** - **Shandong Building** near Baotu Spring (600 RMB/night) - **Lakeside Hostel** on Minghu Road with a View Room (400 RMB/night) **Special Experiences:** - **Spring Water Banquet** Customized Dinner (200 RMB/person) - **VIP Seat for "Night Painting of Spring City" Live Performance (180 RMB)** - **Old Commercial Port** Cheongsam Photography (150 RMB/hour) **In-Depth Tour:** - **Lingyan Temple** Day Trip (including transportation 180 RMB) - **Jiuru Mountain** Waterfall Group + Homestay Experience (300 RMB) - **Zhangqiu** Baimai Spring + Iron Pot Making (150 RMB) **Upgraded Souvenirs:** - Donkey-hide gelatin tonic (120 RMB/box) - Longshan black pottery handicrafts (starting from 200 RMB) - Zhoucun sesame seed cake gift box (50 RMB) --- 📸 **Must-Shoot Spots:** 1. Stone railings of Guanlan Pavilion at Baotu Spring 2. "Clear Spring Flowing Over Stones" on Qushuiting Street 3. Sunset silhouette of Chaoran Tower 4. Rainbow staircase in Bianzhi Lane #JinanGuide #SpringCityTrip #JinanInLaoShe'sWritings #ValueForMoneyTravel--- ⚠️ **Friendly Reminders:** • Drinking water is available at various spring water stations (bring your own cup) • Museums are closed on Mondays • The Baotu Spring Lantern Festival is even more exciting at night (winter) #WeekendGetaway #ExperienceWinterBeauty