When I first arrived in Jinan, my deepest feeling was that it was like a slowly flowing spring water, giving people a peaceful and unique romance.In today’s noisy and chaotic society, Jinan people stick to their inner peace, flowing alone in the world like a clear spring.They don’t show off, don’t compare, and enjoy their own pace of life.You drive a luxury car through the streets, and he rides an electric donkey through the streets. There is no distinction between them, only their love and satisfaction for life.In the early morning, when the first ray of sunshine shines on the earth, retired grandparents begin their morning exercises.They faced the breeze, stepped on the morning sun, walked among the mountains and rivers, and enjoyed the gifts of nature.Occasionally, they would stop by the clear spring and use a bucket of sweet spring water to add vitality to the flowers and plants at home.The young Jinan people are as energetic as the rising sun. They faced the rising sun and started a new day of struggle and struggle.After get off work, they gathered with their friends at a small street restaurant and chatted about work and life, giving their tired bodies and minds a brief moment of relaxation and solace.Jinan, although this city is not as prosperous and noisy as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, it has a unique kind of tolerance and harmony.Here, “life” and “living” are perfectly interpreted, and everyone is enjoying the beauty of this city in their own way.If you are looking for the most pleasant place to go in early summer in May, Jinan is undoubtedly the best choice.Here, you can feel the tranquility and romance, and taste the leisurely and contented life.
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Jinan is indispensable for springs
da Ming Lake
Daming Lake is like a bright pearl embedded in the bustling city of Jinan. It is one of the three major scenic spots in Jinan along with Baotu Spring and Qianfo Mountain.Countless tourists come here just to pursue the legendary mark of the love between Xia Yuhe and Emperor Qianlong.Strolling along the lakeside, the lotus flowers in the pond are blooming, red and pink, and graceful.In the meantime, antique pavilions and pavilions are dotted among them, and the distant mountains and near waters complement the clear sky, forming a beautiful picture.Boating on the lake has a different kind of atmosphere.The scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait is picturesque, with rippling blue waves, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.When night falls, the lights on the lakeside light up and are dazzling, creating a peaceful and romantic atmosphere.Tall willow trees surround the lakeside, their branches gently brushing the water, as if telling ancient legends.Standing by this picturesque lake, one cannot help but sigh that the residents of Quancheng are really blessed by nature.
Baotu Spring
Baotu Spring, as the first of the 72 famous springs in Jinan, is famous all over the world.Stepping into this holy land, it feels like traveling back to the student days, with the words written by Lao She flowing in the spring water.The park has sparkling water, reflected bridges, and well-proportioned pavilions and pavilions, full of the charm of a Jiangnan water town.Baotu Spring is located at the core of the park. Three large springs are constantly gushing clear water. The weeping willows on the shore add a bit of charm to this scenic spot.
black tiger spring
Black Tiger Spring has an astonishing amount of water, which can reach 41,000 cubic meters per day, second only to Baotu Spring.Deep in the spring, huge rocks lie, and natural caves are like tigers hiding deep. The sound of the spring water is like the roar of a tiger, which is shocking, so it is named Black Tiger Spring.There are three stone tiger heads lined up on the south wall of the spring pool. The spring water gushes out from the tiger’s mouth in a majestic manner.Although the source of the spring is not obvious, it is a holy place in the hearts of old Jinan people. In the early morning, people come to line up to get water and feel the gift of nature.
Pearl Spring
Pearl Spring, as the third most famous spring in Jinan, has a long history and profound cultural heritage.During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, this was the residence of the governor of Shandong. The “Pearl Spring” plaque inscribed by Emperor Qianlong himself added a bit of royal style to it.Walking into this elegant garden, you will find green pines and cypresses, drooping willows, and well-proportioned springs, pools, and pavilions.Standing on the Fuji Pavilion on the south bank of the pool, you can clearly see the white bubbles emerging from the bottom of the pool, which are as crystal clear as pearls and are intoxicating.
Wulongtan Park
Wulongtan Park is located outside the west gate of Jinan Old City and is named after the Five Dragons Pool inside.The springs here have the best water quality among the four famous springs, and the scenery is beautiful and fascinating.At the turn of spring and summer, flowers are in full bloom in the park.The flowers on the lakeside put beautiful garlands on the spring pool. The fish in the water were also attracted by this spectacular scene and jumped out of the water from time to time, adding a bit of vitality and vitality.
Baimai Spring
The Baimai Spring is as picturesque as a poem. The spring water gushes out from many invisible veins, like a hundred major veins, hence the name “Baimai Spring”.This was the place where countless literati and poets lingered and left behind many popular poems.Because it is far away from the city, Baimai Spring has relatively few tourists, making it even more peaceful and mysterious.Wandering here, it feels like you can travel through time and space and feel the Jinan style in the poetry.
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Jinan, what you see is the mountains
Thousand Buddha Mountain
In Jinan, when it comes to scenic spots, in addition to the clear springs of Baotu Spring and the beautiful scenery of Daming Lake, there must also be the Zen atmosphere of Qianfo Mountain.This is not only a mountain suitable for climbing and enjoying the scenery, but also a sacred place carrying history and culture.Although the altitude is only more than a hundred meters, every Buddha statue, every ancient building, and every inscription is like a messenger of history, quietly telling the thousand-year past of Qianfo Mountain and Jinan.With a pious heart, climb up the stairs, let your soul be baptized in the process of climbing, and explore the true meaning and vastness of life.
Lingyan Temple
Lingyan Temple, an ancient temple built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, has a history of more than 1,600 years.Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been known as the “Four Famous Temples” in the world together with Guoqing Temple in Tiantai, Zhejiang, Yuquan Temple in Jiangling, Hubei, and Qixia Temple in Nanjing.It is surrounded by mountains, with steep rock walls, numerous historical sites and the sound of Buddha.If you are eager to get away from the hustle and bustle and find a pure land of soul, then Lingyan Temple will definitely bring you tranquility and peace.
Jiurushan
Jinan has been a green lung since ancient times, and Jiuru Mountain is one of the best.With a content of more than 70,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter, it ranks among the best in Jinan.In the mountains, ancient vines intertwine to form a green sky; springs gush out from the mountain streams and hang on the cliffs, forming a rare jungle canyon picture in the north.In recent years, with the development of leisure tourism, Jiurushan has become a good place for people to relax during holidays.Walking in the mountains, watching waterfalls and enjoying the scenery, your eyes are filled with green and your ears are filled with silence.This freehand feeling and tranquility among the mountains and rivers can only be savored in person.
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Jinan, I mean the old streets
Qushuiting Street
The charm of Jinan is that the charm of springs is the soul and the old streets are the bones. When it comes to old streets, Qushuiting Street is second to none.This ancient street and alley surrounded by the river is like a dragon of time winding through it. Strolling along it feels like attending an elegant gathering with the winding water and drinking wine with the ancients.Stepping into Yuhe Lane, it feels like stepping back in time to the prosperous Qing Dynasty.The bluestone slabs and carved window lattice contain the poignant and touching love story between Emperor Qianlong and Xia Yuhe.
Houzaimen Street
In Jinan, a city full of historical heritage, Houzaimen Street is known as the “Jinan version of the ancient city of Lijiang” with its unique cultural charm and profound historical heritage.The history of this street can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. It was originally named “Houzaimen Street”. As the years went by, the name gradually evolved into the current “Housaimen Street”.Although today’s Houzaimen Street has lost the royal style of the past, it is still filled with antique humanistic atmosphere. The green bricks and gray tiles tell the story of the long years; the humanities of Jinan are painted among the passers-by and tourists.Jinan is not Jiangnan, but it is better than Jiangnan.It is the spring city described by Lao She, a poetic old city with spring water in every house and weeping poplar trees in every house.Here, you can appreciate the clarity of Baotu Spring, walk along the ancient path of Daming Lake, and feel the evening breeze blowing on your face along Jingshi Road.Look for the mottled time among the high-rise buildings, and savor the trance years in front of the low houses in the old streets.Jinan, this city that has been treated tenderly by time, will not let you get lost when you first arrive.If you take a casual stroll, you can feel the essence and charm of this city.In Jinan, you can slow down as much as you want and enjoy every moment of life.It’s not the drizzle in the south of the Yangtze River, but there are poems and paintings everywhere. This is Jinan, a city favored by countless people.
