Jinan Travel Guide

As the capital of Shandong Province, Jinan is the main transit point for travelers to all points of Shandong and beyond and most travelers in the province inevitably find themselves holed up here for a night or two. Jinan is situated on the eastern coast of China, covering a total area of 8,177 square kilometers. As a historical city with more than 2600 years history, Jinan is glorified as "Spring City" and is famed for its more than 100 artesian springs in and around the city area. The most popular one is perhaps the Baotu Springs, renowned as the "1st spring in the world." Besides, the city is also well-known for the willows and lotus flowers, which can be seen everywhere in the city.

The sites for travel include the Shungeng Mountain which is the ruin of the Shun Civilization; the Qi Great Wall; China's oldest ground structure--the stone ancestral temple of Xiaotangshan Guoshi of the Han Dynasty; China's oldest stone pagoda: Liubu Four-door Pagoda of the Sui Dynasty; the colorful sculptures at Lingyan Temple of the Song Dynasty which is praised as the "Best Sculptures in China". Others include Daming Lake, which has been the gathering place for celebrities throughout history, Qianfo Mountain, and Longshan Culture, reputed as one of the three oldest Chinese cultures ever. 

Jinan is blessed with spectacular scenic areas that worth travelling. It is said of Jinan that "half the beauty of the city is represented by its wonderful lake landscapes". It is no wonder then, that Jinan has attracted generations of scholars who were either famous before their arrival, or who established their reputations while residing in Jinan. Read more guide to Jinan attractions below. Welcome to check out our other pages for more travel information about Jinan. We would like to help you with your Jinan travel plan, by providing professional advice, useful itinerary and excellent travel service.