Furong Street is named after the Furong Spring in the street, located among the Pearl Spring group. There is a saying, 'If you have been to Jinan but haven't visited Furong Street, it's as if you haven't been to Jinan.' This old street, situated in the old town of Jinan, is famous for its unique folk traditions and various specialty snacks. Starting here is just perfect for solving breakfast.
To the south is Furong Street, and to the north is Daming Lake. The architectural complex is meticulously laid out and grand in scale, making it an important historical and cultural site in Jinan. In Jinan, people can hold various public cultural activities such as Confucius worship ceremonies, coming-of-age ceremonies, and initiation ceremonies.
Jinan's original appearance is well-preserved, with sales of Jinan-specific souvenirs and artworks.
Daming Lake
A line from a TV drama, 'Emperor, do you still remember Xia Yuhe by Daming Lake?' made everyone in China aware of Daming Lake in Jinan. Every summer when the lotus flowers bloom, Jinan holds a Lotus Festival at Daming Lake, where people gather to appreciate the lotus flowers and release lanterns. This year's Lotus Festival is on July 27th (Wednesday), but in fact, the festival activities will last for about a month. So, as long as you visit Jinan in the summer, you can experience the related activities of the Lotus Festival.
Within Wulongtan Park, there are 26 ancient springs of various shapes, forming a massive Wulongtan spring system. It is the highest quality spring group among the four major spring groups in Jinan. Wulongtan has the Qin Qiong Former Residence Stele. There is also the Celebrity Pavilion 'Longtan Fish Viewing,' which is a major attraction in the Spring City.
Baotu Spring Street
A must-visit attraction in Jinan, ranked NO.1, and one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Jinan. The park features 72 famous springs represented by Baotu Spring, as well as the Li Kuchan Memorial Hall, Wang Xuetao Memorial Hall, Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall, Luoyuan, Hundred Flower Garden, and stone tablets by Baotu Spring. The annual Lantern Festival is held in Jinan.
Built to commemorate the victory of the Jinan Campaign, with an inscription by Chen Yi. In 1948, the People's Liberation Army captured Jinan, the capital city of Shandong Province, which was heavily fortified with 100,000 troops, setting a precedent for the PLA's occupation of major cities. The Associated Press commented on this, saying, 'From now on, wherever the Communist Party goes, there will be no obstacles.' Today, Jiefang Pavilion has become a landmark of Jinan and is rated as one of the top ten scenic spots in the city.
Pearl Spring is the third largest famous spring in Jinan, located in the center of the old city, north of the Pearl Spring Hall on Quancheng Road. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was the residence of the governor of Shandong, with an inscription personally written by Emperor Qianlong. It is said that the strings of 'pearls' in this Pearl Spring are the tears of Shun's two concubines, Ehuang and Nuying. There are many goldfish in the spring pool. If you go with children, it is recommended to bring bread crumbs or steamed buns, biscuits to feed the goldfish. The goldfish will be very happy, and then you will be very happy too.
