Jinan travel guide

Known as the "City of Springs", Jinan's fame is well-established with accolades echoed across Shandong province. "Lotus blossoms on three sides, willows on the other; half the city's hills, half the city's lakes" capture Jinan's unique elegance. Jinan has birthed many storied figures, like Bian Que, founder of Chinese medicine; Yin-Yang philosopher Zou Yan; Tang Dynasty founding heroes Fang Xuanling and Qin Qiong; renowned poets Li Qingzhao, Xin Qiji, Zhang Yanghao, and Li Kaixian; public library pioneer Zhou Yongnian; and famed architect Wei Xiang.

Over the centuries, literary luminaries including Li Bai, Du Fu, Su Shi, and Zeng Gong traveled and lived in Jinan, earning it the epithet “Home of Famous Scholars”.

Jinan comprises Lixia, Shizhong, Huaiyin, Tianqiao, Licheng, and Changqing districts, along with Pingyin, Jiyang, and Shanghe counties and Zhangqiu City.

Lixia District: Home to Jinan's origins and historic culture, Lixia lies south of Thousand Buddha Mountain, overlooking magnificent Daming Lake and west to the iconic Baotu Spring.

Quancheng Road: Named for Jinan's moniker "City of Springs", Quancheng Road features the city's top malls, squares, and bustling commercial center.