Lao She didn't lie to me. Baotu Spring in autumn is so beautiful.

"Lotus flowers on four sides, willows on three sides, half the city is lake, half the city is mountain." Baotu Spring is the symbol of Jinan, the City of Springs. There is a saying that "a trip to Jinan is not complete without a visit to Baotu Spring." Baotu Spring is located east of Quancheng Square and north of Wulongtan Park. It covers an area of 158 mu and is the most famous of Jinan's 72 springs. East Gate of the Scenic Area ➡️ Turtle Stone ➡️ Shuyu Spring ➡️ Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall ➡️ Li Qingzhao Wax Museum ➡️ Three Halls ➡️ Baotu Spring ➡️ Wanzhu Garden ➡️ South Gate of the Scenic Area. 📝 Useful Tips: 📍 Location: Lixia District, Jinan, Shandong 💰 Admission: CNY 40 per person 🚗 Transportation: Take the subway to Baotu Spring Station, then walk to the scenic area. 🍴 Food: You can try Youxuan, Tianmo, and Bazirou. 🕐 Opening Hours: 7:00 am–6:30 pm 📸 Must-visit Attractions ✅ Baotu Spring: The core attraction of the scenic area. You can watch the spring water gushing up close and feel its unique vitality. It's very impressive. ✅ Wanzhu Garden: The garden is home to various types of bamboo and ancient buildings. The environment is quiet and perfect for taking photos. It's recommended to visit in the afternoon when the setting sun creates unique light and shadow. ✅ Laihe Bridge: The bridge spans Baotu Spring Pool. There are exquisite stone railings on both sides of the bridge, where you can enjoy the scenery from different angles. ✅ Garden Landscape: There is a chrysanthemum exhibition in the park recently. There are many varieties of chrysanthemums. You can stroll around and enjoy the beauty of nature. ✅ Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall: Built in memory of the famous female poet Li Qingzhao of the Song Dynasty, the hall displays her life stories and literary achievements. ⚠️ Notes 🚫 Be careful when walking by the water and on the steps. 🚫 You will walk a lot, so wear comfortable shoes. 🚫 Be civilized when watching the fish. Don't feed them anymore! 🔆 I hope you find this guide useful. Follow me for more exciting content!