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Spring City Jinan – Soak Your Feet in Spring Water, Revive with Braised Pork, Laugh at the 72 Springs

When Emperor Qianlong drank the water from Baotu Spring, he immediately declared it the "Number One Spring Under Heaven"—if he had tasted the water from your Heihu Spring, he might have abdicated the throne to you on the spot! Jinan, a city naturally accompanied by the BGM of spring water trickling, hides over 100 spring outlets. This summer, it just launched 10 new spring-hopping routes, even locals are exclaiming, "Wow!" 💦 Day 1: Spring Water Walk, Be a "Qianlong Experience Officer" for a Day Morning: Baotu Spring Scenic Area (Ticket 40 RMB) - Rush into the park straight to the three "Gudu Monsters," watch them shoot water 1 meter high from the ground (textbooks don’t lie!) - Hidden tip: Bring an empty tea cup and wait by Dukang Spring to collect free spring water for tea, instantly becoming a "Baotu Spring Tea Master" - Laugh warning: Don’t buy the 20 RMB big bowl tea! Turn right out the door to Qushuiting Street and get the same tea for 5 RMB, then use the remaining 15 RMB to enjoy some spring water grilled skewers—doesn’t that sound better? Afternoon: Wulongtan → Heihu Spring → Moat Boat Ride - Enjoy free access to Wulongtan, compete with local elders to find the "Heart-cleansing Spring" (loser buys the other a draft beer) - At Heihu Spring, watch locals carry buckets to fetch water, boldly borrow an empty bottle to taste—only for those with strong stomachs to try drinking it raw! - Must-try: Hop on the moat boat ride (60 RMB/person), drifting from Heihu Spring to Daming Lake, unlocking a "waterborne blind box" style spring cluster along the way Evening: Qushuiting Street’s Little Jiangnan Illusion - Have coffee at No. 8 Old House on Qifeng Bridge, pretend to travel back to Qianlong’s era and post on social media: "I’m undercover in Jinan enjoying coffee" - Spend 5 RMB on a bag of spring water popcorn, munch while watching grandmas wash vegetables with spring water—true luxury at spring water level 🏯 Day 2: Chase "Xia Yuhe" at Daming Lake, Be a "Hero" at Qianfoshan Morning: Daming Lake (Free, but Chaoran Tower ticket 60 RMB) - Hardcore route: Enter from the south gate → Jiaxuan Shrine → Lao She Memorial Hall → Chaoran Tower, climb to the top for a "Daming Lake ID photo" - Magical moment: At 18:50, wait for the Chaoran Tower lights to turn on, shoot a video with the caption "I lit the lamp for Yuhe!" - Social butterfly move: Spend 30 RMB on a rowboat to row through Yuhe Alley, hear tourists on the opposite bank shout, "Erkang! Is that you?" Afternoon: Qianfoshan (Free before 6 AM) - Lazy person’s blessing: 20 RMB cable car straight to the summit, pose at "Qiyan Jiudian" archway for a "stepping on Jinan city" boss photo - Literary Easter egg: Touch all the statues on Qianfo Cliff for good luck—but don’t touch the top student Buddha before exams, or he might haunt you to study! 🚌 Day 3: Choose One Spring Water Blind Box, Cure Your Indecision! Option A: Spring Water Old Street Foodie Route (Free) Pearl Spring Courtyard → Wangfuchi → Furong Street, route highlights: - Find the "Gulu Bubble Spring" at Pearl Spring, bet on whether it bubbles more than bubble tea - Rush to Furong Street to show off: Wuyue Temple Braised Pork (perfect balance of fat and lean) + Youxuan Zhang (scallion-flavored attack) - Avoidance guide: Furong Street’s trendy stinky tofu? Better save your appetite for spicy hot pot and iced jelly cups at Kuanzhouli! Option B: Surrounding Spring Water Wild Route (Self-drive/Group tour) - Drama lover’s pick: Race along the "most beautiful Panshan Road," snap photos like the Akina Speed Stars, listen to the snoring spring at Xianghulu Spring (it really makes sounds!) - Zen recommendation: Hug the thousand-year-old "Tanbao Spring" at Lingyan Temple in Changqing, said to increase your chances of finding love by 50% 🍖 Food Bomb: Jinan Locals Teach You to "Eat Instead of Drink" - Braised Pork: Head to Wuyue Temple (open 24 hours), the fatty meat trembles like jelly, paired with rice it’s explosively delicious! - Mystical snacks: Sweet mo is salty porridge! Youxuan is like scallion-flavored mille-feuille! Outsiders ordering these will have their pupils dilate in shock - Hidden quest: Lotus leaf wrapping technique for Caobao buns—carrying a lotus leaf package while strolling, passersby will think you’re carrying a fish 💡 Pitfall Avoidance Guide with a Smile - Transportation: Bus QR code scanning is super convenient; if driving, avoid Quancheng Road—donkey carts are faster during traffic jams - Accommodation: Qushuiting Street courtyard > Quancheng Square Hotel > Youth Hostel, fall asleep to the white noise of spring water at night - Ultimate advice: Don’t visit Hongye Valley before autumn! Otherwise, seeing bare trees will make your tears flow more than Baotu Spring After three days in Jinan, you finally realize: The unfinished legend of the 72 springs from Emperor Qianlong’s time is all hidden in the old man’s spring water teapot, in the bucket of the girl fetching water at Heihu Spring, and even in the greasy corners of your braised pork mouth! Before you leave, remember to take a bottle of spring water—next time your boss makes empty promises, take a sip and calmly retort: "This promise isn’t even as flaky as Jinan’s Youxuan pastry!" 💦
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Posted: Aug 2, 2025
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