Welcome to Jinan, a holy land for tourism! 5 days and 4 nights to have a blast

💧 "Jinan 5 Days 4 Nights · Slow Life by the Springs" Budget: 3600 RMB | Stay in Qushuiting Street | Listen to the springs gurgle | Drink a bowl of Tianmo | Be a "local" of old Jinan📍Itinerary Theme: City of Springs · Old Alleys · Qilu Culture · Local Life📅 Duration: 5 Days 4 Nights💰Total Budget: 3600 RMB (per person, comfortable and leisurely trip)🎯 Suitable for: Students / Couples / Solo travelers / Those who enjoy a slow pace, love drinking spring water, and love breakfast--- ✅ Budget Details (Total: 3600 RMB) | Item | Details | Amount | |------|------|------| | Round-trip Transportation | High-speed rail second-class seat (starting from Beijing) | 525 × 2 = 1050 RMB | | Local Transportation | Subway + Bus + Shared bikes + Some taxis | 150 RMB | | Accommodation (4 nights) | Artsy B&B/Comfortable hotel (around Daming Lake/Quancheng Road, average 550 RMB/night) | 2200 RMB | | Dining (5 days) | Average 80 RMB/day, including spring water banquet, breakfast, snacks | 400 RMB | | Attraction Tickets + Experiences | Including Thousand Buddha Mountain, museum, spring water tea, etc. | 200 RMB | | Souvenirs + Contingency | Crispy pancakes, Pingyin roses, spring water tea bags | 600 RMB | | Total | | 3600 RMB |> Day 1: Arrive in Jinan · First Encounter with "Springs in Every Household" -🚄 Arrive at Jinan Railway Station (Daming Lake is a 10-minute walk from the exit, super convenient!) -🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: - Qushuiting Street/Houzaimen Street artsy B&Bs - Recommended: Parker Apartment · Springside Courtyard, Minghu B&B - Features: River view from the window, gurgling springs, walking distance to major attractions - Afternoon: 1. Daming Lake (✅ Free access area) - Stroll through "lotus on four sides, willows on three," check in at Chaoran Tower (40 RMB to ascend, night light show is super stunning) 2. Baihuazhou Historical and Cultural Block - Old Jinan residential style, with spring pools, small bridges, intangible cultural heritage shops - Evening: - Stroll along Qushuiting Street: - Watch residents wash vegetables and brew tea with spring water, experience the unique sight of "springs flowing through homes" - Dinner Recommendation: - Caobao Baozi Shop (old branch): Pork and green onion buns + Sweet and sour carp (average 40 RMB per person)> Day 2: Spring Cluster Tour · From Baotu Spring to Wulongtan - Morning: 1. Baotu Spring Park (Ticket 40 RMB) - "The No. 1 Spring in the World," see three streams of water gushing (especially spectacular during high water season) - Detour to: Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall (inside the park) 2. Shuyu Spring & Mapao Spring: Listen to the springs gurgle, feel "the spring eye silently cherishes the trickling stream" - Noon: - Lunch Recommendation: - Kuishengju (time-honored Lu Cuisine): Stir-fried pig intestines with nine turns, stir-fried pork kidney (average 60 RMB per person) - Or street snacks: Youxuan (2 RMB/piece) + Tianmo (3 RMB/bowl) - Afternoon: 1. Wulongtan Park (Ticket 5 RMB) - Free koi feeding, crystal clear spring water, kids' favorite 2. Lianquan & Guanjia Pool (✅ Free) - Local water fetching spot, bring your own bottle for direct drinking spring water (boiling recommended) - Evening: - Kuanhouli Pedestrian Street: - Jinan's version of "Kuanzhai Alley," but with more local flavor - Must-eats: Huangjia Roasted Meat, Bazirou, Jinan BBQ--- Day 3: Ascend and Look Far · Thousand Buddha Mountain and FoHui Mountain - Morning: 1. Thousand Buddha Mountain (Ticket 30 RMB) - One of Jinan's three major scenic spots, about 1 hour to climb - Check in: Xingguo Temple, Giant Maitreya Buddha, Shun Ancestral Temple - Ascend to overlook Jinan city, gaze at the Yellow River in the distance - Noon: - Simple meal at the summit or bring your own dry food - Afternoon: 1. FoHui Mountain Scenic Area (✅ Free) - Few people and quiet, with "Kaiyuan Temple Ruins" and "Big Buddha Head" - Autumn foliage is stunning, suitable for hiking 2. Can detour to Longdong Scenic Area (optional for outdoor enthusiasts, requires stamina) - Evening: - Return to the city, Dinner Recommendation: - Jinchunxi (dumpling restaurant): Mackerel dumplings, Milk Soup Pucai (Jinan's characteristic soup)> 📸 Photo Spots: Thousand Buddha Mountain Big Buddha, FoHui Mountain Cliff Walkway, City Panorama--- Day 4: Cultural Day · Shandong Provincial Museum & Furong Street Local Life - Morning: 1. Shandong Museum (✅ Free, reservation required) - National first-class museum, must-sees: - Han Dynasty Tomb Murals from Dongping - Large Jade Bi from the State of Lu - Oracle Bone Inscriptions and Bronze Exhibition - Magnificent architecture, suitable for photos - Noon: - Simple meal at Greenland Center next to the museum or return to the old city - Afternoon: 1. Furong Street (✅ Free) - Jinan's oldest snack street, but don't just eat at popular internet-famous shops! - Recommended: Crispy pastries, Tianmo Zhang, Grandma's Delicacies 2. Wangfuchizi Street (✅ Free) - Residents soak their feet and wash vegetables with spring water, full of local life - Can drink a cup of "tea brewed with Baotu Spring water" at a spring water tea house (20 RMB/cup) - Evening: - Heihu Spring Moat Night View - Walk along the river, watch the lights reflect on the springs - Can take a painted boat cruise (night cruise 50 RMB): connecting Baotu Spring, Heihu Spring, Daming Lake--- Day 5: Farewell to Spring City · Pingyin Roses or Old Railway Station Memories> 🎯 Choose one, freely combine according to interest Option A: Rose Rendezvous · Pingyin Rose Valley Day Trip (suitable for girls/couples) - Get up early and take a bus or carpool to Pingyin County (approx. 1.5 hours, round-trip fare 80 RMB) - Rose Valley Scenic Area (Ticket 50 RMB, May-June is best) - Stroll through acres of rose gardens, smell the flowers, take great photos - Experience: Rose tea making, rose jam DIY - Lunch: Farmhouse meal (average 50 RMB per person) - Afternoon souvenir shopping: - Rose tea, rose jam, rose cakes - Return before 14:00, head to Jinan Option B: City Memories · Old Commercial Port & Jiaoji Railway Museum Morning: 1. Jinan Old Commercial Port Area (✅ Free) - Century-old European architecture, artsy photo spot - Check in: Rabbit Police Officer, 2. Jiaoji Railway Museum (✅ Free) - Converted from the original German railway station, learn about Jinan's railway history 3. Jingsan Road Coffee Shop Street: - Recommended: Gaodi Street No. 56 · Coffee - Noon: - Simple meal at the Old Commercial Port or return to the city for a last bowl of Tianmo - Afternoon: - Souvenir shopping: - Crispy pancakes (crispier than regular pancakes, 5 RMB/pack) - Pingyin rose products (available in city supermarkets) - Spring water cultural and creative products (inside Baotu Spring Park) - Check out before 15:00, head to Jinan Railway Station for return trip--- 🍽️ Jinan Must-Eat List (easily done with an average of 80 RMB/day per person) | Name | Feature | Recommended Place | |------|------|--------| | Tianmo | Savory porridge, millet + beans + vermicelli | Tianmo Tang, street breakfast stalls | | Youxuan | Crispy spiral pastry, rich onion flavor | Youxuan Zhang, Furong Street | | Bazirou | Large pieces of braised pork, savory and flavorful | Kuanhouli, street fast food | | Sweet and Sour Carp | "Carp leaping over the dragon gate," crispy outside, tender inside | Caobao Baozi, Kuishengju | | Milk Soup Pucai | Representative Jinan soup dish, clear and fresh | Jinchunxi, Chunjiang Restaurant | | Jinan BBQ | Lamb + yellow beer, the soul of nightlife | Kunjiji, Laojin BBQ |--- 🎒 Blogger's Thoughtful Tips 1. Best Season: - April-May: Abundant spring water, blooming flowers - September-October: Crisp autumn air, fragrant osmanthus - Avoid high temperatures in July-August, as spring water flow may decrease 2. Transportation Advice: - Jinan subway + bus coverage is good, use Alipay to get "Jinan Cloud Bus Card" - Old city recommended for walking or shared bikes 3. Accommodation Advice: - For quietness: Choose Daming Lake East Bank, Baihuazhou - For convenience: Choose near Quancheng Road, Furong Street 4. Spring Water Consumption: - You can fetch water, but it's safer to boil it before drinking--- ✨ Summary >3600 RMB, 5 days and 4 nights, listen to the whispers of a spring, drink a savory bowl of Tianmo—>Every breath you take in Jinan carries the moisture of the springs and the warmth of the old city.