[2025 Jinan Attraction] Travel Guide for Xueye Lake (Updated Apr)

📸 Exploring Laiwu: A Hidden Gem in Shandong During our visit to Laiwu, we explored some breathtaking spots that are perfect for capturing stunning photos. From majestic mountains to serene lakes and historical sites, this city offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural heritage. If you’re planning a trip, here are three must-visit places for unforgettable shots! ⛰️ Xueye Lake Scenic Area We visited Xueye Lake, a stunning reservoir surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The calm waters reflect the sky beautifully, making it a fantastic spot for landscape photography. The best time to visit is early in the morning when the mist over the lake creates a dreamy and peaceful atmosphere. If you love capturing water reflections and nature, I would highly recommend this spot! 📍 Address: Xueye Lake Scenic Area, Laiwu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province 🏯 Laiwu Battle Memorial Hall We explored the Laiwu Battle Memorial Hall, a historical site dedicated to an important battle in the Chinese Civil War. The grand monument, detailed exhibits, and outdoor sculptures make it a unique place for photography, especially if you enjoy capturing history and culture. The best time to visit is in the morning when the lighting highlights the monument’s details. I would highly recommend this place for those interested in learning about China’s history while taking some powerful shots! 📍 Address: No. 1 Shuangyuehu Road, Laiwu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province 🌿 Jiulong Grand Canyon A trip to Laiwu wouldn’t be complete without visiting Jiulong Grand Canyon, a breathtaking natural wonder filled with waterfalls, cliffs, and dense forests. We loved hiking along the trails, where every turn revealed a new photo opportunity. The best time to visit is in autumn when the foliage turns golden, creating a stunning contrast against the clear blue sky. If you enjoy adventure and nature photography, I would definitely recommend this place! 📍 Address: Jiulong Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Gangcheng District, Jinan City, Shandong Province Each of these locations showcases a unique and beautiful side of Laiwu, making it a fantastic destination for photography lovers. We highly recommend visiting these spots for an unforgettable experience! 📷✨ #discoverchina #Vacation #travel

🌊 As soon as you step into Xueye Lake, you'll be captivated by the endless blue waves. The lake is crystal clear, like a giant sapphire set among the mountains, shining with enchanting light. 💎 🏞️ Stroll along the lake, and feel the cool breeze on your face. Look out at the shimmering lake, where a few water birds leisurely skim the surface, creating a beautiful picture. 🕊️ 🚣‍♀️ Rent a small boat and row on the lake to experience the tranquility and comfort. The lake water gently lapping against the boat seems to whisper, telling the ancient legends of this land. 🌊 🌳 The lakeside is shaded by green trees and dotted with wildflowers, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance. Here, you can let go of all your worries and let your mind relax completely. 🌱 🌅 As the sun sets, the sky is dyed with a brilliant orange-red. The lake is bathed in the glow of the sunset, creating a dreamlike scene. At this moment, Xueye Lake is breathtakingly beautiful. 🌅

It takes only an hour to drive from Jinan to Xueye Lake, a beautiful lake that resembles Erhai Lake. It's a great destination for road trips and family vacations. 🛶 Xueye Lake is a beautiful natural scenic area with clear water and spectacular views. Visitors can enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking, or savor local delicacies at lakeside restaurants. The lake is also home to abundant wildlife and offers stunning sunrise and sunset views, making it a popular spot for photographers. When visiting, please protect the environment, avoid littering, and respect local customs and traditions to help preserve this beautiful natural environment. Jinan Xueye Lake Tourist Area is located in the center of Shandong Province, 46 km from downtown Jinan, 60 km from Jinan Yaoqiang Airport, and 90 km from Jinan West Railway Station on the Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway. The Beijing-Shanghai Expressway and four provincial highways pass through the area, covering a population of over 20 million within a 40-minute drive. The area boasts rich mountain and water ecological resources, with Xueye Lake covering 15 square kilometers and storing 240 million cubic meters of water, making it the largest water body within 50 km of Jinan. It features national-level Huashan Forest Park and Ma'anshan Forest Park, Xueye Lake National Wetland Park, and Fanggan Provincial Jiulong Grand Canyon Geological Park. With a forest coverage rate of 70%, the area offers a beautiful landscape of mountains and water. It is a cultural hub of Qilu culture, home to the Qi Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built 400 years before the Qin Great Wall, the site of Confucius' Jiagu Alliance, and ancient villages from the Ming and Qing dynasties such as Niangniang Temple, Lvzu Spring, and Woyunpu.

New Year’s Eve comes every year, let’s do something different this year! [Awesome] I heard that this place has a variety of activities for the New Year's Eve, let's experience it together [RedHeart] Outdoor Intangible Cultural Heritage Feast Watch the intangible cultural heritage iron flower and fire pot performances, with molten iron flying, flames dancing, and exciting wind and fire wheels performances. Feel the passion of winter flames. Remember to arrive early to choose a viewing location and pay attention to warmth and safety. [BlackHeart] Bar New Year's Eve Carnival Enter the music bar, participate in the event to welcome the God of Wealth and pray for good luck in the new year, welcome the new year with passionate dance in the countdown atmosphere, and reserve a seat in advance to enjoy drinks and food. [○] Shopping at the New Year’s Day Market The market has traditional dough figurines, sugar figurines, and sugar paintings for viewing and purchase, as well as shadow puppetry performances to relive the classics. You can personally experience the making of lacquer fans and firework twisting sticks, participate in the pot-tossing ring game to win small gifts, and pay attention to arranging time and spending reasonably. Participate with your room card 🉑️, most of them are free [Heart] Go to the rural market Speaking of the Spring Festival in Laiwu, visiting the market is definitely one of the highlights. The nostalgic atmosphere everywhere will immediately bring you back to the New Year atmosphere you looked forward to in your childhood! Friendly sharing of nearby Shangyouji: the address of the 49th set on the lunar calendar is Shangyou Village, Xueye Town, Xueye Tourist Area; Xixiayouji: the 27th set on the lunar calendar, the address is Xixiayou Village, Xueye Street

The sunset at Xueye Lake is worthy of being called the Little Erhai Lake in Shandong!

When the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkles across the surface of Xueye Lake, the weary birds have settled on the branches, and the distant rural homes emit curling wisps of cooking smoke, a serene early summer mountain and lake panorama gently unfolds.

Xueye Lake Tourist Area is located in the center of Shandong Province, 46 kilometers away from Jinan city center, 60 kilometers away from Jinan Yaoqiang Airport, and 90 kilometers away from Jinan West Station of Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway. The Beijing-Shanghai Expressway and four provincial roads run through the area, covering a population of more than 20 million within a 40-minute drive. The area is rich in mountain and water ecological resources, with Xueye Lake covering an area of 15 square kilometers and a storage capacity of 240 million cubic meters, which is the largest water surface within a 50-kilometer radius of Jinan; it has the national-level Huashan Forest Park and Ma'anshan Forest Park, Xueye Lake National Wetland Park, and Fanggan Provincial Jiulong Grand Canyon Geological Park; with a forest coverage rate of 70%, it forms a beautiful landscape where mountains contain water, water reflects mountains, and mountains and water integrate as one. It is a confluence of Qilu culture, with the world cultural heritage Qi Great Wall, which is 400 years older than the Great Wall of Qin, the site of Confucius's meeting in Jiagu Valley, and ancient Ming and Qing villages such as Niangniang Temple, Lvzu Spring, and Woyunpu.

| The Little Qingdao Hidden in Jinan. So cool and spicy! So beautiful! Each photo is so beautiful that it can be directly used without any editing. Convenient transportation, easy parking, clear water, green trees, excellent air quality, Xueye Lake is worth owning. P1: Inside the Xueye Sanxia Scenic Area!!! It's really inside the scenic area!! Navigate to the Xueye Sanxia Scenic Area Visitor Center, you have to buy a ticket to enter, and you can also drive up there. There are some scattered small attractions to visit (we didn't get out of the car because it was too hot). There's only one main road inside the scenic area, just follow the road straight ahead, until you reach a place called Luoquan Village (there's a sign on the left side of the road, and some buildings will appear). If you want to take a photo like P1, you can return the same way! Keep your eyes wide open for beauty on the way down the mountain, there are many scenic spots perfect for photography. Remember! You must return the same way to see scenery similar to P1. (We returned after reaching Luoquan Village, so I don't know what's beyond that, but those interested can explore further.) P2-P5: All taken on the road around Xueye Lake, roadside parking is free and convenient, but remember not to block the road. P6: On the way to the viewing platform P7-P8: Taken from the viewing platform, you can also drive up there. Looking down from above, you can see the airplane runway, the road, and the lake all together. If you're lucky, you can even capture a photo with a helicopter, speedboat, and car in the same frame, which feels amazing~

Endless lake views, palace-like buildings, large lawns filled with wild flowers, and a yacht marina... I didn't expect that there would be such a great place for vacation and leisure in Jinan's back garden. Navigation: Xueye Lake International Conference Center is within 1 hour from downtown Jinan. Weekend leisure can meet various travel needs, especially walking or running along the plank road by the lake in the cool morning and evening. It is really healthy and comfortable. The air quality is great! The hotel is large and the rooms are very spacious. The lake view from the balcony is also amazing. There are many breakfast varieties and many local specialties. Say goodbye to the heat of the city during the holidays. Come here to visit the treasures around Jinan. Good places to visit nearby to record your wonderful life and take your kids out on weekends Shandong Tourism

My friends all thought I was on vacation abroad, but actually I was in the backyard of Jinan! Inspiration for notes does not come out of Jinan to shoot the holiday style of Dubai. This place is too much of a treasure. Endless lake view, palace-style architecture Large lawn, blooming wildflowers, yacht dock... I didn't expect there to be such a holiday and leisure treasure in the backyard of Jinan. Navigate to Xueye Lake International Conference Center, within 1 hour from Jinan city. Weekend leisure can meet various travel needs Especially especially when it's cool in the morning and evening, walking or running along the lakeside plank road It's really healthy and comfortable, and the air quality is very good! The hotel is so large, the room area is particularly good, and the lake view from the balcony is also unique. The breakfast variety is particularly large, and there are many local specialty gourmet foods. Saying goodbye to the city's heat in the summer, this is really a treasure recommendation around Jinan.