Discover Jinan
City of 72 Springs — natural artesian wells bubble up in the heart of a 2,600-year-old city
Baotu Spring
The 'Number One Spring Under Heaven' — water gushes from the ground year-round at 18°C. The symbol of Jinan.
Daming Lake
A natural lake fed by Jinan's springs, surrounded by pavilions, willows, and lotuses. The city's cultural heart.
Thousand Buddha Mountain
Hike past 1,300-year-old Buddha carvings to a hilltop temple with panoramic city views. Best at sunrise.
Shandong Museum
Top provincial museum — oracle bones, Longshan black pottery, Confucian art. Free, modern, excellent.