Jinan, the capital city and the second-largest city in Shandong Province after Qingdao, is adjacent to Dezhou, Binzhou, Zibo, Tai'an and Liaocheng. When it comes to Jinan, many people think of springs at once. More than 800 springs are distributed all over Jinan, some of which present spectacular gushing scenes. So Jinan is also known as the City of Springs. Most famous springs such as Baotu Spring Park, Black Tiger Springs and Five Dragon Pool are located in the urban area.  Known as the 'City of Springs', it is popular among visitors for its many springs and unique manly Lu Culture. The city is the home of Shandong cuisine, a popular cuisine of China. The unique souvenirs include Ejiao, Black Pottery, Lu Embroidery and Wooden-Fish wares.
Facts of Jinan
Chinese Name: 济南 (jǐ nán)
Population: 8,908,700
Area: 10,244 square kilometers (3,955 square miles)
Location: in the central area of Shandong Province, east China
Administrative Division: 10 districts (Lixia, Shizhong, Huaiyin, Tianqiao, Licheng, Changqing, Zhangqiu, Jiyang, Laiwu, Gangcheng); 2 Counties (Pingyin, Shanghe)
Area Code: 0531
Zip Code: 250000

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History of Jinan
Jinan is a historical city with a history of some 2,000 years and is famed for its numerous relics. It is the cradle of the Longshan Relics Culture, the reputed prehistoric culture of China and is found in Longshan Town, hence the name. Here you will find far more than you would expect, Great Wall of Qi State (a state of the Zhou Dynasty (770B.C. – 221B.C.)), the colored sculptures of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in the Lingyan Temple and so on.

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What to see in Jinan?
Jinan has few advantages and lacks a metropolitan atmosphere, the highlight being its numerous springs. Some people say Jinan's glamour is not merely its enticing natural beauty, but more the warmth of the local people. The beauty of nature is thin and weak, but the beauty that comes from people will last forever.  The city is hospitable and receives visitors from all over the world. Marco Polo once visited it and left words of praise to this city. The Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and the Thousand Buddha Mountain decorate the city as a beautiful garden.

Daming Lake Park	Baotu Spring Park	Black Tiger Spring
Shandong Provincial Museum	Thousand Buddha Mountain

After visiting springs, you can go to the shopping malls and Quancheng Square around the scenic spots to feel the prosperity of Jinan. The best time to travel to Jinan is between September and November, because the spring bubble up higher and intensively due to the rising in groundwater level after the rainy season. Also, Jinan is a modern metropolis. It plays an important role in equipment manufacturing and Chinese transportation.

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When to visit Jinan?
Jinan climate is cold in winter and hot in summer while in spring the weather often becomes mainly dry with some rain. So many people consider that the autumn is the best season in which to pay a visit. However, spring is really the preferred time to visit the Baotu Spring and it goes without saying that if you wish to see the wonderful snowscape of Daming Lake then you need to go in winter.
The average temperature in July is about 27.6ºC and the highest temperature can exceed 35ºC. Half the annual rainfall comes during this period, so avoid visiting there in summer. With the arrival of autumn the temperature drops to a pleasant level. From August to October, the temperature reduces at a rate of 5ºC to 6ºC per month. Winter weather of Jinan is cold but less so than its neighboring cities.

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How to reach Jinan?
Jinan has direct flights with major cities in China and also some international destinations, such as Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul and Bangkok. This city also equips with fast transport network and enjoys developed high-speed rail and highway connection with popular tourist cities, like Guangzhou, Xi'an and Qingdao. City public bus and taxi can be easily taken at most places around the city. Nowadays, the city operates two metro lines.

By Air:  Jinan Airport (TNA) is about 18 miles (29 kilometers) from the downtown area. Starting to operate in 1992, it now is the largest civil airport in Shandong Province. The airport was built to serve the west and central areas of Shandong and currently operates air routes to domestic cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Lanzhou, and Dalian, and to the international destinations like Hong Kong, Taipei, Osaka, Bangkok and Seoul.
Two shuttle bus lines to Jinan Railway Station and Yuquan Simpson Hotel; Express Special Bus to the West Railway Station; coaches to nearby cities, such as Zibo, Jining, Tai'an and Laiwu.

By Train: There are three railway stations in the city:
Jinan Railway Station is the largest in Shandong Province. Railway lines Beijing-Shanghai and Qingdao-Jinan pass and stop here. It also connects this city with other large cities, such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Lianyungang, Xi'an, Urumqi and Hangzhou, etc.
Jinan West Railway Station is one of the major stations of Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Trains. Bullet trains to Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Qufu, Qingdao,Hangzhou, Guanghou, Harbin and Dalian are available here.
Jinan East Railway Station  is along Jinan-Qingdao High Speed Railway. It is specialized in high speed trains to/from Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Lianyugangm Yancheng, etc.

By Bus:  The express ways, Beijing-Shanghai, four national highways, Beijing-Fuzhou, Binzhou-Zhengzhou, Qingdao-Shijiazhuang and Rongcheng-Lanzhou, and Jinan to Qingdao, Liaocheng bus all pass by the city.

 

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