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What to do in Jinan

Jinan is the capital city of Shandong, China and it’s known as the “City of Springs” for its bubbling artesian wells. Home to gorgeous springs, museums, and as one of your gateways to Qufu and the sacred Mount Tai, Jinan is a perfect off-the-beaten track destination in China and Asia as well.

Breathe in fresh air as you stroll through Hero Mountain to Jinan Hero Mountain Culture Square to meet the locals. Bring your wallet and spend some Renminbi with shopping at the nearby Yingxiong Shan’s Culture Market, Xin Shijie Shangcheng, and Jinan Yayuan Wenhua Shangcheng.

Get off your feet and pamper yourself next with a dip at the many spring at Jinan. But if you had to pick just one, choose the gorgeous Baotu Spring Park, where you can also enjoy a can’t miss cuppa tea made from its spring water, which locals believe will help you have the best trip in Jinan. You’ll be surrounded with ancient pavilions, vibrant carvings, and stunning landscapes too for a truly relaxing time and great photo ops too.

Enjoy and be entertained by the temples, breathtaking scenery, amusement park, boat tours and more of Daming Lake Park. Then hop on a ski lift or cable car to the stop by the impressive Thousand Buddha Mountain.

Visit the city during autumn to enjoy the popping colours at Hongyegu or the Red Leaves Valley. Wander through nature at Five Peak Mountain and find inner peace at Lingyan Temple. Make sure you visit the birthplace of Confucius in Qufu and go for a climb at Mount Tai too!

When to visit Jinan

The best time to visit Jinan is September to November during autumn so you can enjoy the best weather and temperature in the city. Just remember to bring a good Chinese phrasebook and to write down your destinations in Chinese to help you on your travels as the locals rarely speak English.

Ausralian citizens, need a travel visa to fly to China and visit Jinan. You will also need to have a passport that is valid for at least six months and proof of a return or onward ticket. Be prepared and get more China travel info at Smartraveler.

Travelling to and around Jinan

Your flight from Australia will be landing at Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, where there are buses and taxis ready to take you to the city. You can travel around Jinan by taxi, bus, and booked tours.

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