I thought Daming Lake in Jinan was beautiful, until I went here

When the morning mist weaves a veil over the blue lake, and the ink-colored distant mountains loom in the sea of clouds, you will be in a trance for a moment—is this Jinan or the Norwegian fjords? - Snow Field Lake uses a seasonal palette to brew time into poetry. - Cherry blossoms fall like snow in spring, cedar forests are dyed green in summer, autumn colors turn the reed marshes into gilded torches, and the rising mist from the lake in winter makes every morning like a dream salvaged from a fairyland. - When you bite into a crispy grilled lake shrimp in the twilight, watching the skyline swallow the last ray of sunshine, you suddenly understand—the so-called fairyland is just turning ordinary days into a poetic life. - This landscape secret, which is a 1-hour drive from Jinan, unlocks Nordic romance for the price of a cup of milk tea. - Aren't you going to save and share it? - 🎈Full guide to cost-effective fun】 ■ Transportation Guide (an average of CNY 20 to play the whole journey) 1⃣ Departure from Jinan city: BRT Route 5 → Transfer to Xueye Lake Tourist Line at Jinan East Railway Station (CNY 9/person, 1.5 hours direct) 2⃣ Benefits for self-driving enthusiasts: Exit at Xueye Lake on the Ji'lai Expressway, and navigate to "Xueye Lake International Luya Base" for free parking ⚠ Hidden trick: Rent an electric car to circle the lake (CNY 30/hour, scan the code and go at "Huxi Post") - ■ Free photo spots Metasequoia glyptostroboides Maze (navigate to Wenchang Pavilion): Water forest reflects the sky Windmill Lawn (west side of Aviation Sports Park): Pretend to be in a Dutch fairy tale frame Sunset Viewing Platform (opposite Xueye Villa on Huanhu Road): Capture the orange sea and sunset dancing together at 17:30 Wenchang Pavilion Hotel (abandoned) but it is really photogenic here - ■ Cost-effective taste recommendations 🐟 Must-eat Xueye Fish Head: Local people's private collection "Lao Zhangjia Fish Restaurant", CNY 48/0.5 kg, freshly caught and stewed, plus CNY 10 for handmade cornbread 🍢 Night Market Guide: Xueye Fishing Village Night Market opens after 18:00, grilled lake shrimp for CNY 5/skewer, and fresh fish ball soup for CNY 8/bowl ☕ Cliffside Cafe: Wenchang Pavilion Viewing Platform "Yunding Cafe", CNY 28 Americano with a 270-degree lake view - ■ Advanced gameplay without burning money 🚤 Shared boat guide: CNY 240 for a 10-person speedboat charter, team up on site for an average of CNY 24/person (recommended time: early 9:00/late 4:00 for the best light) ✈ Flight experience: Powered paraglider CNY 298/person, bargaining secret—get CNY 50 off per person for a group of 3 🎣 Luya fishing: Free with your own equipment, rent a rod for CNY 30 and fish all day - 🎈24-hour itinerary plan 🌅 7:00 Ride east along the lake to chase the sunrise → 9:00 Pick fresh fish at the fish market → 11:00 Take pictures in the cedar forest → 13:00 Fish head feast 🌄 15:00 Fly a paraglider at the Aviation Base → 17:00 Watch the sunset at the cliffside cafe → 19:00 Stroll around the night market → 21:00 Stargazing camping - 【Avoid pit guide】 ⚠ Cruise ship assassin: Reject the CNY 298/hour painted boat, choose a speedboat for better value ⚠ Accommodation trap: The homestays by the lake are seriously overpriced, it is recommended to stay in Laiwu city (Home Inn 200+, taxi to the scenic spot for CNY 25) ⚠ Photo minefield: Avoid strong midday light, the drone restricted area is concentrated around the Aviation Base