[2025 Jinan Attraction] Travel Guide for Southern Mountains (Updated Jul)

## Advanced Guide to Short Trips Around Jinan: Poetic Living Amid Mountains, Water, and Countryside ### **Xueye Lake — The Tranquil Beauty of Jinan’s "Erhai"** **Charm**: Xueye Lake is known as Jinan’s "Little Erhai." Its 18,000-mu lake surface is surrounded by green mountains, with a colorful lakeside road unfolding like a painting, combining the vastness of the sea with the elegance of wetlands. It’s quiet and scenic with few people, perfect for self-driving, camping, or boating, especially enchanting in the early morning mist, like a fairyland. **Must-try experiences**: - **Lakeside self-driving tour**: A 20-kilometer loop road around the lake with free parking lots along the way, allowing you to stop anytime and enjoy the scenery of mountains and water. - **Bird Island viewing**: Visit Bird Island in spring to observe migratory birds and experience the pristine wetland scenery. - **Lakeside fish feast**: The signature dish is Xueye Lake fish head soup. Recommended is the "two ways to eat one fish" (fish head soup + braised fish tail), paired with Laiwu’s specialty "Qiaoxifu" salted fish pancake, delicious and unforgettable. **Accommodation recommendations**: - **Xueye Lake Holiday Hotel**: Built by the lake, some rooms face the lake directly, suitable for visitors seeking comfort. - **Lakeside camping**: Bring your own tent or rent one, choose the green area near Beibaizuo Village, stargaze at night, and listen to birdsong in the morning. --- ### **Wohushan Reservoir — The "Waterbird Paradise" Near the City** **Charm**: Known as Jinan’s "Little Erhai," Wohushan Reservoir is famous for its 5-kilometer lakeside road and clear water. In winter, flocks of waterbirds gather, and in early spring, the rippling waves make it an ideal place for cycling and hiking. **Must-try experiences**: - **Lakeside cycling**: Rent a bike and ride slowly along the lake, enjoying the peaceful reflection of mountain shadows. - **Winter skiing**: If visiting in winter, go to Wohushan Ski Resort (the largest in Jinan) to experience the "ice and fire combo" of skiing plus Northeast-style iron pot stew. **Accommodation recommendations**: - **Southern mountain area homestays**: Such as "Caishi Dongquan · Mountain Village Backyard," blending ancient village charm with modern design, perfect for visitors seeking pastoral delight. --- ### **Dragon-shaped Buildings (Hanyu Jingu "Losanji Trio") — Modern Symbols of Jinan** **Charm**: The "trio" consisting of Yunding Tower (Shandong’s tallest building), Internet Tower, and Industrial Finance Tower resembles the Los Angeles skyline and has become popular as a symbol of Jinan’s digital economy and financial industry. **Photo tips**: - Capture the silhouette of the "trio" at dusk, combined with the light show for a full atmospheric effect. - Nearby shopping areas (like Wanda Plaza) offer Shandong cuisine or creative fusion dishes. --- ### **Xiaoliaozhao Village (Dongquan Village) — Winter Memories of Old Jinan** **Charm**: Dongquan Village is one of the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Villages in Jinan," with well-preserved stone slab roads, ancient springs, and Tang locust trees. It looks especially rustic after winter snow. The homestay "Mountain Village Backyard" perfectly combines natural ecology with modernity. **Must-try experiences**: - Stroll through the village and visit Yulou Spring (one of Jinan’s 72 famous springs). - Participate in homestay handicraft activities (such as paper-cutting window decorations and writing Spring Festival couplets) to feel the rural New Year atmosphere. --- ### **Suggested Itinerary (2-3 days)** **Day 1**: Xueye Lake lakeside self-driving + fish head feast → overnight by the lake **Day 2**: Wohushan Reservoir cycling → Hanyu Jingu photo stop → overnight at Dongquan Village homestay **Day 3**: Leisurely tour of Dongquan Village → return trip **Tips**: - Xueye Lake and Wohushan Reservoir are both free to visit with convenient parking. - If time allows, visit Lingyan Temple (a thousand-year-old temple with Arhat statues considered the "best sculptures in the country"). Jinan’s mountains, waters, and countryside combine the grandeur of the North with the grace of the South. Whether it’s the vast misty waves of Xueye Lake or the curling smoke of Dongquan Village, you can find a poetic place to dwell amid the fast pace of life.

Help! There are such great campsites ⛺️ around Jinan 💁‍♀️Just came back from Yunye Nanshan with my sisters and directly included in the favorite list of the year📝 👉 This freshly baked check-in strategy is recommended to mark down directly! !                  —— RV camping 🏕️ In addition to the regular RVs we learned There are also motorhomes renovated with Coaster in Yunye Nanshan! Very personality, can be said to be a rare type of motorhome ~ Starry sky🌌Bubble House 360° fully transparent design, lie down at night and watch the stars✨ Remember to bring string lights to decorate the photo atmosphere directly burst the lights (Pre-order in advance! Grab it and earn it) Bus🚌coffee The bus coffee house that "let the whole village drink coffee" Literary and artistic feel directly pulled full! ! ! It's a bit wild and a bit free                  —— 👗 Outfit guide • Daytime: Denim shorts + Martin boots = American hottie • Night: Knitted cardigan + cold hat = gentle Korean style • Essential: Black Super + Grass Woven Bag Out Photo Artifact                  —— ⚠️Blood and Tears Recommendation 1️⃣ Bring mosquito repellent! The mosquitoes in the mountains are so poisonous 2️⃣ Prepare a power bank There are very few sockets at the camp 3️⃣ Bring an extra jacket It's really cold at night

March breezes are like gentle poetry. In this beautiful season, pack your bags and drive to the southern mountains of Jinan for a romantic encounter with spring. Let your heart find a place to rest in the embrace of the mountains. First stop: Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls 🌊 Entering Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls is like stepping into a fairyland filled with greenery and the sound of water. The peaks are stacked, the valleys are crisscrossed, and the forest coverage rate is as high as 97%. It is a green kingdom carefully carved by nature. Walking along the mountain path, the sound of gurgling water is like a lively movement played by nature. Waterfalls of various shapes pour down from the mountains. Some are majestic, like the Milky Way falling from the sky, while others are graceful and beautiful, like silver threads. Standing under the waterfall, you can feel the refreshing and cool water vapor rushing towards you, as if all your troubles have been washed away by the waterfall. Looking up, the surrounding mountains are covered with new green, and wildflowers bloom, forming a beautiful spring picture with the blue sky and white clouds. Explore: Jiuchong Mountain Sixteen Turns 🚗 After leaving Jiuru Mountain Waterfalls, head deeper into the southern mountains to the mysterious and challenging Jiuchong Mountain Sixteen Turns. The mountain road here is winding and twisting, as if it were a curve casually drawn by nature. Every turn is an encounter with the unknown. Driving through it is like having an intimate conversation with the mountains and forests. Every inch of the scenery tells the story of time. Climb to the main peak of Jiuchong Mountain and stand at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Overlook the winding mountain road, which looks like a ribbon wrapped around the mountains. The continuous mountains are covered with lush vegetation, and wildflowers bloom, as if nature has overturned the palette. Such a stunning view will make you stop and capture the moment with your camera. Rest: Liubu National Forest Park 🏕️ Leave Jiuchong Mountain and head to Liubu National Forest Park. This green world hidden in the mountains is like a pearl lost in the world, quiet and beautiful. The park is densely forested, with green trees and the fragrance of trees in the air. Find a soft grassland, lay down a picnic mat, and sit down. The rustling of the wind blowing through the leaves and the occasional crisp bird song play a natural movement. At this moment, enjoy the food, relax your mind, and enjoy this rare quiet time. Seek Zen: Yijing Temple 🕍 In the afternoon, visit Yijing Temple. This ancient temple, located on Tongming Mountain in Zhangxia Street, Changqing District, was originally named Shuangquan Temple. It was named in memory of Master Yijing, one of the four great translators of Buddhist scriptures in the Tang Dynasty. The temple is built on the mountain, with layers of buildings. The Daxiong Hall, Dizang Hall, and other halls are solemn and majestic, exuding the atmosphere of time. Entering the temple, the smoke of incense lingers, and the sound of Buddhist music surrounds you, instantly dispelling the noise in your heart. If you happen to visit on a weekend, you can listen to the master’s lectures and feel the wisdom and compassion of Buddhism. From 11 am to 2 pm, you can taste a bowl of light vegetarian noodles and experience the Zen life in a bowl of porridge and rice. Explore History: Wangjiaquan Cliff Inscriptions 📜 The last stop is Wangjiaquan Cliff Inscriptions. This ancient site hidden in the mountains and forests carries thousands of years of history and the wisdom of the ancients. The wind and frost of time have not erased its brilliance. The words and patterns on the stone carvings are still clear and legible, as if silently telling the stories of the past. Standing in front of the stone carvings, time seems to stand still, and your thoughts travel through time and space, having a silent conversation with the ancients and feeling the vicissitudes of history. The lush mountains and forests around add vitality to this ancient simplicity. Notes ⚠️ The road to Jiuchong Mountain Sixteen Turns is rugged. Be sure to carefully check the brakes, steering, and other key components of your vehicle before departure to ensure driving safety and make this journey safe and comfortable. Remember to take away your trash when picnicking in Liubu National Forest Park and protect this beautiful natural environment. Yijing Temple is a pure land of Buddhism. Be sure to follow the temple rules, keep quiet, be respectful, and respect religious beliefs and customs when visiting. Let your heart be truly purified in this pure land. Come and leave a beautiful memory of your own this spring.

Hidden waterfall in the southern mountains of Jinan - Dongsheng Waterfall Jinan has a little-known treasure - Jinan Dongsheng Reservoir Waterfall, which is a popular waterfall worth exploring. You can drive directly to the entrance of Waishi Village, which is located in the southern mountains. Although there are no official scenic facilities, parking is very convenient. You can park your car in a place that does not block the road, or choose a wild parking lot at a farmhouse. The village is beautiful and the air is fresh, making it a great place to wander around on weekends. It is especially quiet here because there are not many people. The village roads are lined with small persimmons, like strings of lanterns, making you forget your worries and enjoy the peace of life. You will see a large stone with the words "Youyouju" written on it (it seems to be an inn or farmhouse). Turn left from there and you will see a small waterfall. Although the road is not difficult for hikers, it is still recommended to wear comfortable shoes, and girls should wear pants because the branches may scratch their legs. There is enough space around the waterfall for camping, sitting around the small reservoir, drinking a cup of hot coffee, and listening to the sound of the waterfall, which is simply beautiful. Although Jinan is not big, you will find more beautiful places if you explore carefully. After seeing the high-rise buildings in the city, it is better to come to the mountains and rivers to relax occasionally.

Found a secluded courtyard with a breeze 🍃 A real paradise As soon as I entered, I felt that my eyes were bright and beautiful. Pick a weekend with good weather to stay for an afternoon Meet up with a few friends, eat, chat and drink tea, it's very leisurely~ 💞Simple guide to Jinan Yunduan Zitengyuan Farmhouse: 🍛 Recommended dishes: Yunduan Zitengyuan Farmhouse offers a variety of farmhouse dishes, including vinegar-cooked chicken, stir-fried vermicelli with soybean sprouts, and farmhouse eggplant casserole. 💰Average consumption per person: According to the search results, the average consumption per person is about 51 yuan. 📍 Address: Yunduan Zitengyuan Farmhouse is located at Room 411, 4th Floor, Huanyu City, No. 6638, Erhuan South Road. [Fountain] Environment and service: Yunduan Zitengyuan Farmhouse has a good environment, and the waiters are enthusiastic and responsive. 🌟Features: In addition to delicious food, you can also experience the leisure and comfort of farmhouses and enjoy the tranquility and nature of the countryside. 💫I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Yunduan Zitengyuan Farmhouse.

I love going to the market, especially when the New Year is approaching Today is the 6th, come to Zhonggong Daji! The market leader of the Daji session! The largest market in the southern mountainous area! A history of more than a thousand years, both adults and children like to stroll! Two markets in five days! You can come on the lunar calendar every 1, 3, 6, 8 Among them, 1, 6 are big markets, 3, 8 are small markets Snacks🍖Vegetables🥬Fruits🍉General merchandise🔦Cooked food🥩Clothing👔 Seasonings🧂Live poultry🐔Liquor🍾Seafood🦐Bedding🛏️Flowers💐etc The big rooster, the bright big flower coat, the festive Fu character New Year picture Listen to the traditional popcorn with a "boom" sound, the glutinous yellow face nest There are also candied haws, roasted quail eggs, starch sausages, roasted melon seeds, etc... The world's fireworks are all here, everything is available, everything is complete👅 Strolling around, it takes two or three hours to finish👀 🚌Get off at Zhonggong Station on Route 88 or Dongguo Erzhuang West Station on Route 65 · 🔍Shopping and eating tips: 1⃣️Lead your own children🧒There are many people, don't get lost 2⃣️Rational consumption 3⃣️Bringing a small trolley will be more convenient

Jinan's southern mountainous area is rich in tourism resources, where history and culture intersect with modern civilization, forming a resource system that integrates natural scenery with cultural landscapes. The southern mountainous area has several large-scale tourist areas such as Simen Tower Scenic Area, Bronze Mountain Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Paomaling, Red Leaf Valley Ecological and Cultural Tourism Area, Jiuding Tower Ethnic Style Park, Water Curtain Gorge Scenic Area, Jinyun River Park, Golden Elephant Mountain Ski Resort, Crouching Tiger Mountain Ski Resort, Shanqing World, etc. Each scenic area is filled with fresh rural charm and rich rural flavor, forming a stark contrast with the crowded environment and noisy life in big cities. It is rare to have such a large area of green mountains and rivers near Jinan, a modern metropolis. The culture is profound, the cultural context is the same, and the historical culture and green culture are organically integrated, making it an excellent candidate for Jinan's ring city recreation belt. Here has formed a 'spring to enjoy flowers, summer to escape the heat, autumn to pick fruits, winter to tread snow' four-season tourism pattern. If you don't enter the scenic area, there are scenic spots everywhere, and every step is a beautiful scene, which is not false at all. You can climb mountains, explore, pick, relax, and enjoy the beauty of 'picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence'.

Experience the joy of camping at minus 15°C🎉 Snow camping🏕️ Green stove as always powerful⛽️ Eating a hot pot on the snow🍲 So comfortable. Delicious