Laopaifang (wanda)

I found this when I was lying in the hotel and didn't know what to eat, so I decided to try it... The dishes were very large, and two people couldn't finish three dishes... Although it is Shandong cuisine, it is not very salty, very palatable, and very good... The staff is very enthusiastic and satisfied...

🌟【Jinan 4 Days 3 Nights】A Dream Trip to the City of Springs for 2500 RMB Per Person! A Complete Guide to Food, Accommodation, and Transportation!💦 Hi~ This is your travel enthusiast obsessed with the charm of both northern and southern China!✨ Just got back from Jinan, the "City of Springs," with my boyfriend! A poetic journey for just 2500 RMB per person! Save this guide now and tag that person who'll be spending time daydreaming by Baotu Spring with you! 💕 ———————————— 📅Itinerary + Budget Breakdown (5000 RMB total for 2 people) ———————————— 🏨3 nights accommodation: 900 RMB (Guesthouse in Lixia District, close to the scenic area) 🚗Transportation + shuttle bus to attractions: 400 RMB (Super convenient bus + Didi) 🎫All entrance fees included: 400 RMB (The Baotu Spring scenic area is incredibly generous!) 🍜Food extravaganza: 3300 RMB (The Shandong cuisine is amazing!) ———————————— 🚩Day 1: The babbling springs • A romantic first encounter with Jinan ———————————— 💧Baotu Spring (Entrance fee 40 RMB/person) "The First Spring Under Heaven" truly lives up to its name! Three streams of water ripple like snowflakes. Enjoying a large bowl of tea at Guanlan Pavilion is so pleasant! 🍵 💧 Quancheng Square (Free) The musical fountain at 8 PM is absolutely stunning! Remember to stand in the wind and get sprayed! 💫 🍲 Dinner: Laopaifang Lu Cuisine Restaurant (90 RMB per person) The sweet and sour carp with its arched bridge design is amazing! The braised pork intestines burst with juice in every bite! 🐟 ———————————— 🚩 Day 2: Lakeside Stroll • Through the Mingfu Ancient City ———————————— 🌊 Daming Lake (Free) The place where Xia Yuhe and Emperor Qianlong met! A romantic boat ride on the lake is incredibly relaxing. The moment the "Chaoran Tower" lights up, everyone gasps in amazement! ✨ 🏮 Qushuiting Street (Free) A "Jiangbei Jiangnan" vibe! Bluestone paths adorned with babbling springs Buy a skewer of candied hawthorn and enjoy it on the go! 🍡 🍜Lunch: Furong Street Snacks (50 RMB per person) A perfect breakfast combo of fried dough twists and sweet rice porridge! Milk soup with cattail shoots is incredibly delicious! ———————————— 🚩Day 3: Mountain Views Enter the City • Exploring the Flavors of Old Alleys ———————————— ⛰Thousand Buddha Mountain (30 RMB per person) Take the cable car for a panoramic view of Jinan! Xingguo Temple is bustling with worshippers. Encounter a cute little squirrel begging for food! 🐿️ 🎨Shandong Art Museum (Free) The spiral staircase is perfect for photos! The contemporary art exhibition is amazing! 🖼 🍢Dinner: Hui Muslim Barbecue Street (80 RMB per person) Red willow skewers + draft beer is the essence of summer! Roasted lamb kidneys are so delicious! ———————————— 🚩Day 4: Exploring Lingyan Temple • Full of Jinan Memories ———————————— 🏯Lingyan Temple (Entrance fee 60 RMB/person) One of the four famous temples in China! The painted clay Arhat statues are lifelike. The spring water along the mountain road is drinkable.💦 🛍Souvenirs: Pingyin roses/donkey-hide gelatin cake. I brought rose jam for my mom and she praised me for being thoughtful.👩🏻 ———————————— 💡Useful Tips ———————————— 1️⃣Choose accommodation near Quancheng Road, within walking distance of the three major scenic spots. 2️⃣Buses with K-series prefixes are widely available; scanning QR codes for boarding is super convenient. 3️⃣Bring empty bottles to collect spring water! There are many places to drink directly from Black Tiger Spring. 4️⃣ Shandong cuisine portions are large; three dishes are enough for two people. ———————————— ✨Travel Reflections: Watching the bubbles rise and fall at Baotu Spring Waiting for a sunset to melt gold at Daming Lake This ancient city, nourished by springs, even the wind carries a poetic gentleness💫 #JinanTravelGuide #SpringCitySlowLife #ValueForMoneyTravel #CouplesTravel 👉Follow me for more city walk routes

Suitable for: Families/Friends/Culture Enthusiasts Theme: Slow Life in the Spring City + History and Culture + Natural Scenery 💰 Budget (Total 10,000 RMB) Transportation (High-Speed ​​Rail/Air Tickets + City Tour): 2,500 RMB Accommodation (4 Nights Comfortable): 4,000 RMB Food (Including Specialty Meals): 2,000 RMB Entrance Fees + Activities: 1,000 RMB Shopping + Other Items: 500 RMB 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Old City Spring Charm (Baotu Spring + Daming Lake) Day 2: Cultural Tour (Thousand Buddha Mountain + Shandong Museum) Day 3: Suburban Landscapes (Jiuru Mountain / Red Leaf Valley) Day 4: Day Trip to Qufu (Three Confucius Temples Scenic Area) Day 5: Return Trip (Kuanhouli + Jiefang Pavilion) 🌊 Day 1: First Experience of the Spring City Morning: Baotu Spring Park (Entrance Fee 40 RMB) Watch the "World's Greatest Spring" gush and visit the Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall. Wulongtan Park (5 yuan admission) Beautiful scenery and less crowded, perfect for feeding koi. Lunch (100 yuan/person): Caobao Baozi Shop (Must-orders: pork soup dumplings, lotus leaf porridge) Afternoon: Daming Lake (free) Boat trip (motorized boat 100 yuan/hour) on the lake, searching for traces of "Summer Rain Lotus." Qushuiting Street (free) Small bridges and flowing water, enjoying a cup of spring water tea (20 yuan/pot). Dinner (150 yuan/person): Chengnan Past (Recommended: Sweet and Sour Carp, Nine-Turn Large Intestine) Accommodation (1,000 yuan/night): InterContinental Jinan (next to Quancheng Square) or Quancheng Hotel (near Baotu Spring) ⛰️ Day 2: Culture and Faith Morning: Thousand Buddha Mountain (30 yuan admission) Climb to the summit for a panoramic view of Jinan and visit the Ten Thousand Buddha Caves. Lunch (budget 80 yuan/person): Qianfoshan Vegetarian Restaurant (recommended: Luohan Vegetarian Restaurant, vegetarian steamed buns) Afternoon: Shandong Museum (free, reservation required) See oracle bone inscriptions and Han Dynasty murals. The air conditioning is perfect for escaping the summer heat. Hongjialou Catholic Church (free) Century-old Gothic architecture, perfect for taking photos. Dinner (budget 120 yuan/person): Laopaifang Shandong Cuisine Restaurant (must-try: stir-fried kidney and water chestnuts in milk soup) 🍁 Day 3: Nature Healing Day Option A (recommended in autumn): Red Leaf Valley Ecological and Cultural Tourism Area (admission 80 yuan) From October to November, the mountains are covered in red leaves, and hiking is available for a breathtaking view. Option B (recommended in summer): Jiuru Mountain Resort Scenic Area (admission 120 yuan) Waterfalls and a log cabin homestay, experience making handmade sachets (50 yuan). Lunch (simple meal within the scenic area, budget 60 yuan/person) Afternoon: Return to the city and rest at your leisure. Dinner (budget 200 yuan/person): Lakeside Buffet Restaurant (Sofitel Hotel, overlooking Daming Lake at night) 🏛️ Day 4: Pilgrimage to the Holy City (Day Trip to Qufu) Transportation: Jinan → Qufu High-Speed ​​Rail (round-trip 200 yuan/person, 1 hour) Itinerary: Confucius Temple + Confucius Mansion + Confucius Cemetery (combined ticket 140 yuan) Listen to Confucian stories with a guide (audio guide 30 yuan). Lunch (budget 80 yuan/person): Qufu pancakes with green onions + Confucius Mansion tofu. Evening: Return to Jinan, stay at the same hotel. 🛍️ Day 5: A Farewell on the Tip of the Tongue Morning: Kuanhouli (free) Buy freshly grilled "Youxuan Zhang" (5 yuan/piece) and take some Instagram-famous photos. Jiefang Pavilion (free) Climb the pavilion to reminisce about the past and overlook the Black Tiger Spring. Lunch (budget 100 RMB/person): Furong Street Snacks (Recommended: National Football Team Stinky Tofu, Braised Chicken with Rice) Afternoon: Flexible depending on return time. 💡 Tips Transportation: Jinan's attractions are concentrated, with taxi fares starting at 12 RMB. The subway provides access to most attractions. Spring Water: Bring an empty bottle for drinking water directly from the spring (Heihu Spring is the sweetest). Season: Enjoy the Baotu Spring Lantern Festival in spring, and visit the Red Leaf Valley in autumn. Total Cost: Approximately 9,500 RMB (including optional expenses) Don't Miss: Daming Lake Cruise, Qufu Pilgrimage, Jiuru Mountain Handicrafts! #JinanTravel

📅 Day 1: First Experience of Spring City Culture 📍 Morning Baotu Spring Park (40 RMB admission) Jinan's must-see "The First Spring in the World"—watch the three springs gush forth and immerse yourself in the poetic beauty of Lao She's writings. Wulongtan Park (5 RMB admission) A 5-minute walk away, it's uncrowded and beautiful, perfect for photos. 📍 Lunch Lunch: Chao Yixing Fast Food (20 RMB per person) A Jinan local favorite, the braised pork and four-happiness meatballs are must-try! 📍 Afternoon Daming Lake (Free) Taipei (50 RMB/30 minutes on an electric boat) on the lake, searching for traces of the "Summer Rain Lotus" (Summer Rain Lotus), and visiting Chaoran Tower (the illuminated night view is stunning). Qushuiting Street (Free) Surrounded by small bridges and flowing water, enjoy a cup of spring tea (15 RMB) and experience the slow pace of life in old Jinan. 📍Evening Kuanhouli Food Street Recommended snacks: ✅ Huang's BBQ (15 RMB) ✅ Youxuan (5 RMB) ✅ Tianmo (8 RMB) Night tour of Quancheng Square (free) See the musical fountain (starting at 8:00 PM) and check out the "Quanbiao" sculpture. 🏨 Accommodation: Budget hotel near Quancheng Road (approximately 300 RMB/night for two consecutive nights) 📅 Day 2: Natural Wonders and Historical Exploration 📍Morning Thousand Buddha Mountain (30 RMB admission) Climb to the summit for panoramic views of Jinan. Behold the Northern Wei Dynasty stone Buddha statues. Watch the sunrise in the early morning (free). 📍Lunch Lunch: Caobao Baozi Shop (30 RMB per person) A century-old restaurant. Recommended dishes include the pork soup dumplings and lotus leaf congee. 📍Afternoon Shandong Provincial Museum (Free, Reservations Required) See the museum's treasures, including the "Large Jade Bi of the State of Lu" and "Oracle Bone Inscriptions," for a truly cultural experience. Black Tiger Spring (Free) This is where locals draw their water. Bring your own bottle and sample the sweet, refreshing water. 📍Evening Dinner: Lao Paifang Shandong Cuisine Restaurant (80 RMB per person) Must-try the Nine-Turn Large Intestine and Sweet and Sour Carp! 📅 Day 3: Suburban Landscapes and the Old City's Lively Scenery 📍Morning Lingyan Temple (Half-Day Group Tour, Approximately 150 RMB/person, Including Transportation) This Buddhist sanctuary, a thousand-year-old temple, features a clay arhat sculpture known as "the most famous in China." 📍Afternoon Lao She Memorial Hall (Free) Learn about the story of Lao She and Jinan. A must-see for artistic youth. Pre-departure snacks: ✅ Qinji Fire-baked Stuffed Pork (5 yuan) ✅ Mengjia Braised Pork Hoof (20 yuan) 💰 Budget Details Transportation: Round-trip high-speed rail/airfare (depending on departure point, estimated at 600 yuan) + city bus/taxi 200 yuan Accommodation: 300 yuan x 2 nights = 600 yuan Food: Snacks + meals approximately 250 yuan/day x 3 days = 750 yuan Tips/Experiences: Baotu Spring + Thousand Buddha Mountain + Lingyan Temple ≈ 350 yuan 💡 Tips: Jinan has a well-developed public transportation system; use Alipay to get a "Jinan Cloud Public Transportation Card" and scan the QR code to ride. Free water is available at the spring drinking station, but it's recommended to boil it before drinking. Spring and autumn are the best seasons; bring sunscreen in summer; and winter is the perfect time to enjoy the spectacular "clouds and mist" after the snow. #JinanTravel #TheWorld'sNo.1Spring-BaotuSpring #JinanDamingLake Jinan's springs and fireworks await you! 💧🏮

🗻 Huaiyin District, the core area of ​​Jinan's western new city, seamlessly integrates a transportation hub, ecological green space, cultural venues, and commercial complexes. 1️⃣ Jinan Forest Park ⭐Recommended: The city's largest urban forest park, a natural oxygen bar and family playground 💰Admission: Free ✨Highlights: ✅Spanning over 1,000 mu (approximately 1,000 acres), with over 90% forest coverage ✅The children's play area boasts comprehensive facilities, perfect for relaxing with children (entertainment activities are charged separately) ✅The wetland birdwatching area offers sightings of over 20 bird species, including egrets 📌Tip: Weekends are crowded, so visiting on weekdays is recommended; camping is permitted in designated areas. 2️⃣ Jinan West Railway Station Urban Living Room ⭐Recommended: An urban balcony on the high-speed rail hub, a perfect blend of modern architecture and landscape 💰 Admission: Free ✨Highlights: ✅ The skywalk offers a spectacular view of high-speed trains entering and exiting the station ✅ The nighttime light show complements the musical fountain (7:30 PM - 8:30 PM every night) ✅ The viewing platform offers excellent vantage points for photographing the high-speed trains passing through 📌Tip: Visit in the evening to enjoy both the sunset and the light show; be sure to take care of your belongings. 3️⃣ Impression Jinan · Spring World ⭐Recommended: Shandong's largest cultural, commercial, and tourism complex, blending traditional culture with modern commerce 💰Admission: Free in the street area, consumption is charged separately ✨Highlights: ✅ The antique-style buildings incorporate elements of Jinan's old commercial port, making for excellent photo opportunities ✅ Evening locals Folk performances and intangible cultural heritage displays (shadow puppetry, paper-cutting, etc.) ✅ The food court features local delicacies from across Shandong. 📌Tip: Visit at night for optimal lighting; the average cost of local delicacies is 30-50 yuan per person. 4️⃣ Shandong Capital Grand Theater ⭐Recommended: A cultural landmark in the new western city, a modern performing arts center. 💰Price: Free admission to the exterior; tickets required for performances. ✨Highlights: ✅ The building, designed by renowned architect Paul Andrew, boasts a modern and elegant design. ✅ Frequently hosts high-quality performances and art exhibitions. ✅ Free public concerts are held regularly in the public space. 📌Tip: Check the official website for information on free open days. Tickets for performances should be booked in advance. 5️⃣ Jinan Commercial Port Cultural Exhibition Hall ⭐Recommended: An important window into the history of Jinan's opening as a port 💰Fee: Free admission (reservations required) ✨Highlights: ✅Displays the historical changes of Jinan since its opening as a commercial port in 1904 ✅A large number of old photos and historical relics recreate the prosperity of the commercial port ✅Interactive screens offer information on time-honored businesses from the commercial period 📌Tip: Closed on Mondays; it's recommended to hire a free tour guide for a deeper understanding of the history. 6️⃣ Miri Lake Wetland Park ⭐Recommended: An ecological wetland near the city, a great spot for birdwatching and fishing 💰Fee: Free admission ✨Highlights: ✅Lake The area is spacious and has a beautiful ecological environment. ✅ Fishing gear rentals available (20 yuan/set). ✅ The lakeside cycling path is ideal for leisure and exercise. 📌 Tip: Bring binoculars for birdwatching; be mindful of mosquito repellent in summer. 7️⃣ Haina City Commercial and Tourism District ⭐ Recommended: European-style commercial district, a one-stop shopping and leisure experience. 💰 Fee: Free admission. ✨ Highlights: ✅ Italian-style architecture, perfect for photo opportunities. ✅ Outlet brand discount stores offer excellent value. ✅ Street art performances and market events on weekends. 📌 Tip: The best deals are during the sales season (May and November). Parking is free for 3 hours. 8️⃣ Fantawild Oriental Myths ⭐Recommendation: One of Shandong's largest theme parks, combining traditional culture with modern technology 💰Price: Admission: 280 yuan (adults) ✨Highlights: ✅Special attractions such as Nuwa mending the sky and Leifeng Pagoda incorporate elements of Chinese mythology ✅Spectacular nighttime performances and fireworks displays ✅Suitable for families and highly safe 📌Tip: Avoid peak holiday crowds; purchase fast-track tickets to save time in line 9️⃣ Lashan River Park ⭐Recommendation: Urban recreational green space, a favorite among locals 💰Price: Free admission ✨Highlights: ✅Beautiful greenery, perfect for morning exercise and strolls ✅Children Free use of recreational facilities ✅ The riverside promenade offers stunning night views 📌 Tip: Mornings and evenings are bustling with local residents, allowing you to experience the local atmosphere. 📍 Useful Tips 🚗 Transportation Tips: Subway: Lines 1 and 2 cover major attractions. Bus: K-series buses offer a dense network of routes. Shared Bikes: Attractions are conveniently located within easy reach. 🏯 Accommodation Recommendations: High-End: Greenland Melia Hotel (500-800 RMB/night) Mid-Range: Boutique Hotels near Impression Jinan (300-500 RMB/night) Budget: Chain Hotels near West Railway Station (200-300 RMB/night) 🍩 Dining Spots: Specialty Recommended: Braised Pork Belly, Sweet Rice, and Pot Stickers Recommended Restaurants: Lao Paifang Shandong Cuisine Restaurant, Chao Yixing Fast Food ☘️Best Seasons: Spring (April-May): Pleasant weather and blooming flowers in the park Autumn (September-October): Clear skies and refreshing air, perfect for outdoor activities ⚠️Notes: Some venues require advance reservations; please confirm before your trip. Theme park attractions have height restrictions, so please be aware when traveling with children. Please use sunscreen in the summer, and mosquito repellent is recommended in the park areas. ✨Huaiyin District is suitable for a 1-2 day leisure trip. Recommended itinerary: Day 1: Forest Park - West Station Urban Living Room - Impression Jinan; Day 2: Fantawild Oriental Myths - Haina City Shopping. #NationalDayTravelDiary #ShandongTravelStrategy #JinanTravel #ShandongTravel #WeekendWhereToGo