Jinan

Jinan ({{zh-stpw |s=济南 |t=濟南 |p=Jǐ'nán |w=Chi-nan}}) is the capital and a sub-provincial city of Shandong province in China. It is recognized as the center for economy, politics, culture, commerce, education and transport for the whole province of Shandong.

Tourism

Jinan is known for its beautiful natural sites, and is one of the greatest tourist destinations in Shandong. Jinan boasts a series of old and childhood homes of politicians, philosophers, dynastic officials, and artists. Furthermore, Jinan's purported picturesque scenery by the lake and ruddy waters that flow in and around the city make it more attractive to domestic tourists -- a lot of this was reflected by famous Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu. Sadly, industrialisation and frequent dust storms reduce the allure of its once-spectacular beauty. There are more than a few natural scenery sites in Jinan. Over an hour to the south, closer to Tai'an, is the famous Tai Shan, one of the four "great Chinese mountains". To the north are scenic blue-colored mountains, beside the Yellow River. Jinan is also known for its natural springs, which have only recently become functional again after the depleted and polluted water table was artificially replenished after decades of sluggish inactivity.

Related Topics:
Tang Dynasty - Du Fu - Tai Shan - Yellow River

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Tourist attractions include:

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• Daming Lake
• Four Fountains
• Thousand-Buddha Mountain ({{zh-cp|c=千佛山|p=Qiān Fó Shān}})
• Baotu Spring Park
• Shandong Provincial Museum - unique in China for displaying a dead six-legged calf in its natural exhibits area.