Top Sights to See in Jinan
Jinan is the large province of coastal economy of the east of
China and is the provincial capital of Shandong. It also remains the political,
economic and cultural centre of the whole province. The best time to visit
Jinan is between August and July where weather is at its best with low
precipitation and warm temperatures. Whilst visiting Jinan there are some must
see sights and below are the 5 top recommended sights!
1)
Four Gate Pagoda
The Four Gates Pagoda (Chinese: 四门塔) is a Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD) stone
Chinese pagoda located in central Shandong Province, China. It is thought to be
the oldest remaining pavilion-style stone pagoda in China. The oldest extant
brick-built pagoda in China is the 40-metre-tall (130 ft) Songyue Pagoda of 523
AD.
The Four Gates Pagoda is located at the
foot of Qinglong Mountain, near Liubu Village, in Licheng District, under the
administration of Jinan City, about 33 kilometers southeast of the city of
Jinan proper. The pagoda is located to the east of the site of the Shentong
Temple (Chinese: 神通寺), which was one of the most important
temples in northern China at the time the pagoda was built but is now in ruins.
2)
Daming Lake
Daming Lake Park covers a total area of
860,000 square meters (about 212 acres) of which the lake itself comprises of
460,000 square meters (about 113 acres). The six islands in Daming Lake contain
flowers, trees and other plants flourishing amongst the various pavilions. The
lake is a center of activity and one can find fish leaping near yachts and
boats.
In summer, lotuses bloom uninhibitedly
filling half of the park with its fragrant scent. At the same time, willows
circle the lake on three sides and swing with the breeze, a scene for which
Daming Lake is famous. The centerpiece of the lake is a great man-made
hectometer fountain built in 1985. The fountain has 103 injectors, and the main
injector can spout water as high as 100 meters.
3)
Baotu Spring Park
Beautiful Baotu Spring Park is located in the
centre of Jinan City, and it is here that you will find the Baotu Spring. The
park itself was originally established in 1956 and more recently has been
extended to 158 mu (about 26 acres). This highly valued facility represents the
symbol of Jinan City and is regarded as one of the three major places of
interest in Jinan. This park is highly regarded as a well known scenic spot
which makes an ideal location for admirers of wonderful natural springs, culture
and various constructions.
The Baotu Spring Park has memorials of Li
Kuchan, a master in traditional Chinese Painting, Wang Xuetao and Li Qingzhao.
The park also holds performances of Peking Opera all year round. With ten
cultural features, including the spring, rocks, opera performances, lanterns,
chrysanthemum, calligraphy, paintings and stone tablets, the Baotu Spring Park
has become a world famous tour spot.
4)
Thousand Buddha Mountain
Thousand Buddha Mountain (Qianfo Mountain) is located
about 2.5 kilometers southeast of the city at 285 meters above sea level. It is
one of the three most famous scenic spots in Ji'nan and occupies an area of 166
hectares. During the early years of the Sui Dynasty (581-618), Buddhism became
popular with people in the area and Buddhist disciples built many temples and
carved numerous Buddhist statues on the rocks of the mountain, hence the name.
The Thousand Buddha Mountain Park, many objects were
built, such as garden peach blossom, cableway, the strange slide ways, Yingfang
garden, the eighteen disciples of Buddhas, sleeping Buddhas, stone garden, golf
courses, waterfall, theatre, the picture of stone of the Shun
garden.
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