Overview
Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience in Jinan, the city is regarded as the City of Spring, on a 6-hour tour by taxi, walking and boat. See the city’s most spectacular attractions from a variety of vantage points and delve into Jinan’s rich history with commentary from a professional guide. Cruise on the city moat from Black Tiger Spring to Baotu Spring, enjoy the tasty local tea made from the spring in one of the teahouse; admire the Daming Lake, Five Dragon Spring; Stroll around the Furong Ancient Street, Qushuiting Street and listen to intriguing commentary from your friendly local guide.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Boat Cruise
- Tea break
- Bottled water
- Private tour + Professional guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fee
- Transport by private vehicle + Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Greet your guide at your Jinan city hotel's lobby at prearranged time, then travel by private car to Black Tiger Spring. Black Tiger Spring is one of the four most famous springs of Jinan, gets its name from the tiger roaring sound when three tigers spit out water into the moat. Stroll around the park with your tour guide. The local people have a tradition of fetching water from the Black Tiger Spring. You you stop by a local teahouse to taste the Black Tiger Spring by having a tea made with its water.
Stop 2
Next, take the boat cruise along the Jinan city moat. Enjoy beautiful views from boat sides. You will stop at Baotu Spring. Then continue your tour to the most famous spring in china. According to experts' research, Baotu Spring has a history of 3,543 years, dating back to the Shang Dynasty (16th –11th BC). The spring retains its temperature at 18 degree Celsius (64.4 degree Fahrenheit) all year round. Stroll around the pavilions and courtyards in the park, listen as your knowledgeable guide offers an interesting introduction to the park’s history.
Stop 3
Stroll around Furong Ancient Street and Qushuting street, then enjoy a delicious lunch in the local restaurant.
Stop 4
In the afternoon you will visit Daming Lake. Daming Lake is a large natural lake formed from a number of springs. The lake is surrounded by a park with an ensemble of historical buildings, including pavilions, temples, gardens, bridges, etc. Over the centuries, Daming Lake has inspired many poets, painters, calligraphers, and scholars. Spend some leisure time here to enjoy the peaceful park. After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Jinan city.
Stop 5
If you wish to visit Jinan Huangcheng Park, you can let your tour guide know
Stop 6
If you wish to visit Qingshuiting Street, you can let your tour guide know
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Age under 4 is free to join
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking