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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2013

Baotu Spring Tourism Area (First Spring Under Heaven)

济南市天下第一泉景区

Shandong, Jinan★ 4.6Designated 2013·36.5333°N, 117.1361°E

Ticket Price

Baotu Spring CNY 40, Daming Lake CNY 30

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.6 / 5.0

Designated

2013

About Baotu Spring Tourism Area (First Spring Under Heaven)

Jinan, the 'City of Springs,' centers on Baotu Spring, whose gushing karst waters earned it the title 'First Spring Under Heaven.' Continue past old courtyards and pools to the willow-fringed Daming Lake.

Highlights

Baotu Spring — 'the first spring under heaven' — plus Daming Lake, Five Dragon Pool and historic Spring City squares; gushing karst springs.

Suggested Route

Start at Baotu Spring, stroll to Five Dragon Pool, then Daming Lake and the old city moat; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Jinan sweet-and-sour carp and baotu-spring tofu; stay downtown near the springs or by Daming Lake.

Facilities

Visitor centers, boat rides on Daming Lake, restrooms, accessible boardwalks and clear signage.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

Metro Line 2 to Quancheng Square Station walk ~10 min to Baotu; buses K51/K66/etc. Nearest HSR Jinan West Station ~10 km; ~40 km from Jinan Yaoqiang Airport.

Reservation

Online booking via official WeChat 'First Spring Under Heaven Scenic Area' recommended; Baotu Spring ticketed, Daming Lake/Wulongtan free.

Ticket Price

Baotu Spring CNY 40 (≈ $5.6), Daming Lake CNY 30 (≈ $4.2)

Address

Shandong Province Jinan City Lixia District Baotuquannan Road No. 1

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

济南市天下第一泉景区

山东省济南市历下区趵突泉南路1号

Shandong Province Jinan City Lixia District Baotuquannan Road No. 1

36.5333, 117.1361

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