Baotu Spring Park is strategically located at the downtown of Jinan with the Qianfoshan (Thousand Buddha Mountain) in the south and Daming Lake Park in the north. It is a destination which well known for its springs and artificial creations. When the park was first established in year 1956, the park was very small. Anyway, through the continuously development and expansion, the area of the park has reached 26 acres nowadays. It is currently one of the three major tourist attractions in Jinan which serves as an ideal location for tourists who are looking for a place of serenity in a bustling city.
Baotu Spring which located at the center point of the park is popular as the best of 72 springs throughout Jinan. There have been many famous poems written relating to the beauty of this spring throughout the history. A report from the expert stated that Baotu Spring might go through development history of over 3500 years which can be dated back to Shang Dynasty. The spring is in rectangular shape while stretches 30 meters in east-west axis and 18 meters in north-south axis. Spring water will keep on pouring out every day and night. Especially when the water bursts out from the outlets, thunderous sounds and sprays water jets will be heard.
The average temperature of the spring water is about 18 degree Celsius throughout the year. Especially in cold winter, the warm spring water will create mist that floats above the spring just like clouds in the sky. With the ancient architecture surrounding the spring, you will feel as if standing in a dreamland but not in a real world. Moreover, research has been taken place and finds out that the spring water is pure in quality that ideal for drinking. You can try the taste of tea that makes by the spring water when you are here.
On top of that, there are some special events that carry out within the park annually, such as the Lantern Festival and Chrysanthemum Show. Cultural significance is highlighted and the beauty of the scenery will bring you further into the scenario. Do not miss the events if you plan to visit Jinan.