Baotu Spring Park

The Number One Spring under Heaven and the symbolic landmark of Jinan City

Key Information

Historical Period

Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) to Present

UNESCO Status

Part of Jinan Springs Cultural Landscape (Tentative List)

Water Temperature

Constant 18°C (64°F)

Annual Flow

Approximately 240,000 cubic meters

Main Springs

Baotu Spring, Shuyu Spring, Jinxian Spring, Huanghua Spring

Famous Visitors

Emperor Qianlong, Li Bai, Zeng Gong, Pu Songling

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Cultural Significance

Symbol of Jinan as Spring City

Baotu Spring Park is the most famous spring in Jinan known as the Spring City of China. Located in the heart of Jinan, it is one of the three major scenic spots in the city along with Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. The park covers an area of 158 acres and features more than 30 famous springs including Baotu Spring, the most spectacular of them all. Baotu Spring has been celebrated for over 2,600 years with historical records dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period. The spring water gushes out from three main outlets with tremendous force, creating a magnificent spectacle that has inspired poets and emperors throughout Chinese history. The water temperature remains constant at around 18°C (64°F) throughout the year, never freezing in winter nor drying up in summer. The park combines natural beauty with cultural heritage, featuring traditional Chinese gardens, pavilions, bridges, and historical buildings that reflect the rich cultural history of Shandong Province.

Things to Do

Watch the spectacular water gushing from Baotu Spring
Visit Li Qingzhaos Memorial Hall dedicated to the famous Song Dynasty poetess
Explore the traditional Chinese garden architecture and pavilions
Taste authentic Jinan spring water tea at the tea houses
Walk along the winding paths and stone bridges over spring streams
Admire the ancient calligraphy inscriptions and stone tablets
Visit the Wang Xueting Pavilion overlooking the main spring
Enjoy the beautiful lotus ponds and weeping willow trees
Learn about the history of springs in Jinan at the exhibition halls
Take photos at the iconic Baotu Spring stone monument

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