Why visit Jinan
Townapedia lists 75 museums and landmarks, 50 parks and trails, 179 places to eat, 61 places to stay and 26 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Baotu Spring, Jinan Yellow River Bridge, Guangzhi Yuan and Memorial for Chairman Mao's inspection of the North Park Commune.
Weather in Jinan
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About Jinan
Jinan is the capital of the Shandong province in Eastern China. With a population of 9.2 million, it is one of the largest cities in Shandong in terms of population. The area of present-day Jinan has played an important role in the history of the region from the earliest beginnings of civilization and has evolved into a major national administrative, economic, and transportation hub. The city has held sub-provincial administrative status since 1994.
From the Wikipedia article Jinan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Jinan on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do26
Baotu Spring
Monument and historic site · 1.4 km
Karst spring in Jinan, Shandong, China
Jinan Yellow River Bridge
Bridge · 10.3 km
Bridge carries G104 and G220 in People's Republic of China
Luokou Yellow River Railway Bridge
Bridge · 6.5 km
Bridge in People's Republic of China
Shandong First Medical University
School · 12.2 km
Healthcare organization in Shandong province, China
Shandong Grand Theater
Cinema and theater · 8.4 km
Opera house in Jinan, Shandong Province
Shandong University of Finance and Economics
School · 7.6 km
Higher Education Institution in Shandong, China
Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
School · 4.3 km
University in Jinan, Shandong, China
University of Jinan
School · 6.6 km
University in Ji'nan, Shandong Province, China
Memorial for Premier Zhou's inspection of the Loukou Yellow River Railway Bridge
Bridge · 6.1 km
14 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks75
Memorial for Chairman Mao's inspection of the North Park Commune
Monument and historic site · 3.6 km
Monument in Jinan, Shandong, China
63 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds50
Jinan Baihua Park
Park · 6.5 km
Park in Jinan, People's Republic of China
Three Officials Temple Scenic Area
Park · 6.4 km
Park in Jinan, Shandong, China
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38 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes179
Mixue Ice Cream & Tea
Cafe · Ice Cream, Bubble Tea · 1.0 km
中国连锁冰淇淋与茶饮品牌，提供高性价比的现制饮品
Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
Mixue Ice Cream & Tea
Cafe · Ice Cream, Bubble Tea · 0.8 km
中国连锁冰淇淋与茶饮品牌，提供高性价比的现制饮品
Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
Mixue Ice Cream & Tea
Cafe · Ice Cream, Bubble Tea · 1.8 km
中国连锁冰淇淋与茶饮品牌，提供高性价比的现制饮品
Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
Niupitang Bar
Bar and pub · Steak House, Pizza, Seafood, Barbecue, Friture · 2.3 km
2 县西巷
167 more on the map.
Where to stay61
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping55
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Healthcare32
Map of Jinan
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Getting there and nearby towns
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport(TNA) (TNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 km away.
- Changqing 27 km southwest, about 27 min by car
- Mingshui 45 km east, about 45 min by car
- Feicheng 51 km southwest, about 51 min by car
- Tai’an 55 km south, about 55 min by car
- Pingyin 65 km southwest, about 1 h by car
- Zhoucun 75 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Boshan 77 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Laiwu 79 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jinanfromqianfoshan, Song Hongxiao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China - panoramio (1), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China - panoramio, 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China - panoramio (5), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (17), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (12), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (8), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (13), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (7), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China - panoramio (6), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (3), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio, 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (15), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (9), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (11), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (1), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (4), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tianqiao, Jinan, Shandong, China - panoramio (1), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (2), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Gate, Headquarter of China Railway Jinan Group 20260502, Tim Wu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (16), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (5), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (14), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China - panoramio (15), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (6), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingsi Road Shangquan, Shizhong, Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000 - panoramio (10), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jinan Transport 济南交通 2008 01, kanegen, CC BY 2.0
- Luokou yellow river railway bridge south shore view closeup 1, Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shandong First Medical University, Jinan campus (20260928130622), N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Huaiyin, Jinan, Shandong, China - panoramio (32), 济南视角, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Qianfoshan Campus of Shandong University 2010-03, 猫猫的日记本, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Guangzhi Yuan Jinan 2009 07, Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northpark mao memorial jinan sculpture close, Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shandong Museum Building, Baomi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baihuapark, Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacredheartcathedraljinan, Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baotu Spring, Jinan in Oct 2013, Windmemories, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Felix's photo of the JGSM exterior, GuardianH, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Black tiger spring, Amphylite, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jinan Liberation Pavilion, unnormalized, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Five dragon pool 2008 09, Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 山东中医药大学图书馆, Techqin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shandong Experimental High School's Gate, Cosine02, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gate of Shandong University of Finance and Economics (Yanshan campus), Yetsing, CC BY-SA 3.0
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