Five Dragon Pool

The Five Dragon Pool (五龙潭), is located in the heart of Shandong Province's Ji'nan. Accessible by both car and bus, it is literally located across the street from the famouse Baotu Spring Park, therefore it is easy to do both attractions on the same visit. Once inside, you can take a leisurely stroll around the central small lake area along with the interesting collection of pavilion structures here. I was amazed by the amount of beautiful statues this park has to offer. The star of the show is the aforementioned Five Dragon Pool, complete with 5 seperate fountains. If you are on a city tour, then this is an essential place to visit and can easily be completed in 30-45 minutes. Best time to visit is definitely Spring or Summer and also in early evening to take advantage of the sunset reflection. #2023travelwish #tripblazers #jinan

Five Dragon Pond Park (Wulongtan Park) is one of the four most famous spring groups of Jinan, north of Baotu Spring and in the center of Jinan City. There are many famous springs inside the park, including the Five Dragon Spring that is formed by 28 springs and with five tall dragons. It is said that the spring has existed before the Northern Wei Dynasty (4th-6th century AD) with more than 1,500 years of history. 7.6 hectares park with lush greens and ancient architectures and plenty of golden fish living in the pond. Tanxi Pavillion, Scree Porch, Xianqing Pavilion, Qin Qiong Temple, Wu Zhongqi’s Calligraphy to visit. Located in Jinan City, Shandong Province, China. #tripblazers #fallingforfall #mytripvlog #lucaworldtraveler

Guanjia pond is located in the Five Dragon Pool Park. The spot itself is small but surrounded by magnificent trees with bright green leafs. The stature of a Dragon is a symbol of this place. The pond is clean, water fresh and clean. Like other ponds and springs this one is very important part of the Five Dragons Pool Park. #springblossoms#roadtrip#urbanexplorer

Five Dragon Pool Park. This is very famous place in Jinan City. Well, I would like to start from my telling that Jinan is the city of many springs. Briefly, the water from melted snow is going through the mountain soil and being filtered by this way going deep underground. Further, accumulated below it is going up and reward Jinan with Cristal clean fresh water through numerous springs scattered around and inside of the city. These are famous places from very old ancient time. We are beginning to discover Jinan springs. First group is located in the park exactly in the city center. #springblossoms#roadtrip#urbanexplorer

The begonia flowers at Jinan's Wulongtan Park have reached their prime viewing period👀! Coming around Qingming Festival is just the perfect timing, it's truly breathtaking😍. "Who behind the curtain is asked, replies that the begonia remains the same"🤔, the garden full of begonia flowers are blooming competitively, welcoming their moment in the spotlight✨. The begonia flowers in spring are charming enough to captivate💐~ There are many people, walking around the entire garden several times, reluctant to leave, only wishing to capture this full garden of spring beauty with their eyes📷. Once again, I am moved by the spring in Jinan💓. 📍Location: Wulongtan Park 🎫Ticket: Free 🚌Transport: Take bus K3 from Jinan Station directly to the park

Jinan's famous attractions are really too numerous, but today let's introduce these 3 less crowded and fun spots! 1. Daguanyuan It's better to visit Daguanyuan at night when it's more beautiful. You must try the Chengnan Past Daguanyuan Tower restaurant, the food tastes great and the service is good. After dinner, it gets dark and the lights in Daguanyuan are turned on, which is very beautiful. It reminds me of Shanghai's City God Temple. Walking along, there is a barbecue plaza where you can try the taste if you like barbecue. There are many branches to stroll around, and there is also a place where crosstalk is performed, which is quite interesting, but you need to buy a ticket to enter! 2. Wulongtan Park After enjoying Baotu Spring, exit from the north gate and you will find Wulongtan Park. The park doesn't feel very big. Right at the entrance is Longtan to watch fish. The water here is not as clear as Baotu Spring, but there are fish swimming around, so the water should be fine. I saw the Crescent Spring, but I always wanted to see the Five Dragons Welcoming Guests. I asked the staff and found the Five Dragons Welcoming Guests at the east gate exit. It's beautiful, take some photos and that's the visit! 3. Ronghui Jinan Old Commercial Port This attraction was discovered by accident. It was very lively when the taxi passed by on the way to Daguanyuan, so I got off and took a look around. The place is not big, and a quick tour takes only half an hour. It's a great place for photo ops, especially under the 'Jinan' sign where you have to queue up for photos. There's also a rose waterfall, old Shanghai style photo spots, and many small shops selling various trinkets, as well as places to feed pigeons, etc. Anyway, when you come to travel, just stroll around together!

📸Spring is the perfect time for flower viewing, so come to Wulongtan and experience the romance of cherry blossom season! 🎉Wulongtan has three gates: 1. East Gate: Upon entering, you'll see five dragons spouting water; turn left for the Oshima cherry blossom forest~ 2. South Gate: The main entrance, on the left side is the largest spring pool - Xianming Pool; pass by the Jinshui Lou Terrace and the Ming Shi Pavilion to the north, where there's a vast sea of cherry blossoms, and it's also the most crowded area~ 3. West Gate: Turn north at the crossroad west of the South Gate, there are parking spaces along the road, fewer people at the gate, and it's a bit farther from the cherry blossom sea~ 🌟Although cherry blossoms are beautiful, their blooming period is short. Fortunately, the crabapple trees are also about to bloom, and from the end of the month to early April, the crabapples in the park will be in full bloom, presenting another beautiful scene! 😜

| Quick guide to enjoying the flowers at Wulongtan. ✨ Wulongtan Park in Jinan City, a China AAAAA-level tourist attraction👍 📍Located at No. 18 Kuangshi Street, Tianqiao District, Jinan City, Shandong Province 🌸Named after the main scenic spot, the Wulongtan, the park was opened in September 1987 🎉The park covers an area of 7.67 hectares, with a water area of 0.81 hectares 👀To the south is the Baotu Spring, and to the north is the Daming Lake, forming a garden water landscape with pools, streams, and harbors 🙏The park features the Wulongtan springs, the former site of the Shandong provincial leadership, and the former residence of Wu Zhongqi among other attractions 🛠In 2008, the park was expanded to include the newly built Tang-style garden architecture 'Qin Qiong Temple' and the reconstructed 'Xianqing Pavilion', which are integrated with the newly built ship lock and wharf along the moat 🌸Flower viewing guide: Enter from the East/South Gate👉Cherry Blossom Forest/Sea of Cherry Blossoms 🌺The 21st Wulongtan Cherry Blossom Festival, also featuring small stalls 🌼With the temperature rising, the crabapple flowers are also blooming just right, so grab your camera and go check in!

🌸 Wulongtan is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Jinan, with three entrances: east, south, and west. 📍 East Gate: After entering, turn left to see a vast cherry blossom forest, as if you're in a pink dream. 📍 South Gate: The main entrance, filled with a simple and elegant atmosphere. To the left of the South Gate is the largest spring pool, Xianming Pool. Passing by the Jinshui Lou Terrace and the Ming Shi Pavilion to the north is an excellent spot for cherry blossom viewing. 📍 West Gate: Located north of the crossroad west of the South Gate, with parking spaces, convenient for self-driving. It has relatively fewer people and is not far from the sea of cherry blossoms. 🌺 Note: The cherry blossom season is short, usually from mid-March to early April.

|Wulongtan Park. A park in Jinan you can't miss—Wulongtan Park Located in Tianqiao District of Jinan city, within the Wulongtan Park in the 'Number One Spring under the Heaven' scenic area, it is also known as Wulongtan or Longju Spring, and is one of the main springs of the three major spring groups in Jinan, and a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. Wulongtan has a long history. According to the 'Water Classic Annotation', this body of water, known as the Pure Pool, existed before the Northern Wei Dynasty and was a corner of Daming Lake. Legend has it that in ancient times, the depth of Wulongtan was unfathomable, and whenever there was a severe drought, prayers for rain were answered. Therefore, in the Yuan Dynasty, some enthusiasts built a temple beside the pond, with sculptures of dragon gods from five directions, and since then it has been renamed Wulongtan. Scattered throughout Wulongtan Park are 26 ancient famous springs of various shapes, forming the Wulongtan spring group, one of Jinan's four major spring groups. Surrounded by many spring pools, it forms the vast Wulongtan spring system and becomes the spring group with the best water quality among the four famous spring groups in Jinan. Ticket🎫: Free Time🕒: 7:00—22:00 Location♨️: Near Daming Lake, with convenient food, accommodation, and transportation.

The most comprehensive travel guide to Jinan! About Transportation Train stations: Jinan has four train stations, namely Lixia District Jinan East Station, Huaiyin District Jinan West Station, Tianqiao District Jinan Station, and Daming Lake Station. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of location and scale, and you can choose according to your needs. Jinan can be congested during peak hours, and you should not get on the cars that drivers hail you from the station or the roadside, saying that they will leave immediately, but they always have to wait a long time. Airport: Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport is the only airport in Jinan, 36 kilometers away from the city center, and the driving time is about 40-50 minutes. Bus: Alipay and WeChat support QR code scanning for bus rides (money-saving tip: Alipay has a day pass! 6 yuan a day unlimited times!) Subway: Download the 'Jinan Subway' app and register to log in. Jinan's subway has not yet formed a scale, and there are currently only three lines that do not pass through the city. If necessary, you can plan your trip in advance. About Accommodation: It is recommended to stay near Furong Street/Daming Lake Scenic Area Recommended attractions: 1, Baotu Spring Enjoy flowers, 'watching springs and tasting tea' activities start from April 10th every year until the end of winter, and the opening hours are from 07:00 to 21:00; for specific activity information, you can follow the official WeChat account 'The First Spring in the World'. The three characters 'Baotu Spring' on the south gate of Baotu Spring were personally inscribed by Emperor Qianlong. 2, Wulongtan There is a Tanxi Teahouse, which is the best place to taste tea and enjoy the spring. 3, Daming Lake Park You can take a sightseeing car to tour Daming Lake, 30 yuan/circle. You can also experience boating, rent a sightseeing boat. ️Lake line: 50 yuan/person for a boat at the South Gate Wharf. Xiaodong Lake: Take a 20 yuan/person boat at Sijia Wharf/Chaoran Tower Wharf. Lake Island: Take a 10 yuan/person round-trip boat to Lixia Island at Jiaxuan Temple on the south bank or Tie Gong Temple on the north bank. ️Battery boat: 150 yuan/hour self-driving luxury boat back and forth between Lixia Pavilion and Lake West Wharf. In summer, a lotus exhibition will be held in Daming Lake Park. 4, Qushuiting Street 5, Pearl Spring 6, Kuanhouli Snack Street 7, Black Tiger Spring Black Tiger Spring has a cruise ship (there is a night cruise ship when the weather is warm) optional route to Chaoran Tower in Daming Lake, watch Chaoran Tower turn on the lights at night (lights on around 18:20, lights off around 23:30), or you can go directly to Quancheng Square to wait for the music fountain at night (20:00-20:30) 8, ️Quancheng Square The fountain during the day is not as good as it looks at night, and it is twice a day at 10:00 and 15:00. 9, Shandong Science and Technology Museum (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, start booking tickets for this week on Tuesdays) 10, ️Shandong Museum It has been on the 'National Treasure', and the bamboo slips of Sun Tzu and Sun Bin's Art of War are national cultural relics. Recommended food: Qinji Huoshao (really delicious, it's best to eat it while it's hot) Sudao Coffee (closes at 18:00, delicious and very suitable for taking pictures) Mr. Stone's Oven (delicious and cheap) Dianbing Dianjiang (you can rush if you like spicy) Liu Xiaomang's Bazirou (there are many repeat customers) Old Zhou's Beef Shaobing (Beef Shaobing and Mutton Soup are delicious) Suanzhaner (plum-shaped tanghulu, a specialty of Jinan) Our Wang Xinguo's Bazirou (an ordinary little restaurant, surprisingly good taste) Xinlong Hot Pot (certified by old Jinan people, it's really delicious!) Bamboo Tube Tea (looks good in photos, tastes average) tips: 1, Be sure to make an appointment online in advance for Baotu Spring, museums, art galleries and other attractions. (Note! Museums and art galleries are closed on Mondays) 2, You can go to Shandong Art Museum by the way, it is located on the same street as Shandong Museum, and Wanda Plaza is just across the street, it is very suitable to play in one day. 3, Bring your own water container to Baotu Spring.