Greet your guide at your Jinan city hotel's lobby,  and climb aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Your first stop is Baotu Spring Park According to experts' research, Baotu Spring has a history of 3,543 years, dating back to the Shang Dynasty (16th –11th BC). The spring retains its temperature at 18 degree Celsius (64.4 degree Fahrenheit) all year round. Stroll around the pavilions and courtyards in the park, listen as your knowledgeable guide offers an interesting introduction to the park’s history.

Next, heading to Daming Lake. Daming Lake is a large natural lake formed from a number of springs. The lake is surrounded by a park with an ensemble of historical buildings, including pavilions, temples, gardens, bridges, etc. Over the centuries, Daming Lake has inspired many poets, painters, calligraphers, and scholars. Spend some leisure time here to enjoy the peaceful park.

Move on to Furong Ancient Street where merchants have conducted business for over 2,000 years.There was a broad mix of shops and eateries. Walk along the street to check out varies Chinese snacks, feel free to try some of them(at your own cost).

After lunch in the local restaurant for Shandong cuisine, continue to Thousand-buddha Cliff Statues. The hill is well-known for its Buddhist stone carving culture dating back to Sui Dynasty (581–618 AD). Plenty of Buddhist cave carvings on the hill were made during Sui and Tang dynasties(581-907 AD). You will visit different temple and climb up to the hill to get the whole view of the city.