The following is a list of sites in Jinan. It contains sites of natural, cultural, economic, political, or historical significance in the City of Jinan, Shandong, China. The geographical area covered by this list includes all counties and districts that are under the administration of Jinan City.
The most renowned springs in Jinan are included in the list of the "seventy-two famous springs" (Chinese : 七 十 二 名 泉 ; pinyin :Qīshí'èr Míng Quán). This list has been kept and updated since the times of the Jin, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The following sites are on the current list (Chinese : 新 七 十 二 名 泉 ; pinyin :Xīn Qīshí'èr Míng Quán) of the 72 famous springs:
Not included in the "Seventy-two famous springs":
The "Nine Solitary Hills" (Chinese : 九 座孤 山 ; pinyin :Jiǔ Zuògū Shān) are a group of small solitary hills in the Yellow River valley within and to the north of Jinan City known for their scenic beauty:
Historically, eight sceneries in Jinan have been renowned for their beauty; they are known as the "Eight Sceneries of Jinan" (Chinese : 济 南 八 景 ; pinyin :Jìnán Bā Jǐng). The eight sceneries are defined not only by location, but also other factors such as season and weather:
Jinan is the capital of 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. Jinan is often called the "City of Springs" for its famous 72 artesian springs.
Zhangqiu is one of 10 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, East China. The district has an area of 1721.29 square kilometers, 20 towns, 908 villages and the permanent resident population was 1,075,784 as of 2020 even though its built-up area is much smaller.
The Thousand Buddha Mountain is a hill located about 2.5 kilometers southeast of the city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, China. It covers 1.518 square kilometers and has a peak of 285 meters (935 ft) above sea level. It is renowned for its numerous Buddha images which have been carved out of the hill's rock faces or free-standing structures erect since the times of the Sui dynasty (581–618) and its Xingguochan Temple. It is considered one of the "Three Greatest Attractions in Jinan" together with Baotu Spring and Daming Lake. It is also one of the 4A-rated Tourist attractions in China. Thousand Buddha Mountain is opened up as a public park in 1959, rated as AAAA-rated Tourist Attractions of China in 2005, and rated as National Park of China in March 2017.
The Shandong Museum is the principal museum of Shandong Province. It is located in the City of Jinan, Shandong, China. It is one of the largest museums in the country.
The Baotu Spring is a culturally significant artesian karst spring located in the city of Jinan, Shandong, China. It is mentioned in the Spring and Autumn Annals, one of the Five Classics of Chinese literature, and was declared the "Number One Spring under the Heaven" by the Qianlong Emperor in the Qing dynasty.
Hua Hill (Shandong) (simplified Chinese: 华山; traditional Chinese: 華山; pinyin: Huà Shān) is a solitary cone-shaped hill in the lower Yellow River valley, located at the northeastern edge of the city of Jinan, Shandong Province, China. The hill is known for its cultural and historical significance as well as for its natural environment. It has been an inspiration for Chinese artists for many centuries and was the site of the Battle of An, a major battle fought during the Spring and Autumn period.
The Baimai Springs are a group of artesian karst springs located in Mingshui Subdistrict, Zhangqiu District, Jinan, Shandong Province, China about 25 kilometres west from the city centre of Jinan. The site of the springs is renowned for its natural beauty and as the one-time residence of the female Song Dynasty poet Li Qingzhao.
The Black Tiger Spring is a culturally significant artesian karst spring located in the city of Jinan, Shandong Province, China. The spring is ranked as the second most significant among the 72 named springs in Jinan. The water of the spring stems from moderately-deep circulation and emerges from a water-filled limestone cave in a steep cliff. From the mouth of the cave, the water is funneled to flow out of the mouths of three ornamental stone-carved tiger heads into a square-shaped spring pool. From there it runs into the old city moat, next to which the spring is located. According to the tradition, there was a black rock lying in front of the cave in ancient times. The name of the spring is said to be derived from the shape and color of the rock, which resembled a black tiger, and the sound of the water gushing past the rock being reminiscent of the roar of a tiger. The ancient layout of the spring is described in a poem by the Ming Dynasty poet, Yan Bizeng.
The Pearl Spring is a culturally significant artesian karst spring located in the city of Jinan, Shandong Province, China. The Pearl Spring is located on the bottom of in a square spring pool that is surrounded by a stone fence on all sides. The water flows off through a canal into the Daming Lake. The spring was incorporated into the garden of a governor in the year 1466 and the provincial government continued to reside in vicinity of the spring until the 19th century . The name of the spring is said to be related to the bubbles forming in the spring.
The Five Dragon Pool is a culturally significant pond fed by artesian karst springs in the city of Jinan, Shandong Province, China. It is one of the best known springs among the 72 famous springs of Jinan.
The Five Lotus Spring is an artesian karst spring located in the city of Jinan, Shandong Province, China. The spring is located in the old city moat to the southeast of the historical city centre. A spring pool with a water level above that of the moat is formed by an arrangement of natural rocks.
Chengziya, also spelled Chengziyai, is a Chinese archaeological site and the location of the first discovery of the neolithic Longshan culture in 1928. The discovery of the Longshan culture at Chengziya was a significant step towards understanding the origins of Chinese civilization. Chengziya remains the largest prehistorical settlement found to date. The site is located in Shandong province, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the east of the provincial capital Jinan. It is protected and made accessible by the Chengziya Ruins Museum.
The Zhuoying Spring is a culturally significant artesian karst spring located in historical center of the city of Jinan, Shandong Province, China. It is listed among the 72 famous springs (Chinese: 七十二名泉; pinyin: Qīshí'èr Míng Quán) of Jinan. The spring forms a large spring pool, the Palace Pool, that is used as a public outdoor swimming pool.
The Zhejiang and Fujian Meeting Hall (Chinese: 浙闽会馆; pinyin: Zhèmǐn Huìguǎn) is a historical Qing- Dynasty building in the City of Jinan, Shandong Province, China. It served as a meeting hall for traders form Zhejiang and Fujian living in Jinan and is the last remaining structure of its kind in the city. It illustrates the importance of Jinan as a trading center in the second half of the 19th century.
Qushuiting Street (Chinese: 曲水亭街; pinyin: Qūshuǐtíng Jiē; lit. 'Winding water pavilion street' is a culturally significant alley in the historical center of the City of Jinan, Shandong Province, China. The history of the street can be traced back to the times of the Northern Wei dynasty.
The Jinan Great Southern Mosque is the oldest mosque in the city of Jinan, Shandong Province, China. It was established during the Yuan dynasty. Most of the present structures were erected during the Ming dynasty. The basic layout of the mosque is that of a Chinese temple into which the elements needed for its function as a mosque have been integrated.
Shandong Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Jinan, Shandong, China. The capacity of the arena is 8,800 spectators and opened in 1979. It hosts indoor sporting events such as basketball and volleyball. It hosts the Shandong Heroes of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
The Guandi Temple on Communist Youth League Street is a historical temple dedicated to Guan Yu in the Tianqiao district of Jinan, Shandong Province, China. It is one of the three best-preserved Guanyu temples in the area of Jinan, the other two are Guandi Temple in the Water Lily Street and in Xianxi Alley (县西巷).
CRRC Shandong Co. Ltd., formerly also known as JRVEC, is a railway rolling stock factory located in Jinan, Shandong, China, established in 1910 as a workshop of the Jinpu Railway.
The Tomb of Zhang Yanghao also known as the Grave of Lord Zhang is a monument to the Yuan-Dynasty Sanqu poet Zhang Yanghao. It is located in a public park in Liu Yun Village (柳云村) within the urban area of Tianqiao District in the city of Jinan, Shandong, China.