Scenic spot introduction:
Daming Lake is a natural lake formed by the confluence of many springs in Jinan. The lake water "does not rise in constant rain and does not dry up in long drought". The water is clear and blue, with willows on both sides of the embankment, green lotus and waterside pavilions dotted in between. The Thousand Buddha Mountain to the south is reflected in the lake, forming a natural picture scroll. The pavilions, towers, waterside pavilions and corridors along the lake are staggered and orderly. It has the reputation of "the Pearl of the Spring City" and "the First Garden in Jinan", and is known as one of the three major scenic spots in Jinan together with Baotu Spring and Thousand Buddha Mountain.Attractions distribution:
Daming Lake is located in Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province. The park covers an area of 86 hectares, of which the lake surface is 46 hectares. Lixia Pavilion , Huiquan Hall There are six islands of different sizes, including the Lake Heart Island, with beautiful natural landscapes. There are more than 30 scenic spots and historical sites in the park, including "one pavilion, three gardens, three buildings, four ancestral halls, six islands, seven bridges, and ten pavilions". The most famous ones are: Lixia Pavilion , Arctic Pavilion , Huibo Building , Tiegong Temple , Xiao Canglang , Xia Garden , Nanfeng Ancestral Hall , Jiaxuan Temple , Moon Pavilion , Autumn Willow Garden , Mingchang Bell Pavilion , Huiquan Temple, Baihuazhou etc., showing a long history and culture.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, sightseeing, rafting, historical sites, lakesScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel guide: Top 10 places to enjoy lotus in summer in China
- Travel Guide: China's Top Ten Most Beautiful City Scenic Lake Travel Guide 2017
- Travel Guide: Jinan Three-Day Free Travel Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
1. Dragon boat races are held every summer, and cultural temple fairs are held during the Spring Festival.
2. The park is divided into two parts: a free area and a paid area. The lake is roughly the boundary. The west and north of the lake are paid areas (including the center of the lake). Lixia Pavilion , Lake Pavilion ), Hunan and Lake East are free tourist areas.
Tour route:
Recommended tour route: South Gate Archway → Xia Garden → Jiaxuan Temple → Minghuju → Take a boat to Lixia Pavilion Island→ Huiquan Temple Island→ Take a boat to the north shore→ Nanfeng Temple→ Lotus God Temple → Yuhe Hall → Jianmen Painting and Calligraphy Museum → Mingchang Bell Pavilion → Huibo Building → Beiji Temple → Sensing Well → Natural Stone Museum → Minghu Baoding → Tiegong Temple → Tianxiang Garden → Playground → Exit Southwest Gate .
Best time to visit:
The best time to travel is autumn.
Shopping recommendations:
Pingyin donkey-hide gelatin, Beiyuan cattail leaf, Mingshui fragrant rice, Zhangqiu green onion, Jinan embroidery, black pottery, wooden fish stone, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Shandong Province>Jinan City>Lixia District>Daminghu Subdistrict
How to get there:
In Jinan City, you can take bus No. 11, 41, 66, 106, k54, k98, k109, k91, k95, 41, 83, 30, 31, 36, 37, 63, 118, 122, 201, 6, 33, 83, 118, or 122 to Daming Lake Park.
Scenic area map:
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Daming Lake Ticket Price:
Tickets: 30 yuan
Sightseeing bus 10/person
Cruise 10/person
Package: Centennial Theater + Strange Rock Museum 45 yuan/person, Centennial Theater 40 yuan/person, Strange Rock Museum 35 yuan/person.
Chao Ran Building : 40 yuan/person
Qiuliu Poetry Society: 5 yuan/person
Qiuliu Family: 5 yuan/person
Yubin Mansion: 10 yuan/person
Jiaxuan Temple : 10 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
Off-season: 6:30-17:30; peak season: 6:30-18:30.