#Jinan, the first spring in the world, super complete play strategy (latest verification in August 2026) The first spring in the world is the core 5A-level scenic spot in Jinan, composed of a river (moat), a lake (Daming Lake), three springs (Baotu Spring, Black Tiger Spring, Wulongtan Spring Group), and four gardens (Baotu Spring Park, Huancheng Park, Wulongtan Park, Daming Lake Scenic Area). It is a must-visit place to experience the characteristics of "Spring City". --- 🎫 Tickets & Opening Hours (August 2026 Official Latest) | Park | Opening Hours | Ticket Policy | |------|----------|----------| | Baotu Spring Park | 7:00-21:00 (day session 7:00-18:00, night session 18:00-21:00) | Day adult ticket 40 yuan, student ticket 20 yuan; < br > Senior citizens over 60 years old, 1.4 meters/children under 6 years old, military/police/journalists/disabled/high-level talents/blood donation honor certificate holders, etc. are free of charge; < br > College students can apply for a Changyou card through the "369 Travel" APP to enter the park for free | | Wulongtan Park | 7:00-22:00 | ** Free admission ** | | Daming Lake Park | 6:00-22:00 | ** Free admission ** (Chaoran Building and other internal small attractions are charged separately) | | Black Tiger Spring/Ring Park | Open 24 hours a day | ** Free admission ** | | Cruise | Core pier (Chaoran Building, South Gate of Daming Lake, Black Tiger Spring, etc.) 9:00-20:00, other piers 9:00-17:00, will be dynamically adjusted according to weather/passenger flow | Tickets are purchased separately, and tickets for Baotu Spring/Daming Lake can enjoy ticket discounts (subject to on-site publicity) | ✅ Ticket Purchase/Reservation: All ticket types, performances, cruises, and tea house packages can be booked in advance at the "World's First Spring Official Mini Program", and it is recommended to book in advance for holidays. --- ##🗺️ Classic No Return Route (Day Tour Essence Edition) Morning: Baotu Spring → Wulongtan 1. ** Baotu Spring (recommended to arrive from 7:30-9:00, with few people) ** - Core highlights: Qianlong Yufeng's "first spring in the world" three streams of water "water surges like a wheel", which is a classic landscape in textbooks; you must visit Guanlan Pavilion, Luoyuan Hall, Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall, and Wanzhu Garden, which are both humanities and waterscapes. - Featured experience: Make tea with spring water at Wanghe Pavilion, visit the spring water drinking point near Dukang Spring (scan the code to drink sweet spring water for free); if you bring children aged 6-12, you can apply for a spring-seeking research tour of 99 yuan per person, with a professional explanation of spring culture. - Tips: It is recommended to enter the north gate, exit the east gate, or cross the road directly to Wulongtan from the north gate, without detours; there are the least people before 9 am and after 4 pm. 2. ** Wulongtan (1.5 hours recommended) ** - Core Highlights: Jinan locals' private summer walk, Lianquan area in the northwest corner of the park has a bluestone shallow beach, with a constant temperature of about 18 ° C. The water depth is only up to the ankles, and young babies can play with water safely. - Featured experience: Now we are holding a parent-child water festival until the end of August. On Sunday, there is a high probability that we can meet Internet celebrities "Bearded Uncle" to accompany the children to play water battles; there is a spring water drinking point near Yuquan, remember to bring empty bottles to receive water. - Note: Be sure to bring non-slip slippers and a spare change of clothes. The moss by the spring is very slippery. ###Noon: Dining nearby From the east gate of Wulongtan, you can walk to Quancheng Road and eat local specialties in Kuanhou: sweet foam, oil spin, Shandong cuisine, and straw buns are all recommended. Kuanhou is close to Black Tiger Spring, and you can directly visit the afternoon attractions after eating. Afternoon: Black Tiger Spring → Moat Cruise → Daming Lake 1. ** Black Tiger Spring (recommended 1.5-2 hours) ** - Core highlights: Jinan's most "down-to-earth" famous spring, three stone tiger heads spray water like tiger roars, surging volume is second only to Baotu Spring; strolling along the moat can visit Pipa Spring, Baishi Spring, Liberation Pavilion, one step at a time. - Featured experience: Next to Huquan Pavilion, you can receive natural spring water for free, and spend 3 yuan to drink a bowl of spring water and a big bowl of tea (packed in a lotus leaf cup, authentic Jinan flavor); Huquan Pavilion has a free stamping service, and you can collect stamps with small books. - Best time: You can see the life scene of locals fetching water from 6 to 8 in the morning, and the lights are super beautiful in the evening; you can also see the wonder of "clouds and fog steaming" in the early morning in winter. 2. ** Moat cruise (optional) ** - Sailing along the moat by boat from the Black Tiger Spring Wharf and passing through the springs all the way to Daming Lake is a unique "spring water boating" experience; it is recommended to buy a single package (luxury boat ticket + refreshments) of 88 yuan per person, or a double package of 168 yuan, which can sit in the Tianfuxuan Tea House on Lixiating Island to rest. 3. ** Daming Lake (recommended to stay until evening) ** - Core points to watch: In addition to the legend of "Xia Yuhe", Hunan Anming Lake Residence has an immersive interactive performance "Golden Wind and Yulu Meet", which has a strong sense of interaction; in the evening, you can wait for the transcendent building to light up, and the night view is super shocking. - Leisure experience: If you are tired of shopping, you can go to Shangquan Shangshui Tea House opposite the Detached Building to drink afternoon tea. It costs 68 yuan for a single person and 129 yuan for a double person. It is very comfortable to watch the boat pass by. --- ##✨ Featured Experience Recommendation 1. ** Baotu Spring Day and Night Double Ticket **: 129 yuan for adults, 104 yuan for students, 188 yuan for two people, watch the spring water gush during the day, and watch the immersive performance "Baotu Night Painting" at 20 o'clock in the evening - the spring water is used as a curtain, integrating dance, folk music, folk music, folk art, poetry, and a sense of fantasy. 2. ** Baotu Spring + Minghu Residence Performing Arts Package **: 219 yuan for a single person, 399 yuan for a double adult, and 299 yuan for a double student, including Baotu Spring tickets + performing arts tickets, which are more cost-effective than buying separately. 3. Direct drinking of spring water: In addition to the direct drinking points in the scenic area, there are water points on the east side of Black Tiger Spring, the west side of Tiger Spring Pavilion, and the east side of Qinglong Spring (open from 6:00-18:00). Local citizens often come to fetch water and make tea at home. Tourists can receive water by scanning the code, and the water can be discharged for 20 seconds at a time. Each mobile phone can be scanned 3 times a day. 4. ** Seasonal limited activities **: There are temple fairs and lantern fairs during the Spring Festival, golden and autumn chrysanthemum exhibitions in autumn, lotus festivals and water-splashing festivals in summer, and international winter swimming festivals in winter. Before traveling, you can pay attention to the official account to see the latest activities. --- ##⚠️ play precautions 1. Transportation: The scenic spots are all in the city center, and public transportation/cycling is preferred. There are very few parking spaces near Black Tiger Spring. It is recommended to park in the underground parking lot of Quancheng Square or World Trade Plaza by car, and then walk there. 2. Civilized play: Do not throw garbage or wash things in the spring pool, and pay attention to anti-skid when fetching water and walking around the spring. It is easy to fall when the bluestone road is stained with water. 3. Wrong peak: There are many people during the holidays, try to enter the park as soon as possible, and there is no need to queue up to take pictures of core scenic spots; pay attention to sun protection in summer, and there is willow shade by the spring, but you still need to replenish water in time. 4. Before traveling, you can follow the official account of "The First Spring in the World" to check the spring water level and gushing situation on that day, and the experience is better.