Things to do in Jinan

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Jinan

Jinan Attractions

Do you appreciate shopping or delicious food? Or perhaps you just prefer to get to know a new place like a local. When staying in Jinan, it doesn't really matter what your interests are — this buzzing city has all the attractions and experiences you could ever want.

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Recommended things to do in Jinan

Number of things to do
18
Things to do from
$152
Cheapest thing to do
4 Hour Private Walking Tour to Daming Lake, Qushuiting Street and More
Top 5 things to do
Under $25
With kids

What to do in Jinan

Free Things to Do in Jinan

Traveling to Jinan on a budget? The following can be experienced for nada.

Huayang Palace - If you're fascinated by bygone eras, this is one stop you won't want to miss.

Ji'nan Huancheng Park - Cultivate your green thumb and appreciate the wide range of plants on show.

Things to Do in Jinan with Kids

You'll find loads of fun activities to do with the kids in and around Jinan. Keep the crew happy with our family friendly experiences.

 

Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Jinan? Search event tickets to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend!

 

 

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Jinan on a rainy day?
A Confucius Temple, Family Mansion and Cemetery in Qufu is a fantastic indoor activity to try if the weather turns nasty.
What can you do in Jinan for free?
Your escape to Jinan needn’t send you broke with free things like these on offer:

  • QuDi HuangGua ChanYe BoLanGuan
  • Paoma Mountain
  • Jibei Square
  • Jiyang People’s Government

Discover the most popular places to visit in Jinan

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Furong Ancient Street

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Furong Ancient Street during your stay in Jinan. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Furong Ancient Street
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Shandong University

Explore the campus of Shandong University, during your trip to Jinan. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Shandong University
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Thousand Buddha Mountain

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thousand Buddha Mountain during your travels in Jinan. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Thousand Buddha Mountain
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Daming Lake

5/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Daming Lake during your travels in Jinan. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Daming Lake
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Shandong Provincial Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Shandong Provincial Museum during your trip to Jinan. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

Shandong Provincial Museum
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Quancheng Square

Learn about the local history of Jinan with a stop at Quancheng Square. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Quancheng Square
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Shandong Normal University

4/5(1 review)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Shandong Normal University, during your trip to Jinan. Wander the parks and lakeside while you're in the area.

Shandong Normal University
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Baotu Spring

Explore the great outdoors at Baotu Spring, a lovely green space in Jinan. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Baotu Spring
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Daming Hu

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Daming Hu, a lovely green space in Jinan. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Daming Hu

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Jinan

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Shizhong

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the mountain views and lake views in Shizhong. You might want to make time for a stop at Baotu Spring or Shandong Stadium.

Shizhong
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Lixia District

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Lixia District is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Thousand Buddha Mountain and Black Tiger Spring.

Lixia District
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Licheng District

You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Licheng District. You might want to make time for a stop at Mount Tai or Yellow River.

Licheng District
Damming lake, Jinan

Huaiyin District

Huaiyin District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yellow River and Jinan Fangte Oriental Heritage Theme Park.

Huaiyin District
Damming lake, Jinan

Daguanyuan

4/5(1 area review)

Daguanyuan is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Baotu Spring and Quancheng Square while you're in town.

Daguanyuan
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Changqing

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Changqing. You might want to make time for a stop at Mount Tai or Yellow River.

Changqing
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