[2025 Jinan Attraction] Travel Guide for Jinan Forest Park (Updated Jul)

| A Hidden Gem for Family Fun in Jinan. ☀️Not sure where to take your kids this weekend? Check out this two-day, one-night getaway guide at Crowne Plaza Jinan Runhua! Guaranteed to provide an amazing time for the whole family~ 🌊Stay in a Dreamy Family Room After check-in, we headed straight to the Octonauts-themed family room. The moment we opened the door, our little one squealed with excitement. The room features a refreshing blue palette💙, making you feel like you're underwater. The spacious and comfy king-size bed is adorned with Octonauts-themed bedding and cushions. There's also an adorable play tent, soft carpets, and even custom kids' cups—every detail is full of childlike charm. The giant plush toys of Kwazii🐱 and Peso🐧 by the bed became instant favorites, with our kid insisting on cuddling them to sleep. We absolutely adored this room! 🌳Picnic Fun at the Forest Park Right next to the hotel is Jinan Forest Park, a huge free public park that’s super family-friendly. We pre-ordered a picnic basket from the hotel and set off for the park~ Found a lush grassy spot🌱, set up our tent⛺ and canopy, laid out the picnic mat, and enjoyed a relaxing picnic. The basket was packed with delicious treats: two hearty sandwiches🥪, a variety of sushi rolls, fresh and crisp salads🥗 for a balanced meal, plus Swiss rolls🍰, egg tarts🥧, muffins, cookies🍪, and other delightful desserts—all beautifully presented and enough for the whole family. The kids had a blast running around on the grass and devouring the food. Picnicking in this weather was pure bliss! 🏊‍♀️Evening Energy Release Back at the hotel in the evening, we took the kids to the fitness center to burn off some energy. Adults could work up a sweat in the gym, while the little ones splashed around in the pool. The water was crystal clear and perfectly tempered, with professional lifeguards on duty for added safety. After all the fun, we returned to our cozy room for a good night’s sleep. 🎈Wonderful Explorations at the Science Museum The next morning, after a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we headed to the nearby "Three Museums." The Shandong Science Museum was a standout—a paradise for kids! With its fascinating exhibits and interactive experiences, children could learn while playing, sparking their interest in science. All sorts of magical physics phenomena and fun biology facts were presented in an engaging way, making them easy for kids to grasp. 🍱Joyful Buffet Lunch At noon, we returned to the hotel for a buffet lunch at Elements Restaurant. The seafood at the fresh station was plump and succulent; the crayfish🦞 was firm and came in multiple flavors; the hotpot🍲 was steaming with a variety of ingredients; and the grill section filled the air with mouthwatering aromas, especially the sizzling skewers🍢. Coinciding with Children's Day, the restaurant had special activities like "Golden Egg Smashing" and kite-painting🪁 for the kids, who had a blast and went home with loads of gifts🎁—a truly festive experience! ❤️Our two-day, one-night stay at Crowne Plaza Jinan Runhua was an absolute delight for both adults and kids. It was an unforgettable family getaway, and we highly recommend it to all parents!

Jinan Spring Flower Viewing Guide: Encounter a real-life Monet's Garden I. Flower Viewing Spots 1. Baotu Spring Park: Plum blossoms bloom from late February to early March. Admire them around White Snow Building and Cang Garden. The combination of ancient architecture and clear springs creates a super artistic atmosphere for photos. 2. Wulongtan Park: Mid-March is the best time to appreciate cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms near Tanxi Jingshe are dense, and the pink petals falling on the water are perfect for taking photos with an ancient charm. 3. Baihua Park: From early to mid-March, magnolias, crabapple blossoms, and other flowers bloom in competition. The flower planting area near the central square is the most concentrated and a popular spot for taking photos. 4. Quancheng Park: Cherry blossoms bloom along the lake in the park from late March to early April. There are also more than 30 Chinese fringe trees near the Peony Garden and Lilac Garden in the southwest, which bloom in April, covering the trees in white flowers like snow. 5. Daming Lake Park: From late March to early April, the crabapple blossoms near the southwest gate of Daming Lake are dazzling, complementing the lake, pavilions, and towers for a breathtakingly beautiful scene. 6. Jinan Forest Park: From early March to early May, winter jasmine, purple leaf plum, magnolia, apricot blossoms, and other flowers bloom successively. Different flowers are distributed in various areas, creating scenic views everywhere. 7. Zhangxia Subdistrict's 10,000-mu Apricot Blossom Forest: Every spring, when the apricot blossoms are in full bloom, the mountains and plains are covered in white. Standing on a high place overlooking the scene is magnificent and suitable for taking large-scale landscape photos. 8. Yellow River Dam Purple Leaf Plum Avenue: Located on the Huaiyin section of the Yellow River Dam, from late March to mid-April, the purple leaf plums form a pink corridor, especially suitable for portrait photography. II. Itinerary Planning One-Day Trip - Morning: Visit Baotu Spring Park to admire plum blossoms and experience the unique charm of springs and flowers. Then, walk to Wulongtan Park to enjoy cherry blossoms. - Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the park and taste Jinan's specialties, such as sweet foam and fried dough twists. - Afternoon: Go to Baihua Park to view magnolias, crabapple blossoms, and other flowers, and then continue to Quancheng Park for more flower viewing and photography. - Evening: Enjoy dinner at a shopping mall near Quancheng Park to conclude the day's itinerary. Two-Day Trip - Day 1: Visit Baotu Spring Park and Wulongtan Park in the morning. After tasting local specialties for lunch, go to Daming Lake Park to admire crabapple blossoms. In the evening, enjoy snacks at the snack street near Daming Lake and experience Jinan's nightlife. - Day 2: Take a stroll and admire flowers in Jinan Forest Park in the morning. After a simple lunch, go to Zhangxia Subdistrict's 10,000-mu Apricot Blossom Forest or the Yellow River Dam Purple Leaf Plum Avenue to appreciate the vast sea of flowers. Return in the evening. III. Transportation Guide 1. City Transportation: Jinan's buses and subways have extensive coverage and can reach most flower viewing spots. Download the "Jinan Bus" or "iShangdong" app in advance for convenient travel. 2. To Zhangxia Subdistrict's 10,000-mu Apricot Blossom Forest: Take Changqing Bus No. 20 from Jinan West Railway Station and get off at Zhangxia Station. 3. To the Yellow River Dam Purple Leaf Plum Avenue: Take a bus to a nearby stop and walk to the destination, or take a taxi for more convenience and speed. IV. Photography Tips 1. Time Selection: Early morning or evening, when the light is soft, the photos will have more charming colors. 2. Composition Methods: Use elements such as flowers, buildings, and lakes, and adopt central composition or the rule of thirds to create a sense of depth. 3. Props Preparation: Bring props such as hats and small baskets to make portraits more vivid and natural.

Check in at Monet Garden in Jinan Forest Park🌸 There are a lot of people, a lot of pretty ladies, and a lot of children! ! [Love] It is really a paradise for children, very suitable for camping, picnics, and kite flying The whole park has a high oxygen content, towering trees are everywhere, and there are many elderly people walking. You can see many varieties of flowers everywhere🌸 The exhibition hall of Monet Garden is located in the center of the forest park, closer to the west gate. The design of each park is amazing, but it can't withstand the many children! [TeaDrinker] Many children crossed the cordon to play inside, and heads were seen everywhere. It takes ⏱1.5-2 hours to visit the entire park. It is very suitable for friends and family to come camping and breathe oxygen on weekends. You can take photos everywhere📸 and they are very good. The forest park is very close to IKEA. You can take the subway🚄 to get off at Erhuan West Road Station, and then walk 8 minutes to the park entrance. There is a parking lot nearby, which is also quite convenient. [Congratulate][Congratulate][Congratulate] Jinan Forest Park

Jinan's autumn is poetic. God gave the art of summer to Switzerland, the art of spring to West Lake, and the art of autumn and winter to Jinan. In autumn, Jinan Forest Park enters its best viewing period. The colorful vegetation looks like an oil painting. Walking in the park is like walking in a fairy tale world. The wind blends the colors of nature, gently painting the landscape with beautiful colors. It is like a poem, like a painting, beautiful enough to intoxicate the heart. 🕘[Opening hours]: 5:30–21:30 💴[Ticket price]: Free ⛺[Things to do]: You can stroll along the park's trails and enjoy the poetic scenery. Parents can also take their children to the park's amusement facilities. 🚌[Transportation]: Take Metro Line 2 to Erhuan West Road Station, or take BRT-7, BRT-10, K215, or K216 to Erhuan West Road Rizhao Road Station, or take K7, B76, K96, or K167 to Forest Park Station. If you drive, you can park at the south or north gate parking lot. If the parking lot is full, you can park at the nearby Decathlon or IKEA parking lot. 🧡[Preparation]: The park is relatively large, so parents should keep an eye on their children. You can also rent a small car to tour the park.

| A golden world you can't miss in autumn. 🍂Jinan Forest Park | A golden world you can't miss in autumn.🌲🍁" 📅 Date: November 18 🌿 Location: Jinan Forest Park Hey guys, today I'm bringing you a live broadcast of Jinan Forest Park in autumn! 🎥 Autumn in Jinan is as beautiful as a fairy tale painting, and the forest park is the highlight of this painting. 🌟 🍁 **Golden Ginkgo Leaves** As soon as you enter the park, you will see a sea of gold. The ginkgo leaves sway gently like little fans, as if they are greeting you. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, soft to walk on, like walking on a golden carpet. 🌳 **Photo Spots** - 📸 Ginkgo Avenue: Be sure to take a set of beautiful photos here, the background is perfect! - 📸 Lakeside Path: The ginkgo leaves by the lake are reflected in the water, like a painting. 🥰 **Park Atmosphere** The park is crowded, but everyone is immersed in their own little autumn happiness. Whether it's fashionable young people, newlyweds taking wedding photos, or leisurely elderly people, everyone is enjoying the beauty of autumn. 🐰 **Animal Interaction** The animals in the park are also a sight to behold. Little rabbits and butterflies roam the woods, unafraid of people, and even stop to play with you. 🌈 **Live Tips** - 🌞 **Sunbathing**: It's so comfortable to take a walk in the park and sunbathe! - 🎈 **Bring a Drone**: If you like aerial photography, don't forget to bring a drone. The view from above is even more stunning. - 🥗 **Picnic**: Bring some snacks and find a comfortable spot in the park for an autumn picnic! 🚗 **Transportation** - The park is accessible by subway and bus, or you can drive there, with convenient parking. 🎫 **Tickets** The park is free, but remember to bring your ID card! Autumn in Jinan is short and beautiful. If you haven't been to Jinan Forest Park, don't miss this golden world. 🍂🌿 Come here and let's immerse ourselves in this autumn fairy tale!

There is beauty everywhere in the world. In our beautiful motherland, there is a place where the scenery is so beautiful that it seems to have jumped out of Monet's canvas. That is Jinan's "real-life Monet garden". It is different from the lakes and mountains of West Lake, but it has a different charm. Today, let's walk into this "real-life Monet garden" and feel the different greenery. 📍In Jinan, there is a place called Jinan Forest Park. This is not just a park, but a real-life "Monet garden". Its large lawns, exquisite flower beds, and tree-lined trails are all fascinating. What's even more surprising is that the 2024 Jinan Garden Greening Industry Flower Mirror Skills Competition was held here, bringing the greening landscape here to a new height. 🚶‍♀️If you enter the park from the south gate, you can stroll along the trail. Walking in it, you will see all kinds of flowers blooming in the sun, with different shapes and colors, dazzling. Entering from the west gate and the north gate, you can appreciate the carefully crafted "Monet Garden" at a closer distance. Every corner here is full of vitality. 💚In this real-life "Monet Garden", the garden greening landscape masters are really good at design. They moved the exquisite gardens into the park, allowing people to feel the beauty and tranquility of nature in their busy lives. The flowers in these gardens, after careful matching and embellishment by gardeners, are even more beautiful. Whether it is color, shape, or aroma, it makes people feel extremely comfortable and happy. 💡In addition, these flower bed designs are not just simple plant arrangements, but also incorporate Chinese traditional cultural elements and artistic inspiration. Each flower bed is an independent small world, with scenery in every inch, and full of artistic conception in the flower bed. Such a design allows people to feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture while appreciating the beautiful scenery. 👀If you also want to see the style of this real-life Monet garden, then hurry up to Jinan Forest Park. Whether you enter from the west gate or the north gate, you can reach this beautiful garden in a short time. I believe you will be attracted by the scenery here and indulge in this verdant world. Here, you can relax and feel the beauty and tranquility of nature. You can also stroll along the tree-lined trails with your family and friends, enjoying this wonderful time. In short, this real-life "Monet Garden" will definitely bring you a different experience and feeling.

Jinan, a historic cultural city, not only boasts the renowned spring culture but also hides a tranquil green space—Jinan Forest Park. Must-See Highlights - **Sea of Flowers in Four Seasons**: With the changing seasons, different flowers bloom in succession. Cherry blossoms in spring, sunflowers in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn, and plum blossoms in winter—each season offers unique scenery waiting for your camera to capture. - **Ecological Science**: The park has a dedicated ecological science area where interactive exhibits allow both adults and children to learn about plants and animals, combining education with entertainment. - **Outdoor Activities**: Whether running, cycling, or simply walking, the forest park offers various outdoor activities, allowing you to release yourself in nature. Detailed Address Jinan Forest Park is located in Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province. For the exact location, please navigate to "Jinan Forest Park". Transportation Guide - **Public Transport**: You can take bus lines K51 or K117 and get off at the "Forest Park" stop to reach the park. - **Self-Driving**: For visitors driving to the park, you can search for "Jinan Forest Park" on Amap or Baidu Maps and follow the navigation instructions to drive there. The park has a parking lot for the convenience of self-driving tourists. Food Recommendations - **Shandong Cuisine**: As one of the eight major cuisines, Shandong cuisine is known for its color, aroma, and taste. Classic dishes like Braised Intestines in Brown Sauce and Sweet and Sour Yellow River Carp are highly recommended. - **Street Snacks**: Local snacks such as Jianbing Guozi (Chinese crepes) and Youxuan (fried dough twists) are must-tries, especially suitable for eating while walking and experiencing the unique flavors of the city. Nearby Attractions - **Baotu Spring Scenic Area**: Known as the "Number One Spring under Heaven," Baotu Spring is a must-visit attraction in Jinan, located not far from the forest park. - **Daming Lake**: Adjacent to Baotu Spring, Daming Lake offers picturesque scenery and is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. - **Thousand Buddha Mountain**: For those who want to enjoy a panoramic view, Thousand Buddha Mountain is the best choice. The Buddha statues and temples on the mountain are awe-inspiring. To better enjoy your trip to the forest park, please wear comfortable shoes and bring water and sunscreen. Also, please follow the park rules, protect the environment, and help maintain this beautiful green space.

Jinan Forest Park is the only comprehensive urban park in the western part of Jinan city that integrates forest land, wetlands, streams, sculptures, and other landscapes, and combines functions such as recreation, science education, fitness, and disaster avoidance. The park is located in Huaiyin District on Zhangzhuang Road, bordered by Xingji River to the east and the Second Ring West Road to the west. It was formerly one of Jinan's earlier nurseries and is also the birthplace and main base for Jinan's garden plants, boasting a rich variety of garden plant species and a group of experienced garden professional technicians, making it a great place to appreciate and explore garden plants. The overall layout of the park is 'one ring, one axis, five lakes, and nine gardens.' 'One ring' refers to the shaded landscape road that encircles the entire park; 'one axis' is the central main axis that runs through the natural landscape from south to north, from the south gate entrance through the terrace garden, Lancui Lake, the science education exhibition hall to the wetland landscape at the northernmost end; 'five lakes' are the main water landscapes in the park, including Lancui Lake, Yongcui Lake, Yingcui Lake, Huayu Bay, and Jicui Pond; 'nine gardens' are specialized garden areas, including the terrace garden, sculpture garden, science education garden, spring flower garden, summer wood garden, autumn scenery garden, fir garden, bamboo garden, and children's playground. Based on the low-lying terrain of the original nursery, several lakes were constructed and connected by streams. Normally serving as water landscape features, they collect rainwater during the flood season, effectively playing a role in flood storage, flood diversion, and drainage, and can also be used for irrigating green spaces.

Just happened to pass by and visited the Monet themed garden If you want to go to the Monet garden, remember to enter from the north gate and walk to the left, it will be closer When I went there, I felt that a lot of lotus flowers were showing their heads, and it's almost the season when the lotus flowers bloom There are quite a few people running and exercising in the park, and there are also many fitness equipments Many elderly men and women were playing chess and cards An enviable retired life It's close to IKEA, which makes dining convenient

Strolling through the park is so much fun, I really love visiting parks. Jinan now has its own real-life Monet's Garden! It's truly beautiful. Sharing the beautiful scenery with everyone, first come first serve, first to see and first to be happy. Jinan Forest Park Big Lawn Follow the landmarks on the ground: Jinan City 2024 Gardening and Greening Industry Flower Mirror Skills Competition Enter from the South Gate and just follow the trail. The West Gate and North Gate are a bit closer. Landscape gardening masters, you are really great at designing. One by one, the carefully crafted 'Monet's Gardens' have been moved to the park. Flowers of various colors and shapes are in full bloom, and the gardeners' exquisite arrangements are truly too beautiful! Every inch is a view, and within the flower borders, there is full of artistic conception! Friends who want to see it, hurry up and go check in.

The experience of strolling through parks is so much fun, I really love it. We now have our own real-life version of Monet's Garden! It's truly beautiful, let's enjoy the beautiful scenery together, first come first served, first to see, first to be happy. Jinan Forest Park, the Great Lawn Follow the landmarks on the ground: Jinan City 2024 Gardening and Greening Industry Flower Mirror Skills Competition Enter from the South Gate and just follow the trail. Entering from the West Gate and North Gate is a little closer. To all the master landscapers, you guys are really great at designing.

🎠 The flower landscape competition in Jinan Forest Park, each group of flowers has its own theme. After opening on May Day, you can come to check in and take photos, and book the next wave of popularity!🏜️

On weekends 📖, I go to the park to bask in the sun and read a book. Jinan Forest Park sounds pretty good, of course I have to go out for a walk on Saturday! It was my first time here, and I thought it was a quiet little park with its own forest 🌳 tranquility, but I didn’t expect it to be so crowded! The park is also great! big! 🤣 ➡️Young ladies, you can come skateboard🛹, walk around the lake and take photos. ☀️The feeling of the sparkling waves on the lake and the stream is great. Camping on the grass 🏕️ Spend a comfortable afternoon in the sun or exercise! Fitness area with table tennis table🏓️, basketball court, badminton🏸 Science Museum ➡️It’s even more exciting for parents to take care of their children! ! The ginkgo leaves begin to turn yellow and become more and more beautiful. The park is very large and divided into many areas. In the amusement park area, you can dig sand and play on slides. In the small lake, you can play in the water and catch fish, feed pigeons, and there is a science museum. The children played there for most of the day and didn't want to leave. ➡️The greening is very well done and full of vitality! There is more than one lawn for camping🏕️. You can set up a canopy, put out a picnic mat, play football⚽️, and you can push the camper in. The place is large and not too crowded. It is especially suitable to jump around and enjoy the breeze in the sun🈴️. Come here in autumn, it’s right! ! !

Most of them stayed at Baotu Spring, Thousand Buddha Mountain, Daming Lake, Quancheng Square, Wulongtan, Black Tiger Spring... Little do people know that the back garden of Jinan people has a unique and charming scenery... I call it my vitality forest The jungle is dense, the mountains are undulating, the streams are crisscrossed, and waterfalls of all sizes can be seen everywhere. The rippling water reflects the blue sky and white clouds. Listen to the chirping of insects and the gurgling of streams, breathe in the fresh air, and the stars are shining at night. The wooden castle is outlined in the mountains. It is so romantic. !Return to nature... A secret place to escape the heat in summer, maple viewing and waterfall listening in autumn, the wonder of ice waterfall in winter, mountain flowers in spring, and the Jiuru Mountain Art and Culture Town Experience Hall where you can immerse yourself in it all year round make mountain climbing interesting and full of surprises …..….