The city of Jinan gives me the feeling of easy-going and clean.
"The world's first spring" and "five mountains" two natural wonders, in this place known as "the world's spring city". How come the city doesn't have an aura yet?
This time live in Furong Street next to the Hutang Youth Hostel, decorated very casual, very retro. The owner's wife is very nice. At night, she could chat with young ladies from all over the world and give each other postcards. At night, she could hear someone playing the guitar in the courtyard. Life is comfortable.
Soup and
Soup and
This trip to Jinan lasted four days. Itinerary:
Day 1: Furong Street Wangfu Pond Qushuting Street Daming Lake Baotu Pearl Spring Spring Spring City Square
The second day: five dragon pools Grand View Garden Dai Temple Taishan (Red Gate night climbing route)
The third day: Taishan (Tianzhu Peak route)
The fourth day: Heihuquan Jiefangge Kuanhouli
" Attractions"
Taishan
The Five Mountains
Taishan is very famous, it took me two days to climb up. The next day I took the train to Tai'an at noon, and the high speed train only took seventeen minutes. I couldn't even find the bus station.
I talked to a sister from Tai'an at the Red Gate, and she told me about the effect of Tai'an to ---.
"So poor, but we have a mountain. Yes, but we have a mountain. I have low self-esteem, but we have a mountain. Take care of us, we have a mountain anyway."
Hongmen
There are three routes to climb Mount Tai, the most classic route: the Red Gate eighteen plates South Heavenly Gate Jade Emperor Peak route, which is the only route to climb at night. The most primitive route: North Tianmen after the stone house Tianzhufeng Longji, the least developed covered with virgin forest. The most labor-saving route: Peach Blossom Valley Black Dragon Pool Baizhang Cliff White Dragon Pool route, with ropeways, you can drive yourself.
The intention is to climb from the red door night to see the sunrise, and then down from Tianzhu Peak. Generally climb up when the heart died, basically take the cable car down, but at night in the dark when climbing all the way to see nothing. I'm going to climb down from the Tianzhu Peak route so I don't miss out on the magnificent views of Mount Tai.
Mount Tai - A Symbol of Weight or Importance
Waiting until 8:30 pm to start the climb. I bought a bamboo pole for two dollars. Didn't bring much with me, and I didn't need to bring an extra five dollars for two bottles of water (the strategy was already done). I'd be tired if I climbed back, let alone throw on my shoes. I needed a flashlight. There are no streetlights on Tarzan, and you can't see your fingers at night.
Shopping Street
There were a lot of people climbing at night. It was very dark and they could not see anything. All they could do was scramble up the mountain. Every so often along the road there was a lit up area selling fruit and hiking poles. In the silence of the night and the deep mountains where only insects chirped, there was light that was very dear.
There will also be temples along the road where you can burn incense.
The halfway gate to heaven
I spent about two hours climbing to the Middle Heavenly Gate, my clothes already wet with sweat. When the price of banana apples skyrocketed, some people rented army coats, and so did the Southern Heavenly Gate. My heart went out to those who rented them at the Middle Heavenly Gate and then tried to continue up the mountain in a coppery, deadly military coat.
18, and the steepest section of the journey, **** 1633 pitches. After that, you'll reach even worse doors. This section of stairs was so steep I couldn't put one foot on it. I had to stop for a break in less than four minutes.
Basic people have no temper or image at this vertical 400 meters. They can sleep and rest in different places. Sit down and gently lean back and you can lie down on the stairs. You don't have to look up to see the stars. The sparse sound of footsteps and crutches clinking around me passed my ears in threes, and no one around me could see me. I continued to lie down and look at the stars for a long time.
The Street of Heaven
At 1 a.m. I reached the Southern Heavenly Gate. Here, there are people everywhere who lie down to sleep to watch the sunrise the next day, and the mountain wind is very cold. I rented a military coat and slept off and on until 3:30, then climbed from Tianjie to Guanri Peak. Wake up early to find a rock to watch the sunrise.
Ten minutes to 4:00
Twenty minutes to 4:00
Unfortunately, it was raining that day and the clouds were very thick, so the sunrise and the sea of clouds were not obvious. However, still blown away by the beauty of this wonderful display, hundreds of people watched in silence as the sun peaked.
Sunrise
There are many monuments on the mountain, and many of the stones have large red-painted characters carved on them. The most dominating is naturally the Jade Emperor's The Five Great Mountains.
So far, I climbed to the top of Mount Tai.
The Five Great Mountains
Returning to the South Heavenly Gate, I rested for breakfast and prepared for the descent.
The route to Candle Peak was undeveloped, not even a signpost. An uncle from the ropeway showed me the way.
Wu Hou Ropeway
The uncle: "You want to go to Tianzhu Peak? No, I mean that part is a bit out of the way and less crowded. Oh, I won't get lost, but the road is narrow. Be careful."
After the stone pier
And indeed, this is one of the most primitive and natural routes, with large tracts of primeval forests and magnificent rocks on the way, rocks piled up along the way, forming stone rivers, stone seas and stone forests, as well as strange pines with strange curves and twists, humid mountain-earth air, and ethereal birdsongs. These natural rhythms are incomparably harmonious, forming a picture-perfect spectacle.
On the way
The crippled irregular shapes and colors are not rich, but match incomparably to form beauty. That's how I feel when I can't paint anymore. I am honored to have witnessed this miracle of creation and natural wonder.
On the way
When we reached the Sea of Stone, there was a small stone pavilion on the hill next to the Roaring Candle. As we went in to sketch, we took a break. That's when a mountain fog suddenly began. The air became more and more humid as the drifting white mist enveloped the mountain peaks and pine trees at a speed visible to the naked eye. I didn't dare to go out in the pavilion. After about an hour, the fog lifted again, and at the same time, thunder rumbled. I packed up my painting tools and continued on my way. The remaining mist as thin as ribbons hovered in the mountains, and the pine trees on the stone steps became hazy in the mist, just like a fairyland. It is a blessing to see Mount Tai with your own eyes.
Roaring Candle
Roaring Candle
While I was taking pictures, I suddenly felt something fall off my head, and when I looked up, all that was left was a piece of loose skin. There was a squirrel directly above me, chomping on a pine cone. It was jumping between the pine trees with the sound of breaking wind and full of spirit.
Squirrel
I walked down stone steps, climbed over rocks, crossed mountain streams, and stepped over dirt slopes. This original route is not fully developed, and much of it is not fully restored. Often there were open roads and then the battle lines continued. Several times I felt that there was no road ahead, only to walk past and realize that there were others. In the vast mountains, the only sound is "empty three three three three three five four" when my broken bamboo rattan is stationed. When I was tired, I sat down and dipped myself in the rain to draw. After resting, you will continue along the winding road.
There was no one on the road, as if the whole forest was mine. I stopped and walked at my own pace, sitting on the floor and taking my time to see the wonders along the way.
Tianzhu
The seven-hour mileage is a walk and a stop, and you have to stop at all times to gaze at the beauty of nature. I walked past the majestic Tianzhu Peak, the picturesque deep-blue Sky Worker, the ridge-textured Dragon's Ridge, the jade-colored vast forest baths, the off-the-beaten-path Hero's Slope, and the Feixian River Valley. I only feel what I feel on earth.
Wangtiankan
Longji
At noon, it started to rain, and my legs went weak. I put on my shoes in the wet mud and leaned on a bamboo pole like a beggar's gang. In the pouring rain, I finally made it to the closing ceremony site and descended the hill.
The foot of Mount Tai
In summary, in addition to shock, probably scared. I know the Tianzhu Peak route is less crowded, and I like it when there is no problem. But I didn't expect to meet only 6 people in 7 hours, and 3 of them started climbing when I was almost at the foot of the mountain. The guardrails on the road were not repaired and some sections were broken and not yet replaced with new ones. But there's really no turning back from climbing Mount Tai, so you have to feel your way down carefully, but it's safe.
As for climbing at night, I don't know how to get rid of a lot of people, there is a section that I climbed alone. It was too dark and too quiet. I could hear my clothes rubbing together and the soles of my shoes hitting the ground. I am a person who is not afraid of any weirdness since I was 18. At that moment, I was discouraged. I was really scared back there, and I called my friends despite the poor signal in the mountains, until
After seeing the natural Creator's devilish work, all my little worries were gone. I've come to think nothing of walking down the mountain alive from a trail that's been under repair for seven hours with no guardrails.
Baotu
Baotu
Baotu, known as the "world's first spring", is as clear as a mirror, and I was shocked at first sight. Spring has hundreds of koi carp, like orange jewels and obsidian, lining the pool, the smallest is as big as the palm of your hand. None were sick or diseased, complementing the blue-green spring. Probably only Jinan's springs can breed so many koi.
Baotu
There are three springs here, the spring water gushes out to form fountains, and the eyes of many small springs shake up a string of blisters from time to time. Lao She wrote Baotu.
Daze for three minutes, you appreciate the greatness of nature, you dare not look. Always so pure, always so lively, always so bright, adventurous, adventurous, never tired, never retreat, only nature has such power!
Never again in your life will you see a spring so clear and beautiful.
Seal Pond
There is also a seal pond around the springs. Even seals can be raised comfortably in the Jinan springs.
Daming Lake
Daming Lake
I'm still talking about the summer Daming Lake, which is by far the most beautiful lotus I've ever seen. The color is like jade, the wine is dissipated, the sheep's fat is like jade, the shape is like cicadas, and it opens into a very harmonious posture. The lotus leaves are linked together, and the lotus flowers are independent in them.
Daming Lake
The Great Lakes are very big. I walked for about four hours. In between, I went to the Chao Ran Museum, where wood carvings, stone carvings, clay sculptures, fossils, calligraphy and paintings were displayed. It was also the first time I saw skeletonized wood carvings here, a wonderful combination of flat and three-dimensional. The sixth floor overlooks the panoramic view of Ming Lake.
Quan Lansheng
Daming Lake
Overreach
The big lake has countless bridges and pavilions, each with a beautiful name. Meixi Bridge, Water Town Pavilion, Fish Island Sinking, Wen, etc.
Crossing the bridge to see the lake is really enjoyable.
Xue Ning Bridge
Wulongtan Park has many ascending springs, such as Knight Safety, Ancient Spring, Moon Spring and Autumn Stream.
Li Safe
Except for Baotu, it is probably the clearest spring here, and there are countless koi carp in it. Jinan really has the most fish I've seen so far, also at the Yulongmen.
Just looking at the water, one suddenly jumped out. For only a split second, its tail and body arched and it was in the water again. The park has a bamboo pavilion and a quiet path. I can't get tired of Izumi and Kyo.
Dai Temple
Nestled at the foot of Mount Tai, where Gan Long once lived, it carries a heavy history. Dai Temple is not as big as the Forbidden City, but it is surrounded by walls. It was almost evening when I went there. Very few people were walking on the walls. It was quiet and the wind had turned cold.
The city walls
There are monuments such as the Bell Luban Hall, the Huai Zi, the Bell Bedroom and the Tong Pavilion.
The middle bedroom has two 300 year old ginkgo trees that blew me away. Ginkgo trees grow very slowly, and Gongsun Shu called it "male seed", so these two ginkgo trees, as thick as five people's arms, are rare in the world.
Kylin's Eye
Matchmaking Heavenly Gate
Purple Garden
Tanghuaiyuan
Heihuquan
Heihuquan
Heihuquan is the second best spring in the world after Baotu, and it is named because of the roaring sound of the north wind blowing into the spring. It is open to the public without tickets and the spring water is extremely clear. It belongs to Baotu Group. Besides the Black Tiger Spring, there are also White Stone Spring, Nine Women's Spring and Pipa Spring. The spring water here can be drunk directly.
Big Water
As soon as you arrive at the entrance, you will see many uncles and aunts carrying water bottles and buckets in and out. When I went in, I realized that many people were going directly to Baishi Spring to get water. I was so excited that I bought a bottle of water and poured it out. Then went to scoop the spring water.
Shiraishi Quan
After all, it's still an open spring, with rocks surrounding water plants. Drinking directly is still a little nervous . But the water has no flavor at all. The spring water is cool and sweet into the throat, really good.
Pipa Spring
Nine Women's Spring
Heihu Spring and other springs have their own characteristics. The Nine Ladies Spring has a platinum dragon-bearded koi fish, which is fairy-like. The Black Tiger Spring is overbearing and the Pipa Spring gurgles like a pipa.
Liberation Pavilion
To commemorate the history of Jinan's liberation,
Liberation Pavilion
Qushuting Street
Quiting Street
Through Qushuting Street is Daming Lake, which is an antique-like street that is connected to Donghuawangzi Street, Xisidajie and other hutongs. Each street has a teahouse where you can sit by the water and drink tea. The night I came back from climbing Mount Tai to rest, I chewed on hawthorn biscuits and wandered through the hutongs around Qushuiting Street. The quiet and cozy atmosphere made the evening breeze gentle.
Pearl Spring
Pearl Spring
Pearl Spring is also one of the famous springs, but it is hard to find. It is actually located in the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), and I was y afraid of being stopped by the security guard when I went in . Fortunately, I didn't.
By this time, it was almost evening. The water was covered with the afterglow of the setting sun and filled with koi. It looked like Quan Ming and the koi were a good match. Pearl Spring koi is very lively. There has been Yue Longmen.
Pearl Spring
NPC Standing Committee of the environment is very good, small bridges and water wigwam willow. Quiet at night, suitable for a leisurely walk. Many adults with children to play, the deepest part of the pentagram spring.
The Standing Committee of the People's Congress
"Kuan Kuan Li Kuan"
Kuan Kuan Li
A retro commercial street, adjacent to World Trade Center Plaza, is bigger than Furong Street. It has better architectural design, much larger storefronts than Furong Street, and lots of bars and cafes.
Quancheng Square
Spring City Plaza
It is the landmark of Jinan City, Quancheng Square, the stage for square dancing mothers at night, surrounded by shopping districts. There is a musical fountain in the lotus pond at night.
I was confused about this musical fountain. It actually sprays out of the parapet? Horsewhip Horsewhip I'm glad I grabbed the first row okay? Horsewhip I couldn't even squeeze in in Dalian lol
Spring City Plaza
So the straight column of water in the middle, yes, hit me unbiased. Suddenly flooded with water while taking a picture. The people eating around me were laughing their asses off, but honestly, they were having a good time too.
That's all the main attractions so far~ There are many more along the way, such as the nameless springs, which are very beautiful and form the soul of the city.
Baicao Ran
Dai Temple
Kuan Kuan Li
Spring City Plaza
-"Delicious Articles"
Jinan is a city with a deep culture and a rich history . There are as many as 10 centuries-old brands, and local specialties abound.
"You choose"
Zhang has
Jinan is a famous food, fried pasta is like a whirlpool. I went to the Grand View Garden to buy the most famous oil snail. It's famous, but it's just a small stall. A fat uncle and his wife were selling it together, masters of the series. It was really delicious! The noodles were al dente and not greasy, with a perfect blend of onion and flour flavors.
National Football League Stinky Tofu
National Football League Stinky Tofu
Isn't the name really a senior black, and so famous that it's been on various food programs . It's really stinky and there are three kinds of sauce alone. Stinky tofu is fried with a crispy and soft skin, and it's very acceptable to use shredded cabbage with the sauce.
"Straw Bun Shop"
Cao Bao Bun Shop
Longjing pork
Baotu near the Baotu Spring, is also a hundred years old. There are many kinds of buns, and one kind of bun has many kinds of ingredients. I ordered Longjing Pork (Longjing tea pork) and Vegetarian Delight (carrot, fungus and vermicelli egg). The skin was firm and the bun was full of flavor. A small bun was a good portion, so the trip wasn't in vain.
Sweet Foam
Sweet Foam
Jinan specialty! It's filled with crumbled noodles, seaweed, peanuts, vegetable leaves, and totally salty. Why is it called sweet foam? It's comforting to drink hot in the morning, much better than Beijing's noodle tea.
"Crispy Cakes"
Fried Cakes
Next door, there is a baklava seller, there is a piece, there are also five or two pieces. The outer skin is crispy and has to be peeled off. Inside made of white flour with a little chili, very tasty, cabbage prices are high.
Baklava
Baklava is very crispy, a little dry, but sesame flavor.
Xuji Noodle House
Sesame Noodle House
Sesame noodles are a specialty every time you line up to go to the noodle house outside the door. The noodles in the north are really great. The noodles are thick and flavorful, with minced meat and sesame soup. The heat was satisfying, but it was too spicy.
"Fresh Fish Concentrated Noodles in Soup"
Fresh Fish Noodles in Soup
If the sesame noodles are heavy, this is a bit fresh. Hibiscus Street deep difficult to find, but the wine is not afraid of the deep alley, the flavor is really true to its name. The owner is very friendly, the first time to recommend how to order. The creamy fish soup is fresh and the fish fillets are tender and delicate without spines. You can choose from udon noodles, ramen noodles, vermicelli noodles and their specialty spicy sauce. It can be a very nutritious and delicious food.
Fried Yogurt with Beans
Fried Mango Yogurt
This store is amazing because the owner's fried yogurt is not a pile but an ice cream. Pour the owner's yogurt down, roll it, and spread it evenly to prevent it from curdling. This way it is fried into an ice cream and then folded into bricks, cut and boxed, but it is laborious to fry and the owner has a bad back. The owner moved the store to an off location and said it was to keep business from getting too good . Horse Whip
"Deep Fried Shing Wong Temple"
Sheng Wong Temple Shengjian
This is the best potstickers I've ever had! There was a lot of stuffed crab, crab roe, mustard greens, fresh meat, pot stickers, Spanish mackerel, beef, as much as you want! The crabmeat was really good. One bite and the crabmeat came out along with the minced meat soup. It was fresh and the Spanish mackerel pot stickers were delicious. The Spanish mackerel was smashed to pieces and went perfectly with its dough.
"Under the Sea Hot Dogs"
Under the Sea Hot Dogs
This is the best hot dog I've ever had! The Classic Optional Sausage Tuna Sauce has a variety of sausages to choose from. I chose the Mexican chicken sausage with mayo. Originally, I thought the chicken sausage was supposed to be double-wrapped. Turns out the sausage coating was really juicy and delicate chicken and the breading was soft. It was delicious with pickles and shredded lettuce mayo, so call daddy.
Hawthorn Cake
Hawthorn Cake
Another specialty of Jinan is hawthorn skewers for sale. That night, I was taking a leisurely stroll down an alleyway when I saw a small store on the side of the road and bought one as a popsicle. It was tart and sweet, and much fresher and tastier than the ones sold in supermarkets.
De Yu Quan Yogurt
De Yu Quan Yogurt
Every city seems to have its own yogurt just why the yogurt in Jinan is more expensive than the one in Beijing, but it's really nice to have a cup of fresh, sticky, chilled yogurt in the evening.
"A big cup of tea with water"
Ada Cup Tea
Jinan is full of cheap drink stores that are open everywhere, with sensational prices and not sensational flavors, but also very affordable. The ink milk green is widely acclaimed.
Anjia Egg Tart
Jia Egg Tart
Said to be the best egg tart in Jinan? The highlight is that this store has tiramisu flavored egg tarts. I bought one and tried it. It does have the cocoa flavor of tiramisu and the tenderness of egg tart. It's a bit oily though, so you'll get tired of it if you eat too much.
"Winter and Summer Matcha"
Summer Matcha
This matcha dessert store is great. The owner brought back the best matcha from his studies in Japan and made the best matcha desserts in Jinan. A single matcha bamboo tube contains matcha ice cream, matcha jelly, red bean paste, dumplings, cornflakes, and a cup of matcha honey. The cone is huge and the matcha flavor is not sweet but pure. The design of the store is also gentle and the environment is great.
Summer Matcha
This was the end of my trip.
I was in a bad mood before and hadn't been able to adjust myself. I thought maybe it was time to travel and see the world. So I bought a plane ticket, put on my backpack and went to Jinan, a city without controversy. There is no subway or light rail, and there are more bicycles and lambs than cars. There were bicycles on the side of the road that could be scanned and picked up. In this city, I tried my best to feel its essence and rhythm. I seldom take public **** transportation, basically rely on walking. All the pretensions and agonies are left behind step by step on the way, and my mood becomes more and more peaceful.
The world is too big, except for life and death, which is not meddling.
If I am not a human being in the next life, I would like to turn into a koi carp and swim in the spring water of Jinan, carefree and carefree.
Lastly put a few sketches, I hope everyone can live in their own poetic world.
Dragon Ridge
Daming Lake
Baotu
Roaring Candles