18 photos that are worth a special trip to Jinan!!!

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.