Stroll around Daming Lake, and embrace the picturesque scenery and the millennial elegance.

**🌊[Daming Lake Complete Guide] The Pearl of Jinan City as described by Lao She! Unlock the same Xia Yuhe route from *My Fair Princess*.** ✨**Must-See Highlights** 1️⃣ **Lighting up of Chaoran Tower**: At 19:10, thousands of lights turn on instantly, with golden reflections on the lake surface. Videos are more stunning than photos (get there early to secure a good spot). 2️⃣ **Lixia Pavilion**: Emperor Qianlong personally inscribed "Autumn Wind of Lixia". Du Fu once feasted here. Take a painted boat to the island to understand the meaning of "lotus flowers on three sides, willow trees on the other". 3️⃣ **Tie Gong Ancestral Hall**: See the panoramic murals of the Jinan Campaign. The red walls and blue water guarantee great photos. 🛶 **In-Depth Experiences** ✔️ Night cruise on a sculling boat (CNY 60/person): Pass through 13 ancient bridges and listen to the boatman tell stories from *The Travels of Lao Can*. ✔️ Nanfeng Opera House: Change into Hanfu, taste spring water tea, and take photos imitating Xia Yuhe from *My Fair Princess*. 🍢 **Foodie Radar** ▫️ "Yang's Sesame Candy" by the lake: Intangible cultural heritage spring water sesame candy, CNY 5 a pack, crispy, sweet, and not sticky. ▫️ County East Alley Braised Pork: CNY 15, perfectly balanced fat and lean meat, served with rice that's incredibly delicious (10-minute walk). ▫️ Avoid: The expensive lotus flower banquet inside the scenic area. Street-side eateries are a better option. 📌 **Handy Tips** ▪️ Free entry! Climbing Chaoran Tower costs CNY 40 for a panoramic view. ▪️ Best seasons: June–August for lotus flowers all over the lake / December for snow-covered Chaoran Tower. ▪️ For self-driving, park at "Daming Lake South Gate parking lot", CNY 4/hour. 💬 **"By Daming Lake, waiting for a light to turn on, waiting for a rainy lotus..."** Do you love its spring charm or its poetic sentiment more? 👇