Jinan — Travel Guide
Jinan, is the capital of Shandong province in Eastern China. The area of present-day Jinan has played an important role in the history of the region from the earliest beginnings of civilization and has evolved into a major national administrative, economic, and transportation hub. It is the cradle of the Longshan Relics Culture, the reputed prehistoric culture of China and is found in Longshan Town, hence the name. Here you will find far more than you would expect, the ancient Great Wall of the Qi State (a state of the Zhou Dynasty (770 – 221), the colored sculptures of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in the Lingyan Temple and so on. The city is the home of Shandong cuisine, a popular cuisine of China.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport is located about 33 km northeast of the city center.
Jinan is a venue for purchasing products from the whole province. In the malls, souvenir stores or the street stands, you may be sure to find something that will serve as a pleasant reminder of your visit here. There are numerous stores on Quancheng Lu including the Guihe Shopping Center, the city's largest shopping center, the local Department Store, the Xinhua Book Store as well as stores selling world-famous brand name goods.
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