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Soak up the highlights of UNESCO-listed Mount Tai on this comprehensive private guided tour from Jinan by round-trip bullet train. Accompanied by your own tour guide, take the panoramic cable-car to the peak, admire ancient monasteries as you travel to Jade Emperor Temple, which was built in honor of the Jade Emperor of Taoism, and Song Dynasty Bixia Temple. Enjoy beautiful view of the soundings and overlook of the city. Stroll around the halls and courtyards of Dai Temple at the foot of the Mount Tai. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, transportation fee, lunch, entrance fee, cable car round trip, Jinan-Tai'an train tickets.
Price: $288.00
Duration: 8-10 hours
See the most famous UNESCO sites of Beijing on a full-day tour from Jinan. This private tour will enable you to experience the most attractive historical sites in Beijing: Great Wall at Mutianyu section. Travel at your own pace without any rush, with the option to take the cable car or chair lift up to the wall and a toboggan down at Mutianyu Great Wall. The tour includes English speaking tour guide, travel by private vehicle, entrance fees, cable car round trip / Chair Lift up and toboggan down tickets at the Great Wall, a Chinese lunch, Train Tickets. You can choose to finish your tour in Beijing or Jinan.
Price: $268.00
Duration: 4 hours
Delve into the nature beauty and history of Jinan on a leisurely 4 hour walking tour with an expert guide. You’ll see historic buildings, stroll around the gardens and courtyards with your tour guide in the Baotu Spring, see the local life at Quancheng Square, taste local snacks and shop for souvenirs along Furong Street. English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, transportation fee during the tour, Jinan city hotel pick up are included.
Price: $87.47
Duration: 4 hours
See two most famous UNESCO sites of Beijing on a full-day tour from Jinan by bullet train. This full-day private tour will enable you to experience the most attractive historical sites in Beijing: Great Wall at Mutianyu, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The tour includes entrance fees, a Chinese lunch, train tickets. You can choose to end your tour in Beijing or travel back to Jinan.
Price: $329.00
Duration: 10-14 hours
There is not a taxi call center in Jinan, so it is difficult to reserve a taxi in advance by phone. If you need to reserve a transfer service to Jinan Yaoqiang Airport (TNA), this pre-booking service might offer some help. It is designed for people who prefer to reserve everything in order ahead of time. The service is delivered by an experienced professional driver from a national car rental company, and an English speaking travel agent staff with 24/7 backup support for urgent help.
Price: $54.95
Duration: 1 hours
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Price: $26.79
Duration: 2-3 hours
Save time and money by pre-booking a private transfer service to your Jinan hotel! You'll be met by a representative at the Jinan Railway Stations and transferred in comfort to your hotel. This is the ideal way to start your holiday! This transfer is valid for all Railway stations in Jinan.Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and coincide with your train's arrival.
Price: $40.00
Duration:
Spend full-day maximize your time in Jinan and opt for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Jinan city attractions, such as Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, Thousand-buddha Cliff Statues, Furong Ancient Street, Black Tiger Spring, Shandong Provincial Museum etc. You can also choose one or two local market to do some shopping. Just feel free to discuss with your tour guide. English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Price: $228.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
On this Yunnan Discovery cultural trip, you will experience the historical cities of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang from Jinan by plane. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off famous attractions, such as Stone Forest, Guihu Park, Flower and Birds Market, Chongsheng Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake, Mu Palace, Lijiang Old Town, Baisha Village. In addition, explore Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy amazing open-air Impression Lijiang Impression Show which performances by non-professional peasant actors who are from local villages. Tour including plane/train tickets, entrance fee, lunch, show tickets, cable car round trip, English speaking tour guide and travel by air-air-conditoned private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Lijiang or return Jinan. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.
Price: $1,465.96
Duration: 96 hours
See the highlights of Qufu on a private full-day tour from Jinan by private car. Learn about the the history of the region and Confucius culture from your local guide as you visit the World Cultural Heritage sites including Temple of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion and Confucius Cemetery. This private one day tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, local lunch, private car and Jinan hotel pick up an drop off
Price: $256.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Jinan as you discover the fascinating history and many attractions of the city on this full-day, 6-hour excursion. Stop by some of Jinan’s most famous natural sites as you explore Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Thousand-Buddha Cliff Statues, stroll around the Furong Ancient Street, then enjoy a delicious lunch in the restaurant where the locals go. This private Jinan highlights exploration also includes a guide, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from your hotel.
Price: $228.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha and cute panda bears on a private tour from Jinan by plane. Greeted by a knowledgeable guide, discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha, marvel at the world’s largest stone Buddha statue from different view. Explore Lingyun Temple and Wuyou Temple and enjoy a boat cruise for the panoramic view of Giant Buddha. Spend some leisure time at Chengdu Panda Base to see the Giant pandas including new born babies, teenagers and adult pandas. Learn about the different stages of panda’s life from infancy to adulthood. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, plane ticket, entrance fee, boat ride and lunch. You can choose to end your tour in Chengdu or return Jinan.
Price: $593.62
Duration: 8-10 hours
Soak in the food, culture, history and heritage of Beijing, Xi'an on this 4 day private tour from Jinan by Plane. With a personal tour guide, visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall at Mutianyu and Terra-cotta Warriors. Explore Beijing local Hutong allays by rickshaw and explores the city’s most popular night life zone, traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine. Enjoy delicious Peking Duck and dumpling; be amazed by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dancing show. In addition, your tour covers Shichahai Lake, Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Drum and Bell Tower in Beijing, Xi'an City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda and Muslim quarter. Tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private vehicle, entrance fee, cable car ride at Great Wall, Rickshaw Ride, lunches, train/plane tickets. You can choose to end your tour in Xi'an/Beijing or return Jinan.
Price: $1,157.45
Duration: 96 hours
This convenient day trip delivers you by plane from Jinan to Xi'an for a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and climb Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls. If you have extra time, stroll around the Muslim Street to experience the local life and try their tasty snacks. Accompanied by your personal tour guide, learn the histories and stories about the sites and travel at your own pace. Round-trip hotel transfers, plane tickets, entrance fee and local lunch are included. You can choose to finish your tour in Xi'an or return Jinan.
Price: $444.69
Duration: 8-12 hours
Travel through China for seven days of sightseeing around Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai from Jinan. You’ll travel by private air-conditioned car and plane. At each destination, a local guide meets you and takes you around the top sights. Discover the culture and history of China as you see famous sites such as: Terra-cotta Army, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square. Xi'an City Wall and check out the local muslim quarter, Shanghai Yuyuan Garden, White Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund and Xintiandi area, Cruise down the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo and admiring the stunning karst peaks. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. Tour including plane tickets, cruise ticket, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Shanghai or return Jinan. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.
Price: $2,476.60
Duration: 168 hours
Avoid the stress of public transportation by booking this private airport transfer before you arrive! Travel from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to your hotel in Jinan by a private vehicle. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be met by a representative at the arrivals and transferred to your destination. It's that easy! Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Price: $42.00
Duration: 1 hours
This private 2-day tour offers you an great opportunity to have an unique culture experience in Shaolin Temple from Jinan. Witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks which displays amazing martial arts moves. Stroll around the halls and courtyards at the Shaolin Temple and get to know its history, culture and soul. Spend time at the stunning Pagoda Forest, enjoy the top rank live-action performances - Zen Music Shaolin Ceremony and take the cable car round trip to experience the famous Sky Road at Sanhuang Village. In additional, you'll also be able to watch the Children learning Kungfu. This private tour includes all entrance fee, meals, show ticket, cable car round trip, one night accommodation at Shaolin Temple Village Resort, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Jinan hotel pick up and drop off also included.
Price: $733.87
Duration: 48 hours
Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience in Jinan, the city is regarded as the City of Spring, on a 6-hour tour by taxi, walking and boat. See the city’s most spectacular attractions from a variety of vantage points and delve into Jinan’s rich history with commentary from a professional guide. Cruise on the city moat from Black Tiger Spring to Baotu Spring, enjoy the tasty local tea made from the spring in one of the teahouse; admire the Daming Lake, Five Dragon Spring; Stroll around the Furong Ancient Street, Qushuiting Street and listen to intriguing commentary from your friendly local guide.
Price: $248.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: CNY
- Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Shangdong dialect, English (in tourist areas)
- Climate: Continental
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Population: Approximately 9 million
- Best Time to Visit: times to visit are spring and autumn for comfortable weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Jinan generally require a visa to enter China. Citizens from some countries may be eligible for visa-free transit for up to 144 hours in certain cities, but this does not typically apply to Jinan. US, EU, and UK citizens must apply for a visa in advance through Chinese consulates or embassies. E-visa options are limited and usually not available for Jinan. Visa on arrival is generally not available for tourists. A valid passport, completed application, photo, and proof of travel plans are required.
About Jinan
Jinan, known as the "City of Springs," is the capital of Shandong Province in eastern China. It is famous for its numerous natural artesian springs, which create picturesque landscapes and tranquil parks throughout the city. This unique feature sets Jinan apart from many other Chinese cities. Visitors are drawn to its blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. The city offers a peaceful urban environment with scenic spots such as Baotu Spring Park and Daming Lake, making it ideal for relaxation and exploration. Jinan also serves as a gateway to Shandong’s cultural heritage, including Confucian sites nearby. Its combination of natural wonders, historical significance, and modern amenities makes it a compelling destination for travelers seeking a less touristy but culturally rich experience in China.
Jinan Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Eastern China
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best times to visit are spring and autumn for comfortable weather. Pack light layers, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella for occasional rain. Respect local customs, such as polite greetings and modest dress when visiting temples. Carry some cash as smaller vendors may not accept cards. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. Learning a few basic Mandarin phrases can enhance your experience.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $180
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Top Attractions
1. Baotu Spring Park – Famous for its clear, bubbling artesian springs, it is the most renowned spring park in Jinan. 2. Daming Lake – A large natural lake surrounded by gardens and historic pavilions, perfect for leisurely walks and boat rides. 3. Thousand Buddha Mountain – A scenic mountain with ancient Buddhist carvings, temples, and panoramic views of the city. 4. Black Tiger Spring – Another iconic spring known for its powerful water flow and scenic surroundings. 5. Shandong Provincial Museum – Offers extensive exhibits on the region’s history, culture, and archaeology.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Jinan can enjoy walking or cycling around the spring parks and lakes, boat rides on Daming Lake, and hiking up Thousand Buddha Mountain. Cultural experiences include visiting local temples and museums, attending traditional performances, and exploring nearby Confucian heritage sites. Food tours and local markets provide a taste of Shandong cuisine. For adventure seekers, exploring the natural landscapes around Jinan offers hiking and photography opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Jinan’s cuisine is part of Shandong culinary tradition, known for its fresh ingredients, seafood, and savory flavors. Signature dishes include Dezhou braised chicken, Jinan-style sweet and sour carp, and various spring rolls. The city also offers hearty noodle soups and dumplings. Dining customs emphasize communal eating and sharing dishes. Noteworthy restaurants include local favorites serving authentic Shandong dishes and modern eateries offering fusion cuisine.
Getting Around
Jinan is accessible by air via Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, with domestic and some international flights. High-speed trains connect Jinan to major Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai. Within the city, public buses and taxis are common, and a growing metro system facilitates easy travel. Bicycle rentals and ride-hailing apps are also popular. Transportation costs are generally affordable, with taxis and buses being economical options.
Travel Tips
The best times to visit are spring and autumn for comfortable weather. Pack light layers, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella for occasional rain. Respect local customs, such as polite greetings and modest dress when visiting temples. Carry some cash as smaller vendors may not accept cards. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. Learning a few basic Mandarin phrases can enhance your experience.
Culture & Customs
Jinan’s culture is deeply influenced by Confucian values emphasizing respect, harmony, and family. Social customs include polite greetings, modesty, and gift-giving during festivals. Important local events include the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, celebrated with traditional performances and food. Visitors should observe etiquette such as removing shoes when entering homes and speaking softly in public places. Showing respect at religious sites and during cultural ceremonies is appreciated.
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