Chinese Name: 济南 (jǐ nán)
Population: 8,908,700
Area: 10,244 square kilometers (3,955 square miles)
Location: in the central area of Shandong Province, east China
Administrative Division: 10 districts (Lixia, Shizhong, Huaiyin, Tianqiao, Licheng, Changqing, Zhangqiu, Jiyang, Laiwu, Gangcheng); 2 Counties (Pingyin, Shanghe)
Area Code: 0531
Zip Code: 250000
GDP (2019): CNY 944.34 billion (USD 136.88 billion)
Known as the City of Springs
Jinan, the capital city and the second-largest city in Shandong Province after Qingdao, is adjacent to Dezhou, Binzhou, Zibo, Tai'an and Liaocheng. When it comes to Jinan, many people think of springs at once. More than 800 springs are distributed all over Jinan, some of which present spectacular gushing scenes. So Jinan is also known as the City of Springs. Most famous springs such as Baotu Spring Park, Black Tiger Springs and Five Dragon Pool are located in the urban area.
After visiting springs, you can go to the shopping malls and Quancheng Square around the scenic spots to feel the prosperity of Jinan. The best time to travel to Jinan is between September and November, because the spring bubble up higher and intensively due to the rising in groundwater level after the rainy season. Also, Jinan is a modern metropolis. It plays an important role in equipment manufacturing and Chinese transportation.
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