Jinan in China - why should you go there? Archaeological excavations of Chenji.

Jinan (Chinese 济南, English Jinan) is a city in China, administrative center East China's Shandong province, has a sub-provincial significance. Literally, the name of the city is translated as "South of the Jishui River." The river called Jishui does not exist today, this is the old name of the current Yellow River. The population of the city in 2010 was 3 million 250 thousand people.

Jinan is over 4,000 years old and a city of contrasts. On the one hand, he has a very ancient history and the government of the People's Republic of China, it was given the status of "City of Ancient Culture and History". On the other hand, it is ultra modern with a developed economy. In addition, it is a city with a developed textile, chemical, food, light and metallurgical industries. Automotive and mechanical engineering are also quite developed. And in last years The production of household appliances and information technologies is actively developing.

Geography

The city of Jinan is located in the northwestern part of Shandong Province. If you look at Jinan on a map, it is located south of the capital of China. The distance to is approximately 500 km. On the south side, the surroundings of the city are closely adjacent to Mount Taishan, which is one of the 5 historical mountain peaks China. And from the north flows the Yellow River. It turns out that the relief of the city is a transition zone from the southern Taishan massif to the northern valley of the Yellow River. The city is located at the junction of strips of small hills in the center and southern part of the province itself, and alluvial plains in its northwestern part. It turns out that the southern part of the city is much higher than the northern. Beiyunhu and Daminghu lakes are located in the city.

Thanks to the karst aquifers that descend as limestone formations from south to north, there are a lot of artesian springs that come out right in the city, as well as in its environs. Therefore, Jinan in ancient times had another name - the "City of Springs".

Administrative division

Jinan City is divided into 6 districts, one city county and 3 counties:

  • Lixia District (历下区, Lìxià qū) has an area of ​​100.87 sq. km
  • Shizhong District (市中区, Shìzhōng qū) has an area of ​​280.33 sq. km
  • Huaiyin District (槐荫区, Huáiyìn qū) has an area of ​​258.71 sq. km
  • Tianqiao District (天桥区, Tiānqiáo qū) has an area of ​​151.65 sq. km
  • Licheng District (历城区, Lìchéng qū) has an area of ​​1303.88 sq. km
  • Changqing District (长清区, Chángqīng qū) has an area of ​​1208.54 sq. km
  • Zhangqiu City County (章丘市, Zhāngqiū shì) has an area of ​​1,721.29 sq. km
  • Pingyin County (平阴县, Píngyīn xiàn) has an area of ​​715.18 sq. km
  • Jiyang County (济阳县, Jǐyáng xiàn) has an area of ​​1097.15 sq. km
  • Shanghe County (商河县, Shānghé xiàn) has an area of ​​1163.19 sq. km


Population of Jinan

In 2005, the entire population of the district was 5 million 690 thousand people, of which the urban population was 2 million 540 thousand people. The next census showed that in 5 years there were almost 1 million more residents of Jinan, i.e. 6 million 810 thousand people lived in the district in 2010, and 3 million 250 thousand people lived in the city.

Language

Han Chinese make up 98.3% of the total number of citizens. The remaining 1.7% is shared between the Hui (Muslims) and the Manchus. In the city, they mainly speak the Jinan dialect of the northern Chinese dialect group. You can also meet people who speak standardized Mandarin. Therefore, foreign tourists need an interpreter in Jinan.

Climate (Jinan weather)

The climate of Jinan is a transitional zone in which the humid subtropical climate passes to the continental one. The average annual temperature is 14.6 ℃, the average annual precipitation is 670 mm, with most of the precipitation falling on summer time of the year. All seasons are clearly defined: spring is dry, short, lasting only 2 months; summer is rainy and quite hot, lasts about 120 days; autumn is cool and pleasant; winter lasts approximately 150 days, it is cold and dry (virtually no snow).

January is the coldest and driest, if snow falls, it is rare and not much.

July is a complete contradiction to January - hot and rainy.

History of Jinan

The western part of the city of Jinan was part of the principality of Lu, while the eastern part belonged to the principality of Qi. It was a long, long time ago, before our era, during the eras of Spring, Autumn and Warring States. The principality of Qi in 685 BC decided to build a defensive structure - Qisku great wall. This construction was on the territory of modern Changqing area.

The Qin kingdom was the strongest of the other kingdoms, and it slowly conquered more and more territories. In the end, it conquered all the kingdoms. Thus, for the first time, a unified Chinese state was created. After China was divided into districts, which were called - jun. AND West Side Jinan became part of Jibei County (济北郡), at that time the county was called Lixia (历下邑).


Jinan County (济南郡) first appeared during the Han Dynasty and was located on the territory of modern Zhangqiu County. In the IV century AD. The county government was relocated to what is now Licheng District. The construction of Buddhist cave temples. Thanks to these temples, by the way, their construction went on until the 7th century, Jinan County gained fame as a major religious center.

When the Sui dynasty began to rule (VI century), the district was transformed into a region, which included 10 counties. The area was named Qizhou (齐州). After 500 years, when the Northern Song dynasty already ruled, the region rose in status and became the Jinan Administration (济南府). Then the Jurchens seized these places, but they did not change the management structure of the council.

Then there was the conquest of these lands by the Mongol troops. It went on until, in 1259, the fourth kagan of the Mongol Empire, the grandson of Genghis Khan, the great Khan Mongke, died. Exactly one year later, the Mongolian Civil War. At that time, a Chinese named Li Tan was serving the Mongols and the Mongols appointed him governor of Shandong Province. So, this Li, seeing that the supporters of Khubilai and Arig-Buga were seriously fighting among themselves, raised a rebellion, stood up for the Song empire and captured the city of Jinan. This happened in 1262. Then Hibulai gathered the best commanders, and they defeated Li Tan with decisive actions. Li had to take refuge in the city and declare a siege. However, the siege lasted only a few months and Li Tan surrendered.

The Mongols ruled this territory for almost 100 years. But they were eventually overthrown and in 1369 the Ming Empire was proclaimed, and the government moved to Shandong Province. By that time, 15 counties and 4 regions were subordinate to her. In 1572, when the Qing Dynasty 3 ruled, the regions withdrew from subjugation and acquired the so-called "direct control" of the provincial authorities.

In 1892, the rapid development of the city began. This happened because the Yellow River carved a new course for itself and connected the city to the Grand Canal and to the inland Chinese waterways.

In 1897 the city was given to Germany. The historic construction of the Qingdao-Jinan Railway began. Local residents resisted this construction, riots broke out, which led to the uprising of the Yihetuans.

However, by 1904 Railway was completed and an official Trading port. This made the city a transport hub of far from the last importance. And by 1912, another railway line Tianjin-Pukouskaya was built, which went along the bridge over the Yellow River. All this only increased the trade and transport significance of the city. Soon the Xinhai Revolution begins. As a result, the unification of administrative units was carried out and in 1913 the Jinan government was disbanded.

In 1929, in July, officially formed modern city Jinan, and a year later it was divided into 10 districts.

In 1938, during the Sino-Japanese War, Japanese troops occupied the city. Then the civil war began and by 1948 Jinan had passed into the hands of the communists. The People's Government immediately gave Jinan the status of " special city". A year later, the city consisted of 11 districts. In 1950, 6 of these areas were named "urban areas" and 5 "suburban areas". By 1954, there was another change in the administrative-territorial division, i.e. became 5 urban and 5 suburban areas, and they got names instead of digital numbers.

In 1958, the Tai'an Special Region was disbanded and some territories fell under the jurisdiction of Jinan. However, this was not for long, and by 1961 everything returned to its original place. Then the disbandment took place again, and finally in 1978 Jinan became subordinate to Zhangqiu County and Changqing County. After 7 years, Pingyin County also fell under the jurisdiction of the city, and after another 4 years, Jiyang County and Shanghai County joined.

In 1994, in February, Jinan City was awarded the title of a city of "sub-provincial significance", as well as the administrative center of Shandong Province, which it is today.

Economy

After the Yellow River moved into a new direction, the city began to develop actively and in 1852 it became a large market where agricultural products were sold. This was facilitated by the fact that the areas of southern China are very fertile. Soon Jinan began to develop as a center for the clothing and textile industries. Mills, oil mills, as well as factories producing paper, cement and matches were built in large numbers in the city. In the 50s, the construction of a large metallurgical plant began, and a little later, chemical plants. 40 years ago, trucks and construction equipment began to be produced.

The Jinan zone, where new high technologies are mastered, plays a huge role in the economic development of the city. Jinan is a major transshipment base in Shandong Province. There are 768 markets in the city, including 5 public markets, 206 specialized wholesale markets and 343 agricultural ones. It is a major financial center of the province and has 1,400 branches of Chinese banks, as well as offices of various companies.

On this moment China's home appliance industry, information and bioengineering technology, and numerical control machine tool factories are rapidly developing in Jinan City. Among household appliances, a special place is occupied by washing machines, color TVs and electronic scales. There are well-known brands of knitwear and cigarettes. The priority is the production of special vehicles, dump trucks, heavy vehicles and motorcycles, as well as high-quality household electrical equipment, digital technology and fine-fiber chemicals. Famous biochemical medicines are produced in Jinan.

Economic parameters:

  • The GDP of the Shandong region in 2005 reached 187.65 billion yuan, an increase of 15.6%;
  • the total value added of industrial products was 73.4 billion yuan, up 19.3%;
  • in 2009, agricultural, forestry, livestock and fishery products worth 20.44 billion yuan were sold for the whole year. The total grain harvest amounted to 2.427 million tons, an increase of 10.1%;
  • construction industry closed at 9.33 billion yuan in 2005, up 10.4%;
  • in 2004, the city's total revenue was 38.08 billion yuan, up 20.7%;
  • the total volume of trade reached 3.76 billion US dollars, an increase of 23.5% against the same period of the previous year;
  • in 2005, the total contractual amount of attracted investments amounted to 1.1 billion US dollars, an increase of 63.6%;
  • actually used foreign capital in the amount of 510 million US dollars, an increase of 60.7%;
  • in 2004, for the whole year, the total amount of contracts for outsourcing and export of labor services amounted to 210 million US dollars, an increase of 173.8%;
  • in 2009, the total foreign exchange earnings from the tourism industry amounted to 415.7 million US dollars, an increase of 12.7%;
  • In 2009, the average distributed income of urban residents was 12,310 yuan, an increase of 14%, and the average income of rural residents was 4,812 yuan, an increase of 14.6%.

Attractions Jinan (China)

Man-made (historical)

Since Jinan has the official status of "city of ancient culture and history" and is the center of Buddhist culture, then of course there are many sights that belong to ancient times. Monuments are under state protection and are considered tourist. We list some of the religious ancient and truly unique sights in the city of Jinan, some photos are presented:

  • Artifacts of the Chinese Xihe culture - red-brown pottery dating back to 8,400 BC and Chinese Longshan culture - black pottery made in 4,600 BC;
  • Ruins of the ancient Chinese city. It is considered the oldest of all and had an area of ​​​​200 square meters. meters;
  • Mountain terraces and a well from the time of the Wu civilization (only the remains have been preserved);
  • jinan buddhist temple

  • A section of the Great Wall of China during the Qin Dynasty, which ruled in the 3rd century BC and the Qi Dynasty, whose reign dates back to the 5th century AD;
  • Pavilion in the garden where the source of Baotu is located

  • Buddha statues that were made during the Tai Dynasty and Sui Dynasty;
  • Four Gate Pagoda. Built in 661, the pagoda is recognized as one of the oldest surviving brick pagodas in all of China;
  • Remains of Shentong Temple. The temple was built in the 4th century, it is located below the “four gates” pagoda. Significant destruction was not caused by time, but by wars;
  • Statues in the "Mountain of a Thousand Buddhas". "Mountain of a Thousand Buddhas" is located southwest of the city and is a high hill in which numerous images of Buddhas are carved.

  • Lingyuan Temple. There is a temple in the Changqing district, and it was built during the reign of the Qin Dynasty. The temple had a special heyday and popularity during the reign of Tang and Song;
  • Shandong Provincial Museum. This museum contains unique exhibits that belong to different historical eras;
  • Xinguochang Temple;
  • Han Dynasty Ancestral Temple. One of the oldest buildings in China, which has been perfectly preserved to this day, although the temple was built in the 1st century AD. The photo shows a relief dated 147.

Man-made (modern)

  • Pond of five dragons

  • Monument in Jinbinshan mountains;
  • Baotuquan Park

  • Jinxiuchuan Reservoir;
  • Jinan City Zoo;
  • Ski complex in the Jinxiangshan Mountains of Jinan

  • Jinan Botanical Garden;
  • Great Bridge over the Yellow River

  • City Wildlife Park;
  • City Spring Square and much more.

Natural

The city of Jinan (Shandong Province) is known in China and throughout the world for its numerous springs and clean lakes that are fed by spring water. The city is also famous for willows, which grow literally everywhere where there is water. In 1903, writer Liu E visited the city and described it in his novel Lao Cang's Journey (老残游记,) with the following phrase: "Every family has a spring, every house has a willow."

  • Chinese Pearl Spring

  • Source of Baotuquan

Most of the springs are located in the city center and they all flow into Daming Lake (or Daming Lake as it is also called). The most famous of the springs is the Baotu spring. It was described in the chronicles of Chunqiu, and the Qing emperor Qianlong called this source "Number one in the Middle Kingdom." Underground water enters the source through three holes in the limestone. The water temperature is constant 18°C ​​and it doesn't matter if it's winter or summer. Baotu spring is located in a green beautiful garden.

  • Baotu Spring

Education

Education in Jinan (China) is attended by students from both China and from all over the world. There are 7 universities, 3 institutes and 2 colleges here.

Shandong University (山东大学)

Shandong University is a leading university in the PRC, as well as practically the oldest, most prestigious and well-known university in China. Founded in 1901, originally had the name "Shandong graduate School". In 2001, it was listed as the top priority university in China. This list includes only 21 universities. The university teaches philosophy, economics, law, literature, history, natural sciences, management, medicine and pedagogy. Well-known scientists, professors and academicians teach here, who have received recognition not only in China, but also in the world and are members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The university has established links with more than 70 universities from 50 countries. He cooperates with them and mutually exchanges students. Address: 27 Shanda Nanlu, Jinan, Shandong, P.R.China.

Jinan University (济南大学)

Jinan University is one of the oldest and most respected universities in China. Founded in 1906 in Nanjing. After that, he repeatedly moved from province to province, even at one time he functioned in Shanghai, until he finally settled in Shandong Province. The university is proud of its educational programs, as well as the unique organization of the educational process. Several graduates of this university have become state leaders. He teaches both his own and foreign citizens. The university makes great efforts to spread the knowledge of the Chinese language and Chinese culture around the world. He helps Chinese people living abroad. In terms of the number of foreign students, Jinan University ranks 1st in China. Address: Guangyuan Road East, Tianhe, Guangzhou, China.

Shandong Normal University (山东师范大学)

Shandong Normal University is one of the oldest universities in China. Founded in 1950. the university has 23 faculties that teach philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, natural sciences, engineering, and management. About 29 thousand students are admitted per year. The teaching staff of 2600 teachers includes 1809 tenured professors and 339 professors, including researchers. The library is one of the best libraries in Shandong province, equipped with modern computers. The university cooperates with 51 countries of the world and conduct interuniversity student exchange. One of the few universities that provides government scholarships. Shandong normal university, Jinan, Shandong, China.

Qilu Normal University (齐鲁师范学院)

Shandong University of the Arts (山东艺术学院)

Shandong University of Chinese Traditional Medicine (山东中医药大学)

The university was originally a college that was founded in 1958 and was located in the Lixia area. In 1996, the college was given the status of a university, and in 2007 it moved to the Shandong area. The university specializes in pharmacology, as well as in the integration of TCM with modern Western medicine. Students study 22 specialties. Both domestic and foreign students are accepted. The library has 1 million 800 thousand paper books and 470 thousand electronic ones. Address: Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.

Shandong Polytechnic University

The university is located in the city of Zibo, which is a 40-minute drive from Jinan. Founded in 1959. study programs: mechanical engineering, faculties of transport and communications, electronic construction, electronic computing, chemical engineering, biological faculty, natural sciences, literature, foreign languages, law, economics, arts, music, physical education and textile faculty. There are 45 buildings on the territory of the university, it occupies a truly vast territory, has amazing rounded paths and roads. There are student cheap hostels, canteens, shops, three stadiums and numerous sports grounds. Address: No. 12 Zhangzhou Road, Zhangdian, Zibo, Shandong, China.

Shandong Financial Institute (山东财政学院)

Shandong Institute of Finance is a university offering financial and economic programs. Founded in 1986 by the Shandong Provincial Government and the Chinese Ministry of Finance. The management of the university was taken over by the central and local authorities. It has 14 faculties that teach accounting, management, computer information, economics, foreign languages, humanities, international trade, physical education and more. The teaching staff consists of 1000 teachers, including 325 professors and associate professors. The university has modern laboratories based on high technology, multimedia classrooms, language laboratories, etc. This university (Jinan) has friendly inter-university relations with 30 universities and colleges in more than 10 countries such as Russia, UK, United States of America, France, Holland, Australia and Korea.

shandu architectural institute (山东建筑大学)

Jinan Railway Polytechnic Institute (济南铁道职业技术学院)

Shandong Institute of Physical Culture (山东体育学院)

Shandong College of Art and Design (山东工艺美术学院)

Shandong College of Electrical Engineering (山东电子职业技术学院)

Jinan (China) Hotels

Sofitel Jinan Silver Plaza 5*


This is a five star hotel, one of the best in Jinan. The hotel offers the following services: a health club, a sauna, an indoor pool, a fitness club and a hair salon. Business services include secretarial services and a state-of-the-art business center. You can also exchange currency directly at the hotel and, if necessary, expedite check-in upon departure. There is a restaurant and a bar/lounge on site. Almost all the staff speaks English, and some of them speak several foreign languages. Attention: Sofitel Hotel Jinan Silver Plaza is strictly non-smoking. If this rule is violated by guests, then a substantial fine will be charged. Address: China, Jinan, Sofitel Jinan Silver Plaza, 66 Luoyuan Avenue. The cost of a room per day is from 53 euros.

Crowne Plaza Jinan 4*

Crowne Plaza Jinan features a health club, an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room. This hotel is located in Jinan, Shandong, China and offers several massage and treatment rooms. The following business services include a business center, high-speed Internet access, conference rooms (for small groups), and business services. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a cafeteria/café. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. 24 hour room service. Conditions for holding events: a banquet hall, an exhibition area and assistance in organizing banquets. There is also a very convenient service, such as transportation or transfer to the airport, of course for a separate, strictly fixed fee. Attention: Crowne Plaza Jinan is a strictly non-smoking hotel. If this rule is violated by guests, then a substantial fine will be charged. Address: 3 Tian Di Tan Street. The cost of the room per day is from 44 euros.

Grand Metropark Qihui 4*

Grand Metropark Qihui features a health club, an indoor pool, hair salons. This hotel in Jinan, Shandong Province, China also offers business services including a business center, high-speed internet access and a meeting room. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and cafeteria. Address: 10 Xianxi Lane Quancheng Road. The cost of the room per day is 42 euros.

Yuquan Simpson 3*

This is a three star hotel, however it is comfortable, clean and with friendly staff. In the hotel there is a health club, an indoor pool, a fitness club and a hair salon. Business services include secretarial services and a business center. You can also exchange currency directly at the hotel. There is a restaurant and a bar/lounge on site. Address: 68 Luoyuan Avenue Jinan. The cost of the room per day is 40 euros.

Jinan Cuisine

Shandong cuisine is the leading cuisine in the entire Yellow River basin, which is almost ½ of the entire territory of China. This cuisine is famous for the huge range of food products used, the unique skill of cutting and the exact choice of the fire mode. A distinctive feature of Shandong cuisine is that chefs can cook the same dish in different ways, and there are a great many of these ways. Shandong cuisine is divided into three main areas: the first is Jinan cuisine, the second is Jiaodong and the third is Kungfu.

Jinan cuisine is known for its light and low-fat dishes. Due to the fact that the Yellow River, rich in fish, flows through the city, the food in Jinan in most cases is fish and crabs. And due to the fact that the waters of the river make the soil fertile, fruits and vegetables, as well as grain crops, are also at their best here. Favorite seasonings are onions and garlic, although green onions, cabbage, anise, ginger and even sweet beans are used in large quantities.

Soup with chicken meatballs- a very mild soup. Meatballs are served with noodles and chopped fresh green onions.

Fish with red scales- a dish famous in those places is prepared in the restaurants of Jinan. Not any fish is fried in this way, but only a special species that lives in a lake on Mount Zhejiang. The fins of this fish are veined with bright red, and the scales are golden in color. The fish is dipped in oil and fried until a red hard crust. The strangest thing: the fish is striking in its vitality. Even with her belly open, being already in oil, she still beats and wriggles. Therefore, the fish is served to the table with a curved tail.

Carp in sweet and sour sauce- a dish that occupies a special place in Jinan cuisine. Carp is cut on all sides and dipped in beaten eggs. They fry in oil. During frying, the body of the fish bends into a crescent shape. Served on the table necessarily with red sweet and sour sauce.

Dezhou chicken stew. Chickens are raised in a special way. Chickens are cooked so that the finished meat becomes red, easily separated from the bones, but the shape of the carcass itself does not change.

In Jinan, cuisine, price and quality do not always match. Sometimes a simple oyster fried in oil can be paid for as a full meal in a restaurant. And sometimes, on the contrary, the price is low, and the quality, portions and taste of the dish are excellent.

Jinan cuisine is characterized by one distinctive feature - almost all fast food. That is why the dishes remain light and tender. Quietly combined meat with seafood, poultry with vegetables. Basically, the cuisine has a neutral taste and is familiar to Europeans, which cannot be said about other cities and provinces in China.

Xi'an, Sanya, Urumqi, Xining, etc. Aircraft of 40 lines of China and several international lines land at the airport, for example, the airlines of Bangkok (Thailand) and Moscow (Russia).

Train

Jinan railway station is the largest and oldest railroad station in Shandong province. It is in excellent condition. Two railway lines pass through it: Beijing-Shanghai and Qingdao-Jinan. Trains pass through Guangzhou, Lianyungang, Urumqi, etc.


Jinan East Railway Station is a small local station. The Jinan-Luoyang direct train, its route is convenient, it passes through many small cities in the province, and the duration of the train from start to finish will take 16 hours. Also at this station, trains run along the routes: Qingdao-Dandong, Qingdao-Taiyuan and Beijing-Weihai.

Bus

The city has two main bus stations. The first terminal is located at No. 131, Jilo Road, Jinan. Buses travel literally in all directions of the province. There are separate buses operating tourist routes. They pass through the most significant places so that tourists can see as many sights of Jinan as possible without getting off the bus in a short time. The second bus station is the East Bus Station, its address is Jiefang, Jinan.

There are a lot of buses in Jinan - 100 routes. The cost of a bus ride on a regular route is 1 yuan. There are no conductors, so you need to leave through the front door and put exactly 1 yuan in a special bag, change is not provided. If the bus has air conditioning (even if it does not work, but it does), the fare will be 2 yuan. The cost of one trip in a tourist bus is also 2 yuan.

Taxi

Taxis are everywhere, along the streets, at the airport, railway stations, near hotels, restaurants, etc. It makes no sense to negotiate with a taxi driver about payment. The fare for a taxi in Jinan is strictly fixed: the first 3 km cost 6 yuan, and each subsequent kilometer will cost 2.5 yuan.

Theaters in Jinan

  • Shandong Theater

Address: No. 117, Wenhua Xi Road, Lixia District, Jinan.

  • Shandong Song and Dance Theater

Address: No. 123, Wenhua Xi Road, Lixia District, Jinan.

  • Lishan Theatre. Address: No. 112, Lishan Road, Lixia District, Jinan.
  • Theater of the masses. Address: No. 855, Longitude 7 Road, Jinan.
  • Broad Sky Theatre. Address: No. 8, two seven residential areas south road, Jinan.
  • Grand Theater in Jinan

Recently, the grand opening of the new Grand Theater in Jinan took place. The pride of the city. Most of the facilities are already operational. The theater is located on the "green axes of the city".

Jinan Stores (China)

  • Shandong Craft Shop. Address: No. 188, Jingxi Road, Jinan.
  • Shandong antique shop. Address: No. 1, Gongqingtuan, Jinan.
  • Shopping center Silver Plaza. Address: No. 66, Loyuan Avenue, Jinan.
  • Jinan Shopping Center

Address: No. 571, Jing "er, Jinan.

  • Guihe shopping center

Address: No. 1, TiandiJie Tan, Lixia District, Jinan.

  • Ginza. Address: No. 66, Luoyang Street, Jinan.
  • Jinan International Trade Building. Address: No. 451, Beiyuen Road, Jinan.
  • Jinan department store. Address: No. 264, Kuenkeng Road, Jinan.
  • Venelli. An official Benelli motorcycle shop has opened in Jinan.

Sports Jinan

Football club


I would like to draw your attention to football, which is carried away in the city of Jinan. Jinan Shandong Luneng is recognized as one of the strongest football clubs in China. Since 1994, the club began to play in the super league. The team won first place in the Chinese Championship in 1999, 2006, 2008 and 2010. She also won the Chinese Cup in 1995, 1999, 2004 and 2006.

basketball club


The basketball club of the city of Jinan "Shandong Lions" currently plays in the Chinese Basketball Association. Until 2003, the name of the club was Shandong Flaming Bulls. However, she did not achieve any significant success, and she also never was in the playoff finals.

Conclusion

The Chinese city of Jinan will captivate tourists with its unique ancient monuments and buildings (after all, the city is 4000 years old), its clean air and countless springs. Students also come to this city from different countries world to get a decent modern and highly qualified education. Gourmets tend to this city to taste the delicate and exquisite dishes of Shandong cuisine. Many are interested in Jinan as a manufacturer of high-quality household appliances, medicines or textiles. Say what you like, but the city of Jinan, Shandong Province in China, is a city where two seemingly incompatible currents meet - antiquity and modernity.

Jinan is a sub-provincial city in China, seat of the government of Shandong Province. Located in the western part of the province, about 400 km south of the country's capital, Beijing. The name means "south of the Jishui River" and is due to the fact that these places were located south of the Jishui River.


In the 20th century, the city became the most important transportation hub for Shandong. international Airport jinan links by air Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong. And the railway connection connected Jinan with almost all major cities in China.

Attractions

The Baotu Spring is located in the center of Jinan City in the southwestern part of the Old City. The source is surrounded by the park of the same name.


Located in the city center, Daming Lake Park is considered one of the three must-see tourist places in Jinan City along with Baotu Spring Park and Thousand Buddha Mountain.


Located 2.5 kilometers south of Jinan City in Shandong Province, Thousand Buddha Mountain is one of the city's key attractions.


Five Dragon Lake is located to the west of historical center Jinan city and north of Baotu springs. The lake is culturally significant place in Jinan.


Weather in Jinan

There are four distinct seasons in a year. Jinan is characterized by dry spring, hot and rainy summer, cool autumn, dry and cold winter. The average annual temperature is 14.6°C. The coldest and also the driest month is January. average temperature-0.4°C. Snowfalls occasionally occur, but are usually quite light. July is the hottest and rainiest month, with a temperature of 27.5°C.

How to get there

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport is located about 33 kilometers northeast of the city. As of 2010, Jinan Airport is the 24th busiest in China with 6,898,936 passengers.

Brief video review

Jinan is called "Quancheng" - the city of springs.

Jinan is a "city of forests", a city with an ecological system dominated by forest cover, and ecological construction meets the state requirements for forest protection.

In 2016, Jinan became the fourth city to earn the title of "China's happiest city".

student life
in Jinan

Where to go and what to do

Jinan City is a combination of mountains, springs, lakes and rivers.

Quancheng - City of Springs

Jinan City is famous for its springs. There are more than 300 of them on its territory, 72 of which are of particular fame.

The four most famous large groups Sources: Botuquan (Bubbling Spring), Heihuquan (Black Tiger Spring), Zhenzhuquan (Pearl Spring), Wulongtan (Abyss of Five Dragons). During the day you can walk and breathe fresh air, and in the evening you can admire the beautiful lighting in these places.

Mount Qianfoshan

Qianfoshan Mountain is 2.5 km from the city center. This a good place for sports. There you can not only enjoy the beautiful panorama of the city of Jinan, but also visit traditional Buddhist temples.

Lake Daminghu

Daming Lake is formed by the influx of water from numerous Jinan springs. Willows on the lake, lotus flowers on the water, combined with pavilions and terraces surrounding the lake, create a beautiful landscape in traditional Chinese style.

Visiting these places for reading books, walking or talking with local residents will give you the true experience of being a student in China.


Furong Jie Street

Furong Jie Street - ancient market Street, which has existed since the Ming and Qing dynasties, which gradually turned into a modern street with small restaurants. Here you can taste both Jinan cuisine and cuisines from other regions of China. By the way, the prices in these restaurants are quite reasonable, which is very important for a student.


Food

Residents of Shandong Province love to eat flour, so there are so many famous small cafes in Jinan offering flour products:
- sweet crispy pancakes;
- tortillas with shredded radish;
- steam pies "baozi";
- small cakes wrapped in a spiral with Yuxuan onion sauce.

Bazizhou

Bazirou is a famous Jinan dish of pork stewed with eggs, soy products and other ingredients. The dish goes very well with rice.

Shandong fritters

Shandong pancakes are the true taste of Shandong cuisine. They are very thin, prepared from field crops. During meals, they wrap onions, vegetables and meat. Shandong-style fritters have long spread throughout China. Why not try them when you come to Shandong Province?

neighboring cities

Mount Taishan

Mount Taishan is a place known throughout China, which is an object of world natural, cultural and historical heritage. It boasts magnificent landscapes, and in ancient times - this place was revered as sacred mountain, "leading to the throne of the emperor."

It will take you only about 20 minutes by train to get to locality located on Mount Taishan.


In addition, from Jinan you can very quickly and comfortably get to many famous cities.

From Jinan to Beijing can be reached in an hour and a half by high-speed train.
From Jinan to Tianjin - 1 hour.
From Jinan to Qingdao - 2 hours.

If you come to study in Jinan, you can not only enjoy the beauty of the city of springs, but also conveniently and quickly reach historical sites, cultural sites, beaches and the sea.

Jinan has an international airport that has air links with Korea, Singapore, Japan and many countries. South-East Asia, which is why it is so convenient to start traveling around Asia from Jinan.

Shandong University

Shandong University is considered one of the best universities in China. In international rankings, it often falls into the top 100 universities, and in Chinese rankings it is in the top 20.

The history of the university begins in 1864, when a medical school appeared in the city. On its basis, in 1901, the Shandong Imperial College was opened, which became the second national university China after the Imperial University in Beijing. In modern history, over the years, the university has united several educational institutions at once, becoming one of the largest universities in the country.

Today, Shandong University has over 60,000 students. More than 4 thousand teachers work with them, more than 900 of them have the title of doctor of science. About 2% of students are foreign students from around the world. Among the well-known graduates of the university, we can distinguish the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature Laureate Mo Yang, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Tong Dizhou and mathematician Wang Xiaoyun.

More than 70 universities from 50 countries have signed an international cooperation agreement with the university. Shandong University employs about 80 special teachers who provide students with knowledge in 30 languages ​​of the world. Lectures are held in English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian and other languages.

Shandong University, not without reason, is considered the best in the following areas: "Engineering and Technology", "Natural Sciences", "Mathematics", "Chemistry". Many well-known and respected for China writers and translators have come out of its walls.
Within the university there are several large laboratories and research centers that solve national and international problems. The library of the university has more than 3.5 million books, which are available to students without restrictions.

The campuses regularly host lectures and forums that cover the natural sciences, humanities and engineering. They help students put their knowledge into practice or plunge into the world of scientific research.

Actively organize entertainment and sports events. A meeting of newcomers, a party in honor of graduates, scientific, technological and art festivals, student debates, song and dance competitions, and many other events have already become traditional.

Campuses offer a natural landscape and opportunities for a pleasant pastime. They, like the sights of the city, attract tourists as places for beautiful photos.

Development opportunities
for students in Jinan

Industry structure

Jinan - industrial city with developed traditional heavy industries. The steel, automobile, machine-building, oil refining, chemical, cement and other heavy industries are developed here.


Notable companies

China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Corp., Ltd (SINOTRUK) is China's first heavy duty truck factory. In 2009, SINOTRUK began to cooperate with the "500 Largest Multinational Companies" member of the German MAN Corporation, establishing a joint brand.

Shanshui China Corporation is the second largest cement manufacturer in China, having held an initial public offering in Hong Kong in 2008.

Jinan is rarely included in the list of must-see cities when traveling in China. Usually it is included in 3-4-day excursions from Beijing, during which tourists visit Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, and Mount Tai, sacred to Taoism.

But Jinan deserves at least two or three days, most of which will be spent walking through the numerous parks with underground springs. The metropolis even got the nickname "the city of underground springs", there are more than 70 of them. Gardens have been created around the largest springs, the picturesqueness of which is added by numerous ponds, pavilions in the traditional style, and small temples. And all this against the backdrop of low, but very beautiful hills.

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How to get to Jinan

There are no direct flights from Moscow, you will have to fly with transfers in Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai. The flight from these cities will last 2 hours 50 minutes, 1.5 hours and 2 hours respectively. Flights are operated by China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.

Qinan Air Harbor is located 33 km northeast of the city and is connected to it by an excellent transport links. Passengers from 5:00 to 20:00 are served by shuttles from several carriers, the final stop of which is hotels near the railway station. Travel time: 1 hour. A taxi to the center will cost 70-100 CNY. Prices on the page are for October 2018.

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Transport

Jinan's public transport is buses: regular and K-series (with air conditioning and higher fares). Also run around the city tourist buses Nos. 3, 5, 88, K51 and K68.

In addition, hundreds of modern bicycle stations operate in the city. There are no problems with parking: you can leave the car in the parking lot on the street (mostly it's free) or drive it into the covered guarded parking (for a fee). For a taxi ride, they will ask 15-25 CNY.

Jinan Hotels

It is best to book hotels in the city center, so it is easier to get to the main attractions and enjoy nightlife. Double Room in a five-star hotel it will cost 550-850 CNY per night, in a 3 * hotel - 151-275 CNY. Apartments for a day rent for 60-370 CNY.

There are several large universities in Jinan, and the guys who come to visit their fellow students choose hostels that are cheaper. A bed in a 6-bed dormitory costs 40-60 CNY.

Cuisine and restaurants

The dishes served in the restaurants of Jinan mainly belong to the Shandong cuisine (one of the Eight Great). The food is prepared tender, slightly spicy, from the freshest products. typical meals: carp in sweet and sour sauce, chicken cubes in spicy sauce, fried pork intestines, stewed chicken and roast duck, steamed dumplings.

Dinner for two without alcohol will cost 30-50 CNY. Local fast food is hundreds of small stalls and stalls with noodles for 10-20 CNY and the popular McDonald's and KFC.

Landmarks of Jinan

Compared to many Chinese millionaire cities, Jinan does not have the same metropolitan feel. His feature is natural beauty and an abundance of underground sources, 72 keys are scattered around the city. The most popular of them is located in Baotu Park, in the very center (Baotuquan, 1). The springs of "Baotu" flow from the caves, and the largest stream takes out 240 thousand cubic meters of water from underground every day. This creates a sound reminiscent of thunder. You can get to the park by bus number 11.

The water in "Baotu" is very clean and drinkable, but it tastes a bit sweet.

Just to the east is the huge Quancheng Square. In its center stands a fountain, symbolizing the numerous keys of Jinan. Another water-related attraction is Daming Lake, fed by underground springs (271 Daminghu Road). The park laid out around it, 1 km north of Baotu, is one of the largest in the city, this beautiful place for recreation and walks. The southern and southwestern gates from the railway station can be reached by bus number 11, to the eastern gates - by numbers 31, 36, 37.

The Thousand Buddha Mountain (Qianfoshan), the most important monument of Buddhism, is located in the southern suburbs of Jinan (Jingshii Street, 18). Since the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), a fair has been held on the slopes of the mountain on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month. Get to it picturesque park you can take buses No. K51, 2 and 33. If time permits, you can visit the Shandong Provincial Museum (off. site in English).

Jinan (Chinese) is a city in China, the administrative center of Shandong Province. It also bears the informal name "City of Spring" or "City of Springs".

Economy

Tourism Center (8.5 million guests in 2001) Trade and Finance Center (approx. 770 markets), Jinan High-Tech Development Zone. Rolled steel, mechanical engineering (machine tools, locomotives, equipment for the textile and food and other industries, heavy truck factories and car repair), production of rubber products (including rubber, footwear); textile, chemical and petrochemical and food (flour-grinding, oil-pressing, meat-packing plant, distillery) industry. Metallurgical plant.

Population

The population of the urbanized part is 2.5 million inhabitants, in the entire territory - 5.9 million people.

Attractions

Jinan is famous for its springs, which are very beautiful during the rainy season at the end of summer. The park is opposite the main square, which is decorated big fountain in the shape of a lily and the main sign of Jinan. From the mountain of Thousand Buddhas in the southern part of the city, wonderful views of the surroundings open up; its slopes are adorned with Buddhist statues from the Sui Dynasty. (National Geographic traveler) #

culture

Education

  • Industrial Academy
  • Agricultural Academy
  • Shandong University
  • Jinan University
  • Medical Academy

Sport

Football

Shandong Luneng Football Club is the most famous sports team in Jinan. The club is currently playing in the highest rank of Chinese football, the Chinese League Highest quality. Shandong Luneng Football Club is one of four clubs that have played in the Chinese major football league during all the 15 seasons since the league became professional in 1994. In these 15 seasons, the club has won 8 titles: Major League Champions (1999, 2006, 2008), FA Cups (1995, 1999, 2004, 2006), and CSL (2004).

basketball

The most famous basketball team in Jinan is the Shandong Golden Lions. The Shandong Golden Lions have played in the Chinese major basketball league for all of the 13 seasons since the league became professional in 1995. best seasons the teams were 1997-1998 when they took 3rd place. In the 2007-2008 season, the Shandong Golden Lions also reached 3rd place at the end of the season, but they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.


twin cities

  • Coventry, UK; since October 3, 1983.
  • Jundalup, Australia ; since September 4, 2004.
  • Kfar Sava, Israel ; since 2007.
  • Rennes, France; since 1985.
  • Regina, Canada ; since August 10, 1987.
  • Suwon, South Korea; since October 27, 1993.
  • Augsburg, Germany; since October 10, 2004.
  • Vantaa, Finland; since August 27, 2001.
  • Sacramento, USA; since May 29, 1985.
  • Nizhny Novgorod, Russia ; since September 25, 1994.
  • Wakayama, Japan; since January 14, 1983.
  • Yamaguchi, Japan; since September 20, 1985.
  • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; since September 28, 1988.

Geography

The city is located in the northwestern part of Shandong province on the Yellow River.

Story

Known since the 8th century. BC e. It was the capital of the state of Qi. Thanks to the construction of Buddhist cave temples in the vicinity (IV-VII centuries AD), it became a major religious center. grew rapidly from the second half of XIX V. after the Yellow River laid its new course near the northern part of the city. In 1906 it was opened for foreign trade. From 1937 to 1945, Jinan was occupied by Japanese troops.

Administrative division

Jinan is a sub-provincial city. From an administrative-territorial point of view, it is divided into 6 districts, 1 city county, 3 counties:

  • Changqing District ()
  • Zhangqiu city county ()
  • Tianqiao District ()
  • Huaiyin District ()
  • Shizhong District ()
  • Licheng District ()
  • Shanghai County ()
  • Lisya District ()
  • Pingyin County ()
  • Jiyang county ()

Transport

Transport node. An international airport, an international container transportation center is under construction.

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