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Location and Topography of Jinan

Jinan is located in the north-western part of Shandong Province, occupies a transition zone between the northern foothills of the Taishan Mountain to the south of the city and the valley of the Yellow River to the north. Karst aquifers in limestone formations sloping down from the south to the north give rise to many artesian springs in the city area.

Climate of Jinan

Because Jinan's geographical location falls within the warm temperate continental monsoon climate zone, Jinan has four distinct seasons. The city is dry and rainless in spring, hot and rainy in summer, crisp in autumn and dry and cold in winter. The average annual temperature is 14.2°C, and the annual rainfall is around 675 mm. January is the coldest and driest month, the monthly averages are -5.4°C for the daily minimum temperature, 3.6°C for the daily maximum temperature. July is the warmest and wettest month; the corresponding numbers are 23.5°C, 32.6°C. the best time to plan your tour should be the spring and autumn.

Transportation in Jinan

Railways in Jinan

Jinan Railway Station, the largest in Shandong Province, has railway lines Beijing-Shanghai and Qingdao-Jinan passing and stopping at Jinan City. The tourists can reach more than 20 major cities in China from Jinan like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Qingdao and much more.

Highways in Jinan

Beijing-Shanghai, Jinan-Qingdao, Jinan-Liaocheng and four national highways, Beijing-Fuzhou, Binzhou-Zhenghzou, Qingdao-Shijiazhuang and Rongcheng-Lanzhou all pass by Jinan. Jinan is the highways transportation hub in China.

Airways in Jinan

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport is one of China's greatest airports, and the largest passenger airport in Shandong Province, with more than 54 domestic and international airlines being opened.

Travel & Sightseeing in Jinan

Jinan is well-known as one of the attraction destinations in China, mostly due to its splendid historical and cultural relics and the unique springs scattered around the city. The most populous places of interest include the Baotu Spring Park, Daming Lake Park, Qianfoshan (Thousand-Buddha Mountain) and Shandong Provincial Museum. Besides, the people in Jinan are hospitable and their life pace is low and relaxing so as to make the tourists feel the exotic life style.