China’s Jinan: the City of a Thousand Springs
Jinan, the capital of East China's Shandong Province, is a city where culture flows through every crack. It developed and prospered owing to its natural springs. More than 800 springs are densely distributed throughout Jinan, endowing the city with fresh vitality and intriguing charm.
The annual spring water festival has become a grand festival unique to Jinan and an important window for the city to expand its international exchanges. Activities such as the spring honoring ceremony, float parades, and spring searching competitions are highly popular among local people and tourists alike. Here, a lifestyle connected to springs is sprouting new branches.