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1、济南景点英文介绍（千佛山，大明湖，趵突泉）千佛山The Thousand Buddha Mountain is a hill located southeast of the city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, China. It is renown for its numerous Buddha images which have been carved out of the hills rock faces or erected free-standing since the times of the Sui Dynasty a
2、nd its Xingguochan Temple.大明湖 Daming Lake or Daming Hu, is one of the biggest lakes in the city of Jinan. Daming LakeLocated at the center of Jinans urban area.It is one of the three major scenic spots of the city. The other two are Baotu Spring and Qianfo Mountain.趵突泉 Jinan is known as the City of
3、Springs for its some 100 springs,72 of which are famous. The waters of the springs converge to form Daming Lake. The lake is filled from the south bank, and emptied through the North Water Gate built in the Song Dynasty about 1,000 years ago. With an impervious rock bottom, the lake keeps a constant
4、 level the whole year through. The lake is recorded as early as in The Annotated Book of Waters by Li Daoyuan who was active about 1,500 years ago. With a waterly picture and quite a number of historical cites in the urban landscape, it has always been a tourist attraction through the centuries. Bea
5、utiful Baotu Spring Park is located in the centre of Jinan City, and it is here that you will find the Baotu Spring. In the past, the Baotu Spring only covered 4 mu (about two thirds of an acre). The park itself was originally established in 1956 and more recently has been extended to 158 mu (about
6、26 acres). This highly valued facility represents the symbol of Jinan City and is regarded as one of the three major places of interest in Jinan. This park is highly regarded as a well known scenic spot which makes an ideal location for admirers of wonderful natural springs, culture and various cons
7、tructions. Baotu Spring is located in the centre of Baotu Spring Park and is renowned as the best of the 72 springs in Jinan. Since ancient times, many famous poems and prose have been written relating to its unique beauty. According to experts research, this spring has a history of 3,543 years, dat
8、ing back to the Shang Dynasty (16th 11th BC). The special geographical structure in Jinan creates the special Baotu Spring. The spring pool is rectangular in shape, stretching about 30 meters (about 98 feet) west to east and about 18 meters (about 59 feet) north to south. Spring water pours out from
9、 the underground limestone cave throughout the night and day, sometimes reaching its maximum of 240,000 cubic meters per day. When water bursts out from the three outlets, the spring creates thunderous sounds and sprays water jets. Sometimes water columns are created that reach as high as 26.49 mete
10、rs (about 86.9 feet), making a real spectacle. The spring retains its temperature at 18 degree Celsius (64.4 degree Fahrenheit) all year round. In cold winter, water mist rises and floats over the spring pool like clouds. Ancient pavilions and halls with colorful drawings and carvings reflect in the
11、 clear water creating a landscape virtually emulating paradise. Pure in quality and mellow in taste, the spring water is ideal for drinking and making tea. Tea tasting is a favorite past time here. There is a saying here that you will spoil your Jinan tour if you do not drink the tea brewed with Bao
12、tu Spring water. To the east of the spring is the famous Wangheting Teahouse, where you can recreate the moment when past Emperors sat there, tasting tea and enjoying the beautiful scenic delights of Baotu Spring. Whats more, the traditional and very popular Lantern Festival and Chrysanthemum Show are also held here every year, which greatly highlights the cultural significance and importance of this beautiful and very impressive scenic spot. Theres no doubt that visitors will be struck with this very memorable place.
