Jinan - my great hometown

There are three greatest attractions in Jinan. The first one is Baotu Spring. Jinan is also named "City of Springs" for its numerous natural springs. Baotu Spring is the most famous one of all. "Baotu" means "jumping and leaping" in chinese. The water keeps gushing out through three outlets. Since ancient times, many famous poems and prose have been written about its unique beauty. Second renown place is Daming Lake. This lake is formed from many springs. No matter heavy rains or drought, the water level of Daming Lake is always constant. Summer is the best time to visit there. At that time, a lot of lotuses bloom uninhibitedly and willows around the lake swing with the breeze. The last greatest attraction in Jinan is the Thousand-Buddha Mountain. There is a Thousand-Buddha Temple at half way of the mountain and many Buddhas were carved in the cliffs. These three famous scenic spots are truly amazing and make Jinan an attractive tourist resort.