Baotu Spring, located in Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China, is one of the famous spring water attractions in China. The water volume of Baotu Spring is constant in all seasons, and the water quality is clear and sweet, and it is known as "the first spring in the world". As a scenic spot with a long history and cultural heritage, Baotu Spring has attracted countless tourists.
The history of Baotu Spring can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period more than 2,600 years ago, and the earliest record of the spring water was found in the "Zuo Chuan". The name of Baotu Spring ** is the sound of the gushing sound of the spring, according to the record of "Qi Harmonic Zhi": "Baotu Spring, cover the gushing of water, such as Bu Xuanton, there is a sound like thunder, so it is called Baotu." "Baotu Spring has been a symbol of Jinan since ancient times, and the spring water has nurtured the people of Jinan, and also nurtured Jinan's unique spring water culture.
There are five springs in the Baotu Spring Scenic Area, namely Baotu Spring, Golden Thread Spring, Washing Bowl Spring, Water Lily Spring and Pearl Spring. Among them, Baotu Spring is the largest spring, and the spring water gushes out of the underground limestone karst cave, forming a spectacular fountain landscape. The height of the fountain of Baotu Spring is about 20 meters, and the flow rate of the spring water is about 2,000 cubic meters per hour.
The architecture and landscape around Baotu Spring are also well worth seeing. First of all, it is Luoyuan Hall, Luoyuan Hall is the main building of Baotu Spring, the hall enshrines the spring god "Luoyuan Jun", the architectural style of Luoyuan Hall is simple and elegant, it is one of the important sites to study the ancient Chinese spring culture. Secondly, there is the Guanlan Pavilion, which is located at the highest point of the Baotu Spring Scenic Area, and visitors can overlook the entire Baotu Spring Scenic Area from the Guanlan Pavilion and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the spring water. In addition, there are many ancient stone carvings and inscriptions in the scenic area, such as the inscription of "the first spring in the world", etc., which have high artistic and historical value.
There are also many famous scenic spots and cultural relics in the Baotu Spring Scenic Area. First of all, it is the Five Dragon Pond, which is the source of Baotu Spring and is a mysterious monument. There are many ancient buildings and stone carvings around Wulongtan, such as "Wulongtan Tablet", "Wulongtan Temple", etc., which is one of the important sites for studying ancient Chinese spring water culture. Secondly, it is the Black Tiger Spring, which is a branch of the Baotu Spring, and the spring water gushes out from the cracks in the rocks, and the sound is like a tiger's roar, hence the name. In addition, there are Furong Street, Liberation Pavilion and other scenic spots, all of which are important sites of Jinan's history and culture.
Many cultural activities have also been held in the Baotu Spring Scenic Area, such as the Spring Water Festival, the Spring Water Festival, etc., which have attracted a large number of tourists to watch. The Spring Water Festival is one of the most distinctive cultural activities in Baotu Spring Scenic Area, where visitors can enjoy the spring water ** performance, spring water folk performance and other programs, and feel the unique spring water culture of Jinan.
In short, Baotu Spring is one of the famous spring water attractions in China, with a long history and cultural heritage. The spring water in the Baotu Spring Scenic Area is clear and luscious, the architecture and landscape are unique, and it is a must-visit place for tourists to visit Jinan. At Baotu Spring, visitors can enjoy the spectacular fountain landscape, feel the unique spring water culture of Jinan, and experience the charm of ancient buildings and stone carvings. Whether you are a history and culture lover or an ordinary tourist, you can find fun and surprises in Baotu Spring.