Quancheng Road

Quancheng Road

The renovation of Quancheng Road has been completed and the street has reopened. Opinions on the pros and cons of this commercial street’s expansion and refurbishment vary, as is often the case. As a newly renovated commercial area, it may take some time before it achieves the bustling foot traffic and vibrant commercial atmosphere that people expect. But when you walk on those orderly flagstone pavements, can you hear the joyful murmur of springs echoing from millennia past to the present? When you face the colorful archway at the entrance of Furong Street, do you catch a glimpse of the fleeting figure of Lao Can disappearing into the old city? When you look up at the buildings along the street that blend classical tradition, European style, and modern elements, can you feel the unyielding drive of the ancient city of Jinan, its longing and pursuit for a better future? It’s certain that the new Quancheng Road isn’t perfect; but it’s also certain that the new Quancheng Road is the face of a new Jinan that is forging ahead. The fascinating fusion of ancient and modern architecture highlights the deep-rooted commercial culture that runs through Quancheng Road from past to present. At the same time, the integration of world-class lighting fixtures reflects the high standards and premium quality of the street’s construction. Along the fast lanes of Quancheng Road, there are 107 9-meter-high mast lamps in sleek gray-white Philips sodium-vapor design; the slow lanes and sidewalks are illuminated by 150 low-rise courtyard lights imported from Italy; considering the concentration of large shopping malls, 626 embedded guide lights have been installed on the sidewalks; over 600 tree guide lights line the street, along with 35 uniquely designed advertising light boxes and a set of modern rotating light boxes, creating a lush, shimmering scene of trees and lights. Buildings with facades under 15 meters are accentuated by building floodlights, shopfront glows, and advertising light boxes that together enliven the street atmosphere; facades between 15 and 60 meters are set off by a harmonious backdrop of floodlights and spotlights; while skyscrapers over 60 meters are adorned with sparkling decorative lights that enrich the city’s skyline. Quancheng Road is history—streets like Furong Street, Lishan Top, Shunjing Street, and the picturesque alleys along both sides are enough to enchant simply by name, not to mention every brick and tile of Quancheng Road, each resonating with stories. Quancheng Road is modern—it is Jinan’s contemporary thoroughfare, an exquisite urban tapestry on the city’s bookshelf, a richly appointed hall of fashion and sustenance for the people of Jinan. More than that, it gathers information from all directions within Jinan’s fast-moving data hub, transforming it into a newer, more advanced hard drive with greater storage capacity. The streetscape near the 55-year-old Quancheng Road Department Store—the reborn Quancheng Road, the pride of the people of Jinan.

Travel Tips

Take bus routes 1, 3, 101, 151, or K50 within downtown Jinan to get there.

Transportation Guide

Take bus routes 1, 3, 101, 151, or K50 within downtown Jinan to get there.