Beautiful scenery at Wolong Mountain Ski Resort, photo by Zhai Chuanhong
With the arrival of the first snowfall in the Spring City, Jinan’s winter tourism season has officially begun. The city’s tourism bureau has compiled a list of the city’s main winter tourism offerings. Citizens can enjoy snow activities at the major ski resorts in the southern hills, relax in hot spring hotels in the north, or brave the chilly winds on roller coasters at western theme parks before catching a Christmas Eve fireworks show. Winter tourism offers unique thrills—come and join the fun!
Jiudingta “Dance of Snow” International Ski Resort
A comprehensive ski resort integrating skiing, ice and snow entertainment, accommodation, and dining. Covering an area of over 1,000 acres, it is divided into five themed areas: the ski slope, tubing park, ice-skating rink, snow sculpture garden, and ice and snow playground. In addition to skiing, visitors can explore the Ethnic Culture Park and sample a variety of local cuisines!
Ticket prices: Weekdays 160 RMB/person, weekends 190 RMB/person, holidays 210 RMB/person (includes admission). For details, please inquire at the resort.
Address: Qinzhuang Village, Liubu Town, Licheng District
Public transport: Take bus 885 directly to Jiudingta Chinese Ethnicity Happy Valley, or take bus 67 and get off at Liubu Town Government, then walk 1 km forward.
Driving: G3 Expressway / Jiqing Expressway – Jinan Ring Expressway – exit at Jinan South, head south through Zhongkou Town and Liubu, then about 800 meters south of Liubu Bridge, turn right to reach the resort.
Enquiry hotline: 88559999
Jinxiangshan Ski Resort
The ski resort covers a total area of 100,000 square meters, featuring beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes, with the main slope stretching over 600 meters. Exciting activities include snowmobiles, snow bikes, tubing, and snowboarding. You can also enjoy a variety of farm-style specialties and featured dishes!
Ticket prices: Admission 30 RMB/person; weekdays 180 RMB/person, weekends 210 RMB/person (includes admission). For details, please inquire at the resort.
Address: Shangjia Village, Liubu Town, Jinan
Public transport: Take bus 65 to Shangjia Village and get off for direct access to Jinxiangshan Ski Resort.
Driving: From Jiqing Expressway (or Beijing–Shanghai Expressway), transfer to Jinan Ring Expressway and exit at Jinan South (Dajiankou), follow S103 Provincial Road to Zhongkou Bridge, then drive 8 km east along S327 Provincial Road.
Jinshawan Ski Resort
Covering an area of over 3,000 acres, it features beginner, intermediate, and advanced ski runs, a ski park, and a snow play zone. In addition to providing professional skiing for both alpine and snowboard enthusiasts, as well as services such as snowcats and magic carpets, it also offers a host of fun activities including Snow Dragon Coaster and speed slides.
Ticket prices: Admission 30 RMB/person; weekdays 150 RMB/person, weekends 198 RMB/person (includes admission). For details, please inquire at the resort.
Address: Shawan Village, Bucun Subdistrict Office, Zhangqiu City
Driving: Go straight east along Shizheng Road – turn right at Shengjing Overpass onto S243 Provincial Road, drive 7 km south to reach Jinshawan Ski Resort.
Enquiry hotline: 83616666
Shanghe Hot Spring Base
Covering an area of 117,000 square meters, it is a garden-style landscape architectural complex. The hot spring experience area includes more than 60 indoor and outdoor pools with various functions, such as a large indoor spa pool, standard swimming pool, fish therapy pool, Taiji Bagua Spring, and Dead Sea floating pool. Visitors can also enjoy Southeast Asian spa treatments, health massages, rock therapy, and numerous fitness and recreational activities.
Ticket prices: Package ticket 168 RMB/person (includes Dead Sea floating and fish therapy), base ticket 128 RMB/person
Address: No. 8 Shangxi Road, Shanghe County
Driving: Turn right onto West He Street – make a U-turn and take the left ramp onto Shunhe Elevated Road – exit toward the Ring Expressway – take the Ring Expressway toward Daqiao Road – after entering Daqiao Road, get on National Highway 104 – turn slightly right onto National Highway 220 – turn left onto Provincial Road 248 – turn left onto Shangxi Road to reach Shanghe Hot Springs.
Enquiry hotline: 84678158
Blue Lake Hot Springs
A hot spring resort integrating soaking, spa treatments, and accommodation, combining health preservation with business and leisure. It features luxurious VIP hot spring villas and courtyards, each with a unique courtyard design offering exclusive indoor private hot springs and open-air courtyard hot springs, as well as flower baths, essential oil baths, beauty-enhancing baths, and more.
Ticket prices: 38 RMB/person; deluxe double room 388 RMB; townhouse 688 RMB; detached villa 2388 RMB (details available upon inquiry at the site).
Address: No. 568, Hot Spring International (Industrial Park), Shanghe County.
By car: From Jinan Yellow River Bridge, head north onto National Highway 104, drive about 2.7 km – turn right at the intersection with National Highway 220, drive about 30 km – turn left at the intersection with Provincial Road 248, drive about 30 km – located on the east side of Provincial Road 248.
Inquiry hotline: 68786666
Jinan Wohushan Ski Resort
The ski resort offers a wide range of skiing, snow play, and snow viewing activities, including snowboarding, alpine skiing, snowmobiles, snow karts, snow CS games, and snow sculpture exhibitions. There is also a free learning area to meet the needs of skiers of all levels.
Ticket prices: Admission 25 RMB/person, 35 RMB/person on holidays; weekdays 145 RMB/person, weekends 175 RMB/person, holidays 305 RMB/person (including admission). Details available upon inquiry at the resort.
Address: Zhongkou Town, Licheng District, Jinan City (3.6 km southwest of Zhongkou Bridge).
Bus: Take bus 65, 67, or 88 to Zhongkou Town Station, then transfer to bus 88 (Jinyunchuan branch line) and get off at Zhangjiaqiao Station.
By car: From Bayi Overpass – Hero Mountain Road – Sinotruk – South Second Ring Road – South Ring Expressway – after crossing Zhongkou Bridge, follow signs and turn right for 3 km.
Inquiry hotline: 82998886
Hot Spring Farmstead
Nestled against hills and water, it lies north of Tiger Hill and west of Crane Lake, making it an ideal spot for leisure and wellness. The farmstead offers ten types of guest rooms including standard doubles, deluxe suites, and luxury master suites, each featuring high-quality private hot spring tubs.
Ticket prices: Standard room 158 RMB; small suite 228 RMB; master suite 458 RMB. (Details available upon inquiry at the site.)
Address: Jinan Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park.
By car: From Jinan Yellow River Bridge, head north onto National Highway 104, drive about 2.7 km – turn right at the intersection with National Highway 220, drive about 30 km – turn left at the intersection with Provincial Road 248, drive about 30 km – at the intersection of Provincial Road 248 and Provincial Road 316, turn left, drive about 200 m, the agricultural science park is on the south side.
Inquiry hotline: 84800666
Ruiyang Hot Spring Resort Hotel
A hot spring resort hotel that combines wellness hot springs, cozy guest rooms, gourmet dining, and premium bathing facilities. Located in Shanghe County's modern agricultural science and technology demonstration park, known as a "natural oxygen bar" for having the highest concentration of negative oxygen ions referred to as the "longevity element in the air."
Ticket prices: Hot spring 68 RMB/person; standard room 198 RMB with a 20 RMB voucher included (details available upon inquiry at the site).
Address: Shanghe County Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park.
By car: From Yellow River Bridge, head north onto National Highway 104 – drive about 2.7 km and turn right at the intersection with National Highway 220 – drive about 30 km and turn left at the intersection with Provincial Road 248 – drive about 30 km – at the intersection of Provincial Road 248 and Provincial Road 316, turn left and continue to arrive.
Inquiry hotline: 82330333
Haitangwan Hot Spring Tourism Resort
Covering 300 acres, the resort integrates hot spring bathing, accommodation, dining, leisure clubs, and vacation entertainment. It features 12,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor hot spring pools, over 30 SPA hot spring villas, and combines Spanish architectural style, North American rural charm, and Southeast Asian-style gardens for an exotic flair. It also offers delicious French cuisine. (Note: the hotel’s hot springs will open on December 18, and guest rooms will be operational by the end of the year. Details available upon inquiry at the site.)
Reference ticket price: Hot spring 99 RMB/person
Address: No. 999, Waliwang Village, Jiyang County, 1000 meters north of the intersection between National Highway 220 and Provincial Road 248, on the west side of the road.
By car: Follow the Shunhe Elevated Road and drive through Jinan North Interchange onto the Jiguang Expressway / National Highway 35 – continue along the Jiguang Expressway / National Highway 35, entering the North Second Ring Road toward the Jinan exit – continue along the North Second Ring Road, National Highway 104, and National Highway 220 onto Provincial Road 248 – then continue along Provincial Road 248 to reach the destination.
Inquiry hotline: 58713666
Fantawild Oriental Heritage
With eight major themed zones and twenty-nine exclusive attraction areas, it perfectly blends intangible cultural heritage with interactive experiences. Shout with excitement on the roller coasters, immerse yourself in five thousand years of Chinese civilization in the 3D theater, and enjoy a variety of stunning special effects that will take you on an unforgettable journey of wonders. Don’t miss the spectacular performances and romantic fireworks shows during Christmas and New Year’s Eve nights.
Ticket Prices: Adults 200 RMB/person, Children 150 RMB/person
Address: Jiqi Road, Wujiapu Town, Huaiyin District, north side of West Railway Station
Public Transport: Take bus 26, 77, K141, or K149 to Fantawild Oriental Heritage Station
By Car: Turn onto Qilu Avenue from Jingshi Road, then head north onto the “double-deck” elevated road along Jiqi Road; make a west turn to arrive.
Inquiry Hotline: 400-166-0006