City Moat Boat Tour & Jiefang Pavilion
护城河游船·解放阁
A city moat fed by spring water that encircles the old city. Boat rides link Baotu Spring, Black Tiger Spring, and Daming Lake, and Jiefang Pavilion stands on the bank.
City Moat Boat Tour & Jiefang Pavilion Jinan's city moat encircles the Ming dynasty city wall, and its water comes mainly from the spring clusters along its banks. It is clear enough to see the bottom. Tour boats run between the piers at Baotu Spring, Black Tiger Spring, and Daming Lake, passing spring pools, willow banks, and the old city. Night cruises with lights are especially lovely. The fare is about 100 yuan, though check the official information. At the southeast corner of the moat stands Jiefang Pavilion, built on the wall where attackers broke through during the 1948 Battle of Jinan. Climbing it gives you a view over the Black Tiger Spring area. Entry is free.
Opening hours
Cruises about 09:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Black Tiger Spring
- Kuanhouli Food Street
- Pearl Spring & Wangfu Pool
- Furong Street
- Lao She Former Residence
- Baihuazhou & Qushuiting Street
- Quancheng Square
- Jinan Confucian Temple