Wulongtan (Five Dragon Pool)
五龙潭公园
A free spring park just north of Baotu Spring, where 27 springs feed a deep green pool. Schools of koi swim in the spring water, and it is said to be the old home of Qin Qiong.
Wulongtan (Five Dragon Pool) Wulongtan Park lies opposite the north gate of Baotu Spring. It is one of Jinan's four major spring clusters. The park has 27 springs, including Five Dragon Pool, the Ancient Hot Spring, Xianqing Spring, Tianjing Spring, and Crescent Moon Spring. The Five Dragon Pool is about 4 meters deep, clear, and emerald green. Legend says it was the old home of the Tang general Qin Qiong, and a "Home of Qin Qiong" stele stands by the pool. The park also includes the Early CPC History Exhibition Hall of Shandong, which was formerly Wulongtan Academy, the Celebrities Pavilion, and a ginkgo avenue that turns gold in autumn. Highlights include the schools of koi in the main pool and the bubbles rising from the springs. The waters near Xianqing Spring and the Ancient Hot Spring do not freeze in winter and give off white mist. Crescent Moon Spring is the most weather-dependent of the springs. It only gushes in years of high water, and local media report it whenever it flows. In spring the park has crabapple and cherry blossoms, and in autumn the ginkgo leaves turn yellow. It is one of Jinan's best free parks for photos. Free to visit since 2021, and a visit takes about 1 hour. Suggested itinerary: Visit Baotu Spring first (paid), cross the road through the north gate into Wulongtan, then walk east along Gongqingtuan Road for about 15 minutes to Furong Street. Alternatively, come early to see residents drawing water and playing chess by the springs. Getting there: Several bus lines stop at Baotu Spring North Gate or Wulongtan Station. From Jinan Railway Station, it is about 15 minutes on foot. Notes: The pool is deep, so keep children close. Do not feed the fish anything other than koi food near the springs. The paths are narrow when crowded.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Baotu Spring
- Quancheng Square
- Jinan Great Southern Mosque
- Furong Street
- Jinan Confucian Temple
- Pearl Spring & Wangfu Pool
- Baihuazhou & Qushuiting Street
- Daming Lake