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A historic mosque combining traditional Chinese architectural features with an Islamic place of worship. Visitors should dress respectfully and avoid disrupting prayers.
The Jinan Great Southern Mosque is a mosque located in Lixia District in the city of Jinan, in the Shandong province of China. It was established in 1295 CE, during the Yuan dynasty. Most of the present structures were erected between 1436 and 1492, during the Ming dynasty. The mosque form is laid out similar to a Chinese temple into which the elements needed for its function as a mosque have been integrated. The mosque is located to the west of the historical city center and the Baotu Spring Park. Its location is at the southern entrance to Jinan's Muslim quarter.
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A small museum dedicated to early 20th century Chinese author Laoshe based in his former residence while living in Jinan.
趵突泉公园
Must-see park immediately to the west of Quancheng Square surrounds the 'number 1 spring under heaven', Baotu Spring. Includes gardens, pavilions and a number of small museums and memorial halls dedicated to famous locals. AAAAA attraction.
Three exhibition halls display the history of the Communist Party in Shandong Province.
Qushanyihai Museum
The former site of the out-patient clinic of Shandong Red Swastika Society (a Chinese version of the Red Cross/Red Crescent societies), this museum focusses on Chinese folk arts.
五龙潭公园
A small park within which is a very deep pool of spring water, a few natural springs, pavilions and a temple for the Tang Dynasty army general Qin Qiong who lived in Jinan.
Small exhibition space at the north-west end of Quancheng Park shows the history of development of Jinan city. Temporarily closed.