Baotu Spring Park , built in 1956, is a classical example of landscape garden combining southern and northern art features. What’s worth noting here is the south gate of the park, because of its splendor and elegance. A horizontal board on the gate were inscribed three characters “趵突泉”(Baotu Spring), which was written by the Chinese Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty. Baotu Spring in the park ranks the first of the seventy two springs, and is hailed as the “NO.1 Spring under the heaven”. It is one of the three major interests of Jinan(Thousand buddhas Mountain and Daming Lake are the other two). The water of Baotu Spring is clear and pleasant to taste . It comes out at all seasons and the temperature is constant at 18 centigrade. Not only the above sightseeing, but also these activities related to Baotu Spring attract the attention of tourists from all over the world. Firstly, Baotu Spring Lantern Festival , held every year on the first day of Chinese New Year, lasts one month and has become a major program of winter tourism. Claims that the New Year must start with visiting the Lantern Festival are popular among people. Secondly, feasting your eyes on chrysanthemums along Baotu Spring is another important activity. When it comes to the early spring, thousands of chrysanthemums make a colorful picture. The last is Baotu Spring Cultural Festival, which is held in the latter part of September and lasts for about ten days. The festival is famous for a