Lake Side Inn
The Lake Side Inn is in a suburb location and is a hostel that is suitable for all travellers. We have single and double rooms available and all have the essential facilities you can expect such as a telephone, bathroom facilities, towels, bed linen, security lockers and key card access. We have a bar and a restaurant within the hostel, which services traditional Chinese food and drink throughout the day. We also have a guest kitchen where you can store any of your own food, a BBQ area, bicycle hire and internet
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Jinan (Simplified Chinese: 济南; Traditional Chinese:
濟南; pinyin: Jǐnán) is a sub-provincial city and the capital of Shandong province, People's Republic of China. Located in western Shandong, it borders Liaocheng to the southwest, Dezhou to the northwest, Binzhou to the northeast, Zibo to the east, Laiwu to the southeast and Tai'an to the south.
Jinan is known for its beautiful natural sites, and is one of the greatest tourist destinations in Shandong. Jinan boasts a series of old and childhood homes of politicians, philosophers, dynastic officials, and artists. Furthermore, Jinan's purported picturesque scenery by the lake and ruddy waters that flow in and around the city make it more attractive to domestic tourists -- a lot of this was reflected by famous Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu. Sadly, industrialisation, pollution, unfortunate "post revolution" architecture and frequent dust storms reduce the allure of its once-spectacular beauty. There are more than a few natural scenery sites in Jinan. Just over an hour to the south, closer to Tai'an, is the famous Tai Shan, one of the five "great Chinese mountains" (Wu Yue). To the north are scenic blue-colored mountains, beside the Yellow River. Jinan is also known for its natural springs, which have only recently become functional again after the depleted and polluted water table was artificially replenished after decades of sluggish inactivity. However, for a great percentage of the year the city is extremely dry.
