- Ji Nan, China/中国·济南- 

🌊 Jinan, China – Where Ancient Springs Meet Modern Innovation

✨ Why Visit Jinan?
As the host city of EASIM 2026, Jinan offers the perfect blend of academic excellence and cultural charm. Known as the "City of Springs", it boasts:

• 🏞️ Natural Wonders
  • Baotu Spring – The legendary "No. 1 Spring Under Heaven"
  • Daming Lake – A vast lakeside park blending poetry and scenery
  • Thousand Buddha Mountain – Serene hiking with panoramic city views

• 📜 Living History
  • Shandong Museum – Treasures from Confucian civilization
  • Furong Street – Taste authentic Lu Cuisine in this Ming-dynasty food alley

• 🚀 Modern Convenience
  • 15 metro lines connecting major venues
  • 90-minute high-speed train to Beijing
  • 4G/5G coverage across urban areas

🎯 Conference Attendee Perks
✓ Free entry to Baotu Spring Park with badge
✓ English-speaking volunteer guides
✓ Curated list of tech-themed industrial tours

🍜 Must-Try Local Flavors
▸ Sweet and sour Yellow River carp
▸ Crispy "Youxuan" pancakes
▸ Fragrant lotus-seed soups

🌐 Smart City Bonus
As China's first pilot city for:
• AI-powered traffic management
• Spring water monitoring IoT systems
• Underground parking navigation apps

📅 Ideal Seasons: April-June & September-October when springs flow strongest and temperatures average 20°C.

Pro Tip: Combine with a trip to Mount Tai (1hr by train) – UNESCO site and the most climbed sacred mountain in Chinese history.