Jinan, capital of Shandong Province on China's east coast, is the province's political, economic and cultural center. Jinan is a historical city with a history of some 2000 years and is famed for its numerous relics. Jinan is the right place to see some very typical festivals including The Lantern Festival in the Baotu Spring Park, the Lotus Festival in the Daming Lake Park and the Double-Nine Festival on the Thousand-Buddha Mountain.