Jining

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Prefecture-level city in Shandong, People's Republic of China

Jining is a prefecture-level city in southwestern Shandong province. It borders Heze to the southwest, Zaozhuang to the southeast, Tai'an to the northeast, and the provinces of Henan and Jiangsu to the northwest and south respectively. Jining, which is located directly to the north of Lake Nanyang, is today the northernmost city reachable by navigation on the Grand Canal of China making it an important inland port.

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Population
8,357,897
Coordinates
35.405, 116.581
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Overview of Jining

Travellers heading to China will find Jining, a large metropolitan hub. Records put its population near 8,357,897. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.

Things to do in Jining

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Nature in Jining

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On the nature side, Jining offers Mountains. All of it is drawn from Jining's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.

Mountains

Best time to visit Jining

Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.

Getting there & around

Long-distance travel plus local networks make Jining straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.

Similar destinations

Places near Jining that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jining known for?
Jining, in China, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 8,357,897 residents.
What can you do in Jining?
Recorded activities in Jining include Mountains. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Jining?
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Where is Jining located?
Jining is located in China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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