The provincial capital of Shandong, center of politics, economy, culture, science and technology, education and finance, core city of Shandong Peninsula urban agglomeration, important intersection of Circum-Bohai Sea Economic Zone and Beijing Shanghai economic axis.

One of the core areas of the National Comprehensive Test Area for the Conversion of New and Old Growth Drivers, the number of national 5A level enterprises ranks first in the province.

“Top Ten Cities in China’s Business Environment in 2018”, with excellent business environment and government environment

162 air routes to places at home and abroad.

Land transportation hub, the highway network of “three circles and twelve routes” accesses in all directions, Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, an important airport in China.

Connecting more than 100 cities at home and abroad.

Having 50 universities and colleges.

There are 50 universities of all kinds, nearly 170,000 college graduates every year, 61 academician (expert) workstations, 26 national enterprise technology centers and 818 R & D institutions of various enterprises.

Having a history of 2,600 years, among the first group of State-list Famous Historical and Culture Cities.

Baotu Spring, the finest springs in the world, Daming Lake, the first spring lake in China, Qianfo Mountain.

The first trademark in China, Jinan “White Rabbit Pounding Medicine” trademark, the earliest chain operation mode in the world—REFOSIAN, Zhangqiu, Jinan

Intersection of five major economic circles in China.

Global Second Tier City (GaWC), Top 50 Asian Cities (Royal Society), the city where the five major economic circles in China intersect.

The first “National Smart Logistics Innovation Pioneer Zone”.

70 International Friendship Cities and Friendly Exchange Cities.