A growing range of creative souvenirs inspired by Jinan's iconic landmarks is offering visitors a new way to preserve their memories of the city, transforming its famous springs, historic sites, and cultural symbols into collectible items.

From Baotu Spring and Daming Lake to Chaoran Tower, the city's best-known sights have been recreated through cultural products that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.

Among the highlights are refrigerator magnets inspired by Baotu Spring, featuring koi fish, flowing water, and clear spring water. Made with translucent materials and detailed relief techniques, the designs recreate the lively atmosphere of the spring landscape in miniature form.

Some products add interactive elements to enhance the experience. For example, the Baotu Spring AR ticket magnet, modeled after Guanlan Pavilion, allows users to scan the design with a smartphone and unlock an augmented reality animation of Baotu Spring's iconic surging waters. Other designs use moving parts to create dynamic motions, including swimming koi and flowing spring water.

Beyond individual landmarks, some collections capture Jinan's broader cultural identity by combining attractions with local traditions and cuisine. One series combines miniature versions of Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, and Chaoran Tower, while another features classic artworks and writings related to the city's history.

A refrigerator magnet features koi fish and flowing water in Baotu Spring. [Photo/WeChat account: visitjinan]

A themed magnet depicts Jinan's iconic sites alongside local cuisine. [Photo/WeChat account: visitjinan]