If you want to play in Jinan, I suggest you go to Baotu Spring, which I think is the only scenic spot with Jinan characteristics and has architectural characteristics. I suggest you go early in the morning, because there are not many people, so you can take a closer look at the buildings there. The fare is about forty. There should be a student ticket, but he didn't call me.
Coming out of Baotu Spring, Quancheng Park is across the street. You can see the fountain, but it's all cement and steel, which I think is very common.
As for Daming Lake, I suggest you don't go. It's not worth more than 4 yuan. The whole lake is an artificial lake, surrounded by some landscapes, and the lake is a little lotus, which is boring.
You can also visit other scenic spots, such as Black Tiger Spring, but it's a little small, and it's boring after seeing Baotu Spring. But it's very convenient. It's all nearby and you can walk there.
In Jinan, you'd better have a bus map. You can plan it, but you should pay attention to the scale, just like Quancheng Park. The map is quite big, but it's actually very small. I finished reading it in 2 minutes.
Last advice: Take an umbrella, Jinan is very hot, and it will burn your skin.