[YWW.ME] 2025.07.23 Jinan Daming Lake Photo Autumn Water

In Jinan, the story of the emperor's three smiles of affection by the Daming Lake, and his choice of Xia Yuhe, is well-known. The story takes place in the spring of 1748, the thirteenth year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign. Emperor Qianlong, accompanied by a group of attendants, visited Jinan incognito. Coincidentally, his arrival coincided with a grand "dish-competition" (a competition to select a bride) event. The event was hosted by Jinan's renowned restaurant.