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Where is Jinan located in relation to the Huang He and Mount Tai?

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old and new buildings in Jinan — Shandong Old and new buildings in Jinan, Shandong province, China.

Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, is situated in the northern foothills of the Mount Tai massif. Geographically, the city lies on high ground located just south of the Huang He (Yellow River).1