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Ming Shui Ancient City, a must-visit in Jinan, is absolutely stunning! The perfect blend of spring water culture and Li Qingzhao culture—here’s a one-day tour guide you don’t want to miss～

🚶‍♀️Recommended Itinerary:
📍Morning: Visit the Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall to experience the poetic life of this talented female poet. Don’t forget to take photos by Shuyu Spring📸
📍Noon: Enjoy authentic Shandong cuisine at the Spring Water Banquet restaurant inside the ancient city (highly recommend the sweet and sour carp and nine-turn large intestine)
📍Afternoon: Stroll along the stone-paved roads, visit historical buildings like the Yamen Office and Meng Family Courtyard, and listen to the soothing sound of spring water💧
📍Evening: Climb the ancient city wall to watch the sunset glow on the blue bricks and black tiles—absolutely breathtaking!
📍Night: Be sure to wait until the night lights come on; the entire ancient city looks like a time travel back to the Song Dynasty🏮

🍜Must-Try Foods:
✅Spring Water Tofu: Made with real spring water, super tender and smooth
✅Huang Family Roast Meat: A century-old famous brand
✅Youxuan: A Jinan specialty snack, crispy and fragrant

📝Useful Tips:
1. In summer, it’s best to enter after 4 PM to avoid the hottest hours
2. Wearing Hanfu for photos makes for better shots; there are rental shops inside the ancient city
3. Bring an empty bottle to fill with spring water for a refreshing drink
4. Night tickets offer better value and include a light show

🚗Transportation Guide:
Self-driving is recommended; the ancient city has a large parking lot
Or take Jinan K301 bus to Zhangqiu Bus Terminal, then a 10-minute taxi ride to the site