3 Days 2 Nights Tour in Mingshui, Zhangqiu, Jinan, Shandong

Itinerary Highlights:
✅ Explore "Little Spring City" Mingshui and experience spring water culture
✅ Visit Baima Spring Park to enjoy the northern water town scenery
✅ Taste local specialties like Zhangqiu green onions and Huang Family BBQ
✅ Tour Zhujia Yu Ancient Village to feel the ancient charm of Qilu

📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Spring Water Culture & Ancient City Stroll
Morning:
🚄 Arrive in Zhangqiu (recommended to take high-speed rail to "Zhangqiu Station" or "Zhangqiu North Station," about 1 hour drive from Jinan city)
🏨 Check in at hotel (recommended four-star hotels in Mingshui urban area, such as Yinzuo Jiayue Hotel or Zhangqiu Hotel, about 400-500 RMB/night)
🍜 Lunch: Try Huang Family BBQ (Zhangqiu specialty, about 50-80 RMB per person)
Afternoon:
🌊 Baima Spring Park (entrance fee 50 RMB)

Visit famous springs like Mo Spring, Plum Blossom Spring, and Shuyu Spring to feel the charm of "Little Spring City"
Visit Li Qingzhao’s Former Residence to learn about the story of the "Greatest Female Poet in History"
🚶 Mingshui Ancient City (free)
Stroll through the old streets and appreciate Ming and Qing architectural styles

Evening:
🍢 Dinner: Try Zhangqiu green onion rolled pancakes (recommended to eat with "green onion dipping sauce + BBQ")
🌃 Night tour of Xiuyuan River (free), enjoy the light show and fountain performance

Day 2: Ancient Village Exploration & Natural Scenery
Morning:
🏡 Zhujia Yu Ancient Village (entrance fee 40 RMB)

Known as the "First Ancient Village of Qilu," filming location of "Chuang Guandong"
Visit Shanyin Primary School, Zhu Family Ancestral Hall, ancient theater stage, etc.

Noon:
🍲 Lunch: Farmhouse meal (recommended stewed native chicken, handmade tofu, about 50-80 RMB per person)
Afternoon:
🌿 Jinan Wildlife World (optional, entrance fee 160 RMB)

Great for family trips, can drive or take a small train tour
🌄 Or Qixingtai Scenic Area (entrance fee 60 RMB)
Hike and camp, stargazing at night

Evening:
🍻 Dinner: Zhangqiu specialty iron pot stewed fish or Shandong cuisine restaurant (about 80-100 RMB per person)

Day 3: Leisure Shopping & Return
Morning:
🛍️ Zhangqiu Green Onion Market (free)

Buy authentic Zhangqiu green onions (vacuum packaging available for take-away)
🏺 Or Longshan Culture Museum (free)
Learn about black pottery culture and admire artifacts like "eggshell pottery"

Noon:
🍚 Lunch: Taste Mingshui fragrant rice (Zhangqiu specialty, served with local side dishes)
Afternoon:
🚄 Return trip (can visit Jinan city on the way, such as Baotu Spring and Daming Lake)

💰 Budget Breakdown (for 2 people)

Item
Cost (2 people)

Transportation (high-speed rail/car)
500-800 RMB

Accommodation (2 nights four-star)
800-1000 RMB

Meals (6 meals)
600-800 RMB

Tickets (Baima Spring + Zhujia Yu + optional attractions)
200-400 RMB

Shopping and others
400-600 RMB

Total
About 2500-3000 RMB

📌 Travel Tips
✔ Best season: Spring and autumn (April-May, September-October), abundant spring water, pleasant climate
✔ Must-try foods: Huang Family BBQ, Zhangqiu green onions, Mingshui fragrant rice, iron pot stewed fish
✔ Transportation advice: 1-hour drive from Jinan city or take high-speed rail to Zhangqiu Station then taxi
Wish you a wonderful time in Zhangqiu Mingshui! 🌿✨