Jinan Surrounding Tours|The seriously underrated "Northern Jiangnan Ancient Town" is absolutely amazing!

Half worldly fireworks, half poetic dreamscape"✨
So this is the "drunken and lost on the way home" described by Li Qingzhao💫

This hidden treasure ancient town around Jinan is incredible!
Built by the spring, it not only has the poetic charm of Jiangnan water towns
but also the vitality and elegance of Jinan Spring City💧
A 2-day 1-night reverse trip during the holiday, fun to play, stroll, and photograph
The experience is fully immersive~

📍Address: Mingshui Ancient City Scenic Area, Zhangqiu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province
⏰Opening Hours: 8:30-21:00 (The night view is stunning!)

🚄【Transportation Guide】
Take the high-speed train to Zhangqiu Station, then a 10-minute taxi ride directly to the ancient city
Self-driving is recommended for more convenience🚗

🚶‍♂️【2-Day 1-Night Must-Play Route】
Day❶: West Gate Visitor Center ➠ Changhong Bridge ➠ Meng Hongsheng Cloth Workshop ➠ Meng Family Courtyard ➠ Fox Immortal Residence ➠ Mingshui Street ➠ Ancient County Office ➠ Roast Meat Restaurant ➠ Quanxiu
Day❷: Morning Wine Market ➠ Rowing Boat ➠ Moquan Spring ➠ Longquan Temple ➠ Baima Spring ➠ Li Qingzhao Former Residence

🌟【Must-Check-In Attractions】
1️⃣ Cloth Workshop: Wander through the dyeing rooms, every shot is an ethnic style masterpiece📸
2️⃣ Li Qingzhao Former Residence: The spring inside the courtyard is even more spectacular than Baotu Spring!
3️⃣ Meng Family Courtyard: Watch traditional opera performances and feel the millennium culture
4️⃣ Mingshui Street: Riverside street, full of Jiangnan fireworks atmosphere💥
5️⃣ Moquan Spring: Jinan’s top spring, breathtakingly beautiful💦
6️⃣ Rowing Boat: Experience the unique charm of northern water towns🚣
7️⃣ Fuqian Street: The morning market is full of lively atmosphere, a must-visit!
8️⃣ Longquan Temple: The "Buddha" character wall is perfect for a background!

🏮【Popular Photo Spots】
🔸Around the Lotus Banquet: Capture multiple ancient bridges, absolutely beautiful!
🔸Li Qingzhao Former Residence: Spring water gushes out, full of shock and awe
🔸Beihe Street: Instantly transported to Jiangnan’s small bridges and flowing water
🔸Guanyun Tower: Overlook the ancient city night view, romantically tearful🌃

🍂【Autumn Limited Activities】
▪️Tea brewing around the stove experience
▪️Morning market lively atmosphere
▪️Menghua Tian Street & Fireworks Show (National Day limited!🎆)
▪️Yi’an Poetry Gathering and other interactive performances

🏠【Food and Accommodation Guide】
▪️Must-eat: Spring water lamb soup, hanging oven sesame seed cakes, and other local snacks
▪️Recommended stay: Inns inside the ancient city, super convenient for night views

📌【Tips】
1️⃣Remember to take the high-speed train to Zhangqiu Station, just 10 minutes from the station
2️⃣Use your phone to check electronic maps + performance info, very convenient
3️⃣Strongly recommend staying one night! Two different styles day and night~

Post by AGY. Sam 3292 | Nov 4, 2025

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