Just returned from Zaozhuang, really don't recommend visiting in July-August because it's just too...

Don't miss Zaozhuang when visiting Shandong! This historic city boasts rich red culture heritage and hides many underrated gems👏 This 2-day-1-night itinerary shows you ancient towns, cultural experiences, and delicious food - a perfect Zaozhuang trip without pitfalls~

Day1:
📍Tai'erzhuang Ancient City
Best visited in morning, ticket ¥160/person
Must-see: Ancient Canal, Revival Square, Tai'erzhuang Battle Memorial Hall
Rent Hanfu costumes for photos in the ancient town - super photogenic
【Dining Recommendation】Gucheng Canal Fish Restaurant (by the canal, ¥60/person)

📍Tai'erzhuang Canal Wetland
5km from ancient city, free admission
Beautiful reed marshes, recommend boat tour
Perfect for sunset viewing in evening

Day2:
📍Weishan Lake Red Lotus Wetland
Ticket ¥60, suggested visit 3 hours
Boat ride to see vast red lotus fields, best in July-August
If lucky, you might spot wild swans

📍Railway Guerrilla Film Studio
Ticket ¥40, recreates WWII-era scenes
Many movie filming locations, great for military uniform photos

【Practical Tips】
✅Stay in ancient city inns for amazing night atmosphere
✅Dining in Weishan Lake scenic area is pricey, bring snacks
✅Must try Zaozhuang spicy chicken! Recommend Wang Laosan Restaurant (Shizhong District)
✅Take high-speed rail to Zaozhuang Station, convenient taxi service in city

【Food Checklist】
✔Zaozhuang spicy chicken
✔Vegetable pancake
✔Lamb soup
✔Canal carp

Post by KyllikkiKarhu | Jul 8, 2025