A 2-hour trip from Beijing to an underrated treasure ancient city! Attached guide|||
|||. Explore the hidden gem around Beijing: A two-day deep tour of Mingshui Ancient City in Zhangqiu, Jinan
Beyond the busy urban life, there is an ancient city that has been gently treated by time, waiting for your arrival—Mingshui Ancient City in Zhangqiu, Jinan. It only takes 2 hours by high-speed train to travel from Beijing to this picture that blends the tenderness of Jiangnan and the liveliness of Jinan.
🚀Itinerary Overview
Saturday: Depart from Beijing South Station, direct to Zhangqiu North Station from 7:34 to 9:48 in the morning, then take a taxi for about 10 minutes to reach the ancient city and start a two-day and one-night journey.
Sunday: After enjoying the morning light and night view of the ancient city, take the high-speed train back to Beijing at 16:42, arriving at 19:17, a perfect ending.
👣Carefully Planned Travel Route
Start from the visitor center, stroll to the cloth dyeing workshop, and feel the charm of traditional cloth art; then visit the Meng Family Courtyard and listen to the melodious Zhangqiu Bangzi; enter the former residence of Li Qingzhao to see the elegance of Shuyu Spring and Plum Blossom Spring; then go to Baima Spring Park to explore the thousand-year-old legends of Longquan Temple and Moquan; take a rowing boat and shuttle through the waterways of the ancient city to experience the gentleness of Jiangnan water towns; finally, taste local snacks on Fumen Street and feel the strong market atmosphere on Mingshui Street.
🌟Must-visit Attractions Highlights
Cloth Dyeing Workshop: The colorful fabrics are a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
Meng Family Courtyard: Listen to the whispers of history among the bricks and tiles, and enjoy the charm of opera.
Former Residence of Li Qingzhao: The legacy of a talented woman, the gurgling spring water, full of poetic charm.
Longquan Temple and Moquan: The ancient temple is quiet, the famous spring gushes, and you can feel the craftsmanship of nature.
Rowing Boat: The light boat has passed through thousands of bridges, dreaming back to the water towns of Jiangnan.
🌈Special Summer Activities
Daytime Springs: Ice tea around the stove, early wine market, spring water fruits, spring water sports, cool summer.
Night Poetry and Wine: Participate in the Yi'an Poetry Meeting, enjoy the spring show light show, and get intoxicated at the lively island LIVE music party, let poetry and wine accompany you through a beautiful night.
📸Photo Spots
Beihe Street: Blue bricks and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water, every step is a scene, showing the charm of Jiangnan.
Lotus Alley: Lotus flowers reflecting the sun, stone bridges and flowing water, capturing your beautiful moments.
East Side of Mingshui Street: The ancient city from an aerial perspective, spectacular and charming.
Guanyun Tower: Overlooking from a height, the ancient city under the night is more mysterious and romantic.
🍽️Food and Accommodation Recommendations
The ancient city is full of inns and restaurants, such as Xingmu Inn, Yefang Restaurant, etc., with affordable prices and thoughtful service. Don't forget to taste local specialties such as spring water lamb soup, hanging stove biscuits, and iron pot stew, let your taste buds also take a trip.
💡Travel Tips
It is recommended to arrange two days and one night to fully experience the day and night charm of the ancient city.
Use electronic maps, performance schedules, and route attraction introductions to make your trip smoother.
Mingshui Ancient City, an underrated treasure, is waiting for your footsteps to explore and feel that unique tranquility and beauty.