Beautiful Linyi welcomes you, a must-visit place for Chinese people on October 1st.
Here is a carefully designed 5-day 4-night travel guide for Linyi, combining natural scenery, cultural history, and local delicacies, with a total budget controlled within 5000 RMB (per person, including transportation, accommodation, meals, and tickets):
Itinerary Overview
Route Design Principle: Connect attractions by geographic zones to reduce back-and-forth travel time, prioritizing 5A/4A core scenic spots and unique experiences.
Budget Allocation: Accommodation (1200 RMB) + Meals (1500 RMB) + Tickets (1000 RMB) + Local Transportation (300 RMB) + Round-trip Major Transportation (1000 RMB, estimated by high-speed rail second-class seat).
Daily Itinerary and Budget Details
Day 1: Linyi City (Lanshan District) — The Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy and Urban Life
Morning:
Wang Xizhi’s Former Residence (20 RMB ticket): Stroll around the Ink-washing Pool and Langya Academy, experience calligraphy rubbings (reservation required).
Yizhou Ancient City (free): Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, feel the ancient charm of Langya.
Afternoon:
Yinquan Mountain Han Tomb Bamboo Slips Museum (free): Learn about military culture (closed on Mondays, confirm in advance).
Evening:
People’s Square: Visit the night market, try local snacks.
Meal Recommendations:
Breakfast: San Tang (gruel soup) + fried dough sticks (15 RMB), Linyi’s specialty breakfast, hot and warming.
Lunch: Guota Fish (40 RMB), a famous dish in Lanshan District, tender and sweet golden carp meat.
Dinner: Linyi Stir-fried Chicken (60 RMB), a must-try “hearty dish,” best with noodles.
Accommodation: Huidong Business Hotel (280 RMB/night), near city center, convenient transportation.
Daily Budget: Tickets 20 RMB + Meals 115 RMB + Accommodation 280 RMB = 415 RMB.
Day 2: Yinan County — Red Memories and Slow Life in Ancient Villages
Morning:
Zhuquan Village (98 RMB ticket): Bamboo forest, clear springs, ancient alleys, experience tofu making and bamboo weaving, stay overnight at a guesthouse to hear the spring sounds.
Afternoon:
Yimeng Red Sister-in-law Memorial Hall (free): Listen to the touching story of the “Red Sister-in-law nursing wounded soldiers with breast milk.”
Zhisheng Hot Spring (optional, 168 RMB ticket): Hot spring therapy, suitable for relaxation (can skip if budget is tight).
Meal Recommendations:
Lunch: Colorful Pancakes + Yinan Miao Eggs (35 RMB), pancakes wrap everything, Miao eggs are oily and flavorful.
Dinner: Red Sister-in-law Banquet (80 RMB), local ingredients recreate the deep bond between soldiers and civilians.
Accommodation: Zhuquan Village Guesthouse (300 RMB/night), immersive ancient village experience.
Transportation: City → Yinan County (Bus K5, about 1.5 hours, 8 RMB).
Daily Budget: Tickets 98 RMB + Meals 115 RMB + Accommodation 300 RMB + Transportation 16 RMB = 529 RMB.
Day 3: Yishui County — Underground Wonders and Firefly Secret Realm
All day:
Underground Grand Canyon · Firefly Water Cave (combined ticket 168 RMB):
Morning: Take a drifting boat through a thousand-meter karst cave underground river, admire stalactite wonders (non-slip shoes essential).
Afternoon: Firefly Water Cave boat ride, enjoy the “starry fireflies” in the dark night (best from May to October).
Natural Underground Gallery (optional, cave + drifting combined ticket 120 RMB): 3 km stalactite corridor + canyon drifting.
Meal Recommendations:
Lunch: Yishui Feng Cake (20 RMB), a crispy pastry inherited from the Qing Dynasty.
Dinner: Whole Pig Soup (50 RMB), milky white soup base with baked bread, heartwarming and stomach-warming.
Accommodation: Yiranju Hotel (260 RMB/night), near the underground gallery scenic area.
Transportation: Yinan County → Yishui County (Bus K206, about 2 hours, 15 RMB).
Daily Budget: Tickets 168 RMB + Meals 70 RMB + Accommodation 260 RMB + Transportation 30 RMB = 528 RMB.
Day 4: Mengyin County / Fei County — Yimeng Main Peak and Cloud Challenge
Option A (Mengyin County · Guimeng Scenic Area):
Yimeng Mountain Guimeng Scenic Area (80 RMB ticket): Climb to Guimeng Peak (altitude 1156 meters), see the world’s largest mountain carving “Mengshan Immortal Old Man,” walk the cliff plank road.
Experience activities: Forest drifting (100 RMB), glass viewing platform (included in ticket).
Option B (Fei County · Tianmeng Scenic Area):
Yimeng Mountain Tianmeng Scenic Area (85 RMB ticket): Walk the world’s first pedestrian suspension bridge, visit the birthplace of the “Yimeng Mountain Ballad,” experience forest glass drifting.
Meal Recommendations:
Lunch: Mengyin Bachelor Chicken (70 RMB), spicy, fresh, and fragrant, perfect with rice.
Dinner: Fei County Whole Lamb Soup (50 RMB), recommended by CCTV, fresh soup and tender meat.
Accommodation: Oriental Ruihai Hot Spring Resort (320 RMB/night), includes hot spring experience to relieve fatigue.
Transportation: Yishui County → Mengyin/Fei County (taxi about 100 RMB, or bus transfer, about 2.5 hours).
Daily Budget: Tickets 80 RMB + Meals 120 RMB + Accommodation 320 RMB + Transportation 100 RMB = 620 RMB.
Day 5: Cultural Collection Before Departure
Morning:
Linyi Zoo and Botanical Garden (25 RMB ticket): See giant pandas, golden monkeys, family-friendly interaction.
Linyi Mall (free): Buy local specialties such as Eight Treasure Fermented Black Beans, Yimeng Pancakes (50-100 RMB).
Lunch: San Tang (gruel soup) + baked flatbread (20 RMB), savor Linyi breakfast again.
Transportation: City → High-speed Rail Station (Bus K10, 1 RMB).
Daily Budget: Tickets 25 RMB + Meals 20 RMB + Transportation 2 RMB + Souvenirs 100 RMB = 147 RMB.
Total Budget Table
Item : Cost (RMB, Description)
Accommodation : 1160 :4 nights, budget hotels/guesthouses
Meals : 440 :5 days, including specialty meals
Tickets : 391 :Priority core scenic spots, optional activities extra
Local Transportation : 148 :Mainly buses, some taxis
Round-trip Major Transportation : 1000 :High-speed rail second-class seat (estimated from nearby cities)
Total: 3139 RMB Remaining 1861 RMB can be flexibly used for upgraded experiences or shopping
Money-saving Tips
1. Transportation Optimization:
City buses cover widely (bus stops within 500 meters), use Alipay “Tap” to check real-time info.
Prioritize buses between scenic spots (like K5, K206), one-way ≤15 RMB, saving 80% compared to taxis.
2. Ticket Discounts:
Combined tickets for Zhuquan Village + Hongshizhai, Underground Grand Canyon + Firefly Water Cave are more cost-effective.
Students/seniors enjoy half-price with ID (at some attractions).
3. Affordable Dining:
Choose San Tang for breakfast (15 RMB), try stir-fried chicken for lunch (60 RMB), and focus on soups/pancakes for dinner (30-50 RMB).
4. Accommodation Choices:
Choose scenic area guesthouses in Yinan and Yishui (like Zhuquan Village), better cost performance than city hotels.
Featured Experience Recommendations
Travel Yimeng with Songs: Scan the QR code to enter the “Cultural Tourism Music Map,” listen to the “Yimeng Mountain Ballad” and check in at Tianmeng Scenic Area.
Seasonal Highlights:
Autumn (September-November): Enjoy red leaves in Yimeng Mountain, best at Tianmeng Scenic Area.
Summer (May-October): Firefly Water Cave and Yunmeng Scenic Area for summer cooling (21°C natural oxygen bar).
This guide balances depth and cost-effectiveness. For upgraded experiences (such as hot springs, aerial projects), you can adjust from the remaining budget. It is recommended to confirm scenic spot opening times and events via the “Linyi Culture and Tourism” mini program before departure.