Departing from Beijing, 2h direct｜This northern ancient city is so beautiful it intoxicates

Always thought the gentle charm of Jiangnan water towns was unmatched… Until stepping into Zhangqiu, the hometown of Li Qingzhao, Only then did I realize the North also hides such poetic landscapes. Small bridges and flowing water, gently rowing boats drifting, Summer fireworks dazzling, moonlight spilling over the west tower. Living in such scenery, Is when you truly understand the meaning of "intoxicated, unaware of the way home" 🪷 📍 Location: Jinan, Shandong ・ Qingzhao Spring City Mingshui Ancient Town 🚄 Transportation: Beijing South — Zhangqiu North (one way 2h), 15min taxi from the station ⏰ Best for: Perfect for a weekend 2-day trip (depart early Saturday morning, return Sunday afternoon, just the right timing) 🍃【Nanny-level travel itinerary】 Day❶ Tourist Service Center ➠ Ride a rowing boat to enjoy the scenery ➠ Spring Show ➠ Watch Iron Flower performance at Dongmawan ➠ Fireworks Festival at Beima Bay ➠ Night tour of the city tower with open-air movie Day❷ Breakfast at Zaojiuji Market ➠ Stroll along Mingshui Street ➠ Check in at Moquan ➠ Visit Baima Spring ➠ Explore Longquan Temple ➠ Visit Li Qingzhao’s Former Residence ➠ Rest at Guilai Academy 📸【Must-visit highlights】 1⃣ Li Qingzhao’s Former Residence: Revisit the home of the timeless talented woman, the clear waters of Meihua Spring and Shuyu Spring are unforgettable 2⃣ Baima Spring Park: Enjoy chilled watermelon by Moquan, watch koi fish play freely at Longquan Temple, super relaxing 3⃣ Guilai Academy: A secluded corner on the ancient city wall, open the window to overlook the entire ancient town, perfect for photos 4⃣ City Tower: Landmark building of the ancient town, grand and majestic by day, even more magnificent when lit up at night 5⃣ Mingshui Street: A lively antique-style street full of local life, with theaters, cloth shops, fan shops, taverns… full of atmosphere 🪷【Summer limited performances】 1⃣ Summer Fireworks Show: Beima Bay, Friday and Saturday around 21:30 The ancient city wall as the backdrop, spring water as the rhythm, fireworks falling like silver flowers into the dream of "Shuyu Ci," Jinan’s summer brings Song poetry to life! ‼️ Best viewing spot is on the opposite side of the "Qingzhao Spring City" LED lights 2⃣ Fireworks Concert: Beima Bay, Saturday 20:00 A song "The Wind Rises" awakens youthful memories, fireworks explode at the chorus climax, atmosphere instantly peaks 3⃣ Intangible Cultural Heritage Iron Flower: Dongmawan, Saturday 21:00, Monday to Friday / Sunday 20:30 1600℃ molten iron explodes into a starry river overhead 🌠, when the master throws golden rain across the sky, it’s truly moving 4⃣ Fireworks Film Festival: On the ancient city tower, daily 20:00-22:00 Lie on the thousand-year-old city wall watching classic movies, wind in your ears, stars overhead, romantically overwhelming 5⃣ Spring Show & Drone: Spring Show, daily 20:00 Highly recommend the Spring Show! Drones + light show, spring water fountains with sparks, combined with dance performance, a perfect fusion of technology and traditional style, impossible to capture even a fraction of the shock on your phone 🪭【Unique experiences not to miss】 1⃣ Zaojiuji Market: Morning tea market in the ancient town, spring water mutton soup, Longshan tofu pudding, donkey meat sandwich… affordable and delicious, full of local life 😋 2⃣ Rowing Boat: Fan yourself while sitting in the boat gently rocking with the waves, listen to the babbling creek, watch the willows sway, feel the poetry and comfort of a northern water town 🏨【Accommodation tips】 Recommended to stay in hotels inside the scenic area, options like Yian Yue, Shuangquan, and more, from budget to luxury, with shuttle buses available, and you can enter the ancient town earlier than individual travelers~