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ELLIANA WADEUnited States

Thought Suzhou and Hangzhou were beautiful after 2 hours from Beijing until I went here

Jinan Zhangqiu 2-Day Tour|A once-in-60-years Moquan surge, a northern water town hiding poetry and shock✨ Caught the moment of Moquan’s “crazy surge” and couldn’t look away! A once-in-60-years spring eruption, decisively rushed from Nanjing to Zhangqiu on the weekend for a date with “clear spring flowing over stones”~ Combining northern grandeur with southern gentleness, this spontaneous trip is full of comfort and awe! 💁🏻‍♀️【Nanjing → Qingzhao Spring City Transportation】 🚄 Direct train from Nanjing to Zhangqiu Station, over 3 hours travel, then a 10-minute taxi to the ancient city, saving time and very convenient~ 📝【Qingzhao Spring City 2-Day Highlights Itinerary】 Day 1: Arrive at ancient city → Bufang Square → Paper Kite Shop → Fox Immortal Square → Li Qingzhao Former Residence → Plum Blossom Spring → Shuyu Spring → Baimai Spring → Moquan → Jin Jing Spring → Rumengling Umbrella Lane → City Tower → Check in at Quanshow Day 2: Morning Market Flavor Hunt → Ming Shui Street Food Tour → Lotus Banquet Pier Rowboat Ride → Return trip 🗺️【Must-Visit Highlights】 1. Li Qingzhao Former Residence: Inside the courtyard, Plum Blossom Spring and Shuyu Spring flow gently, with water spilling over stone steps, perfectly recreating “clear spring flowing over stones,” full of poetic charm🏮 2. Moquan: The once-in-60-years wild surge scene! Spring water rushes out, splashing everywhere, the black ink-colored spring eye is majestic, seeing it in person is truly shocking🫧 3. Ming Shui Street: Blue bricks and black tiles reflect the riverside scenery, strolling here blends local life with water town charm, every snap is a cinematic atmosphere shot🎞️ 4. Fox Immortal Garden Fair: Completing tasks in Zhangqiu is super fun, unlocking surprises while exploring~ Night parade + bonfire party offers an immersive, book-like fantasy experience🦊 5. Rowboat Ride: Take a boat at Lotus Banquet Pier, leisurely drifting through waterways, experiencing the rare slow-paced northern water town vibe, the breeze is so pleasant🍃 6. Morning Market: Wake up to birdsong, bangzi opera, and street vendors, drink a steaming bowl of mutton soup to start a day full of local flavor🌷 7. Quanshow: The grand finale must-see! Lights, fireworks, and dance collide in a visual feast blending ancient and modern, stunning beyond words🎆 ✨【Travel Tips】 ❶ Choose Zhangqiu Station for arrival, closest to the ancient city, saving travel time; ❷ Performances run all day in the ancient city, check schedules in advance for a stronger immersive experience; ❸ Northern autumn is already deep, only 2 hours from Beijing, perfect for weekend nearby trips~
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