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Jiangbei Little Jiangnan Dream-Seeking Spring Charm Water Town

【Mingshui Ancient City One Day and One Night Slow Time Tour】🏮Average cost 320 RMB per person strolling through "Jiangbei Little Jiangnan," seeking the charm of the spring water town———💰Budget list (per person): Accommodation 120 + Dining 100 + Transportation 50 + Tickets 50 = 320 RMB———🏡Accommodation recommendations: • Riverside Inn inside the ancient city 100 RMB/night • Meng Family Courtyard Homestay 80 RMB/night • Academy Street Boutique Hotel 150 RMB/night———📅【DAY1】First Exploration of the Water City · Twilight Ancient Charm 🚗Transportation: Jinan → Zhangqiu (Intercity bus 12 RMB) 📍Itinerary: 15:00 West Gate Entrance of the Ancient City (Ticket 60 RMB) - Tour of the Baima Springs Cluster - Visit to Li Qingzhao’s Former Residence - Listening to the Waves at Mo Spring 17:00 Ancient Street Stroll: - Photo at the Bluestone Alley - Old Brand Shops - Rest at Riverside Tea House 18:30 Spring Water Banquet Dinner (60 RMB per person) - Spring Water Tofu - Fried Lotus - Three Lake Fresh Delicacies 20:00 Ancient City Night Scene: - Lantern Lighting Ceremony - Night Tour on Painted Boat - Shadow Puppet Show (20 RMB) ———📅【DAY2】Cultural Tracing · Morning Light in the Spring City 🚶Transportation: Walking + Tricycle 15 RMB 📍Itinerary: 07:00 Exclusive Early Morning Time: - Watch Morning Mist at Baima Springs - Walk on Ancient City Wall - Local Breakfast Stalls 08:30 In-depth Cultural Experience: - Zhangqiu Iron Pot Museum (Free) - Black Pottery Making (30 RMB) - Old Cloth Weaving Experience (25 RMB) 11:00 Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall: - Shuyutang - Jinshiyuan - Poetry Inscription Gallery 12:30 Traditional Shandong Cuisine (40 RMB per person): - Braised Tendon with Scallions - Nine-Turn Large Intestine - Milk Soup with Water Shield 14:00 Return Trip Souvenirs: - Zhangqiu Green Onions 10 RMB/bundle - Longshan Black Pottery 40 RMB/piece - Spring Water Rice Wine 25 RMB/jar———💦Special Experiences: ✅ Drawing water by the spring in the early morning to brew tea ✅ Learning black pottery wheel-throwing skills ✅ Wearing Hanfu and composing poetry on the painted boat ✅ Collecting stamps of the twelve springs in the ancient city———📸Must-Capture Scenes: ▶️ Mo Spring Gushing (on the hour) ▶️ Backlit Statue of Li Qingzhao ▶️ Lantern Night Scene in the Ancient City ▶️ Morning Mist at Baima Springs———🚌Transportation Guide: • Jinan → Zhangqiu: K301 bus (1 hour) • Zhangqiu → Ancient City: Bus No. 10 (2 RMB) • Inside the city: Sightseeing bus 5 RMB/ride [DM for best spring viewing period] 💧———💡Professional Tips: 1. Best Seasons: - April to June (Abundant spring water) - September to October (Clear and refreshing autumn) 2. Special Reminders: - Bring non-slip shoes (Bluestone roads are slippery) - Bring empty water bottles (Can fill with drinkable spring water) 3. Cultural Preparation: - Preview Li Qingzhao’s poetry - Learn about blacksmith culture———🌧️Weather Tips: • Spring is foggy, bring a light jacket • Summer prepare rain gear • Autumn and winter keep warm———🎑In-depth Activities: • Record the ancient city waking up at dawn • Visit seventy-two famous ancient springs • Learn traditional dyeing and printing techniques • Collect spring sounds at different times———⚠️Special Notices: • Protect the spring water environment • Follow the ancient city’s fire ban regulations • Keep contact info of artisans (Note: Some areas of the ancient city close at night, please plan your visit accordingly)
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