May Day Reverse Travel | Embark on a Journey Through a Thousand Years of Vibrant Culture

Two-Day Travel Guide to Xinzhou Ancient City🏰🍜 📅Itinerary Planning (Two Days, One Night) Day One: Travel Through History, Savor the Culture • Morning: Arrive at Xinzhou Ancient City🚗 • For those driving, navigate directly to "Xinzhou Ancient City South Gate," free parking available at the parking lot! 🅿️ • If traveling by high-speed rail, it's just a 10-minute taxi ride from "Xinzhou West Station" to the ancient city, super convenient! 🚆 • Noon: Start Eating at the Ancient City Food Street🍜 • Already attracted by the delicious aromas of the ancient city? Start with Baode Bowl Holder (5 yuan/bowl), buckwheat noodles drizzled with chili oil and aged vinegar, amazing! 🥣 • Then try Daona Cake (10 yuan/portion), potatoes pounded 200 times, topped with mutton sauce or pickled vegetables, incredibly delicious! 🍲 • Afternoon: Stroll Through the Ancient City, Feel the Historical Charm👣 • Starting from the South Gate, step by step into the depths of the ancient city. Xiurong Academy is a must-visit spot, the most well-preserved ancient academy in northern Shanxi, with three courtyards built against the mountain, full of artistic charm! 📚 • Then explore Taishan Temple Alley, where every brick and tile of the ancient Taishan Temple hides exquisite details. The square in front of the temple is bustling with people, perfectly blending everyday life with ancient charm. 🏮 • Evening: Walk Along the City Wall, Capture Night Views🌃 • In summer, the city wall is open until 22:30! Take a walk along the wall, with red lanterns neatly arranged, gently swaying in the breeze - every casual photo is a masterpiece! 📷 • Night: Ancient City Night Market, Have a Blast🎉 • The night market has everything from barbecue skewers to sugar art and all kinds of snacks - you simply can't stop eating and exploring! 🍢🍡 Day Two: Deep Exploration, Return Fully Satisfied • Morning: Continue Exploring the Ancient City🔍 • Continue visiting the places you didn't get to yesterday, like the God of Wealth Temple and Yishan Shrine! Soak up the wealth vibes at the God of Wealth Temple and experience the scholarly atmosphere at Yishan Shrine. 💰📜 • Noon: Special Noodle Dishes, Feast to Your Heart's Content🍜 • Buckwheat River Noodles (10 yuan/portion), Red Noodle Points (vegetarian 10 yuan, with meat 12 yuan), a carb paradise not to be missed! 🍜 • Afternoon: Creative Market, Find Some Treasures🛍️ • Discover all kinds of interesting trinkets at the creative market, and don't miss the dialect wall - the background features hilarious Shanxi dialect expressions! 😄 • Evening: Prepare to Return🚗 • Leave Xinzhou Ancient City reluctantly with your memories and treasures! 👋 🍜Food Recommendations • Must-Try List: Baode Bowl Holder, Daona Cake, Buckwheat River Noodles, Braised Pork Trotters (40 yuan/500g), Xinjiang BBQ (5 yuan/skewer) • Food Street Recommendations: Also various BBQ skewers, sugar art, tile cookies, oat noodles and more, waiting for you to discover! 🍢🍡 🏨Accommodation Recommendations • Xinzhou Zuoyou Hotel: No. 1 Dapo Street, West Gate of Ancient City, only 130 meters from Xinfu Ancient City, 1-minute walk! 🚶‍♀️ Indoor and outdoor hot springs available, perfect choice for family or girlfriend trips! 🏊‍♀️ • Nanlaibeiwang Guesthouse: No. 4 Victory Street, Xiurong Street, 140 meters from Xinfu Ancient City, just a 2-minute walk! 🏡 Clean and tidy, with the owner enthusiastically recommending ancient city delicacies! 🍜 💸Budget Expenses • Transportation: Self-driving fuel costs/high-speed rail tickets + taxi fares (about 100 yuan/person) • Accommodation: Mid-range guesthouse or hotel, about 200-300 yuan/night • Dining: Food street averages 30 yuan/meal, specialty restaurants average 50-100 yuan/meal • Other: Creative market shopping, etc. (according to personal preference) • Total: A two-day, one-night trip to Xinzhou Ancient City costs approximately 500-800 yuan/person (excluding shopping expenses) 🛍️ Come to Xinzhou Ancient City and embark on a journey through a thousand years of vibrant culture! 🏰🍜🎉