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✅ Before you go 🎈Best time to visit: Spring and fall offer pleasant weather and beautiful scenery. If you want to experience the lively festival atmosphere, there are temple fairs during Lunar New Year, and various folk activities are held in the ancient town from Lunar New Year to the Lantern Festival; there are National Day themed events during National Day. 🎈Ticket information: Tickets can be purchased in advance on the official WeChat account of Taierzhuang Ancient Town or on major travel apps. Check for discounts and offers. Certain groups, such as seniors, children, and students, are eligible for discounts. ✅ Transportation 🎈External transportation: 🚄High-speed rail: Arrive at Zaozhuang High-speed Railway Station, then take BRT Bus Route B10. The fare is CNY 3, and the journey takes about 1 hour to Taierzhuang Ancient Town. ✈️Airplane: The nearest airport to Taierzhuang Ancient Town is Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport. You can take a direct bus to Taierzhuang Ancient Town from the airport, or go to Xuzhou Bus Station first and then transfer to a bus to Taierzhuang. 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to "Taierzhuang Ancient Town." There is free parking at the east gate, but parking spaces are limited during holidays. There is no parking at the west gate. The south gate parking lot is open during holidays. ✅ Internal transportation: 🎈Sightseeing bus: The fare is CNY 20 per person per ride. The bus stops at major attractions and is suitable for those who are tired of walking or have a lot of luggage. 🎈Shaky boat: The price is CNY 60/person (can accommodate 6-8 people). It offers a unique perspective of the ancient town's scenery, allowing you to experience "a boat on the blue waves, people in a painting." There are multiple boarding points, so inquire about routes in advance. ✅ Accommodation recommendations 🏠Inside the ancient town: There are many characteristic inns, such as Zhuangyuanlou Inn. The rooms are antique and elegant, located near the core attractions, making it convenient to travel, and the prices are relatively reasonable, ranging from CNY 200 to 500 per night. 🏠Outside the ancient town: There are a variety of hotels with more affordable prices. You can find good hotels for CNY 100-300, such as Yuehewan Hotel, which has complete facilities and is within walking distance to the ancient town. ✅ Food recommendations 🐓Zaozhuang Spicy Chicken: A must-try dish. The chicken is tender, and the chili peppers are spicy and satisfying. We recommend "Huajiadi Restaurant," with an average price of around CNY 60 per person. 🥞Vegetable Pancakes: A crispy and delicious pancake made with a variety of vegetables. They are available everywhere. 🍝Yellow Flower Beef Noodles: The soup is delicious, the noodles are chewy, and the combination of daylily flowers and beef has a unique flavor. "Huiwei Lao Jie" is a good choice, with an average price of CNY 20 per person. ✅ Suggested itineraries 🎈One-day tour: 🎈Morning: Enter from the west gate and visit the Canjiang Mansion to learn about ancient military culture. Then go to Tianhou Palace to admire the Minnan-style architecture. 🎈Noon: Enjoy Zaozhuang Spicy Chicken and other local specialties at the Typhoon Shelter Restaurant in the ancient town. 🎈Afternoon: Visit the Taierzhuang War Memorial Park to commemorate history; then stroll along the streets of the ancient town and admire the scenery of the Grand Canal. 🎈Evening: Enjoy the night view of the ancient town, take a shaky boat ride, and experience the tranquility and romance of the ancient town. You can also go to a bar and experience the nightlife. ✅Two-day tour: 🎈Day 1: East Gate - Canjiang Mansion - Tianhou Palace - Boat Street - Ancient Town Food Street (lunch) - Taierzhuang War Memorial Park - Stroll and enjoy the scenery in the ancient town - Dinner - Enjoy the night view and take a shaky boat ride. 🎈Day 2: Get up early to see the morning view of the ancient town - Moon River Street - Shop Sign Museum - Lanqi Bookstore - Lunch - Exit the ancient town from the west gate and visit the Shuanglong Lake Wetland Bird Park to enjoy the natural scenery. Return in the evening. ✅Plan your time in advance to watch these wonderful performances. Don't miss them.