Swaying through the ancient city of Taierzhuang by day feels like stepping into a dreamy water town

👍️Why we recommend it: 🌟"Living Ancient Canal" immersive experience! Picturesque ancient architecture + water town charm + stunning night views, every shot is a vintage masterpiece📸! Glide on paddle boats by day with folk melodies, witness lantern-lit nights like a galaxy🌌, plus interactive NPC performances that make you never want to leave~ 📍Address: West end of Dayamen Street, Taierzhuang District, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province 🚗Drive to "Taierzhuang Ancient City East Gate" or 🚄take high-speed rail to Zaozhuang Station, then transfer to BRT/B10 direct bus 🆓Ticket prices: 💰Day ticket: ¥118/person (¥108 if booked a day in advance)｜💰Night ticket: ¥59/person (after 17:00) 🎫Students/seniors: half price｜👶Free for children under 1.4m｜💡Combo ticket for ancient city + Shuanglonghu Birdwatching Park offers better value! 📅Travel tips: 1️⃣ Must-visit route: ✅Fuxing Tower (landmark centerpiece) → ✅Tianhou Palace (Minnan-style charm) → ✅Canal Memorial Hall (stamp collector’s paradise🕹️) → ✅Boat-shaped Street (giant ship model & intangible heritage exhibits) 2️⃣ Hidden gems: 🌙Night paddle boat ride (¥60/person) with boat songs and breathtaking reflections of lanterns! 🎭Watch the "Bridal Toss" show at Guandi Temple Square—catch the bouquet to become a "groom for a day"🤵 3️⃣ 📸Photo spots: Buyun Bridge water alleys | Yue Lao Temple red walls | West Gate panoramic view 🍜Food guide: 🔥Zaozhuang spicy chicken (fiery but addictive🌶️)｜🫓Canal-style crispy pancakes (10-ingredient stuffing) 🍜Yellowflower beef noodles (intangible heritage breakfast! Super savory broth)｜🐟Spicy canal carp (iron-pot stew is unbeatable) 🍢Top eateries: ①Canal Fish Restaurant (¥50/person, generous portions) ②Huajiadi Art Restaurant (artsy vibe) ③Morning Blossoms (best yellowflower beef noodles) 🏨Stay tips: 💤Highly recommend staying inside the ancient city! Wake up to bridges and streams, with free Hanfu rentals at inns~ 🏮Hetian Inn (Zen-style)｜🍃Shanxi Guildhall (merchant courtyard experience)｜🪷Orchid Inn (waterside terrace) ⚠️Book 3 days ahead in peak season! Off-site hotels are cheaper but lack the ambiance~ 💗Extra tips: 🚌Scenic shuttle: ¥10/ride｜👟Wear comfy shoes—cobblestone paths are no joke 📿Souvenirs: Stone-baked flatbread, canal lotus tea, Lunan shadow puppet merch 🌧️Rainy days enhance the misty Jiangnan vibe! Bring a clear umbrella for fairy-tale photos 🎎Rent Hanfu at the gate (¥50/day) and live as Ming dynasty nobility~ ‼️Must bring ID cards! Swift entry with e-tickets