A must-visit after the college entrance exam: Tai'erzhuang Ancient City! Super detailed travel guide

Finally finished the exams, quickly gather your friends and start the graduation celebration at Tai'erzhuang Ancient City 🎉 This comprehensive guide covers accommodation, dining, and performances—recommend reading it carefully before your trip~ 🚗 Transportation Guide Take the high-speed train to Zaozhuang Station, then transfer to the BRT rapid bus line B10 directly to the ancient city—super cost-effective. If you don’t want to hassle, a taxi takes about an hour to get there. For self-driving, the East Gate parking lot of the ancient city is huge and very convenient! 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations • Zhuangyuanlou Inn: Located right at the East Gate of the ancient city, stepping outside puts you in a lively street full of local life. The rooms feature a modern Chinese style and come with a trendy garden balcony—perfect for relaxing with a pot of tea after a day of sightseeing. Don’t miss the Huanghua Beef Noodles at the downstairs restaurant; the broth is rich and milky, the beef is tender and flavorful, every bite of noodles and soup is super satisfying! • Moonlight in the City · Bo’an Hotel: Close to Fuxing Square, all attractions are within walking distance—perfect for the lazy traveler. You can also wear free Hanfu costumes, including Ming and Tang styles. The hotel courtyard’s rockery and flowing water make a natural photo backdrop, and any photo in Hanfu here looks amazing! 🍱 Food Highlights • Zaozhuang Spicy Chicken: A must-try in Tai'erzhuang! Made with local black-legged red rooster, stir-fried with thin-skinned chili peppers over high heat. The chicken skin is crispy, the meat tender and juicy, and the chili is fresh and spicy—addictive! Be sure to have plenty of rice 🍚 • Canal Carp: A local specialty, the fish is fried crispy outside and tender inside, then topped with a sweet and sour sauce. One bite melts the fish in your mouth, and the sweet and sour flavor spreads on your tongue—super appetizing. • Vegetable Pancake: A common street snack, thin pancakes wrapped with various vegetables and eggs, pan-fried until crispy. The crunch and the fresh vegetable aroma mixed with the egg’s fragrance are simply irresistible. 🎭 Performance Guide • Fire Dragon Steel Flower: Performed every night at 8:00 PM in Fuxing Square, this intangible cultural heritage skill is truly impressive! Molten iron at 1600 degrees is thrown into the air creating a shower of golden sparks, combined with dragon dance performances. The scene is breathtaking—make sure to get a good spot early and shoot slow-motion videos, it’s stunning! • Qianlong Emperor’s Parade in Tai'erzhuang: At 10:00 AM along the route West Gate - Tianhou Temple - Dayamen Street - West Gate (no show on Tuesdays). The “Qianlong Emperor” leads a grand procession with guards and palace maids, as if traveling back to a prosperous era. Standing in the front row, you might even receive a “royal blessing bag”~ • Lunan Shadow Puppetry: Performed on the east side of Taizhuang Post Station at 10:00, 11:00, 16:00, 19:00, and 20:00. The master puppeteer’s fingers dance as the shadow puppets vividly tell stories on the screen. Order a cup of tea, watch and enjoy the charm of traditional folk art. • Liuqin Opera: The stage is on Chuanxing Street, with shows at 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30, and 16:30 (no show on Tuesdays). The melodious singing and unique style let you experience the distinctive charm of local traditional opera. 💡 Handy Tips: 1. Want to take beautiful Hanfu photos? Book makeup and styling online in advance. The soft light at dusk is perfect for photos. 2. The ancient city has many waterways and mosquitoes, so be sure to bring mosquito repellent. 3. Performance times may change, so keep an eye on official updates. Quickly make memories of your youth with friends at Tai'erzhuang Ancient City 💕 #Tai'erzhuangAncientCity #CollegeEntranceExamGraduationTrip #TravelGuide