Shandong's cultural tourism is too low-key, and Mingshui Ancient City is seriously underestimated

👀 Unveiling this hidden gem of Shandong—Zhangqiu, so low-key it makes your heart ache💔, yet it hides a water town with the gentle charm of Jiangnan!🏞️ 🚄 After a 2-hour drive from Beijing, a living picture of Jiangnan slowly unfolds🖼️. Mingshui Ancient City, a place whose name itself tells a story📖, was born by the spring water💧. Although located in northern Jinan, it carries the gentle temperament of Li Qingzhao👩‍🎨, making you feel like you've traveled back in time.🏮 Strolling through the ancient city, with small bridges and flowing water🌉, carved beams and painted rafters🏮, every brick and tile exudes the elegance of the Ming and Qing dynasties👑. Lotus flowers sway gently🌸, a light breeze blows🍃, and the water remains calm. Such scenery makes one sigh: Why travel far to Jiangnan when this place is a paradise on earth!🌈 📅 Two-day in-depth travel guide to explore Mingshui Ancient City: Day 1: Arrive in the afternoon🕒, first find a restaurant on Fuzheng Street for a meal🍽️, then follow in the footsteps of Li Qingzhao👣, visiting the serene Meihua Spring🌸 and Shuyu Spring🌊. Next, uncover the secrets of Longquan Temple's Mo Spring✍️ and Baimai Spring🔍. Don't forget to enjoy a visual and auditory feast at Mengjia Theater in the evening🎭, participate in the Feihua Poetry Contest at the Yi'an Poetry Club🌸💭, and stay overnight in the ancient city to feel the gentle embrace of the spring water🌙. Day 2: Wake up early to catch the bustling morning wine market🍻, experience the authentic flavors of Longshan🥟, and you might even encounter the romantic flower-carrying young men💐. Then, wander through the cloth and dye workshops🎨, feeling the charm of traditional crafts; the intangible cultural heritage experience on Huxian Street👩‍🎨 lets you touch the warmth of history🔥. In the afternoon, take a small boat🛶, leisurely navigating the ancient city's waterways, allowing your mind to completely relax🧘‍♀️. 📸 Top photo spots revealed: 1️⃣ Beihe Street: Water town charm, every step a scene, breathtakingly beautiful!🌊📸 2️⃣ Fuzheng Street: By the lotus pond, the morning wine market is full of earthly delights.🌞🍽️ 3️⃣ The red walls and green tiles of Longquan Temple, where Zen and ancient styles coexist.🏮🌳 4️⃣ Meihua Spring and the stone bridge at Li Qingzhao's former residence, every frame is a picture.🌸🌉 5️⃣ By Mo Spring, boiling tea on an ice stove, ancient-style curtains fluttering in the wind, capturing your ancient-style blockbuster.🍵📸 🎉 Must-experience activities, not to be missed: 6️⃣ Authentic food at the morning wine market, miss it and wait a year!🍻😋 7️⃣ Chinese-style ice tea at Mengjia Theater, enjoying tea and watching a play at the same time.🍵🎭 8️⃣ Feihua Poetry Contest at Yi'an Poetry Club, showcasing your talent and elegance.🌸💭 9️⃣ Spring Show performance, the dazzling pearl of ancient city nightlife, not to be missed!✨🎭 🔟 Taking a sculling boat, leisurely enjoying the slow time of the ancient city.🛶🌊 🍽️ Food recommendation: Restaurants within the scenic area, authentic taste, large portions, and affordable, letting your taste buds also go on a journey.🍴👅 💡 Tips: 1️⃣ Wear ancient-style clothing, you will be the most beautiful scenery in the ancient city.👗👑 The visitor center also offers costume-changing experiences!👗💃 2️⃣ Wear flat shoes, the ancient city's stone roads, comfort is the most important!👟👣 Come to Zhangqiu and start a spontaneous trip!🎒✨