[2024 Zaozhuang Stay] Travel Guide for Zhuangyuan Building·Kyoto Heyuan (Taierzhuang Ancient City Scenic Area) (Updated Dec)

Recently, I traveled from Qingdao to Taierzhuang. It was an amazing experience, so I want to share my travel tips with you👇 🚗Transportation: • There is no direct high-speed train from Qingdao to Taierzhuang Ancient Town. I took a high-speed train to Zaozhuang Station first, then took a taxi to the ancient town. It took about 2 hours and cost about CNY 100. If you are traveling with a group, it is more cost-effective to rent a car. 🏨Accommodation: Zhuangyuanlou Hotel • The location is perfect. It is located in the ancient town, so you can walk around the ancient streets as soon as you leave your room. There are fewer tourists in the morning, so you can enjoy the charm of the ancient town in peace. At night, you can return to your room without having to drag your tired body around. • The hotel is in a traditional Chinese style, with flying eaves and black tiles, and has an antique charm. The rooms are exquisitely decorated with wooden furniture and classical windows, showing ancient charm in every detail. The service is attentive, and the staff are enthusiastic and helpful with luggage and introducing attractions. 🍱Food: Huajiadi • Daylily beef noodles: The beef is tender and flavorful, the noodles are chewy, and the broth is rich with the unique aroma of daylilies. It is very satisfying to drink a sip of soup and eat a bite of noodles. • Spicy chicken: The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fresh spiciness of the chili peppers and the chicken are perfectly combined, making it so delicious that you can't stop eating it. It is perfect with rice. 📸Things to do: • During the day, you can stroll along the ancient streets, watch the ancient canal flow slowly, visit attractions such as the Deputy General's Office and Tianhou Palace, and feel the historical charm. • At night, the ancient town is brightly lit. You can take a boat ride and listen to the boatwoman sing a little tune. The lights on both sides of the river are reflected on the river, creating a dreamy atmosphere. Come to Taierzhuang and experience its unique charm. You will have an unforgettable trip💕

✨Itinerary ✅Day 1 •🎈Morning: Enter the ancient town from the east gate and start your exploration. Walk along the main road to visit Bodhi Temple and Mosque to experience the atmosphere of different religious cultures. Continue to visit landmark buildings such as Taishan Palace, Buyun Bridge, and Deputy General's Office to appreciate the historical charm of the ancient town. • 🎈Noon: Enjoy local specialties in the ancient town, such as yellow beef noodles, spicy chicken, and vegetable pancakes. • 🎈Afternoon: Head to Ship Street, a great place for shopping and buying souvenirs. You can also watch wonderful performances such as Lunan shadow puppetry to experience the charm of traditional culture. • 🎈Evening: As night falls, the lights of the ancient town are lit. Stroll along the river and enjoy the night view on both sides. At 19:45, watch the intangible cultural heritage iron flower show "Fire Dragon Steel Flower" at Fuxing Square to experience Chinese romance. ✅Day 2 • 🎈Morning: If you haven't finished visiting the attractions on the first day, you can continue to explore. You can also stroll through the alleys in the ancient town to explore interesting handicraft shops and specialty shops. • 🎈Noon: Have lunch outside the ancient town and enjoy local specialties such as fish soup and tofu. • 🎈Afternoon: Visit the Memorial Hall of the Battle of Tai'erzhuang, which recreates the Battle of Tai'erzhuang in a panoramic view, and feel the spiritual power of red culture. Then you can go to He Jingzhi Literature Museum to feel the power of words and role models. ✅Accommodation and transportation • 🎈Accommodation: There are characteristic inns such as Zhaohuaxishi Inn in the ancient town, which are cost-effective and provide thoughtful service. There are also popular hotels such as Sky City Hotel with high-end design. Outside the ancient town, we recommend Yuehewan Hotel, which is close to the ancient town and newly decorated. • 🎈Transportation: If you choose to take the high-speed rail, you can get off at Zaozhuang Station and transfer to BRT express bus or take a taxi to the ancient town. If you drive, you can navigate to the east gate, south gate, or bridge parking lot of the ancient town. ✅Tickets and notes • 🎈Tickets: The ticket price for residents nationwide is CNY 118 per person, and you can enter and exit the scenic area multiple times within two days. The same city special ticket price of CNY 40 per person is implemented in Zaozhuang, Linyi, Jining, Heze, and Xuzhou, which is valid for a single entry on the day. ❗️❗️Notes: Check the performance schedule and guide map of the ancient town in advance, as some performances are only available once a day. The ancient town has many stone roads, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

🚄 Tai'erzhuang Ancient City: No planning? Get ready to be 'punished'! 😱 🌟 Transportation 🌟 🚆 High-speed rail directly to Zaozhuang Station, then take bus B10 or T1 and transfer to B2 to reach the ancient city. 🚌 🚗 For self-driving friends, navigate directly to 'Tai'erzhuang Ancient City', the highway exit is not far! 💰 Tickets 💰 🎟 118 yuan per person, remember to bring your student ID, disability certificate, etc., you can get a discount! 😁 🚶‍♀ Play 🚶‍♂ 📸 Rent a set of ancient costumes, travel back to ancient times, and take beautiful photos! 🕵‍♂ Find a guide, listen to stories, stroll around the ancient city, it's super fun! 🍴 Dining 🍴 🐔 Snack street outside the ancient city, local specialties, delicious and affordable! 🍽 'Morning Glory and Evening Picking' restaurant inside the ancient city, highly rated, worth a try! 🛌 Accommodation 🛏 🏠 Recommended to stay at Zhuangyuan Lou Inn, this is a star residence in the ancient city! 👑 🍽 Dining and accommodation in one: not only a good place to stay, but also to taste authentic Shandong cuisine, satisfying your taste buds! 🏠 Elegant environment: courtyard layout, antique, making you feel like traveling back to ancient times. 🏫 Superior location: right in the core area of the ancient city, various attractions are just outside the door, super convenient! 👀 Other Attractions 👀 🏯 Fuxing Tower, Buyun Bridge, Mosque, Bodhi Temple, Boat-shaped Street... Only after visiting these can you say your trip was worthwhile! 💡 Tips 💡 🌞 Visit the ancient city during the day, enjoy the night view at night, two different flavors! 🛒 The ancient city is super lively at night, don't miss the night market food! 🌧 Pay attention to weather changes, prepare rain gear, the ancient city in the rain has a unique charm! 👉 Regret Series 👈 If you don't come to Tai'erzhuang Ancient City, you'll regret it! Coming without planning? Then be prepared to be 'punished' by the beautiful scenery! 😂 Next time I come, I must stay a few more days! 🙏

As night falls, the lights of Zhuangyuan Tower Inn gradually brighten. Standing on the balcony of the inn, you can overlook the entire ancient city's nightscape, feeling that unique charm and allure. Here, you can forget the troubles of the mundane world and enjoy a peaceful and beautiful time. Taierzhuang Ancient City's Zhuangyuan Tower Inn, a place where you can slow down, feel the ancient rhythm, and taste the culture. Whether you are seeking a haven for your soul or want to experience a different kind of travel, this will be your perfect choice. Come to Zhuangyuan Tower Inn and embark on a poetic journey through a thousand years!

💡 Located in the Tai'erzhuang Ancient Town Scenic Area, 🏘️the entire guesthouse is converted from ancient architecture, with the exterior being a Qing Dynasty siheyuan (courtyard house) style building, reflecting the inn's simple and natural style, and rich in the charm of Eastern aesthetics. It is a typical 'Beijing-style new air courtyard' hotel within the scenic area, divided into 4 courtyards 💡🍱The first courtyard of the inn has its own restaurant, which is convenient for dining. Zhuangyuanlou Restaurant has always been very popular with many internet celebrities coming to check in. The chef's specialty dishes: Canal big carp🐟, Zaozhuang spicy chicken🐔, Canal green shrimp, pancake roll with green onions, etc., are all must-try specialties when visiting the ancient town 💡 As one of the few large guesthouses within the ancient town, Zhuangyuanlou has its unique advantage, with various room types each having their own meaningful names , , , , , etc., all renovated and refurbished on the basis of the original ancient architecture, preserving the most original ancient style. Here you can experience the style of old buildings from TV dramas. 💡 The inn will prepare a guide map of the ancient town in advance for guests to view👀 and understand the overall area and location of the ancient town. The front desk has a treasure box, with many items that tourists often forget to bring, such as chargers, band-aids, sewing kits, makeup remover, warm patches, etc., all of which can be requested from the front desk for free🆓.

🌟 Guys, this time I really found a mysterious inn that can take you back to ancient times in one second! 🏮 📍【Zhuangyuan Building·Kyoto Courtyard】The name itself exudes a strong cultural atmosphere, and upon hearing it, one can't help but think of stories of ancient scholars and beauties. Stepping into this inn is like entering the set of a historical drama, where every decoration is so exquisite that it makes people scream! 🎨 The interior decoration is completely in the style of ancient charm, with wooden tables and chairs, classical paintings, and even the lanterns on the walls, all filled with the charm of antiquity. Every corner is full of details, making people can't help but take out their phones to take photos and check in, each picture is a high-definition antique beauty that can be used directly as an avatar! 🌸 The waitresses are also dressed in ancient costumes, gentle and lovely, with super good service attitude. As soon as you enter the door, you are warmly welcomed, making you feel like you have returned to the mansion of a wealthy family in ancient times, treated like a VIP. 🍲 And oh, this is not just a gorgeously decorated inn, their catering is also quite distinctive! Each dish is as exquisite as a work of art, and the taste is memorable. The 【Ancient Stewed Meat】 I ordered melts in the mouth, rich but not greasy, truly the most delicious stewed meat I have ever tasted! 🏮 In summary, if you are someone who likes the ancient style, likes to take photos, and likes gourmet food, then 【Zhuangyuan Building·Kyoto Courtyard】 is definitely worth a try! Not only can you enjoy the exquisite life of ancient times here, but you can also taste delicious dishes, it's a rare paradise on earth! Come and travel through time with me, feel this unique warmth and beauty! I can't wait to visit again! 💖

Zhuangyuan Building·Kyoto Courtyard (Taierzhuang Ancient City Scenic Area)👇🏻👇🏻 ❣️Origin of the name: During the Qianlong period, two scholars passed by this restaurant on their way to Beijing for the examination. The restaurant served them with red armor fish. Later, both scholars topped the list. They returned to the restaurant and wrote the plaque 'Zhuangyuan Building', hence the name. ❣️Hotel location: Zhuangyuan Building·Kyoto Courtyard (Taierzhuang Ancient City Scenic Area Store) is located by the lake and the street, inside the Taierzhuang Ancient City Scenic Area, west of the ancient mosque. ❣️Hotel cuisine: It has its own restaurant, and there are local specialties, such as Canal Big Carp, Zaozhuang Spicy Chicken, Pancake Roll with Green Onion... ❣️Hotel style: It is renovated from ancient buildings, forming a unique 'Sky Courtyard' layout, with a simple and natural style. ❣️Hotel service: The inn provides free sewing kits, makeup remover, warm stickers, chargers... and also provides ancient city tour maps for guests to watch.

🌟Highlight features: 1⃣Beautiful night view🌠, you can experience the night view of the courtyard from the room🏠. 2⃣Historical famous house⛩️, each courtyard has its own unique decoration style👀, its decoration🎀, carving🌸, painting💐 also reflect the folk customs and traditional culture🍀 everywhere, the antique architecture is very artistic🌳! 3⃣Photo shooting📸, classic courtyard, hotel check-in📍new holy place, photo shooting kills the friend circle👥. 🏨Hotel environment: ◾️Oriental🐲 aesthetic Beijing-style courtyard, reflecting the simple and natural🍃 style of the homestay! ◾️Zhuangyuan Building Restaurant, home restaurant🍽 fresh vegetables🍅, can accommodate more than a hundred people dining🍜. ◾️Facilities include coffee☕️ shop, tea🍵 room, mahjong🎲 room, bar🍻, surrounding scenery🏞 etc ❤Recommended reasons: 🔸The front desk of the homestay is very enthusiastic💞, they even personally greeted us at the east gate⛩️ of the scenic area, introduced the places to visit📍 along the way, helped us with our luggage👜, and thoughtfully💝 prepared hot mineral water for us. 🔸The front desk lady👩 also introduced us to some must-eat local snacks🍲 in the ancient city 🔸Zaozhuang vegetable pancake🌮➕️yellow flower beef noodles🍜➕️pancake roll with green onion🌯, it is said that these are the local specialty dishes, tried the vegetable pancake, the taste is quite good, friends who come here👫 must not miss!