Zhangqiu District Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Ink spring. Well, the name could make you think the water is colored or even has some impurities. No, this is just because of big black stone laying above the spring flow on the surface. Water is going up and creates image of something mysterious producing this disturbance and radiating some power. Water cold and clean and it could be felt when you are approaching to well. This Spring could be found in Baimai Park, Jinan City, Shandong province. #springblossoms#roadtrip#urbanexplorer

Baimai Spring Park or 百脉泉公园, which means "white artery"(bai mai). This park is big and cover territory included gardens, temple, lake and numerous springs. Park is located is far away from the city center, actually it is almost outside of Jinan city, but I think it should be included in the scenic spot list if you are in Jinan City. Public transportation takes about two and a half hour to get there from Jinan city center. There are many springs in a park, some of them having wells and adorned with stoned plates. The big lake offers good recreational zone. #springblossoms#roadtrip#urbanexplorer

Take a new kind of spring water ancient city walk in Jinan with attached route

During the Spring Festival, take a new kind of spring water ancient city walk in Jinan. The ancient city of Ming Shui, as a city built on spring water, is full of green spring water everywhere, which is very beautiful! And it is precisely because of the spring water and these ancient buildings that make the ancient city more charming! Now with the decoration of the New Year's flavor and various New Year's customs activities, the ancient city has become bustling and prosperous, who doesn't love this traditional romance🏮 🔴The scenic area can be divided into two parts for sightseeing: the ancient city and the spring water～ ‼️Below is the play route⭐Suggest to collect it⬇️ ‼️For the New Year's customs activities guide, see the previous note on the homepage‼️ 1️⃣Ancient city route Xiaoximen Mingshui Tower (the spectacular city wall is very photogenic, both sides of the city wall are good for taking pictures!) ↓ Fox Fairy Street (various New Year's customs performances and markets, as well as immersive script killing) ↓ Meng Family Courtyard (the old appearance of Meng Luochuan's mansion, a generation of Confucian businessmen, covers a very large area, and there are Bangzi opera performances) ↓ Bu Fang (the process from silk thread to finished clothes, Rui Fuxiang) ↓ Luochuan Lantern Shop (various beautiful lanterns full of New Year's flavor, you can also experience Diy lantern～) ↓ Ye Fang (everyone knows Zhangqiu iron pot, which shows the whole process of smelting and forging, it's quite interesting) ↓ Ancient city yamen ↓ Soy Sauce Garden (you can smell a very fragrant smell as soon as you enter the door, the big and small sauce jars are very interesting) ↓ Tofu Shop (you can taste tofu) ↓ Post Office (you can stamp) ↓ Mingshui Street (it is the main street of the ancient city, there are many shops on the street, there are all kinds of food, drink and fun) ↓ Like a Dream Order Umbrella Fan (experience umbrella fan diy) ↓ Underwater Knot Grass (experience bamboo weaving diy) 2️⃣Spring water route Li Qingzhao's former residence (here you can feel the clear spring flowing on the stone, you can play with the water to truly feel the charm of the spring water! It includes Shuyu Spring and Plum Blossom Spring, Plum Blossom Spring is divided into five petals, it's very interesting) ↓ Longquan Temple (a thousand-year-old ancient temple, Bai Mai Spring is here) ↓ Mo Quan (the most vigorous spring water, you can also experience tea boiling around the stove by Mo Quan, it's very atmospheric) ↓ Jinjing Quan 3️⃣Boat route: It's the kind of quaint rowing boat🛶Rowing leisurely to quietly feel the ancient city on the water, it's very worthwhile～And in winter, there are warm cushions and warm water on the boat! So considerate! Not cold at all～ 💰One way 60/person, round trip 100/person 🔴About accommodation in the scenic area There are two hotels and more than a dozen guesthouses in the scenic area The environment is very good and each has its own characteristics, they are all distributed in the ancient city, when you wake up and open the window, you feel like you are in an ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River～ 🔴 Small tips： 🔸Ticket: 68/person, free for locals in Zhangqiu🆓 🔸Transportation: 🚘Depart from Jinan Self-driving 1.5h 🅿️There are two parking lots in the scenic area The first parking lot is very large, but it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the scenic area It is recommended to park in the tourist center parking lot, which is more convenient to enter and exit 🔸It's still necessary to keep warm when going in this season, the temperature is lower than that in the city 🔸Remember to get a play guide when you enter the door, there is a map on it, it's convenient to find the place you want to go～

Baimai Springs in Zhangqiu, where a hundred springs emerge

Baimai Springs, named for the 'hundred springs emerging', is the crown of the Ming Shui springs, the source of the Xiujiang River, and one of the seventy-two famous springs in Jinan. Baimai Springs Park, located on the banks of Baimai Springs and Ming Shui Lake in Zhangqiu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province. The total area is 25 hectares, and it was established in 1986. Travel 50 kilometers east from Jinan, or 51 kilometers west from Zibo, to reach Ming Shui. Because of the clear mountains and water, and the gathering of many springs, Ming Shui has the reputation of 'Little Spring City'. The park has more than ten famous springs such as Baimai Springs, Mo Springs, Plum Blossom Springs, and Suyu Springs, making it a unique spring park in northern China. Baimai Springs, one of the seventy-two famous springs in Jinan, is on par with Baotu Springs. It was once said: 'All the springs under Mount Tai, all emerge from the ground, with Baotu in the west as the leader, and Baimai in the east as the crown.' 'Baimai cold spring pearls roll', ranked first among the eight scenic spots in Zhangqiu, is a unique spring park in northern China. Baimai Springs Park, due to its geographical advantage, has a children's playground, famous spring water view area, garden landscape tree area, quiet study area, dense forest walking area, Longquan Temple, and Qingzhao Garden.

I recommend a lesser-known scenic spot around Jinan—Zhujia Valley

Zhujia Valley, located in Zhangqiu District, is about a 1.5-hour drive from the city center. It is a 4A-level tourist attraction and is the only 'Chinese Historical and Cultural Village' in Shandong Province. At the same time, Zhujia Valley is also a famous 'red education base', where children can be taken to learn and feel the history of that era... Because it is a lesser-known spot, it has not been overdeveloped, and to this day, it still retains a relatively complete collection of ancient bridges, ancient paths, ancient ancestral halls, ancient temples, and ancient houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Passing through the main entrance, the first gate you go through is the Li Gate. Further ahead is the Chuang Guandong Culture Museum, which displays the hardships experienced during the era of venturing into the northeast. Wenchang Pavilion: Built in 1838, the 18th year of the Daoguang Emperor, it is dedicated to Wenchang Dijun, commonly known as Wenquxing, who is the patron of literature and officialdom. Passing through the archway of Wenchang Pavilion, you will see two steles. These two steles are inscribed with the names of those who donated to the construction of Wenchang Pavilion and Shanyin Primary School. During the Cultural Revolution, they were used for paving roads, which is why the inscriptions are now almost invisible, and they are now known as 'blank steles'. Next to it is Shanyin Primary School, which, as the name suggests, is located on the north side of the mountain. Built in the 33rd year of the Republic of China, the school gate is modeled after the Whampoa Military Academy, and after entering, the archway is the school song of Shanyin Primary School. Now, each classroom is an exhibition hall. Huangshi Cave: A cave where Zhu Liangyu, the progenitor of Zhujia Valley, once lived after moving to Zhujia Valley. It is called Huangshi Cave because the stones are yellow. Zhu Family Ancestral Hall: Built in the 8th year of the Guangxu Emperor, 1882, and rebuilt in the 26th year of the Republic of China, the ancestral hall is divided into front and back courtyards, with the portrait of the progenitor Zhu Liangyu enshrined in the main hall. Zhu's North Building: A loft where the young ladies used to live, well preserved. Jinshi Residence: Built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, Jinshi Zhu Fengyin was a private school teacher at that time. After he passed the imperial examination, he coincided with his mother's death and had to observe filial piety for three years, so he did not take up an official post in the city. During those three years, he was not idle and ran a private school here, taking in two students, one was Liu Yuanliang, the editor-in-chief of the Hanlin Academy, and the other was Liu Zhongdu, the general of Fengtian, both of whom were very famous, one in literature and the other in martial arts, hence this family is known as 'one family with three Jinshi'. Women's School: Built in the 21st year of the Republic of China, by the enlightened individual Zhu Liandi. Further ahead is the Kangxi Overpass, also known as Kangxi Double Bridge, which was established during the Kangxi Emperor's reign and is hailed as the prototype of the world's overpass. Above the bridge is the former residence of Zhu Kaimountain, the filming location for the TV series 'Venturing into the Northeast'. It is also the film and television base of Zhujia Valley. Many TV series such as 'Heading South', 'Relying on the Mountain', 'Honor', and the well-known TV series 'The Old Peasant' were filmed here. During the filming of 'The Old Peasant', this place was the home of Niu Dabold.

Jinan | Zhangqiu Zhujia Yuyuan

The popularity of this ancient village could be higher. | Zhangqiu Zhujia Yuyuan. The popularity of this ancient village could be higher.🏡 Zhujia Yuyuan is the only 'Chinese Historical and Cultural Village' in Shandong Province, a typical mountain village in the northern region, known as the 'Number One Ancient Village in Qilu'✨✨ The filming location of 'Chuang Guandong', Zhu Kaishan's hometown is right here. 🏯 Because the site is niche and has not been overly commercialized, it has retained to this day a relatively complete set of ancient bridges, paths, ancestral halls, temples, and houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as the architectural layout. It has an ancient charm and is very suitable for cultural photography📸 There are also many art students who come here to sketch🎨 🎫 Ticket: 40 yuan, half price for students, free for seniors over 60 and children under 1.4 meters 🏨 Accommodation: There are several homestays in the village to choose from, and staying in one can waive the ticket fee. ⚠️ I stayed at 'Zhujia Yuyuan Yue Shan Siheyuan Homestay', which is relatively clean, located on the hillside, with a free parking lot, and a good-tempered Corgi to pet～ 🅿️ Parking: If you're not staying overnight, just navigate directly to Zhujia Yuyuan scenic area, where there is a parking lot, 5 yuan per time. Homestays usually have free parking. 🥟 Cuisine: Internet-famous large buns, handmade pancakes, special earthen stove stewed chicken, fried grasshoppers, fried cicadas, various wild vegetables, and elm money cakes. ⚠️ The chickens are stewed on the spot and take more than an hour to be ready. It is recommended to order and pay in advance, then go for a stroll. After strolling for more than an hour and getting tired, it's just right to come back for a meal❗ 🕗 Business Hours: 8:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:30) ⚠️ This is when the advantage of staying overnight shows. After four in the afternoon, it's still bright, but there are fewer people, making the visit more comfortable. After getting tired from walking, sit under a tree in the courtyard of Shanyin Primary School and drink a big bowl of tea, comfortable and pleasant～

Zhujiayu 'Venturing to the Northeast' Ancient Village Mountain Climbing and Chicken Eating Free Tour Guide

🌄 Zhujiayu 'Venturing to the Northeast' Ancient Village Mountain Climbing and Chicken Eating Free Tour Guide🍗 🎥 The historical imprint of the TV series: Zhujiayu, an ancient village famous for the TV series 'Venturing to the Northeast', retains many scenes from the filming period. Stepping into this village is like traveling back in time, feeling the 'stubbornness' of the legendary character Zhu Kaisan and the resilience of life. 🍲 Taste authentic farmhouse delights: Zhujiayu is not only a witness to history, its charm also lies in the rich rural atmosphere. Old houses turned into farmhouses and street vendors allow you to taste the most authentic rural cuisine here. Six yuan pancakes, Zhangqiu's famous large buns, or chicken stewed in a clay stove, each is not to be missed. ⛰ A natural journey through the mountains: After a full meal, you can continue deeper into the mountains, enjoy the fun of mountain climbing, and burn off the extra calories from the food. The natural scenery of Zhujiayu will fill every step with surprises. 🌟 Tips for walking through the ancient village: The stone roads in the ancient village are somewhat difficult to walk on and easy to sprain an ankle, so it is recommended that visitors wear comfortable shoes to ensure a comfortable and safe journey. 🚌 Convenient transportation: You can directly take bus No. 17 to reach the entrance of Zhujiayu scenic area. For friends who drive by themselves, there is also a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area, which is convenient for visitors to park their vehicles. Zhujiayu is not only the filming location of 'Venturing to the Northeast', but also a village full of life, natural beauty, and delicious food. It is an excellent place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, return to nature, and experience a simple life. Whether you are a fan of the TV series or a seeker of nature and gourmet food, Zhujiayu is a destination you should not miss.🚶‍♂🚶‍♀

Zhujiayu Ancient Village, exploring the centuries-old history of the first village in Qilu

Known as the "first ancient village in Qilu, a specimen of settlements in the north of the river", this ancient village has a history of over 600 years. It is Zhujiayu Ancient Village in Zhangqiu, Jinan, the spring city. Zhangqiu Zhujiayu Village, located in Guanzhuang Township, Zhangqiu City, Shandong Province, was entered by the Zhu family in 1371 during the Hongwu years of the Ming Dynasty. Because it was the surname of the country, it was named Zhujiayu. Zhujiayu is a good place for vacation, tourism, and leisure. The ancient village is presented in a trapezoidal shape. Personally, I think it's worth coming, mainly because I like ancient rural towns. Standing in the Kui Xing Pavilion in the village, you can overlook the whole view of Zhujiayu. The entrance of Zhujiayu Village is in the north, surrounded by green mountains on three sides of the southeast and west. The north side is a vast plain, and the village is like sitting on a huge master chair, with the entire village cleverly hidden in the green trees and rocks. Today, Zhujiayu has nearly 200 ancient buildings of various sizes, more than 20 stone bridges, more than 20 wells and springs, more than 10 temples, including the Kangxi Double Bridge known as the "prototype of the world's overpass", the ancient double-track road known as the "pioneer of ancient transportation", and the Wenchang Pavilion, Guandi Temple, Zhu Family Ancestral Hall, Tan Bridge Seven Bends, etc., there are countless cultural and natural landscapes. It is also a film and television shooting base. For example, the film and television dramas such as "Breaking through the East", "Red Sister-in-law", "Leaning on the Mountain", "Forever Spring" that once swept the north and south of the Yangtze River were all shot here. It's worth coming to explore. 🚩Zhangqiu Zhujiayu Travel Guide ✅Wenchang Pavilion ✅Shanyin Primary School ✅Zhu Family Ancestral Hall ✅Girls' School ✅Guandi Temple ✅Overpass ✅Zhu's North Building ✅Jinshi's Former Residence ✅Zhu Kaishan's Former Residence ✅Agricultural Museum ✅Wenfeng Mountain ✅Altar Well ✅Seven-hole Bridge, etc. ✅Breaking through the East Exhibition Hall 🍵Food recommendation ✅Scallion Fried Sea Cucumber ✅Nine Turns Large Intestine ✅Sweet and Sour Yellow River Carp ✅Stir-fried Kidney Flowers, etc. 🏠Accommodation recommendation ✅There are homestays in the ancient village ✅You can also stay in Zhangqiu after playing 💰Ticket information ✅40 yuan/person 🚗Transportation information ✅Bus: Take bus No. 17 in Zhangqiu (the waiting time for the bus is a bit long) ✅It is recommended to take a taxi, about 25 yuan, but it is not easy to call a car when coming back, you can make an appointment with the driver in advance ✅Self-driving: Navigate to Zhujiayu Scenic Area

Hidden in the mountains, how long have you not escaped from the city, how long have you not seen the stars in the sky for your ideal mountain life

Hidden in the mountains, how long have you not escaped from the city, how long have you not seen the stars in the sky for your ideal mountain life. Another weekend escaped from the city, this time I want to take the children around for a tour, the choice of difficulty syndrome turned over a night of homestay, did some homework, finally comprehensive distance, environment, diet set the flower building's mountain lodge, take him to visit the mountains, experience the morning to see the mountains surrounded, night with the breeze to sleep. This is a Zen courtyard hidden in the grass and trees, built in the national forest park, After entering the door, you have to drive a few kilometers up the mountain road, unique mountain tree stone forest landscape, Every turn has a different view. The homestay has 9 rooms, Each one has a nice name, with a special tea room, Forming a small world. The chef of the homestay is a chef from Shaanxi, a table of good dishes let us reminisce, the price is also very moderate. Every mouthful of firewood stewed chicken soup is satisfying, But remember to tell the boss three hours in advance. The chicken eggs produced by their own chickens are so fragrant, and we bought two boxes to take home when we left. We booked a terrace room, the room has a super large bathtub, the children play very happily. Aunt sent the first meal to the room Paired with nutrition, the millet porridge is particularly good. The terrace leads directly to the mountain path behind, winding and deep, very artistic. The road is very narrow, small children need to pay attention to safety, You can choose to go out from the main entrance of the homestay, go up the mountain along the road, walk a few minutes will see a large reservoir under a cliff, follow the stone steps up. There are few people, full of green trees, in the morning you can harvest beautiful joy, As night falls, The small lights in the yard light up a piece of heaven and earth, the family sit leisurely, drink a few cups, drink a bowl of thick chicken soup to warm up, the children run around, it is the perfect spring. Location: Hu Mountain Provincial Forest Park, Zhangqiu District Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, Jing Shi Road can be reached directly, free parking around the homestay. Dress: The temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains is large, you need to add clothes when you go out at night, especially children. Surroundings: The homestay is very close to Jinan Wildlife World, Zhujiayu, Hundred Pulse Spring, you can also go to Overseas Chinese Town to play for half a day.

Terra Cotta Warriors, Xian, China

Since they were first discovered by farmers in 1974, the life-size, terracotta army of Emperor Qin Shihuang has become the defining attraction of Xi’an, a historic northwestern city boasting pagodas, towers and fortification walls from several eras. Although the huge Qin mausoleum site, located about an hour outside of town, requires decades more excavation, more than 2,000 perfectly restored chariots, horses and individual warriors now stand in proud formation, guarding the passage of China’s first emperor from life to death. #themeparks#nationalpark