Mingshui Ancient Town International Spring Water Tourism Resort

The fairyland on earth is too beautiful. I visited the recently popular 'Mingshui Ancient City' near Jinan. Although I didn't go inside, I just flew a drone for aerial photography But the view was stunning enough to amaze me~ The ancient city is not yet fully completed! The whole city is surrounded by water systems, with an antique charm, water wheels, pavilions, towers, and the black-awning boats that shuttle through the ancient city. For a moment, I felt as if I had arrived at the water towns of Jiangnan~ The view from the aerial photography is also very photogenic. Since it is currently open to the public for free, there are a lot of people, many of whom are dressed in Hanfu and ancient costumes to visit. In the future, this place will definitely become a paradise for lovers of ancient styles~ Location: Just search for 'Mingshui Ancient City' in Zhangqiu. It's a bit far from the city center, but you can choose to drive or take the high-speed train.

Jinan Zhangqiu Mingshui Ancient City Scenic Area Travel Guide I. Transportation Mingshui Ancient City Scenic Area is located at Chezhan Street, Mingshui Sub-district, Zhangqiu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, situated in the core area of the Bohai Economic Rim of China, at the junction of the Qi-Lu throat. It is adjacent to Licheng District of Jinan City to the west, 50 kilometers away from Jinan City; it connects with Zhoucun and Zichuan District of Zibo City to the east, 51 kilometers away from Zibo City; it borders Tai'an and Laiwu City to the south; it is adjacent to Zouping County to the northeast; the Yellow River cuts through the northwest part of the city. You can take a train, plane, public bus, or city bus to get there, or you can drive yourself. Recommended parking lot: "Mingshui Ancient City Scenic Area No.1 Parking Lot" Arrival station: Zhangqiu Station, 4 kilometers away from Mingshui Ancient City Taxi: It takes 10 minutes to reach Mingshui Ancient City. Bus: It takes 30 minutes to reach by bus. 1. Li Qingzhao's Former Residence Here, there are exhibition rooms such as 'Shu Yu Tang' and 'Yan Qin Ning Xiang', which display the entire life process of Li Qingzhao from birth to death. You can also stroll through the winding paths of Shu Yu Spring, Plum Blossom Spring, Haitang Xuan, and Yi An Tower, gaze at the lake, see the boats dotting the water, and watch the water birds play. 2. Longquan Temple (Baimai Spring) Longquan Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in the Jinan area and is even more renowned in Zhangqiu. In 1999, the Zhangqiu Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government restored Longquan Temple. The east wall of the current main hall is still inlaid with inscriptions by Deputy Military Governor Zhao Heling, Deputy Inspector Shen Zhong, and Zhangqiu Jiajing County Magistrates Gao Da, Chen Fengwu, Liu Fengchi, and others, which are now precious cultural relics. 3. Moquan and Jinjing Spring Baimai Spring is one of the seventy-two famous springs of Jinan, named for 'a hundred springs gushing forth together', and is the foremost of the Mingshui springs, as well as the source of the Xiujiang River. Moquan is named for its deep and ink-like spring water. The pool is circular, the water is clear, and the spring water gushes out of the spring mouth net cover, sounding like thunder, sparkling, and under the sunlight, the water surface is like a mirror, with golden light twinkling, hence the name Jinjing Spring. 4. Meng Family Mansion The Meng Family Mansion mainly includes the Meng Family Ancestral Hall, Meng Luochuan's residence, opera tower, academy, winter courtyard, summer courtyard, private school, and the rooms for the eldest and second sons. The large and small courtyards are nested and dependent on each other, with high houses and low rooms arranged in an orderly fashion; the perfection of the design and the ingenuity of the craftsmanship reflect the unique style of northern residential architecture of the Qing Dynasty. 5. Cloth Workshop/Dye Workshop The cloth workshop starts with the Meng Family Rui Fu Xiang, displaying as much as possible the commercial layout of the Meng Family at that time. The dye workshop contains well-preserved exquisite dyeing and carving boards and other tools, and the yard is a drying area. 6. Smelting Workshop The smelting workshop is where Zhangqiu blacksmiths cast and smelt, and the big bowl tea next to it is also one of the unique tea cultures of China, usually brewed with a large pot. Workers, due to fatigue and sweating, are prone to thirst. They often take a break with a big bowl of tea after working for a while, and continue to smelt iron after the sweat has subsided. 7. Yamen The Yamen was the office of the prefect and county magistrate, and the ancient Yamen architecture reflects the feudal autocratic system, with a style and pattern influenced by officialdom, overall grand and imposing, and rigorously laid out. 8. Oil Workshop, Tofu Workshop Here are the sauce garden, oil workshop, tofu workshop... Among them, the sauce garden restores the Changyuan sauce garden workshop of the old Mingshui city, and the oil workshop alley is equipped with simple and elegant equipment, full of a strong ancient charm. 9. Quanxiu Performance The Mingshui Ancient City Quanxiu performance is inspired by the springs of Jinan, integrating the beauty and agility of the springs, using a combination of technology and art to provide a new visual experience for the audience. The performance vividly showcases the cultural customs and historical heritage of the Zhangqiu area through dreamy music and stage construction, presenting a series of splendid and fantastical 'dreams within a garden'. 10. Specialty Shops Mingshui Ancient City gathers special shops such as Luochuan Lantern Workshop, Rumengling Umbrella and Fan Store, Shu Yu Shoe Store, Kua Huo Lin Chopstick Shop, Ting Yun Shan Xiang Tang, etc. The ancient city combines traditional Chinese culture with contemporary popular styles, blending history and modernity, to show you the charm of traditional culture!

In spring, I stepped into the Mingshui Ancient City of Zhangqiu, Jinan As if I had entered a dream of a thousand years Here, every brick and tile seems to be telling an ancient story And I, within it, became the listener. - I'll share my experience of the visit🔽 🚣‍♀️Firstly A leisurely experience on an ancient city boat tour As if time had reversed Feeling the ancient charm.🌊 - 💧Then, exploring the magical springs—Moquan, Meihuaquan, Baimaiquan, etc. Each spring is full of mystery and poetry As if nature's symphony is softly playing in my ears. - Strolling through the streets of the ancient city I entered the former residence of Li Qingzhao The grass and trees, the tables and chairs here All reveal the aura of the ancient talented woman I seem to hear her softly singing Feeling that talent and elegance📜 - 🌃At 8 p.m., the ancient city at night Has a different charm The Quanxiu performance is dreamlike Lights and springs reflecting each other The coolness of acrobatics, the moving plot, the shock of the stage beauty And the springs occasionally spraying into the night sky Compose a magnificent picture. - 🌸The Spring Flower Pinning Festival in the ancient city Activities such as silk string music, clear spring sounds, and Song dynasty elegance are also held as scheduled Letting people appreciate the elegance and charm of the Song dynasty The spring-themed check-in activities add even more fun Collecting stamps and check-ins After successfully completing the challenges, you can also get a special small gift🎁 Making it a pleasant surprise. - 🏨Accommodation recommendation Mingshui Ancient City Yi'an Yue Hotel Antique and comfortable.🛌 You can also take the scenic area's electric cars in and out of the area multiple times Enjoy a special viewing area for the Quanxiu performance 🆓Luggage check-in, reduced scenic area🅿️ fees, etc. - 🍽️Restaurant recommendations: Shuangquan Holiday Restaurant, Ruifuxiang Restaurant, Yefang Restaurant Tasting the food of these restaurants All are authentic Shandong cuisine, each with its own characteristics Definitely won't disappoint! And they are all conveniently located within the ancient city! - 💄Makeup recommendation Baijintang, second floor of the tourist center pier coffee - This spring, in Mingshui Ancient City of Zhangqiu, Jinan I conversed with history and embraced culture Allowing my soul to take a wonderful journey -

📍Located in Zhangqiu Mingshui Ancient City||The Mingshui Ancient City International Spring Water Tourism Resort project centers around the Baimai Spring area. It is based on elements such as 'Qing Zhao culture, spring water culture, Confucian merchant culture, and blacksmith culture', striving to create a spring water ecological culture landmark area that embodies 'traffic with boats flowing, architecture with village houses standing tall, industry with agriculture and commerce shining, ecology with the fragrance of rice and Inari, and culture with the blend of ancient and modern'. In the future, it will become a comprehensive tourism and leisure resort destination integrating sightseeing, leisure vacation, business exhibition, and cultural creativity. 🏠Address: Mingshui Ancient City International Spring Water Tourism Resort (440 meters southwest of the intersection of Longquan Road and Xiu Yuan Road in Zhangqiu District) 🎫Ticket: Adult ticket 68 RMB/person; Student/Child ticket 34 RMB/person (Zhangqiu local residents can enter the park for free, except on holidays❗️❗️❗️) ⏰Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 (Entry stops at 21:00) 🚌Bus route: Zhangqiu Station is the closest to the ancient city. Tourists from other places can take the high-speed train to Zhangqiu Station, then take bus k1/k4/k8/k11/k19/102/108/110/111 to Mingshui Ancient City Tourist Service Center (Local university students in Zhangqiu can also refer to these bus routes~) 🚗Private car route: Drive directly to Mingshui Ancient City International Spring Water Tourism Resort 🅿️Parking: 2 RMB/hour, free parking for overnight guests in the scenic area 👣Recommended attractions: Meng Family Mansion, Li Qingzhao's Former Residence, Longquan Temple, Moquan, Baimai Spring, Cloth Workshop 🚢Boat ticket: 60 RMB for 20 minutes (halfway), 100 RMB for 40 minutes (full journey) 🥣Food recommendations: Radish silk cake, hanging furnace baked cake, fried tofu ⚠️tips: 1. It is not recommended to visit during holidays, as parking in the scenic area will waste a lot of time, and many attractions require queuing. If you can only come to the scenic area during holidays, you can bring enough food, rest at noon, and wait for the evening light show. (There will be unexpected gains when visiting the scenic area during the off-season~) 2. There will be performances in the scenic area, check the program list in advance on the ancient city's official WeChat account, plan your time reasonably, and have a perfect travel experience.

If you only have one day, why not take a stroll through Ming Shui Ancient Town in Jinan~ A day and a night of fun will tell you how to play in the most worry-free and effortless way, and still have a blast! ⛩️ The ancient town is generally divided into two parts: ① The ancient town part was originally established as Xiquan Town during the Tang Dynasty, and became one of the four famous towns of Zhangqiu during the Song and Yuan dynasties, and was built and restored on the original site to become the current ancient town. ② The Bai Mai Quan part, the park has more than ten famous springs such as Bai Mai Quan, Mo Quan, Mei Hua Quan, Shu Yu Quan, and also the famous Song Dynasty poet—Li Qingzhao. 🚗 Transportation: ① Take the high-speed train to Zhangqiu Station, take a taxi to the east gate of Ming Shui Ancient Town, only about 3 kilometers and approximately 10 yuan taxi ride (try to take an online-hailing taxi!) ② For self-driving, set your destination to Ming Shui Ancient Town Visitor Center, there is a huge parking lot opposite, and the parking fee is only 2 yuan/hour! After parking, it's about a 5-minute walk to enter the park! 🏠 Accommodation: There are 8 high-standard hotels within Ming Shui Ancient Town, and they are located inside the park. In the off-season, they are generally around 400 yuan/day. We booked a hotel within the park, and I highly recommend everyone to stay in a hotel inside the park the night before, the next day it really feels like a dream traveling back to the era of Li Qingzhao! 📍 Must-visit spots: ✔️ Food category The Fufront Street north of Meng Family Courtyard is a food street, in addition to the common snacks that everyone eats, there are also Zhangqiu's special spring water boiled lamb soup, hanging oven baked cakes, roasted Zhangqiu big onions, pan-fried tofu corners, Shandong milk tea pancakes, fortune cakes, lotus encounters, deep squat wontons, they are all really distinctive. ✔️ Of course, if you want to sit comfortably and eat, you can go directly to the Yefang Restaurant, where all the special foods from the food street can be enjoyed in one stop! ✔️ Handicraft category There are really many kinds of handicraft DIY projects in the ancient town, such as handmade postcards, handmade paper fans, and river lanterns, letting you experience the life of the sons and daughters of the ancient Song Dynasty~ ✔️ Scenic spots category Ming Shui Ancient Town is connected with the original Bai Mai Quan Park, so the attractions are all concentrated in the original Bai Mai Quan Park, like the famous Li Qingzhao's former residence, Longquan Temple, Mo Quan, Jinjing Quan, Meihua Quan, the sweetest spot is Mo Quan, the spring's mouth is dark due to the cast iron pipe, the water is clear and transparent, looking at the spring water is deep and dark, hence the name Mo Quan. The quietest spot is Longquan Temple, the small lake in the temple with 'knitted' fat carp, the peach trees by the path, are all popular spots for visitors. ✨ The spring show performance starting at 7.00 pm is so stunning! Actors, lights, drones, fountains⛲, music A visual and auditory feast, so beautiful you can't take your eyes off

I went to Mingshui Ancient Town, and it was so much better than I imagined! There are thousands of ancient towns, but Mingshui Ancient Town in Shandong is built on top of the Hundred Springs. The spring water bubbles up from the ground, flows through the long river of time, and converges to become the soul of the ancient town. Worth a visit! Travel Tips: There are electronic maps, performance times, routes, and scenic spot introductions. Just wander around the scenic area with your phone without asking for help. It is recommended for girls to change outfits for the tour You can also wear Hanfu and change at the entrance of the scenic area On the second floor of Baijintang Coffee, there are over a hundred sets of clothes to choose from, Popular Song dynasty clothes, Warring States robes, imperial dresses, late Qing costumes... Tour Route: Enter through the city gate, admire the architecture and scenery of the ancient town→Stroll along Mingshui Street, feel the lively market atmosphere→Take a sculling boat (one-way 60, round-trip 100) →Visit various time-honored shops and handicraft stores →Meng Hongsheng Cloth Workshop (the exhibition hall has the complete process of turning silk threads into fabric) →Visit the dyeing workshop (great for taking photos) →Wansheng Furnace Workshop live production of Zhangqiu iron pots →Changyuan Sauce Garden, Meng Family Courtyard (multiple performances) →Post Office (Republic of China style) city tower and city walls. Hundred Springs Park See the Ink Spring, Plum Blossom Spring, Jade Rinse Spring, and the former residence of Li Qingzhao. Food, Accommodation, and Transportation There are formal restaurants in the scenic area with an average cost of 80-100 per person, Various local snacks to eat while strolling, affordable prices There are homestays in the ancient town, guests staying are exempt from the ticket, Enjoy electric cars, luggage transport, exclusive performance viewing area... Check the performance times in advance, don't miss them Zhangqiu Bangzi, Oiran Contest, The evening spring show will climax a day's journey.

🎉🧧Shandong's cultural tourism dazzles brilliantly, how can you miss the ancient city of Mingshui?🏮🏯 Hello hello, friends, the Spring Festival is getting closer! 🎈Are you still struggling with where to go? Let me tell you a little secret, the ancient city of Mingshui in Shandong is a hidden gem! 😍 💦The water is clear and the scenery is beautiful, the ancient city is full of charm, just like the "Little Jiangnan" in the north. The greenish-blue waves, coupled with the antique buildings, simply immerse one in this unique atmosphere in a second. 🏞 🚗Transportation is super convenient, just a three-hour drive from Jining! 🚘And the ticket is only 68 yuan, super cost-effective! 👏 📸There are countless photo spots! The Hanfu experience at Baijintang is simply amazing, and the ladies will do the makeup according to your preferences, guaranteeing a 100% turn-back rate! 😎There are also the Meng Family Mansion, Mingshui Street, and so on, each spot is super photogenic! 📷 🎆Don't miss the evening fountain show, the combination of fountain lights and drones is simply breathtaking! 👀 🛌For accommodation, I recommend the Shuangquan Hotel, with free tickets, free tour bus rides, and a double breakfast, so convenient! 🏨 The ancient city of Mingshui has lots of Spring Festival activities, from February 9th to February 24th, there's plenty to do! 🎉Bring your family and friends to experience the rich festive atmosphere! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🏮🧧🎉🎆👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📷🏨🚘👀👏😍😎

I often remember the sunset at the creek pavilion, Intoxicated, I do not know the way home. This must be the poetic and picturesque scene described by Li Qingzhao🍃 Ming Shui Ancient City, Belonging to the people of Jinan, their own water town of Jiangnan🚣 Make sure to keep this spring event guide handy!! 🗺️Tour Route Visitor Center→Confucian Merchant Street→Cloth Workshop→Meng Family Courtyard→Fox Fairy Street→Li Qingzhao's Former Residence→Shuyu Spring→Plum Blossom Spring→Hundred Springs→Ink Spring→ Longquan Temple→Jinjing Spring→Ming Shui Street→Smelting Workshop→Lantern Workshop 📷Share My Check-in Spots ❶ At Baijintang (second floor coffee shop at the Visitor Center Pier), change into a dress👗, then take a rowing boat to experience being in a painting🚣 ❷ Ming Shui Street🏯 recreates various old-time shops such as the government office, post office, oil mill, and newspaper office, bustling with activity ❸ Step into the Meng Family Courtyard⛩️ full of life traces, with the Meng family ancestral hall, Meng Luochuan's residence, and the opera tower... as if traveling back to old times ❹ Walk through Li Qingzhao's Former Residence🏡, feel the magic of springs like Ink Spring, Shuyu Spring, Plum Blossom Spring, and Hundred Springs💦 ❺ Ming Shui Ancient City rejuvenates with a rich array of spring activities: spring water flower mirror, spring hairpin festival, flower selling, Song dynasty elegance, silk strings in painting, traditional music performances, and more🌸 ❻ From June 20th to June 27th, dozens of poetry-themed events📖, including readings, concerts, exhibitions, screenings, and poetry salons... ❼ In the evening, when the lights first come on, it's the most beautiful moment of the day🌛, do not miss the 20:00 spring show💃, immerse yourself in the stunning interplay of light and spring water! ⚠️Some tips for eating, drinking, and having fun 👉 Besides driving, you can take the high-speed train to Zhangqiu Station🚄, navigate🧭 to Ming Shui Ancient City Visitor Center, a taxi ride starting at the base fare 👉 Stay in a hotel inside the scenic area🏨, enjoy the rights of guests such as scenic area electric cars, multiple park entries, luggage consignment, and exclusive viewing area for the spring show 👉 The scenic area is mostly stone paths and steps, wearing flat shoes and casual attire is more comfortable 👉 There are plenty of food and drink options in the scenic area🍴, like Shuangquan, Ruifuxiang and other special restaurants, as well as spring water lamb soup, hanging oven baked cakes, tofu brain, and other special snacks

If you want to experience the charm of the Jiangnan area near Jinan, you must not miss this detailed guide to visiting Mingshui Ancient City! 🎉 🚗【Transportation Guide】 Drive from Jinan city center and enter "Mingshui Ancient City Visitor Center" into your GPS. It's about a 1-hour drive. The scenic area has a large parking lot, with parking fees at only 2 yuan per hour, and guests who stay overnight can enjoy free parking services. 【High-Speed Rail Travel】 After arriving at Zhangqiu Station by high-speed rail, it's a quick 2-3 km taxi ride to Mingshui Ancient City, offering convenient and fast transportation. 🎟️【Ticket Policy】 The adult ticket price is 68 yuan per person, with a half-price discount for students with valid ID; seniors over 60 and children under 1.4 meters tall can enjoy free admission. 👗【Special Dress-Up】 After entering the park, turn left to the second floor of the dock cafe to encounter the "Baijin Tang" costume experience hall. Here you can choose from various styles of Hanfu, horse-face skirts, and other traditional Chinese garments to add a classical flavor to your journey. 🏰【Ancient City Scenery】 Stepping into the scenic area is like being in the water towns of Jiangnan, with gentle and tender waters. Crossing the West Gate Bridge is like traveling through time, with cobblestone paths and rippling blue waves, every step is a scene, and poetry is everywhere. 📜【Recommended Ancient City Tour Routes】 📍Luochuan Lantern Shop→Hongsheng Cloth Shop→Smelting Workshop→Sauce Garden→Oil Workshop→Rumengling Umbrella & Fan Shop→Old-Time Newspaper Office→Retro Post Office→Pharmacy→Meng Family Courtyard→Baimaiquan Scenic Area (including Li Qingzhao's former residence, Plum Blossom Spring, Ink Spring, Longquan Temple, and other attractions) 🚤【Water Tour】 Take a boat from the visitor center to the Lotus Banquet Pier and enjoy a 20-minute half-way water journey. In winter, there are thoughtfully provided heated seat cushions and wind curtains for a leisurely boat ride, savoring the beauty of the ancient city's waters. 🎭【Exciting Performances & Interactive Experiences】 You can participate in DIY lantern making (Luochuan Lantern Shop), tie-dye weaving (Hongsheng Cloth Shop), hand-painted shoes (Shuyu Shoe Store), movable-type printing experience (Newspaper Office), pottery creation (Degong Black Pottery), and custom umbrella fans (Rumengling Umbrella & Fan Shop), among other activities. 💡【Night Tour Highlights】 Do not miss the Quan Show performance at 19:00 every day, which makes a dazzling appearance on Mingshui Street. This visual feast combining springs, music, dance, light and shadow art, and high-tech drones will surely leave a lasting impression on you. 🕯️【Blessing Ceremony】 After enjoying the Quan Show, move to the Luochuan Lantern Shop to participate in the river lantern activity and make a beautiful wish. As night falls and the lights come on, take a stroll through the ancient city and experience the unique charm of the dimly lit streets. 🍲【A Taste of the Ancient City】 The gastronomic journey should not be overlooked, with restaurants in the ancient city such as Ruifuxiang Restaurant, Smelting Workshop Restaurant, and Medicinal Meal Restaurant offering a variety of fine dishes. Authentic snacks like spring water lamb soup, hanging oven baked cakes, and fried tofu corners allow you to delve deeper into the local food culture while tasting. Mingshui Ancient City has both the delicate tenderness of the south and the rich heritage of the north. Whether it's a leisurely stroll during the day or the flowing lights at night, it's an unforgettable travel experience. Pack your bags, invite family and friends, and embark on this journey through the water towns of the past and present! Have a pleasant journey and everlasting memories! 🎈

A few days before the Spring Festival, I took advantage of off-peak travel and spent a wonderful holiday in Mingshui Ancient City! This ancient city is fun, beautiful, and photogenic, full of a strong New Year's atmosphere! 🎉 🚄It takes more than two hours to take a train from Qingdao to Zhangqiu Station, and a taxi starting price can reach the entrance of the ancient city. The white walls and black tiles of the buildings exude an ancient charm, the spring water is clear and bottomless, like jade. Although in Jinan, it seems to be in the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River haha~ 🌊The ancient city is built on the Bai Mai Quan system, the spring water scenery is charming, and you can also visit Li Qingzhao's former residence. You can experience tea cooking around the ink spring, and you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery in the nearby Longquan Temple. 🎉There are many exciting experiences and entertainment projects in the ancient city: the spring show performance that must not be missed at night, the fusion of water and fire, musical instruments and dance, and the amazing drone performance! In addition, releasing river lanterns to pray for blessings is also a must-do activity. The small shops in the ancient city can also buy lanterns. It must be very lively during the Mingshui Fish Lantern Festival! There are also various DIY projects in the ancient city, such as dyeing cloth and painting fans. Don't forget to watch the acrobatics performance at the Fox Fairy Residence Square! In addition, taking a boat in the ancient city and appreciating the scenery from a different angle is also a good choice. The Hanfu experience provided by Baijintang is even more in line with the New Year's atmosphere! 🍛In terms of food, I recommend the New Year's Eve dinner at Ruifuxiang, all of which are very delicious. In addition, there are various food shops in the ancient city, and even two 711 convenience stores~ 🏨For accommodation, I chose the Shuangquan Hotel, which is in the ancient city, and you can also experience tea cooking in the lobby. The room facilities are complete, the service is also good, and you can also check your luggage for free to the tourist service center, which is very convenient for travel. 🧧During the New Year, there are many limited performances to watch: ⏰2.9～2.24 Mingshui Fish Lantern Festival, Iron Flower, acrobatics and other festival limited performances, must not be missed! 🎫The price is 68 yuan, which can be purchased at the tourist service center. This trip to Mingshui Ancient City is unforgettable. I have organized my travel experience into a travel note, hoping to help other travel enthusiasts! ❤️

What comes to mind when you mention Zhangqiu? Zhangqiu's leeks are taller than people, Zhangqiu's spring water is sweet, and Zhangqiu's iron pots are as shiny as mirrors, etc. Its long history has nurtured a profound cultural heritage, creating generations of historical celebrities, making Zhangqiu both profound and vibrant. But did you know that there is also an ancient city of Mingshui in Zhangqiu? Mingshui, named for its clear mountains and beautiful waters, is a place of scenic beauty, known as "Xiaoquancheng". The Baiquanchuan is also where Zhangqiu's "spring veins" are located, with spring water full of spirituality, breeding life. Nourished by the spring water, the ancient city of Mingshui rose around the springs. 🚩 Mingshui Ancient City Tour Guide 🎈 The ancient city of Mingshui has 7 gates, in addition to the four main gates of east, west, south, and north, there are also three smaller gates ✅ South Gate: North of the current post office, slightly north of the entrance to Mingshui Street ✅ North Gate: Slightly west of the north gate of Baiquanchuan Park, originally at the north end of Hongmiao Alley ✅ East Gate: North of Li Qingzhao's former residence, originally west of Jinjiang Bridge. Commonly known as the Big East Gate ✅ West Gate: Outside the east wall of the original No. 4 Middle School, slightly north. Commonly known as the Big West Gate ✅ Southeast Gate: In the southeast of Baiquanchuan Square. Also called the Small South Gate, Fish Pond Gate ✅ Southwest Gate: South of the Big West Gate, originally at the west end of Renyi Alley. There is a bridge below, and crossing the bridge leads out of the city ✅ Small North Gate: North of the original Li Family Garden 🚩 Photo Spots Recommended ✅ Dock Boat Tour: 60/person/one-way, 100/person for a round trip, take a boat to tour around the ancient city ✅ Ancient City Tower: It's really spectacular to take photos of the city tower from the bridge, super photogenic ✅ Meng Family Courtyard: The courtyard of a wealthy family, with performances of "Zhangqiu Bangzi Opera" ✅ Ancient City Post Office: Those who like collecting stamps must go, you can take photos with a Republic of China vibe ✅ Riverside of the Ancient City: An excellent photo spot, it is recommended to wear traditional costumes ✅ Viewing the Springs: Plum Blossom Spring, Baiquanchuan, Ink Spring 🍵 Dining Recommendations ✅ Hot Pot, Buffet, Hun Dun, Baked Buns ✅ Mutton Soup, Hanging Oven Baked Buns, Good Luck Cake ✅ Fried Tofu, Noodles, Pizza, Burgers, Tofu Brain 🚩 Recommended Ancient City Attractions ✅ Meng Family Courtyard ✅ Defense Works ✅ Ancient City Yamen ✅ Weichuan Pharmacy ✅ Sauce Garden ✅ Tofu Workshop ✅ Blacksmith ✅ Post Office ✅ Li Qingzhao's Former Residence ✅ Longquan Temple ✅ Ink Spring, Plum Blossom Spring ✅ Baiquanchuan 💰 Ticket Information ✅ 68/person 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations ✅ There is accommodation within the ancient city of Mingshui for reference ✅ Hotels around the ancient city of Mingshui (high cost-performance ratio, wide selection) 🚙 Transportation Information ✅ Self-driving can navigate to Zhangqiu Mingshui Ancient City ✅ Take the high-speed train from Jinan Station to Zhangqiu Station (ticket price 15/18/person) ✅ Buses are a bit slow, not recommended

This spring, the place you definitely can't miss is here—Mingshui Ancient City 🌿Under the tall city gates, what comes into view are the willow-lined bridges over the flowing streams, black-tiled green walls, and oil-paper umbrellas, with rowing boats rippling on the clear waves, like a poetic scroll. ⛵️It is recommended to take a boat tour to see the different beautiful scenery along the shore Walking on Mingshui Street, the dazzling array of goods and the prosperous commercial atmosphere make one feel as if they are in the midst of ancient market life, experiencing a different kind of worldly hustle and bustle. 🥢There are many special snacks, recommended are the hanging oven baked cakes, fried tofu corners, spring water lamb soup, and 'Ou Yu' 🎉There are drama performances in the Meng Family Theater, where the elderly stop to watch 🌾Take a stroll to the former residence of the talented woman Li Qingzhao and experience the romance of 'Returning by boat at the end of an enjoyable day, accidentally entering the deep midst of paired flowers.' 🏮There is also a DIY handicraft experience, where you can make a lucky dragon lantern at Luochuan Lantern Shop, and through learning the craft of lantern making, understand the history and cultural background of lanterns ✨Remember to go see the spring show at night, which integrates the beauty and agility of the spring water, with the drone performance show being unpredictable and illuminating Mingshui Ancient City, very exciting There are homestays such as Meng Family Inn, Xingmu Inn, Yefang Inn, Yi'an Inn, etc., which are quaint, quiet, and comfortable Staying in the ancient city, you can enjoy: ✅Free rides on the scenic area's electric carts ✅Multiple entries and exits from the scenic area during the stay ✅Free luggage consignment service ✅Discount on scenic area parking fees ✅Enjoy the quiet morning of the ancient city ✅Exclusive viewing area for the spring show performance Come to Mingshui Ancient City with your family for the May Day holiday!