Mingshui Ancient City: The ultimate romance of a northern water town.

Forgive me for being blunt! This is the pinnacle of Shandong water towns. The autumn is in full swing, and the sun is shining. Come to this northern Jiangnan, Mingshui Ancient City, for an autumn date. It was built by the spring and flourished because of the spring. The blue bricks and gray tiles are scattered, and the quiet smoke of the world rises, as if stepping into a poetic dream. Here is a carefully organized one-day tour guide. Remember to save it! Tour route - Stroll through the ancient city: Park your car in the parking lot of the visitor center and start your journey to the ancient city. Walk through Confucian Business Street, Cloth Workshop, Meng Family Courtyard, Fox Fairy Street, and Mingshui Street in turn, and appreciate the simple style of the government office, tofu workshop, sauce garden, post office, oil workshop, and newspaper office. - Explore the spring: Visit the former residence of Li Qingzhao, Shuyu Spring, Meihua Spring (its unique five-petal shape is interesting), Longquan Temple (this ancient temple has a spring), Mo Spring, and Jinjing Spring to feel the spirit and charm of the spring. Food experience For a main meal, you can choose Ruifuxiang Restaurant, Mingshui Restaurant, and other places to taste authentic Shandong cuisine. Snacks are also not to be missed. Local specialties such as spring lamb soup, hanging stove biscuits, iron pot roast, and hawthorn ice cream will satisfy your taste buds. Accommodation recommendations There are two hotels and six or seven inns in the scenic area. The environment is quiet and elegant, and each has its own characteristics. They are scattered throughout the ancient city. When you wake up in the morning and open the window, you feel like you are in an ancient town in Jiangnan. Travel guide - Self-driving: Depart from Jinan and drive for 1.5 hours to reach the destination. - High-speed rail: Get off at Zhangqiu Station, and you can reach the scenic spot at the starting price of a taxi. - Ticket price: CNY 98 per person. Seniors over 60 and children under 6 can enter the park for free. - Convenient shopping: There are convenience stores in the scenic area, making it easy to buy daily necessities. - Boat tour: CNY 100 per person (full journey), each boat can carry 6 people. Dress suggestions It is recommended that girls wear Hanfu, which is very photogenic in the ancient city! You can also rent clothes at the visitor center, starting at CNY 168, but it is still recommended to bring your own.