Jinan's New Year celebrations are truly amazing!

Why didn't anyone tell me that Jinan is so beautiful in winter? "The old city lies by the mountains and rivers, sleeping in the warm sun, waiting for the spring breeze to wake it up." Jinan in winter is like a fairyland. Location: Ming Shui Ancient City, Zhangqiu, Jinan, Shandong Province. 👉Route: Visitor Center ➠ Fuqian Street (snack and wine market) ➠ Lantern Workshop ➠ Cloth Workshop (Ruifuxiang) ➠ Meng's Mansion (including theater) ➠ Huxian Street ➠ Li Qingzhao's Former Residence ➠ Longquan Temple (a thousand-year-old temple 📍Baimai Spring) ➠ Mingshui Street ➠ Yamen ➠ Tofu Workshop ➠ Sauce Garden ➠ Post Office ➠ Oil Workshop ➠ Newspaper Office ⭐️Must-see attractions: 1. New Year celebrations: - New Year parade of intangible cultural heritage fish lanterns, with fish and dragons dancing together. - Star Iron Flower Show, with iron flowers blooming and a drone countdown to welcome the New Year. - Bonfire concert, with music and bonfire intertwined, creating a lively atmosphere. - Flying fire pots and fireworks waterfall, making the ancient city New Year experience unforgettable. 2. Meng's Mansion: The residence of Confucian merchant Meng Luochuan, including Meng's Ancestral Hall, courtyard, and theater, where you can enjoy tea by the stove and watch the intangible cultural heritage Zhangqiu Bangzi Opera. 3. Mingshui Street: Replica of Qing Dynasty post office, grain store, and newspaper office, to experience the local culture. 4. Rowing boat: Take a boat through the ancient city to enjoy the leisurely atmosphere of the water town in Jiangnan; taking photos on the shore is also beautiful. 5. Li Qingzhao's Former Residence: The birthplace of Li Qingzhao, with Meihua Spring and Shuyu Spring as clear as jade. 6. Baimai Spring Group: Mo Spring, Shuyu Spring, Baimai Spring, Jinjing Spring, etc., with Mo Spring being one of the 72 famous springs. 7. Spring Show: A stunning combination of light and shadow, drones, and spring show, leaving a lasting impression. 🍜Food: Various restaurants and snacks in the scenic area. 🏠Accommodation: The scenic area is large, so it is recommended to stay in an inn or hotel in the scenic area after watching the light show and take a leisurely tour the next day. 📣Travel tips: 1. There is a folk performance at the morning wine market at 8:30 am, which you can enjoy while shopping and eating or having tea by the stove. 2. Book a hotel in the scenic area to get two tickets (double room CNY 300–400) and enjoy a great view of the cruise.