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Three Days and Two Nights in Jinzhong in June! Just 300 RMB per person for an epic trip that will shatter your spending expectations

Who says ancient town travel has to be expensive? Jinzhong's prices are so low you'll scream—historic architecture + delicious food + local vibes, all covered! 📅Day1: Immersive budget travel in Pingyao Ancient City 🌿Morning: Explore the free areas of Pingyao Ancient City, stroll the Ming-Qing dynasty streets until your feet give out, and get Hanfu outfits with makeup for just 50 RMB/set at Chenghuangmiao Street! 🍜Lunch: Must-visit Tianyuan Kui Restaurant—35 RMB per person for stir-fried pork with kao lao lao (buckwheat noodles), so delicious you'll lick the plate clean! 🌙Evening: Climb the Ancient City Wall (20 RMB ticket) for sunset views and the stunning nightscape of the lantern-lit South Street—perfect for photos! 📅Day2: The ultimate value-for-money merchant mansions 🏯Morning: Visit Qiao Family Compound (138 RMB includes guided tour)—10,000 cultural relics showcase the Jin merchants' legacy, with breathtaking brick and wood carvings! 🥢Lunch: Try local "Wan Tuo" (5 RMB/bowl) with secret spicy sauce, paired with 10 RMB knife-shaved noodles—so good you'll stomp your feet! Afternoon: Head to Wang Family Compound (55 RMB ticket), even grander than Qiao's, known as the "Forbidden City of the People"—perfect for ancient-style photos in the Hongmen Fort complex! 📅Day3: Local markets and hidden gems 🌞Morning: Wander Pingyao Morning Market—2 RMB pan-fried buns + 1 RMB soy milk, where locals flock for breakfast bliss! 🍲Lunch: Savor beef hotpot at Hongwu Ji Restaurant (60 RMB per person) with fresh-cut meat, paired with seabuckthorn juice for a refreshing kick! 🚗Before leaving: Pro tip—off-season homestays in the ancient city average 100-150 RMB/night, and a taxi to Qiao Family Compound costs ~50 RMB. Bring a light jacket for June's cool mornings/evenings! ✨Verified: Under 1,000 RMB for three days—historic beauty + carb-loaded joy + budget-friendly prices. This Jinzhong trip will redefine your spending mindset! 👇Tap follow for more hidden budget travel gems~
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