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600 Fun-Packed 2-Day Trip to Pingyin! Autumn Roses + Ancient Village Red Leaves Breathtakingly Beautiful

Waited a whole year! This autumn, come check in with me at "China's Rose Hometown" Pingyin~ A magical 2-day, 1-night trip near Jinan for under 600 yuan, featuring autumn flower seas and ancient village red leaves that will take your breath away! 【Pingyin Autumn Tour 2 Days 1 Night Guide|Per Person ≤ 600 yuan】 📍Pingyin County Location: Southwest of Jinan City, Shandong Province (about 1.5 hours drive from downtown Jinan) Where to enjoy the most special autumn scenery in October? While everyone is chasing maple leaves, the autumn roses in Jinan·Pingyin have quietly bloomed all over the mountains! The roses here bloom twice a year, and autumn is unbelievably beautiful~ Endless fields of cool fragrance, tranquil ancient villages, and clear mountain springs—this hidden gem in central Shandong is truly healing💐 🚗 Transportation Guide (about 140 yuan/person): ✔ Take the high-speed train to Jinan Station/West Station, then transfer to K302 bus direct to Pingyin (runs every 50 minutes) ✔ Carpooling is more comfortable~ only 60 yuan per person to Pingyin County ✔ Self-driving from Jinan takes just 1.5 hours~ 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations (1 night about 120 yuan): ✔ Many unique homestays in Rose Town! Open your window to rose fields! ✔ There are also many cost-effective and comfortable hotels in the county town ✔ Recommended to choose rooms with gardens or courtyards~ 📸 Photo and Check-in Spots: 🌹 Rose Valley Flower Field Boardwalk (Address: Rose Road, Pingyin County) - Autumn limited edition pink and white rose sea! Wearing a white dress for photos is absolutely stunning! - Best time: September to October 🌹 Fanglei Rose Garden (Address: Rose Town, Pingyin County) - The park design is very thoughtful! Windmills, arches, flower paths are perfect for photos - Vlog shooting is best in the morning or evening for the best light 🏮 Dong’e Town Old Street (Address: Next to Dong’e Town Government, Pingyin County) - Bluestone roads, old granaries, ancient residences, every shot looks vintage and cinematic - There are specialty snack shops right next to the old street~ ♨ Hongfan Pool Spring Group (Address: Hongfan Pool Town, Pingyin County) - The name "Qilu Spring Hometown" is well deserved! Clear water and green moss look like a fairyland - Recommended to wear forest-style clothes for fairy photos 🍁 Yuncui Mountain Nantian Temple (Address: Yuncui Mountain Scenic Area, Pingyin County) - Standing on the mountaintop overlooking the dyed forest, the ancient temple hidden among red leaves is stunning - Best viewing period is mid-October to early November 🗓 Classic 2-Day Itinerary: Day 1: Rose Valley Flower Sea → Fanglei Rose Garden → Overnight in Rose Town Day 2: Hongfan Pool Spring Group → Dong’e Ancient Town → Return in the afternoon 💰 Budget Reference (per person): Transportation 140 + Accommodation 120 + Meals 90 + Tickets 70 = 420 yuan A true blessing for budget travelers! You can enjoy a whole weekend for just 600 yuan! 💡 Tips: ✔ Shooting before 9 AM offers the gentlest light ✔ Bring a small spray bottle to create dreamy water droplet effects ✔ Remember to prepare enough memory cards~~~ because you really won’t want to stop taking photos!
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Posted: Oct 22, 2025
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