Shandong Qingzhou - Qingzhou's beautiful scenery, Qingzhou's delicious food, Qingzhou has me～

📅 **Itinerary Overview** - **Accommodation Strategy**: - **Around Qingzhou Ancient City**: Muqing Mingyuan Homestay (kang room 80 RMB/person/night) or GreenTree Inn Songcheng Branch (twin room 70 RMB/person/night), within walking distance to key attractions. - **Transportation**: - High-speed train to Qingzhou Station, taxi to Ancient City about 10 RMB; city attractions connected by bus + shared bikes (daily transport cost <15 RMB). - **Money-saving Focus**: Mainly free attractions (Ancient City/Fangong Pavilion), select premium paid spots (Ouyuan + Yunmen Mountain). --- 🌟 **Daily Itinerary** **Day 1: First Exploration of the Ancient City · Night Stroll with Fireworks** - **Afternoon** (14:00-17:00): - **Free Walk in Qingzhou Ancient City**: Climb the Fucai Gate city tower (5 RMB) for panoramic views, stroll Ouyuan Street to see Ming and Qing dynasty archways, find the Old Locust Tree Pan-fried Bun shop (beef pan-fried bun 3 RMB each). - **Evening** (18:30-20:30): - **Songcheng Light Show**: Free! Enjoy the ancient-style buildings lit up by the Nanyang River, photograph reflections at Wannian Bridge, browse the intangible cultural heritage market for leather carving keychains (starting at 20 RMB). - **Late Night Snack**: Try Chaotian Pot (spicy stir-fried meat rolled pancake 12 RMB/portion) at Laochenggen Qingzhou Cuisine. **Day 2: Cultural Feast · Garden Nostalgia** - **Morning** (8:30-11:30): - **Qingzhou Museum** (free with reservation): Focus on Northern Wei Buddhist statues from Longxing Temple, Ming dynasty top scholar scrolls, rent AR guide (20 RMB) for in-depth interpretation. - **Afternoon** (14:00-17:00): - **Fangong Pavilion Park** (free): Touch the cracks on the Song locust tree planted by Fan Zhongyan, visit Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall to scoop water and groom, make rubbings of “Worry First, Enjoy Later” on Xuan paper at Sanxian Shrine (10 RMB). - **Dinner**: Miaozizhen Fried Sichuan Pepper Sprouts (seasonal wild vegetables, 5 RMB/portion) with tofu pudding. **Day 3: Strange Mountain Longevity Character · Secret Summer Resort** - **All day** (7:00-16:00): - **Yunmen Mountain** (ticket 60 RMB): Climb early at 7 am to cool off, touch the “World’s Number One Longevity” stone carving, explore the “Cloud Cave” sea of mist wonder; eat farmhouse Sichuan pepper chicken after descending (30 RMB/person). - **Jiulong Valley** (optional): Glass plank road challenge (combined ticket 80 RMB), or free hiking on the valley greenway. **Day 4: Ancient Village Fresh Air · Flower Fragrance Hunt** - **Morning** (9:00-12:00): - **Jingtang Ancient Village** (ticket 40 RMB): Explore Ming dynasty stone houses, participate in pounding rice cake experience (15 RMB), walk the stone slab road featured in "Red Sorghum". - **Afternoon** (14:00-16:00): - **Qingzhou Flower Center** (free): The largest flower market in northern China, buy succulent potted plants (starting at 5 RMB), take Instagram-style greenhouse photos. **Day 5: Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicrafts · Return Shopping** - **Morning** (9:00-11:30): - **Ancient City Handicraft Experience**: Ouyuan (ticket 18 RMB) learn grass weaving (20 RMB), or paint sugar art under Fucai Gate city tower (15 RMB). - **Noon**: Buy Honey San Dao (12 RMB/jin) and Peach Crisp (10 RMB/bag) at Longsheng Pastry Main Store, support delivery service. --- 🍜 **Budget Food Recommendations** | **Type** | **Shop/Location** | **Must-try Dishes** | **Per Person** | |----------------|-------------------|--------------------|----------| | **Breakfast** | Old Locust Tree Pan-fried Bun | Beef pan-fried bun + tofu pudding | 8 RMB | | | **Main Meal** | Miaozizhen Farmhouse | Sichuan pepper chicken + freshly baked pancake | 30 RMB | | | **Snack** | Songcheng Night Market | Chaotian Pot rolled pancake | 12 RMB | | | **Souvenirs** | Longsheng Pastry | Honey San Dao, Peach Crisp | 15 RMB | | --- 💡 **Practical Tips** 1. **Avoid Peak Heat**: - Enter Yunmen Mountain/Jingtang Ancient Village before 7 am, hide in the museum or Fangong Pavilion Park at noon (90% shade coverage). 2. **Save on Tickets**: - Skip combo tickets, choose core paid spots only (Yunmen Mountain 60 RMB + Ouyuan 18 RMB + Jingtang 40 RMB), student ID half price. 3. **Transport Optimization**: - Taxi from Qingzhou Station to Ancient City 10 RMB (faster than bus); take bus lines 6/11 between attractions (1 RMB/ride). 4. **Accommodation Tips**: - Book homestays 7 days in advance to save 30% compared to same-day; GreenTree Inn member price 70 RMB/person including breakfast. > **Itinerary Advantages**: > ✔️ **Truly Cost-effective**: Total 5-day cost ≈ **1230 RMB** (tickets 138 RMB + accommodation 350 RMB + meals 300 RMB + transport 60 RMB + experiences 182 RMB); > ✔️ **In-depth Culture**: Balance free ancient city (Fucai Gate/Songcheng) and paid highlights (Yunmen Mountain/Jingtang); > ✔️ **Highly Feasible**: Bus covers all attractions, daily walking about 15,000 steps without rushing. 📊 **Core Project Fee Reference** | **Project** | Fee | Tips | |------------------|------------|-------------------------------| | Yunmen Mountain Ticket | 60 RMB | No queue before 7 am | | Jingtang Ancient Village | 40 RMB | Wear non-slip shoes for stone roads | | Grass Weaving Experience | 20 RMB | Take your work home | | Old Locust Tree Pan-fried Bun | 3 RMB each | Halal old shop, avoid peak times to skip lines | **Courtesy Reminder**: Do not touch stone carvings inside the ancient city, drones are prohibited on Yunmen Mountain! Qingzhou Museum is closed on Mondays, be sure to book in advance.