I thought Lijiang was beautiful enough, until I came to Taierzhuang...

📍Location: Taierzhuang, Zaozhuang, Shandong. This small town highly recommended by National Geographic really hides so many surprises! ! A Jiangbei water town that combines history and modernity, culture and nature. - 🏞Attractions: Taierzhuang Ancient City 🚩Location: Taierzhuang District, Zaozhuang City 🚄Transportation: Take the high-speed rail to Zaozhuang Station, there is a direct bus BRT10 to Taierzhuang, or take T1 to the terminal station and transfer to B2 to the terminal station, then take a taxi. The most direct way is to take a taxi - ✅ Morning Starting point: East Gate Entrance East Gate Parking Lot: Park and walk into the ancient city. East Gate: Feel the historical atmosphere of the ancient city and take photos. Battle of Taierzhuang Relics Park: Learn about the historical background of the Battle of Taierzhuang and visit memorial sculptures and exhibitions. Fuxing Square and Fuxing Building: Visit this iconic building and experience the cultural heritage of the ancient city. Noon Lunch recommendation: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant on Yuehe Street or along the ancient canal, and taste local specialties such as Taierzhuang yellow flower beef noodles and spicy chicken. Afternoon Tingzi Street and the Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings on both sides: Stroll along this historic street and appreciate the unique charm of the ancient buildings. Postal Museum: Learn how the ancient postal system worked. The Ancient Canal and Its History: Take a cruise to tour the Ancient Canal and enjoy its scenery up close. Daosheng Winery: Visit this century-old shop and learn about traditional winemaking techniques. Jiuqi Cultural Museum: Gain an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of Taierzhuang. Evening Lanting Shuyu Brothel Culture Exhibition Hall: Learn about ancient brothel culture through exhibitions. Chuanhang Street and Intangible Cultural Heritage: Experience various intangible cultural heritage projects, such as tie-dyeing, woodblock New Year paintings, etc. Tianhou Temple and Mazu Worship: Visit this temple dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea, and experience its unique religious culture. Evening Zhaohuo Museum: Learn about the history of ancient Chinese commercial advertising. Night Cruise on the Ancient Canal: Take a night cruise and enjoy the night view of the ancient city. Bar Street: Enjoy a relaxing and pleasant night at Bar Street.