Day Trip from Qingdao to Taierzhuang Ancient City

🎈Hey guys, I just went to Taierzhuang Ancient City from Qingdao this Saturday, and it was so much fun! I have to share my travel guide with you all😉 🚗 Transportation: We chose to drive ourselves. It takes about 4 hours non-stop from Qingdao. Navigate to "Taierzhuang Ancient City South Gate Huidiji Parking Lot," parking is very convenient and costs 20 RMB/day. If you don’t want to drive, you can take the high-speed train to Zaozhuang Station, then transfer to the BRT rapid bus B10 to the Taierzhuang Ancient City Visitor Service Center. 🎫 Tickets: Tickets for Qingdao residents are 118 RMB. Discounts are available for students and seniors over 60. Veterans enter for free, so remember to bring your ID. 🥤 Itinerary: ❤️• Morning: After arriving at the ancient city, first pick up a guide map at the visitor center and check the showtimes for the day. Enter through the East Gate, stroll along the ancient city streets, admire the quaint architecture, and soak in the charm of the ancient city. At 10 AM, go to Tianhou Palace Square to watch the live performance "Qianlong’s Tour of Taierzhuang," follow Qianlong’s footsteps to experience the ancient city’s past prosperity. After the show, visit the exquisite Tianhou Palace. ❤️• Afternoon: Before 2 PM, head to the Battle Site Park to learn about the history of the Battle of Taierzhuang and pay tribute to the martyrs. At 3 PM, visit Buyun Lang Bridge to enjoy the ancient city scenery and canal views, then check in at Fuxing Square to watch an exciting lion dance performance. At 5 PM, take a rowboat ride, accompanied by the boat girl’s melodious singing, to appreciate the tranquility and peace of the ancient city and experience the unique charm of the Jiangbei water town. ❤️• Evening: At 8:30 PM, watch the intangible cultural heritage fire dragon steel flower show at Fuxing Square. Molten iron at 1600℃ is thrown into the air, bursting into brilliant sparks—super stunning! Afterwards, you can watch the light show on Chuanxing Street. The ancient city looks dreamlike and enchanting under the lights, so beautiful it’s intoxicating. 🍜 Food Recommendations: 🌟• Huajiadi Art Restaurant: Their Zaozhuang spicy chicken, duck egg fried vermicelli, and daylily beef noodles are all great, with an average cost of about 50 RMB per person. 🌟• Huiwei Old Street: Lamb soup, spicy chicken over noodles, and lamb skewers are worth trying, with an average cost of 25 RMB per person. 👘 Hanfu Experience: The hotel offers free Hanfu costume changes. You can pick a Hanfu you like and stroll through the ancient city’s bluestone alleys, feeling like you’ve traveled back in time. Every photo you take will look amazing. 🏨 Accommodation: Hotels inside the scenic area are very convenient and have a nice environment. I recommend Sky City Hotel, which features standalone waterscapes, trendy terraces, and lake-view rooms, priced between 298 - 468 RMB per night. 💕Taierzhuang Ancient City is really worth a visit. Whether it’s the ancient streets and alleys by day or the dazzling lights at night, it’s unforgettable. Guys, be sure to come and experience it when you have time😘! #TaierzhuangAncientCity #QingdaoNearbyTrips #WeekendGetaway