Xiangshan Harbor

Summer, how can you not go to the seaside? Come to Ninghai, an overlooked city. Although it's not very famous, there are still plenty of places to enjoy, especially Qiangjiao Town, known as the 'Little Jeju Island'. 📖 Itinerary: It takes about half an hour to drive from downtown Ninghai to Qiangjiao Town. Not only tourists from other places come here, but also locals. Parking spaces are naturally scarce. Coming after 3 pm is a good idea to avoid peak parking times and to watch the sunset. ✅ Must-visit spots: The seaside town is not big, and the commercial street is just a short one, but it's nice to stroll around with various snacks, games, and seafood for sale. There are two coffee shops, one at each end of the street, which are the perfect spots to rest. Both have different styles, but both require queuing. ☕️ How to choose a coffee shop: The one at the beginning of the street is called 'Again', where you order on the first floor, and the second floor is an open terrace with lots of popular sofas and rocking chairs. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis, and you can sit down as long as you consume something. There's a small sandbox at the entrance, suitable for babies to play in the sand. ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ The one at the end of the street is the popular 'Folk Uncle', a container-style coffee shop that also sells beer🍻. This shop has an excellent location, right by the coastline, with a beach area, beach chairs, and small tables set up for great photo opportunities. Further up is the popular S-curve road with nice scenery. ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ In fact, there's also a mobile coffee stand near the middle of the street, close to the pier. Spending there allows you to go down to the pier, where there's said to be an exclusive photo spot, but the owner sets up the stand in a laid-back manner, so it's a matter of luck if you'll encounter it🍀 🍜 Must-eat delicacies: Eating seafood by the sea is a must here, and although it's the off-season for fishing, some small seafood is still very fresh. Razor clams are a local specialty, as well as mantis shrimp, which you definitely shouldn't miss. ✏️ Practical Tips: The beaches in Qiangjiao Town are not sandy but rocky, so be careful to avoid scratches. There are regular boats from the pier to the islands, and if you have enough time, you can go there for a visit. If you don't get seasick, you can also charter a boat for fishing. The seafood you catch is yours to keep, but it's not recommended to go out to sea during the fishing ban period.

I was truly amazed by its beauty, a very healing and quiet seaside~ Not many people, and you can also enjoy the sea breeze and seafood🦀 Without further ado, here's the guide! Weekend Ninghai Sunset🌇 Strategy🙌🏻 Itinerary 🚘 Self-drive - Ningbo City - Xujia Mountain - Stone Village - Ninghai - Qiangjiao Town (Qiangjiao Islands - Coastal Highway - Chenqiao Line) 👉🏻 Xujia Mountain - Stone Village 👉🏻 Ninghai County - Transfer Station (Lunch) 👉🏻 Ninghai - Qiangjiao Town Although it's just a small pier, I was pleasantly surprised 👣 Not many people, not too commercialized, the sea breeze is comforting, and having afternoon tea by the seaside is quite relaxing... Remember to definitely go to the uphill road by the sea! The scenery is beautiful, perfect for taking photos yyds! There are also many snacks and seafood noodle shops by the pier In the evening along the Chenqiao Line highway, chased the sunset with friends (Driving after the romance is top-notch!) Personally, I think it's quite beautiful~ Not crowded and very quiet, very suitable for a few friends To relax on the weekend~ (If you want a richer experience, it's not highly recommended)

Zhejiang Ningbo has a treasure seaside town--Ninghai, with a history of more than 1700 years, it is the opening place of Xu Xiake's travel notes. There are mountains and seas here, as well as cultural ancient towns, which are very suitable for weekend vacations in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. 🚶🏻‍♂️Recommended itinerary D1: Qiangjiao Town - Watching the sunset in Jiajueke Village - Hotel D2: Xiyu Temple - Longgong Ancient Village - Qiantong Ancient Town - Return 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself for convenience 📸Recommended check-in: ❶Qiangjiao Town Known as Ningbo's Little Jeju Island, you must go on a sunny day, the sea here is really blue ❷Longgong Ancient Village With a history of more than 900 years, the village retains many ancient houses and stone roads, and there is a dragon tree with a peculiar shape. Those who like to visit ancient villages will definitely be surprised. ❸Xiyu Temple The temple hidden in the mountains and wild, with a history of more than 800 years, the Buddha pagoda and Buddha statue built on the mountain are particularly shocking when photographed! ❹Qiantong Ancient Town Known as the "Little Lijiang in the south of the Yangtze River", the ancient town uses the principle of Bagua to introduce stream water into the village, forming a residential construction of "every family has carved beams, every household has living water", which is a rare ancient town in Zhejiang that is not particularly commercialized.

||Ninghai is pleasantly comfortable. Ninghai, meaning 'peaceful sea and tranquil environment', embodies the quiet simplicity of its mountains, villages, and residents, reminiscent of a slower-paced time. ~ The region boasts one of the top three high-quality hot springs in the country, the Ninghai Hot Springs Scenic Area; the Qiangjiao Archipelago, known as the 'Thousand Island Lake at Sea'; the largest canyon in eastern Zhejiang—Dasongxi, Tianhu Gorge, and Qingshui Gorge; and the Yancang Mountain Scenic Area, one of the new top ten scenic spots in Ningbo. Ninghai has many mountains and waters, the lake water is a pure shade of emerald, many mountains and forests are accessible for hiking, the small town's pace of life is slow and comfortable, I really recommend visiting for fun!