2026 Cixi Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in January)

⛱️Must-visit attractions: Hangzhou Bay Wetland Park, Fantong Mountain, Songlan Mountain, Tianyi Pavilion, Old Bund, Science Exploration Center 🌄Travel tips: The Hangzhou Bay Ferris Wheel is really spectacular. When the weather is nice, you can see cattle and sheep on Fantong Mountain. Songlan Mountain is a large area. The night view of the Old Bund is really nice. The Science Exploration Center is very suitable for children. 🏨Accommodation tips: Stayed at Atour Hotel throughout the trip 💗Other tips:

[Hotel] Newly opened hotel, new Chinese decoration style, Song·Yun theme The service is super good, just arrived at the hotel a welcome to help with luggage, when leaving a butler to deliver to the parking lot 🅿️ [Rainbow] occupies a large area, has a simple but super beautiful view, really beautiful! The only bad thing about [RedHeart] is that the hotel is a bit biased, plus the room still has some smell, because it was newly opened not long ago However, the room was very comfortable to stay in, with complete facilities

Paragliding is probably the best plan for adventurous travellers visiting Ningbo. This is a great opportunity to see the mountains and beautiful landscape with the best view "literally above everything". Use this chance to get rid of your fears. The activity is completely safe! Just try to relax and enjoy the experience. You are allowed to take pictures or videos while doing this activity. However make sure you have proper equipment for this, I recommend GoPro or action cameras and make sure is attached to you with a string as if you drop the camera its gone! #createwithtrip #china #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Enjoy walking around the sports park and have a picnic near the lake. Many people like to fly kites and bring their tents when the weather is good. There is also a big Li Ning gym and sports centre near th park. It's worth a visit on a good day. It's near the grand empark hotel. #park #sportspark #funparks

There is a hot spring hotel at the foot of Dapeng Mountain in Cixi. You can see the star-shaped private soup. The excellent location and the hustle and bustle of the crowd are really exciting. Because the Daban Mountain is located in the middle of many geological fault zones. Geothermal, hydrothermal activity is strong, water temperature is moderate, and water quality is clear. The Da Peng Mountain Hot Spring has a Chinese classical garden style and is exquisite and chic. Stepping into the hot spring area, you can see that the hot spring area uses the densely-closed flower trees as a cover, and you can borrow it and walk through the corridors to create a deep and harmonious secret soup hot spring pool group.

From the museum, all the way forward, you can also observe the long-awaited ruins of the Tang and Song Dynasties in the mountains. The mountains are extremely quiet, the trails are winding, and the rivers are broken all the way. After several twists and turns, they gradually enter as Tang The central site of Yue Kiln in the Song Dynasty, Shanglinhu Yue Kiln Site is also one of the most important sites in the history of Chinese ceramics. It completely shows the entire historical trajectory of Yue Kiln from creation, development, prosperity to decline; More than 10,000 square meters, the building area of more than 4,000 square meters, preserved a wealth of kiln remains, is the world's largest celadon "open-air museum."

Shanglinhu Yueyao Site is located in the upper forest lake area of Xiqiao Mountain in Minghe Town, Cixi City (formerly Yuyao County). It is one of the main producing areas of Yue Kiln Celadon. Because the ancient land belongs to Yuezhou, it is named Yueyao. "Jiuqiu Fenglu Yue Kiln opened, and won the thousand peaks of green color. Good to the Chinese The charm of the secret color porcelain is eye-opening.

Minghe Ancient Town, Hefei Scenic Race Gusu is located in Minghe Ancient Town of Cixi, which is little known. People who are accustomed to Wuzhen and Xitang are like weaving. You may not be able to adapt to the quietness here when you come to Minghe, but only when there are few people and no one is disturbing, you can truly feel the charm of the ancient town. Combining ancient towns, lakes and temples, you can raft on the lake and sit quietly in the tea house. The high walls and deep courtyards, the winding lanes, and the gracefulness of the Jiangnan water town, have the reputation of 'Heqi scenery Sai Su'. Entering the ancient town, it is not lonely, but not too much The main road pedestrians are two or three, whispered softly, but once they turn into the quiet alley, they immediately calm down. The narrow alleys are narrow and deep, looking up at the sky, and they always feel like they are trapped in the bottom of the lane. The top of the wall looks so far away, the rows of horse-headed walls are still delicate under the blue sky and white clouds, but the scenery at the bottom of the lane is a little less light and more life-like. The mottled walls record the bottom of history. There are occasional courtyard doors in the ancient town, stopping to gaze from the door, but see the flowers and plants in the courtyard, the silence and comfort of a hospital. through the street for nearly half an hour, a small river finally appears in front of you, the ancient town is iconic The water flow properties of the small bridge finally began to unfold. There are not many tourists on both sides of the river. The river is not far from a small bridge. The small bridge is made of stone bricks. The shape has the unique grace of the Jiangnan water town. The bridge is also engraved with 6 pairs. Little lion Standing on the side of the bar, looking far away, there are idlers in the backyard of the willow shed, the backyard of the old house, and there are also tourists waiting to watch. Walking on the bluestone street, watching the beautiful wall shadows on the surrounding mottled walls, The creek embraced the sun quietly; listening to the folks who passed by, the noisy talks in the market, the combination of all the sounds, the taste of the crane, the real fireworks.

Into the Fangjia River Head, here is also the largest village in the country's surname, a family center of cohesion, ancient houses, ancient trees, ancient creeks, ancient wells, ancient roads are the five ancient elements of Fangjiahetou Village, vertical The ordinary woman, who is born with a leisurely feeling~

I have lived in various hotels. I want to change my taste and enter the elegant old house under the Da Peng Mountain. This is an ancient village surrounded by 27 Ming and Qing style private villas. It is also a lakeside leisure full of warmth and romance. Blocks, petty bourgeoisie and nostalgic sentiment are pervading here, and the slow-paced rural life is always more than a few of the city's hard-to-find peace and tranquility~

[Cixi Ancient Kiln Pu] I am here waiting for you to come back waiting to see you back to the peach blossom warm spring breeze blowing peach blossom blossoming branch...

Ningbo Muyue Hot Spring is truly a treasure trove for weekend relaxation! A one-stop shop for food, drinks, and entertainment ♨️. Just took the kids there, so here's a super detailed guide – save it now! 💦【Must-Visit Hot Springs】 ✔️AAA-grade deep-sea hot spring at 1800 meters deep🌊 ✔️Constant temperature of 47.5℃, rich in 20+ kinds of minerals ✔️270° Yaoguang Spa Hall + infinity pool – perfect for photos ✔️Private individual hot spring pools – perfect for couples👫 🌟【Must-Visit Activities】 👉50+ fun experiences you won't want to stop: - 350 sq m children's playground🎠 (a paradise for kids to burn off energy) - Photo space + DIY workshop🎨 - Electric game club🕹️ (PS5/billiards – super stress-relieving) - Lazy sofa area + Muye Study Room 📚 (A paradise for those who love to lie down) 🌿【Stunning Landscaping】 ✅Romantic cascading waterfall + Han-style courtyard – perfect for photos! ✅40% green coverage, ultra-luxurious white marble paving ✅The sound of wind chimes in the pine courtyard is so soothing! 🚗【Transportation Guide】 📍Address: No. 999, Fuxing East Road, Hangzhou Bay New Area, Ningbo 🅿️Parking: Free parking + charging stations 🚇Subway: 15-minute taxi ride from Hangzhou Bay New Area Station (Line 4) ⏰【Recommended Itinerary】 9:00-11:00 Soak in the hot springs to recharge ♨️ 11:00-13:00 Enjoy unlimited fruit, drinks, and Häagen-Dazs 🍓 13:00-17:00 Let the kids play/play games/take amazing photos 📷 17:00-20:00 Enjoy a private hot spring bath at night + a gourmet dinner 🍣 🍽️【Foodie Guide】 🍧Second Floor Buffet Area: Unlimited refills of Starbucks/Perrier/Häagen-Dazs 🍱First Floor Restaurant: Highly recommend the Wagyu beef BBQ + Japanese sashimi platter! 🏨【Accommodation Recommendation】 Yuhai Junlan Hotel (10-minute walk) 🌟Super attentive service + Fantawild Adventure view 💰Average price of 500+ RMB per person including breakfast is super cost-effective 💡Tips: 1. Bring a waterproof phone case for peace of mind when taking photos. 2. Weekends are crowded, so it's recommended to go in the morning. 3. Remember to book your private hot spring bath in advance!

💨Want to escape the cold snap in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai? Why not dive into Ningbo Qianwan New District, a "refined green wilderness hidden in the city🏕️," and soak in a genuine deep-sea hot spring sourced from 1800 meters underground♨️! Here’s a freshly prepared winter healing hot spring travel guide for you to keep📩 🧖‍♀️ Muye Hot Spring · 1800m Deep-Sea True Hot Spring The first stop must be 【Muye Hot Spring】. It’s not ordinary hot water but AAA-grade deep-sea hot spring water extracted from 1800 meters underground, with a water temperature reaching 47.5℃, rich in metasilicic acid, iodine, fluoride, and various minerals. There are more than 20 indoor and outdoor pools. The 270° panoramic Yaoguang Spa Hall, infinity pools, and tranquil private hot spring courtyards… the environment is fantastic and perfect for photos📸 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: Qianwan Haiyue · ShouLv Nanyuan Hotel After soaking in the hot springs, just a 20-minute drive to check in at the "Qianwan Haiyue · ShouLv Nanyuan Hotel." It’s not only a five-star business and leisure hotel but also a perfect vacation choice for families and friends. 🌟 Highlights: · Wide room selection: 230 rooms including family rooms suitable for traveling with kids and special Pop Mart-themed parent-child rooms, comfortable stays that kids will love. · Diverse dining: The hotel has 4 specialty restaurants offering a rich variety of food choices. · Ultimate kid-friendly: Equipped with a 1500㎡ children’s playground combining interactive and educational activities, a paradise for kids. · Endless activities: Gym, indoor heated pool, table tennis, badminton, golf practice range, indoor and outdoor tennis courts… so many options you won’t know what to pick. 🚗 Itinerary: Perfect 2 Days 1 Night Route Day 1: · Morning: Depart for Ningbo Qianwan New District, conveniently accessible by car from Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Ningbo. · Afternoon: Upon arrival, head straight to 【Muye Hot Spring】 to relax in the hot springs and enjoy various entertainment activities. · Evening: Check in at 【Qianwan Haiyue · ShouLv Nanyuan Hotel】, have dinner at the hotel, and let the kids play in the children’s playground. Day 2: · Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the hotel’s extensive wellness facilities. · Afternoon: After checkout, visit nearby attractions like Hangzhou Bay National Wetland Park or Ningbo Fantawild Theme Park for more fun, fulfilling all your vacation dreams in one stop. 💡 A Little Preview The hotel has launched the 【Muye Healing Package】 combining "room + Muye Hot Spring tickets" starting now! One-stop solution for your hot spring trip accommodation experience. If you’re planning a trip soon, the package is already available for booking! 📃 Travel Tips: · Nearby tours: Besides the wetlands and Fantawild, the new district also has attractions like Boonie Bears Happy Harbor, perfect for a 2-3 day leisurely trip. This winter, don’t just shiver anymore. Come to Ningbo Qianwan, let the 47.5℃ deep-sea hot spring and five-star vacation experience recharge and energize you!

Here comes the hidden gem hot spring destination you must check out around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! 🎉 Yuyao Yangming Hot Spring Resort is a five-star hot spring resort themed around "Ming" culture. Here you can enjoy hot springs, delicious food, and experience comfortable accommodations. Come and grab this nanny-level guide 💕 【Complete Hot Spring Pool Guide】 ♨️ Over 40 unique pools to enjoy! ▫️ Petal Area: Rose, lavender, and other beauty-enhancing pools 🌹 ▫️ Herbal Area: Ginseng, angelica, and other traditional Chinese medicine health pools 💊 ▫️ Flavor-Added Area: Red wine pool, aromatherapy pool, and other special pools 🍷 📍 Address: Lianghui Town, Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province (near Hangzhou Bay Bridge) ⏰ Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 🌟 Exclusive Experiences: ▫️ Turkish hot spring fish therapy 🐟 ▫️ Large spa water therapy pool ▫️ Super fun water play area Architecture lovers can’t miss the Ming and Qing style buildings 🏯 Every shot is a masterpiece! 【Transportation Guide 🚗】 Self-driving routes from Shanghai/Hangzhou √ 📍 Detailed Address: No. 8 Hot Spring Road, Lubu Town, Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province 🚗 By Car: - From Shanghai: Huhang Expressway → G60 → Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Bridge → Shenhai Expressway → Lianghui Exit - From Hangzhou: Hangyong Expressway → Lianghui Exit 🚌 Public Transport: Transfer from Yuyao South Bus Station to Lubu Town bus, get off at Shiwuao 【Recommended Itineraries】 🎯 One-day trip: Arrive at 15:00 → Check-in → Change into swimwear → Warm up in indoor hot spring → Outdoor special pools (Petal/Herbal/Flavor-Added areas) → Enjoy snacks → Stone slab hot spring → Massage and relaxation Perfect for weekend family outings or couple dates 💑 🎯 Two-day trip: Day 1: Afternoon check-in → Hot spring relaxation → Gourmet dinner Day 2: Morning walk → Second hot spring soak → Check-out at noon Plan for the May Day holiday! Super cost-effective～ 【Hot Spring Cuisine】 🍽 Resort Food: ▫️ Breakfast: Choose from Chinese and Western buffet 🥪 ▫️ Dinner: All-you-can-eat seafood sashimi 🦀 🏡 Nearby Recommendations: Yifan Farm (5 minutes by car) ▫️ Firewood stove farmhouse dishes ▫️ Signature three-flavor duck ▫️ Scallion-baked Thousand Island Lake big crucian carp 【Accommodation Recommendation】 🏨 Yuyao Yangming Hot Spring Resort ▫️ Luxurious five-star standard ▫️ 257 suites ▫️ Some rooms come with 24-hour private hot springs ▫️ Spacious rooms starting from 50㎡ So relaxing to lie down and sleep after soaking in the hot springs 😴

With the hopes of the New Year in mind, dive headfirst into the embrace of Kaolaoshan Mountain. This eight-kilometer loop trail is known as the Ningbo version of "Rio de Janeiro." When you reach the summit, the mountain breeze passes through the forest, and the endless dark green mountain ranges before your eyes are so magnificent that you can't look away. Unfortunately, it is the dry season in winter, and Baiyang Waterfall temporarily hides its cascading streams, leaving a bit of regret. A reminder: on the final stretch of the loop, the road is busy with cars, so be sure to watch your step and stay safe while hiking.

Jinju is so quiet haha ​​that's right

The hotel features 58 guest rooms, a buffet breakfast hall, a 24-hour gym, a smart laundry room, business meeting rooms, and private dining rooms in a specialty restaurant, among other facilities;

Encounter the beauty of Cixi, starting from Yuanjing Hotel～ Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows capture the dazzling night view of Hangzhou Bay, with the Ferris wheel's lights dancing outside the window. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with eco-friendly decor for a worry-free stay. Surrounded by shopping centers and a variety of delicious food, and just a short drive away from Fantawild and Hangzhou Bay Wetland. Every pleasant moment in Cixi begins here✨

Sisters, who understands! I originally just went to Minghe Ancient Town to eat rice cakes, but I took a wrong turn on a village road and ended up directly in the “unmanned version of Little West Lake” — the west bank of Duhu Reservoir. That afternoon, the lake surface looked like spilled milk, a white egret caught a fish in the reed marsh, water droplets flicked in slow motion, and I squatted there watching a whole “National Geographic live broadcast.” The most unbelievable part is that such a photogenic place is only marked by a gray little water droplet on Gaode Maps, with zero admission fee, zero visitor center, and even the restroom is kindly sponsored by the village convenience store. Transportation: High-speed train from Shanghai/Hangzhou to Yuyao North in 30 minutes, then taxi to “Duhu West Bank (next to Minghe Ancient Town).” Tell the driver to take the “old road into the village,” don’t use highway navigation, or you’ll be taken to the dam tourist area. Remember to keep the driver’s number for the return trip, it’s hard to get a ride in the evening. Accommodation: If you want to shoot morning mist, stay at “Xiangshen” guesthouse inside Minghe Ancient Town, with horse-head walls right outside the window; if on a budget, stay at “Zhenhu” hostel at the town entrance, 80 RMB per bed in a 4-person room, the owner will lend you a fishing rod to fish for crucian carp by the lake. Activities: ① Arrive before 3 PM to shoot against the light with reeds and white egrets, even your phone can take stunning photos. ② Walk 500 meters west along the lake to an abandoned brick kiln; climb up to overlook the entire lake. When the sunset glows, who can tell if this is Cixi or Erhai Lake? ③ In the evening, hang out at “Old Chen’s Tea Stall,” 2 RMB a bowl of barley tea, with a local cheesy love line: “Only when the sunset burns to the center of the water is it truly worth it.” ④ If staying in town at night, ask the owner to take you to a “secret bar” hidden in a pickled vegetable workshop. Open the door to a Republic of China era liquor cabinet; the bartender uses local yangmei liquor to mix drinks. One glass and you’ll be tipsy watching the Milky Way. Food: At the town entrance, “A’er Rice Cake” hand-pounded rice cakes are a must-try, freshly cut and eaten with osmanthus flavor, sticky and stretchy; at the east end of the lake, the tractor uncle’s water chestnuts are still muddy and sweet enough to make you question life when eaten raw. For dinner, return to the town’s “Xiaoyin” restaurant and order stir-fried snails with sauce and dried mustard greens with river shrimp, about 60 RMB per person, and the plates will be wiped clean. Avoid Pitfalls: ❌ Don’t go on weekends, local crowds will occupy the lakeside for barbecues, and trash is visible to the naked eye. ❌ Mosquitoes are fierce at dusk, long pants + mosquito repellent = life-saving; sisters wearing shorts have already cried back to town to buy medicated oil. ❌ The lakeside stones are slippery, don’t walk backward while taking photos. I’ve witnessed two iPhone 15 Pro Max phones instantly become “permanent lake bottom members.” Interaction: Have you ever had an “accidentally took a wrong turn but fell into a fairyland” experience? Drop it in the comments, let’s go watch white egrets together next time! Save this post, Cixi’s free wild lake is waiting for you to explore!

So far❗❗ I rarely use the word "stunning" to describe an amusement park☑️ But the Oriental Heritage and Oriental Dawn parks at Fantawild in Ningbo really left me speechless~ Ningbo Fantawild Oriental Heritage👉 The entire park is divided into four major sections: Mythology, Western Regions, Jiangnan, and Sinology, cleverly combining traditional Chinese culture with modern amusement facilities. It features themed performances, large indoor venues, 3D movies, and more. January 10 - January 31: Opening hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, night sessions are not yet open. Ningbo Fantawild Oriental Dawn👉 Built around a "red theme," based on modern Chinese history, it has more than ten large themed attractions and amusement facilities. Not yet open information: January 10, 2026 - March 31, 2026: Night session opening hours 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM. 🌈 Play Guide: 1️⃣【Ningbo Fantawild Oriental Heritage】👉 Suggestion: The park is quite large, so it’s recommended to try as many attractions as possible, such as Shenzhou Tower (drop tower) and Havoc in Heaven (indoor drop tower). Also, the White Snake Legend and Nuwa Mends the Sky attractions are especially worth experiencing. 2️⃣【Ningbo Fantawild Oriental Dawn】👉 Focus on: the red train running on the Huangpu River (3D movie), the red sculpture in front of Chairman Mao’s portrait, and the red cabin at Xibaipo. These attractions are distinctive and fit the "red theme" well. It’s recommended to queue early to fully enjoy the experience. 🔥 Trip Highlights: Both parks are excellent examples of blending culture with amusement, allowing us to have fun while appreciating the charm of Chinese history and culture. Additionally, the nighttime light show is not to be missed~❤️

Looking for a beautiful, less crowded, and newly equipped place for a weekend getaway? Hangzhou Bay New Area (Qianwan New Area) is a surprising choice! Here, you’ll find not only Fantawild but also a national wetland park and many lesser-known spots, perfect for a light early winter vacation with kids. 🚗 Recommended Weekend Two-Day Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in the morning and first visit Cixi Forest Park. The dawn redwood forest near the west gate reaches its most beautiful moment in late December; in the afternoon, go to Qianwan Shengshili to shop at the outlet and visit the nearby MAGZONE 3D Magazine Space (National Geographic exhibition), and check out the nearby “Forgotten Airplane”; stay overnight at a hotel in Hangzhou Bay New Area. Day 2: Spend the morning exploring Hangzhou Bay National Wetland Park in depth (route details in article seven); in the afternoon, visit Shiyitang to see the spectacular sea dike and windmills, and wait for a romantic sunset. 🌟 Key Family-Friendly Attractions Explained 📍 Hangzhou Bay National Wetland Park: Definitely the highlight of the trip. Follow the recommended route to birdwatch, see the milu deer, and walk through the reed marshes—kids will be curious the whole time. The dawn redwoods in early winter also turn reddish and are very beautiful. 📍 Cixi Forest Park: A free, lesser-known park with large areas of dawn redwoods and bald cypresses that turn rusty red in winter, giving a strong forest vibe. It’s very comfortable for hiking and photography. 📍 MAGZONE 3D Magazine Space: If your kids are interested in natural geography, this is a great supplement. The exhibition is vivid, and the space design is impressive. 🏨 Accommodation and Dining Suggestions Many new hotels have opened recently in Hangzhou Bay New Area, such as the Hilton Garden Inn by the central lake, which offers a convenient location, new facilities, and reliable service. For dining, you can choose to eat at the hotel or in the Qianwan Shengshili commercial area, where there are many options. Food choices inside the wetland park are limited, so bringing your own snacks is recommended. 💡 Helpful Tips The attractions in the new area are spread out, so driving or taking a taxi is the most convenient way to get around. It’s windy by the sea in winter, so be sure to dress warmly when watching the sunset at Shiyitang. Both the wetland park and forest park require walking, so put the kids in the most comfortable sneakers.

Ahhhhhh!!! Sisters!!! Cixi's first hanging oven barbecue and hot pot restaurant is finally open!!! 🔥 This is so creative!!! Who would have thought you could find such an immersive hot pot and barbecue combination in Cixi! Winter happiness is here! ✨ 【Must-Visit Highlights】 🌟 Exclusive hanging oven design – a unique way to enjoy barbecue and hot pot simultaneously. 🌟 A charming courtyard atmosphere – warm and cozy in winter. 🌟 A tea-drinking area – the perfect spot for groups of friends. 🌟 Fresh and abundant ingredients – enjoy two kinds of delicious food for the price of one. The atmosphere at this restaurant is absolutely amazing! 🔥 The entire courtyard is beautifully decorated, the atmosphere is amazing! Sitting around with friends, enjoying barbecue and hot pot, sipping steaming tea—that's life! 【Practical Information】 Address: Niu Hong Hong Fresh Beef Hot Pot Restaurant, 1st Floor, Impression Mingzhou, Cixi City, Ningbo Opening Hours: 10:30-1:30 Average Price: 80-120 RMB Reservations are highly recommended! Gathering like this in winter is so blissful! 💕 Quickly invite your friends to check it out!!! ✌🏻 Savor this hearty, homey experience...

Some vendor spoilers: Da Long Grilled Food / Gao Ji Sugar-Roasted Chestnuts / Na Jie Na Bao / Yong Ji Shengjian Wang / Quzhou Xi Qing Baozi Shop / Da Tou Cai Hui Zhi Tuan / Intangible Cultural Heritage Sugar Painting / Yuan Yuan Jia Hanging Oven Roast / Fenghua Li Jia Tofu / Dou Zhang Men Song Gao / Dou Lu Sesame Oil Duck / Wu Ji Milk Tea / Ningren Bai Fasheng / San Xue Tangyuan... New Year's Eve Food Check-in Special: The "Half Moon Star" Returns (December 31st, 17:00–00:00) Lao Wang Pig Head Meat Spring Pancakes Cixi Zhouxiang Caramel Pancakes Ninghai Lao Shui Jiao Ling Tangbao (Steamed Soup Dumplings) Cixi's Most Popular Plum Blossom Cake Jiehuang Craft Beer ⏰Time: December 31 (16:00–00:20) January 1–3 (10:00–21:00) 🚗Navigation: Junma River Scenic Area, Cicheng Ancient Town, Ningbo 🚌Transportation: Exit A2 of Cicheng Station, Ningbo Metro Line 4; Bus routes 331/335/337 available 🅿️Parking: Dadongmen/Yingchunli/Enforcement Team Parking Lot ❤️Attached: New Year's Eve Program Schedule for "Going to Cicheng Market"

Ningbo Cixi Hangzhou Bay New Area Retired Large Airplane Photo Spot Guide When I passed by here earlier, I only took a quick look and didn’t get close to take photos. I thought I must come back someday to take a photo with this big airplane. Now it’s done, very satisfied, and I’ve unlocked another set of life photos with an airplane. They said the airplane model is a 747, which I don’t really understand. They also said the plane is old, but it doesn’t affect the photos at all～ 📍Address navigation: Qianwan Shengshili · Outlets Set the location; it’s right across the road from the outlet, a very big one, you’ll see it immediately. ⏰Opening hours: No limit 🎫Cost: Free 🚗Parking: You can park on the open space next to the airplane, very convenient 📷Photo equipment: Fujifilm XT-5 Photo spots: I walked all around the airplane, front, back, left, right, up and down hahaha 🤣～ 🌈Low-angle shot looking up at the airplane nose, take big steps, capture candid shots, super cool (photo 2️⃣) 🌈You can sit in the airplane’s luggage compartment on the side, it’s a bit high, but I saw a chair nearby you can borrow (photos 6️⃣, 🔟) 🌈There’s colorful graffiti on one side of the fuselage, which I think is pretty nice (photo 9️⃣) 🌈Then there’s the fuselage (photos 4️⃣, 7️⃣, 8️⃣), the airplane nose (photos 5️⃣, 1️⃣4️⃣), all angles are great for shooting. If you have a drone view, the effect would be even better❗️ Don’t mind its old condition, the photos really come out great❗️❗️ Safety⚠️: It’s recommended not to climb high to shoot, the wings are quite high, safety first

The most surprising off-the-beaten-path travel destination for me— It’s not a secret spot missing from the map, but a place you’ve passed by ten times without ever truly “seeing”: 📍 Du Lake Reservoir West Bank beside Minghe Ancient Town, Cixi, Zhejiang It has no entrance fee, no “AAAA” rating, and even Gaode Maps only marks it with a small gray water droplet; But last late autumn, I crouched by the lake for three hours just because I saw: → A white egret standing on one leg among withered reeds, suddenly lowering its head to catch a small silver-scaled fish—the water droplets flicked from the fish’s tail hung suspended in the slanting sunlight for 0.3 seconds; → On the abandoned brick kiln chimney across the lake, three gray pigeons perched, and when the wind blew, their feathers revealed an indigo base color; → At 5 p.m., an old man driving a tractor passed by, the truck bed piled with freshly dug water chestnuts, still muddy. He casually tossed me two: “Wash and eat raw, crispy!”—indeed sweet and juicy, like biting into autumn with a hint of earthiness. 📌 Why is it “surprising”? ✅ Time here bends → No visitor center, no check-in spots, only the lake’s shimmering light moving with the clouds, the pace all up to your heart; → The village store’s freezer is plastered with a yellowed copy of the Cixi Daily dated October 1, 2023—the owner said, “The paper can’t be delivered early, this edition is kept to wrap dried fish.” ✅ People are more vivid than the scenery → You might meet a granny in a red sweater scooping water plants with a bamboo rake by the stone pier (feeding her geese); → Encounter art academy students setting up easels, painting not the lake but the blue printed cloth hanging on bamboo poles, fluttering like butterflies in the wind; → The best part is at the east end of the lake, there’s “Old Chen’s Tea Stall,” brewing barley tea in a tin bucket, ¥2 per bowl, with a phrase: “Don’t rush off after drinking, wait until the sunset glow burns to the center of the water—that’s when it’s worth it.” ✅ Off-the-beaten-path because it refuses to be defined → It’s not an ancient town, not a wetland park, not a trendy photo spot; → It’s just the backyard where Cixi locals unwind: fishing, walking dogs, middle schoolers silently reciting English words, grandfathers watching dragonflies skim the water with their grandchildren… everyone busy with their own things, not disturbing each other, yet sharing the same shimmering water. 🔚 One last honest truth: True surprise is never about discovering a new place, But one day you suddenly stop, crouch down, hold your breath— Only to realize: That patch of reeds you hurried past, That crooked tree you walk by every day, That old narrow alley you complained about… Have always been waiting for you, To recognize them again with your eyes, not your phone camera. (Where is that “overlooked but shining” place in your heart?👇 I want to hear)

✨Discover a super off-the-beaten-path secret spot in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai!!! Ningbo hides a 1200-year-old fairyland ancient town🐉 that looks like it stepped out of an ink painting on a rainy day~ It's free and incredibly photogenic!! Ladies, hurry up and save this guide📸 ⛩️About Minghe: A AAAA-level scenic spot hidden in Cixi, Ningbo A fairyland ancient town existing since the Tang Xuanzong era "The scenery of Hegao rivals Suzhou" is not an empty boast! 💫Three major highlights: 1️⃣【Landscape Scroll】 Surrounded by Baiyang Lake + Wulei Mountain🌊 "Streets formed by mountains, living by the river" is super romantic~ Any shot looks like a scene from "Dream of Splendor" 2️⃣【Origin of Traditional Chinese Medicine】 The birthplace of China's medicine capital💊 The Ye family salt merchant mansion is stunning The Zouma Tower hides a century-old herbal medicine legend 3️⃣【Cultural Sanctuary】 Tang dynasty scholar Yu Shinan wrote here Eastern Jin dynasty Yu Xi observed stars here✨ Even the academy is an ancient Song dynasty building! 📸Must-visit spots: ✅Jinxian Zen Temple: A 1400-year-old ancient temple facing the lake, full of Zen vibes ✅Salt Warehouse Zouma Tower: A square mysterious ancient mansion with great atmosphere ✅Duzhou Academy: A training base for Song dynasty scholars ✅Zhonghe Old Street: Small bridges and flowing water homes, perfect for taking photos in Hanfu 📍Practical tips: Address: 999 Yuhuang Road, Guanhaiwei Town, Cixi, Ningbo ⏰Hours: Open all year round (night tours are even more magical!) 🎫Tickets: Free! Free! Free! 🚗Transport: 1 hour drive from Ningbo city center 💡Rainy day shooting tips: 1. Bring an oil-paper umbrella for more artistic vibe 2. Wear a plain-colored long robe to instantly become a figure in a painting 3. Best shots when lanterns light up at dusk

Today, December 22, 2025, actual hike. Hello, I am 17🌿 Today I will take you on a virtual hike to the Jiulong Lake Christmas Tree～🎄 Difficulty level: one and a half stars🌟, the path is already established, not tiring. Due to the weekend crowd, all routes are basically marked with ribbons. A nearly 14km giant Christmas tree for you, wishing you a Merry Christmas～🎅 1️⃣、👣 Trail conditions and tips: 1. No longer wild, the path has been flattened; there are gray areas, low bamboo forests, and shrubs that might hit your face; some tree branches grow on the ground, and there is moss on the rock clusters, be careful not to trip or slip. 2. There are steep slopes up and down on the trail, be sure to bring trekking poles and anti-slip shoes⚠️, and wear knee pads if you have them; wear a windbreaker or scratch-resistant jacket. 3. Bring two bottles of water + snacks. 4. When approaching a small temple for personal practice (with a restroom), there is a super beautiful large triangular maple tree beside the stone steps, with perfect orange hues against the blue sky and white clouds for selfies. 2️⃣、Transportation and navigation: 1. From Zhenhai, choose navigation to Xiangshan Jiaosi West Parking Lot, start hiking from the front of the pond (tree trunk). 2. From Cixi, choose navigation to Xianfo Ancient Parking Lot, start hiking from Dapeng Road (tree slope). Go outdoors for hiking and mountain climbing❗️Release dopamine for yourself and give yourself a reason for freedom and happiness～Give yourself a joyful Christmas💛