Ningbo One-Day Plum Blossom Viewing Tour ‖ Guide & Tips

❤Recommendation: Mid-February to mid-March is the best time to see plum blossoms in Ningbo. Check out the one-day plum blossom viewing guide below! 🧳One-Day Itinerary: 1. Morning: Jiufeng Mountain Plum Garden (2–3 hrs), experience the magnificent sea of plum blossoms and the mountain scenery. 2. Noon: Lunch at Cicheng Ancient Town, taste local snacks such as Cicheng rice cakes and sweet fermented glutinous rice with osmanthus. 3. Afternoon: Cihu Park (1.5 hrs), stroll through the lakeside plum garden and the ancient town. 4. Evening: Baiyun Manor (1 hr), avoid the crowds and capture the plum blossoms in the sunset. ▽▽▽▽▽▽▽▽ 🕙Morning ✅Jiufeng Mountain Plum Garden: 🌟Highlights: The largest plum garden in Zhejiang Province with the most comprehensive variety of plum blossoms. Over 6,000 plum trees covering 26 varieties, located by the mountains and water, it's also a great hiking route. 🚉Transportation: 1. By car: Navigate to "Beilun Jiufeng Mountain." There is a parking lot. 2. By public transport: Take Subway Line 1 to Beilun Passenger Transport Center, then transfer to bus 790/721/792 and get off at the scenic spot entrance. 👍Recommended photo spots: 1. Plum Blossom Path: A small path paved with fallen petals, with gnarled branches on both sides, suitable for taking photos with an ancient style. 2. Plum Shadow Pool: The pool reflects the flower shadows, capturing the artistic conception of "sparse shadows slanting across the clear water." 3. Fish Scale Dam: A newly popular spot, with cascading stone steps set against the plum blossoms. 🕙Afternoon ✅Cihu Park (Cicheng Ancient Town): 🌟Highlights: The charm of the lake and plum blossoms next to the thousand-year-old town. The spring scenery of the plum garden, ancient pavilions, black tiles, and the reflection of Cihu Lake intertwine. 🚉Transportation: 1. By car: Navigate to "Cihu Park." There are parking lots nearby. 2. By public transport: Take Subway Line 4 to Cicheng Station, then walk or take a taxi for about 1.5 km. 👍Recommended photo spots: 1. Lake Heart Pavilion: The pavilion with red pillars and black tiles, along with the drooping plum branches, is suitable for taking photos with a meticulous painting style. 2. Northwest Plum Garden: Red and white plum blossoms against the dark lake and mountains. In the morning mist, you can capture the moment of "unique charm within the fragrance." 🕙Afternoon + Evening: ✅Baiyun Manor (Hidden Gem): 🌟Highlights: The ultimate plum blossom viewing spot in Ningbo. The riverside plum garden with sparse shadows, combined with the Ming Dynasty academy architecture, and fewer tourists. 🚉Transportation: 1. By car: Navigate to "Ningbo Baiyun Manor." There are temporary parking spaces near the entrance. 2. By public transport: Take Subway Line 1 to "Zemin" Station and walk for 15 mins; or take bus 156/159 to "Baiyun Manor" Station. 👍Recommended photo spots: 1. Riverside Plum Garden: Plum trees wind along the river, with stone paths and flower shadows intertwined, suitable for symmetrical composition. 2. Waterfront Platform: Plum blossoms reflect in the river. You can use the stone steps of the wharf to capture the charm of a Jiangnan water town. ▽▽▽▽▽▽▽▽ ❤Other good places to enjoy plum blossoms in Ningbo: Yuehu Park, Zhongshan Park, Plum Blossom Valley, Green Field Residence, Baoguo Temple, Ningbo Botanical Garden.