Ningbo Zhongpo Mountain Forest Park Hiking Notes

🌲**Hiking Route**: Zhongpo Mountain Forest Park → Zhangsheng Temple Reservoir → Dasongwan Ancient Road, a loop trail about 8.5 km long 📈**Elevation Change**: Cumulative climb of about 560 meters, experience the natural ups and downs 🕒**Estimated Time**: 3-4 hours of strolling time 🚗**Navigation Tips**: Drive to Shangbanshan Village. The small parking lot at Zhongpo Mountain Forest Park offers convenient parking. There are also enthusiastic aunties with stalls selling supplies, adding warmth to your hiking trip. 🌟**Route Features**: The entire route mainly consists of ancient roads and farm roads. The route is simple and clear, with well-marked trails. With recent drizzles, the streams in Zhongpo Mountain are full of water. Hiking in the rain, listening to the interweaving sounds of rain and springs, heals the soul. ⚠️Special Reminder: The bluestone slab roads are slippery, please walk carefully. Waterproof shoes will help you easily wade through the waterlogged sections. 🌂**Personal Thoughts**: This route is moderately difficult and especially suitable for families with children in fine weather. Zhongpo Mountain is a summer water play paradise, with different atmospheres on rainy and sunny days. Although it was drizzling today, the visibility was high, and the hiking experience was excellent. Not only did I bathe in negative oxygen ions, but I also enjoyed a slow-paced spring water concert. Today's hike was full of joy and rewarding!