Ningbo Dongqian Lake, One-Stop Travel Guide

Travel Guide for Dongqian Lake, Ningbo: Transportation Guide Self-driving: Depart from Ningbo city center, drive along Ningbo Ring Expressway, and reach Dongqian Lake in about 30 minutes; from Hangzhou/Shanghai direction, take Hangyong Expressway, exit at Dongqian Lake, and arrive in about 1.5 hours. Public Transport: Take Metro Line 4 to Dongqian Lake Station, then transfer to bus route 901 or others to reach attractions like "Lake Heart Scenic Area"; you can also exit at Dongqian Lake Metro Station Exit E and take the scenic area shuttle bus. Attractions - Free Attractions Xiaoputuo: A long causeway in the lake, very popular. You can stroll along the lake heart causeway, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, pray at the Water Guanyin, and visit Xiayu Zen Temple. The surrounding scenery is beautiful and perfect for photography. Hanling Old Street: A water town ancient street with a thousand years of history, featuring bluestone roads and quaint architecture. Here you can enjoy authentic Dongqian Lake cuisine, and at night there is a light show with charming night views. Qianhu Secret Realm: Features wheat fields and trails, accessible by sightseeing car or on foot from Xiaoputuo Yuanrong Square, passing by Erlin Zen Temple on the way. Xiashui Wetland Park: Has a water corridor bridge and vast reed marshes, a great spot for shooting movies, and you can also enjoy wetland scenery and bird watching. Paid Attractions Fuquan Mountain: Admission 25 RMB, with ten thousand mu of tea gardens on the mountain. You can stroll through the tea gardens, visit Phoenix Lake, Wanghu Peak, Wutai Sunrise View, Fuquan Longtan, and other attractions, and enjoy tea while sightseeing. Southern Song Stone Carving Park: Admission 55 RMB, the only Southern Song stone carving group in the country, featuring many lifelike stone statues, tomb passages, stone archways, etc. The park's museum offers insights into Southern Song history and the development of stone carving. Taogong Island: Admission 30 RMB, mainly for visiting the God of Wealth Temple and statues on the mountain, also a popular local barbecue spot. Recommended Itineraries One-Day Highlights Tour Morning: Head to the Academician Center, take photos at the long corridor and popular tree spots, enjoy panoramic views of Dongqian Lake; then go to Limin Village, enjoy coffee at a lakeside café while admiring the lake view. Noon: Taste fresh lake delicacies at Limin Village or nearby farmhouse restaurants. Afternoon: Visit Xiaoputuo, stroll along the lake heart causeway, visit Water Guanyin and Xiayu Zen Temple, optionally take a boat tour on the lake; then go to Qianhu Secret Realm to experience pastoral scenery. Evening: Arrive at Hanling Old Street, enjoy local food, and admire the night view and light show of the old street. Two-Day In-Depth Tour Day One Morning: Cycle around the lake, enjoy the natural scenery along Dongqian Lake and the views of various villages, stop at Taogong Island to visit the God of Wealth Temple. Noon: Dine at restaurants near Taogong Island or along the cycling route, tasting local cuisine. Afternoon: Continue cycling to Hanling Old Street, stroll through the old street, feel the charm of the thousand-year market, visit Hanling Art Museum. Evening: Stay overnight at a Hanling guesthouse, experience the ancient street's nighttime atmosphere. Day Two Morning: Head to Fuquan Mountain, stroll through tea gardens, enjoy mountain and lake views, relax with tea. Noon: Have lunch at a tea house or restaurant near Fuquan Mountain. Afternoon: Visit Southern Song Stone Carving Park, appreciate Southern Song stone carving art, and learn about historical culture. Evening: Optionally barbecue and stargaze at the Shangshui Tent Camp to end a pleasant trip. Food Recommendations Lake Freshwater Delicacies: Qingyu Huashui (green fish), Pengyu Tofu Soup, Qianhu's Kiss, Bibo Bath Shrimp, Langli Baitiao, River Shrimp, Snails, etc., tender meat and delicious taste. Special Snacks: Huizhi Tuan, an ancient-style brown sugar glutinous rice cake; also Mazi, Qingtuan, Mulian Jelly, Seaweed Rice Mantou, etc., with unique flavors worth trying. Accommodation Suggestions Ningbo Park Hyatt Hotel: Located at 188 Dayan Road, Dongqian Lake Town, with beautiful environment, luxurious facilities, and views of Dongqian Lake. Ningbo Dongqian Lake Hilton Huamao Hotel: Located at 99 Lianxin Road, Dongqian Lake Tourist Resort, very suitable for family trips, with a beautiful lakeside lawn. Ningbo Dongqian Lake Cordis Hotel: Located at 28 Shashan Road, Dongqian Lake Tourist Resort, easy for walking people and dogs, full of leisurely charm. Ningbo Dongqian Lake Waiting for the Wind Hotel: Located at Building 2, No. 12-3-1, Tea Pavilion Freedom Shore, Dongqian Lake Town, with unbeatable views and attentive service. Ningbo Qianhu State Guesthouse: Situated at 288 Shashan Road, Dongqian Lake, with unbeatable lake view rooms and rich, delicious breakfast.