Off-the-beaten-path hiking and spring outing in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai: The destination is a tea plantation overlooking the sea at Dajinshan in Shipu Town

When it comes to Shipu in Xiangshan, Ningbo, people's deepest impression of it is the millennium fishing port, seafood paradise, and traditional attractions such as China's Fishing Village, Donghai Half-side Mountain, and the ancient city of Shipu Fishing Port. But did you know? On the left side behind the ancient city of Shipu in Xiangshan, Ningbo, there hides a hiking spot that overlooks the entire Shipu Fishing Port and the sea, which is Dajinshan in Shipu. Although there is a mountain road that can take you to Dajinshan in Shipu, the best scenic and hiking experience is to go on foot. Hiking Guide to Dajinshan in Shipu 1. Starting point: For time-saving, directly locate the Shipu Banshanling Tunnel (inside the ancient town) and then ascend the mountain from the left side of the tunnel entrance. If you want a better view, locate the Shipu Battery Mountain first, climb up to view the city and sea, and then follow the remaining hiking trails. The essential path to Dajinshan is the ancient Dajinshan trail, which is actually not in great condition. The trail is made of old mountain stones, inevitably uneven with steps, and a section of the hike is a bit physically demanding, giving a sense of exploring wild mountains. But the good news is that the path becomes gentle later on, and the scenery is stunning enough, which is the Dajinshan Tea Plantation. It is a scenic tea plantation away from the ancient city with a view of the sea. There is only one tea farmer's family at the top of the mountain. Spring Outing Hiking Guide to Dajinshan 1. Duration: Suggested round trip 3-4 hours 2. Route: Left side of Shipu Fishing Port Ancient City—Battery Mountain—Dajinshan 3. Admission: Free 4. Other experiences: Sea viewing, wild vegetables, watching the sea under a canopy in the tea plantation, learning tea picking 5. Nearby attractions to Dajinshan: The ancient city of Shipu Fishing Port is just below the mountain, and Xiangshan Film and Television City is nearby