Shaoxing Salt Gang Shibadu, a popular water play spot and a popular check-in spot

The Salt Gang's Eighteen Crossings is located in Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. This was a secret passage in the mountains secretly dug by private salt dealers in the old days to avoid investigation by the government. Now it has become a popular place for water play and a check-in spot for internet celebrities. The Yanbang Eighteen Ferry is about 6 kilometers long and is named after the 18 anchor bridges on the Jugen River. Dingbu Bridge starts from Lijiaxi Village and ends at Chiyan Village. The stream between the two villages is winding, with mountains on both sides. Dingbu Bridge is made of local materials, mostly irregular rocks, some of which are straight, some slightly curved, and some are S-shaped. The clear stream water flows through the cracks between the stones, creating a fresh picture with beautiful artistic conception. The first ferry is called Shuidui Ferry, located on the west side of Lijiaxi Village. There are double rows of anchorage bridges and dams on the stream, as well as piers, water-friendly platforms, and viewing corridors beside the stream. The surrounding landscape is well maintained. After crossing the stream from Shuidui, you officially enter the Salt Gang Eighteen Crossings. 18 bridges connect the ancient paths along the stream into a complete hiking route. The ancient trails are all one-way, either on the left side or on the right side of the stream. Therefore, if you want to complete the entire journey, you need to cross 18 bridges. From the first crossing, the excitement continued and every step was taken in the scenery. The most popular ferry among tourists is the 17th ferry, Leigong Ferry. The stream here is wide, and the Dingbu Bridge paved with stone slabs meanders in the water like a ribbon dancing in the wind. There is a flood dam next to Dingbu Bridge. The stream flows over it, and when cars pass by, a layer of water splashes up, which is particularly picturesque. [MapleLeaf] There are three main ways to visit Yanbang Shibadu: [One] Start from Lijiaxi Village and walk from Shuidui Ferry to Hongyan Ferry, a round trip of 10 kilometers. [Two] Start from Chiyan Village and walk from Hongyan Ferry to Shuidui Ferry, a round trip of 10 kilometers. [Three] If you are intimidated by the 10 kilometers, you can first navigate to Chiyan Village, then drive along the stream from Shibadu to Shisandu, then stop and walk. [Pushpin]Some people may ask, can I drive the whole way? No, you can only walk between the first and thirteenth crossings. Some people may also ask, can I take a taxi back to the starting point? Not very possible, as both villages are remote small mountain villages, 25 kilometers apart by winding mountain roads. 📍Detailed address: [One] Lijiaxi Village, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province (First Ferry) [Two] Chiyan Village, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province (18th Ferry) [MapleLeaf] Ticket price: Free ⏳Time reference: If you walk the whole way back and forth, it will take at least 3 hours