[2025 Ningbo Stay] Travel Guide for Cordis Dongqian Lake Ningbo (Updated Mar)

Do you want to avoid the crowds during the holidays and find a small and beautiful spot where you can take your kids for a walk? Last weekend, we drove on a two-day and one-night trip to Ningbo Dongqian Lake. This place is known as the "Little Erhai Lake" in Ningbo. We were deeply amazed by it when we first arrived. Let me share with you our itinerary~ A quick overview of the tour route 🌟Day1: Academician Center→Cordis Hotel 🌟Day2: Hanling Art Museum→Hanling Old Street→Guojiazhi Village Details of the wonderful itinerary Day1: A poetic beginning and a comfortable residence - Morning: Head towards the Academician Center of Dongqian Lake. This is the filming location of the popular TV series "My Human Fireworks". If you stroll along the corridor, you can encounter the internet-famous tree 🌳. Standing next to the tree, gazing at the Dongqian Lake in the distance, feeling the breeze on your face, you will naturally feel comfortable. - Noon: Arrive at Cordis Hotel Dongqian Lake🏨, which is one of the few family-friendly resort hotels in Dongqian Lake. The hotel has a unique Chinese style, showing elegant style🏮. We stayed in a deluxe garden-view king room, and from the terrace of the room we could enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dongqian Lake. The hotel also has two indoor and outdoor children's playgrounds, where children have a lot of fun as soon as they enter💕. The indoor hot spring pool is a water park for children in winter, where they are reluctant to leave after having so much fun. - Evening: After playing, you can enjoy dinner at the hotel's Ming Court Chinese Restaurant. The ingredients here are extremely fresh and the dishes are very popular with children. Day 2: Art walk, ancient village exploration - Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, head to Hanling Art Museum. The art museum has a unique shape, and the lawn at the entrance alone is a great photo-taking spot. - Noon: Move to Hanling Old Street. This ancient water village is adjacent to the Hanling Art Museum. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one side, exuding a strong Dali and Lijiang style. You may want to charter a black-sailed boat, drift leisurely and quietly appreciate the charming scenery of the lake. - Afternoon: We originally planned to go to Limin Village, but it was crowded and traffic was congested, so we went to Gaojiazhi Village instead. In Dongqian Lake, this village is relatively small and has few tourists. Strolling through it is relaxing and pleasant, and it has the charm of a small village by the Erhai Lake. There are two coffee shops at the entrance of the village. The photos taken in front of them are particularly good! Dongqian Lake is worthy of being called the "Little Erhai Lake" of Ningbo. You can relax your whole body and mind by coming here for vacation in your spare time. If you don’t know where to go during the holidays, why not come to Dongqian Lake and enjoy the beauty of nature~

Hey guys 👋, Ningbo in January is like a reserved and charming Jiangnan beauty, exuding a unique charm. I just came back from there, and now I'm sharing this super detailed guide with you! 🌆 Ningbo, located in eastern Zhejiang, is a city with a long history and rich cultural heritage. It has the gentle charm of a Jiangnan water town and the bustling vitality of a modern metropolis. The ancient Tianyi Pavilion is filled with the fragrance of books, and Sanjiangkou witnesses the changes of the city. In January, Ningbo is slightly cool, but the air is fresh, and every corner of the city exudes a sense of tranquility and peace, making people want to explore its beauty. 🚗 Transportation Guide ✈️ By Air: After arriving at Ningbo Lishe International Airport, you can take Metro Line 2 directly to the city center, which is convenient and fast. There are also airport buses to various directions in the city and surrounding cities, with many departures. You can choose the appropriate route according to your destination. 🚄 By High-speed Rail: Ningbo Station has a rich schedule and is a major transportation hub with complete facilities. The surrounding area is convenient for transportation, with buses, subways, taxis, and other transportation options available, making it easy to reach various attractions and hotels. Most city buses operate from around 6:00 to 18:00, and some routes in busy areas or scenic spots may extend their hours. You can pay by mobile phone, and it is recommended to check the bus app for real-time information before traveling. 🗺 Recommended Itinerary Day1️⃣: Tianyi Pavilion Museum - Moon Lake Park - Nantang Old Street - Old Bund Day2️⃣: Dongqian Lake Scenic Area - Hanling Old Street 🌟 Must-visit Attractions 📍 Tianyi Pavilion Museum: The oldest existing library in the world, it houses countless ancient books and documents, like a treasure trove of knowledge. Entering Tianyi Pavilion, the ancient architecture and serene environment make you feel like you've traveled back in time, immersed in a rich cultural atmosphere and the long river of history 📷 📍 Dongqian Lake Scenic Area: The largest freshwater lake in Zhejiang, known for its "West Lake scenery and Taihu grandeur." In January, Dongqian Lake is clear, surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful scenery. You can choose to cycle around the lake, enjoy the lake and mountain views, or take a boat tour and feel the gentle breeze, which is refreshing and relaxing. 📍 Old Bund: Ningbo's fashion landmark, home to many bars, restaurants, and European-style buildings. At night, the lights come on, full of exotic charm, blending with Ningbo's historical heritage. Stroll along the riverbank, admire the dazzling lights and river views, and feel the city's vitality and romance. 📌 Practical Tips 1. Tianyi Pavilion Museum tickets can be booked online in advance. It is recommended to hire a guide to better understand the history and cultural value of the library. Smoking and loud noise are prohibited in the museum, and visitors should take care of the cultural relics and environment. 2. Dongqian Lake Scenic Area is large, with many activities. You can plan your route and activities in advance and choose the appropriate transportation. The wind is strong by the lake in winter, so keep warm and wear a hat, scarf, etc. 3. The Old Bund is lively at night, but be sure to keep your personal belongings safe to avoid losing them in crowded places. There are many restaurants nearby where you can taste various local dishes and snacks. 🍜 Local Food Recommendations 🥟 Ningbo Tangyuan: A signature Ningbo delicacy, these glutinous rice balls are large and filled with a generous amount of filling. The glutinous rice skin is soft and chewy, and the black sesame filling is fragrant. Take a bite, and the sesame oil aroma instantly fills your mouth, sweet but not greasy, with a rich taste. In the cold January, a bowl of steaming tangyuan warms both body and heart 👍 🍤 Ning-style Shredded Eel: Eel is cut into strips and stir-fried with chives, ginger, and other ingredients, resulting in a fragrant and rich flavor. The shredded eel is tender and smooth, the chives add a unique aroma, and the sauce is rich and thick. It's perfect for mixing with rice and is a regular on Ningbo tables, leaving a lasting impression. 🥘 Snow Vegetable Yellow Croaker: The yellow croaker is tender, and the snow vegetable is salty and delicious, complementing each other perfectly. The snow vegetable's umami flavor infuses the fish, making it even more delicious. This dish has a rich broth, and the fish melts in your mouth. It's a traditional Ningbo dish that showcases the fresh flavors of Ningbo cuisine. 🍜 Cangqiao Noodles: Noodles wrapped in tofu skin with meat filling, served in a delicious broth. The noodles are tender and smooth, the meat filling is juicy and flavorful, the noodles are chewy, and the broth is rich. With added vegetables, mushrooms, and other ingredients, the taste is diverse. It's a Ningbo specialty snack that can be found in noodle shops on the streets. 🥠 Dragon and Phoenix Gold Dumplings: Made with glutinous rice flour and filled with red bean paste, topped with golden pine pollen. The dumplings are soft and sticky, the red bean paste is smooth and sweet, and the pine pollen adds a unique flavor. They are round and cute, a traditional Ningbo pastry, sweet but not greasy, with a strong Jiangnan flavor. 🏨 Hotel Accommodation 📍 Near Tianyi Pavilion Museum: Ningbo Fubang Hotel, conveniently located near Tianyi Pavilion Museum and Moon Lake Park, making it easy to get around. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with complete facilities and attentive service. The hotel has a restaurant offering Ningbo specialties and other dishes to suit different tastes. 📍 Near Dongqian Lake Scenic Area: Cordis Hotel Dongqian Lake Ningbo, located within the scenic area, with beautiful surroundings and fresh air. The rooms are beautifully decorated, and most offer lake views, allowing you to enjoy the scenery from your room. The hotel also has a gym, swimming pool, and other facilities for a comfortable leisure experience. 📍 Near Old Bund: Atour Hotel Ningbo Old Bund, close to the Old Bund, with convenient transportation and a variety of dining and entertainment options. The rooms are stylish and clean, with attentive service. Staying here, you can easily visit the Old Bund at night to enjoy the night view and experience Ningbo's nightlife atmosphere. 💖 Travel Experience During these two days in Ningbo in January, I felt like I was in a poetic Jiangnan dream. The book fragrance of Tianyi Pavilion, the beauty of Dongqian Lake, and the prosperity of the Old Bund all made me linger. The delicious food immersed my taste buds in Ningbo's unique flavors. Ningbo in January is not as noisy and busy as big cities, but it has a sense of tranquility and elegance, allowing me to feel the gentle charm of Jiangnan water towns and the deep cultural heritage. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to Ningbo to explore more of the city's charm and surprises 💕

🌿 Beautiful Scenery and Fewer Crowds (For moms with two kids who are afraid of summer crowds, this is a tried-and-tested way to take your kids out without stress👩👧👦) ❶ Huzhou: Giraffe Manor 🦒 Transportation: 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou/Take a high-speed train from Shanghai to Huzhou Station + 30-minute taxi ride ✅ Stress-Free Experience: → Have breakfast with giraffes (CNY 30/basket of carrots, enough to feed giraffes for an hour) → Petting zoo (CNY 10/bag of feed, staff can help take photos) → Unlimited rides on the jungle coaster (children over 1.2 m can ride alone) 🏡 Accommodation: ✔️ Treehouse in the manor (includes petting zoo experience + afternoon tea) ✔️ Miaoshan Homestay (8-minute drive, rice paddy pool, CNY 150 per person) 🍜 Dining Guide: ▶ Buffet in the manor (free for children, giraffe-shaped buns) ▶ Miaoxi Town Pancakes (CNY 4 each, with dried plum and pork filling, great for snacks) 💡Fun Fact: Collect animal stamps on a task card from the service center to exchange for a giraffe headband ❷ Ningbo: Dongqian Lake 🚣 Transportation: 2-hour high-speed train from Shanghai to Ningbo Station + CNY 30 taxi ride ✅ Stress-Free Package: → Water park kayaking (CNY 80/hour for a two-person boat, 3-year-olds can sit in the middle) → Treasure hunt at the Southern Song Dynasty Stone Carving Park (CNY 10 for a map to find zodiac stone statues) → Ride a tandem bike at Xiaoputuo (CNY 30/hour, coffee shops along the lake can babysit your kids) 🏡 Accommodation: ✔️ Cordis Hotel (includes children's adventure pack + pool toys) ✔️ Hanling Blossom Hill (koi pond in the courtyard, includes fish feed) 🍜 Food: ▶ Hanling Old Street Sixteen Wonton (CNY 15 for shrimp wonton, freshly made) ▶ Chi Nei Restaurant (Dongqian Lake snails with rice buns, so delicious that kids will eat them) ⚠️Avoid: Don't rent electric boats in the scenic area! There's nothing on the island except reeds ❸ Changzhou: Maoshan Forest World 🌳 Transportation: 1-hour drive from Nanjing/Take a high-speed train from Suzhou to Liyang Station + bus ✅ Energy-Draining Activities: → Feed deer in the magic forest (CNY 15 for feed, the deer will bow) → Grass skiing on the green meadow (CNY 10/ride, gentle slope suitable for children over 5) → Parent-child theater in the forest (2 pm show, actors interact with the audience) 🏡 Accommodation: ✔️ Starry Sky Dome House (firefly watching + telescope) ✔️ Tea Field Tent (includes tea-picking experience, take home a self-made tea can) 🍜 Mountain Delicacies: ▶ Forest Restaurant (CNY 68 for chestnut chicken, freshly picked chestnuts) ▶ Xiangu Village Tofu Workshop (CNY 5 for unlimited soy milk refills, kids love the fried dough sticks) 💡Fun Fact: Collect five types of leaves in a plant specimen box from the service center to exchange for a succulent plant 📌 Mom's Tips 🔸 Bring a foldable stroller! Renting a stroller in the scenic area costs CNY 50/hour 🔹 Dress your kids in bright colors! Easy to spot if they get lost in the forest 🔸 Bring 5 sets of clothes (playing with water and feeding animals can get messy) 🔹 Choose train cars 13-15 (near the luggage area, convenient for strollers) (After being pushed on stage by my child to play a tree in the forest theater, I realized that the ultimate stress-free experience is letting your kids have fun on their own!) 💬"What other kid-friendly destinations with beautiful scenery and fewer crowds are there in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai? Moms, let's help each other out!"

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As the world's first Cordis Resort, Cordis, Dongqian Lake, Ningbo is designed with the concept of Jiangnan gardens and ancient villages, ingeniously integrating mountain and water elements with local wood, stone, bamboo, and tile architectural elements. Small bridges and flowing water, cascading waterfalls and plank roads, pavilions and flower streams, every place is full of poetry and painting, as if you are in a natural village carved by time. The hotel has 252 luxury rooms and villas, distributed among the garden vegetation, allowing you to enjoy comfortable accommodation while also feeling the breath of nature. The simple white walls and black tile roofs are staggered and complement the surrounding garden scenery. The hotel has three unique restaurants: the famous Cantonese restaurant Ming Court, the all-day dining restaurant Dong Yue Market, and the themed restaurant Lake House Restaurant with the theme of "farm to table". Each restaurant provides you with a refined dining experience, allowing your taste buds to enjoy the ultimate enjoyment here. The hotel also has a Langham "Chuan" Spa center, inspired by the Chinese Five Elements, providing you with a comprehensive physical and mental relaxation experience. Whether you are a busy office worker or a leisurely vacationer, you can find your own peace and comfort here. The hotel is equipped with a super large indoor and outdoor children's theme park, where children can play to their heart's content and explore treasures and inspire inspiration with the mascot "Kandy" based on the endangered red panda.

The Cordis Hotel, Dongqian Lake, Ningbo not only has beautiful scenery, but also delicious food. Ming Court Chinese and Western Restaurant offers a rich variety of cuisines. The hotel is equipped with a variety of recreational facilities and activities, such as swimming, CHUAN SPA, gymnasium, etc., so that we can relax and maintain a healthy and happy mood during our vacation. The indoor children's playground covers an area of ​​nearly 800 square meters! It has slides, ocean ball pools, mini golf and billiards, fingertip football, hand-made creation space, movie viewing area, etc.

After working hard, it’s time to escape the hustle and bustle on the weekend. I heard that the scenery of Dongqian Lake in Ningbo is good, so I just packed my luggage and left, starting a 3 days and 2 nights trip~ This time, for the purpose of leisure vacation🥳, I chose a good hotel to stay for two days and went to Cordis, Dongqian Lake🏨 The hotel is in a good location, a 5-minute drive from the surrounding attractions. It has three mountains and one lake. The overall design style is like a Jiangnan garden🚶with that quaint charm🍂The white walls and black tiles are scattered in an orderly manner. It also faces Dongqian Lake and is very photogenic~Of course the hotel Although it is big, there is a shuttle bus at your doorstep, which is quite convenient🚍 I also like the wooden elements in the room, and the warm style🍁The landscape balcony faces the lake directly, and you can watch the sunset. It directly fills the vacation atmosphere. When you are tired, you can go to the SPA with friends, and there is also an indoor constant-temperature swimming pool. Gym etc. 🍴I tried 2 restaurants in total, and they were all outstanding. Ming Ge has Ningbo specialties, and the Qianhu Taro Baked Lobster🦞 is still fresh in my memory. I had breakfast and Western food at the Dongyue Market Restaurant. I ordered the M5 steak and snow fish, both of which were pretty good.

Cordis Ningbo Dongqian Lake is built next to the Mashan Wetland on the bank of Dongqian Lake. It is less than an hour's drive from the "Peach Blossom Spring", where you can experience the beautiful scenery and delicious food and start a bright spring micro-vacation trip. Checking into the premium lake view room of Cordis Hotel Ningbo Dongqian Lake, as soon as you enter the door, you can see Yingying Dongqian Lake through the wide floor-to-ceiling windows, like a long and beautiful landscape scroll, taking in the beautiful scenery. The most amazing thing is the sunset on the lawn outside the hotel. When you open the door of the house, you can have a panoramic view of the beauty of Dongqian Lake. You can also ride, jog, and walk, which is perfect for you who are tired of the daily hustle and bustle! The mountains, rocks, small ponds, vegetation, and bamboo forests are lush and leisurely, as if you have strayed into a peach blossom garden thousands of miles away. People "can enjoy the pleasure of mountains and rivers without leaving the city, and feel like they are in the woods and springs while living in a busy city."

Ningbo is so chill||I went on a business trip to Ningbo last week and found that Ningbo is so chill, very relaxing🉑️ 📍Cordis Hotel, Dongqian Lake, Ningbo Photos 2-4 The environment is great, the terrace on the second floor is very large, suitable for family vacations 📍Hankyu Mall, Ningbo Photos 5-10 The first overseas store of Japan's Hankyu is in Ningbo, lots of delicious food, I recommend the Hokkaido cuisine on the 5th floor🍣 There are popular ice cream and bakery shops on the basement floor 📍Ningbo International Conference Center Photos 11-12 The architectural style is very textured, but you need to keep your speed within 30 after entering the area 📍South Shore Parking Lot, Dongqian Lake Photo 13 Great for photos, feels like Los Angeles haha 📍Hanling Art Museum A popular check-in spot, the architecture is indeed very beautiful, and there will be many cyclists passing by at night

Staying away from the crowded cities and choosing quiet places even for traveling has become an unspoken happiness for many people nowadays. It takes only 40 minutes to drive from downtown Ningbo and you can stumble upon Dongqian Lake, a small hidden resort among the mountains. Its magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural heritage have also attracted a number of high-end luxury hotels to compete for it. Among them, the Cordis Ningbo Dongqian Lake has won my heart the most. design The hotel takes the original village form as design inspiration. It not only takes its shape, with scattered mountains creating a secluded atmosphere, but also takes its meaning, covering an entire area of ​​water, and stacking oriental building materials such as wood, stone, bamboo, and tiles. It reveals vitality in tradition and grandeur in gentleness. Room The hotel has a total of 238 elegant and quiet luxury rooms, starting from 57 square meters. Each room is equipped with an extra-large viewing terrace. They are scattered in the 140,000 square meters of gardens. The simple and rustic architecture blends with the mountains. It is built facing the lake and you can enjoy the natural scenery when you open the window. The high concentration of green makes people feel excited. All guest rooms use the renowned Cordis "Sweet Dream Bed" and pillow menu, allowing you to easily have a sound and peaceful sleep. Meals The hotel has a total of 5 restaurants and bars, each of which has its own characteristics and is worth savoring. The restaurant's cuisine adheres to the standards of the Langham Ming Court restaurant in Hong Kong, which has been awarded two Michelin stars in Hong Kong. They include the well-known Cantonese restaurant: Ming Court all-day restaurant, Dongyue Market, and a "farm-to-table" specialty restaurant, Lake House Restaurant. Water Bar The charming bar at Cordis is perfect for a night out with friends or a drink late into the night. The bar is decorated with many American retro elements, and professional bartenders will provide you with exquisite cocktails, top-quality red wine and champagne. facility When it comes to one of the main features of the CORDIS brand, it is definitely the leading one-stop wellness center, fitness center, constant temperature swimming pool, hot spring bathing pool, etc. There is also a caring parent-child park that is the first choice for taking children out for a walk. There are colorful ocean balls, indoor slides, children's billiards, hand-made spaces, and all kinds of parent-child projects, which can also give full play to children's hands-on and thinking abilities. Spa The award-winning Chuan Spa is also a must-experience when visiting The Langham. Combining traditional Chinese medicine and the principles of the Five Elements, it offers custom-designed treatments in an elegant and tranquil environment.

This is a hotel that enjoys private garden space in the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains. The hotel has a swimming pool, fitness center, restaurant, and bar. You can spend a joyful holiday without leaving the hotel. Nearby attractions Shangshui Campsite 0.5km away, equipped with large tents, coffee shops, wild fishing, water entertainment, etc. Mashan Wetland 0.7km away, rich in aquatic plants, waterfront trees, and birds. Ningbo Dongqian Lake Courtyard by Marriott Hotel

Address: No. 28, Shashan Road, Dongqian Lake Tourist Resort, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Recommended reason: Open three mountains and one lake, the Hanling Art Museum designed by Kengo Kuma is next to it. Indoor children's playground, free to play, nearly 800m in area! The Yangkang Sports Center occupies a whole building. Surrounded by surrounding attractions, it is about a 5-minute drive from Hanling Old Street, and you can go to Mashan Wetland by walking.