How to travel around Ningbo like a special forces traveler?

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The trendy train in Xikou Scenic Area. (Photo by Zhang Zhida)

To travel like a special forces goes viral nowadays, but do you know how to have a good time in Ningbo? How should Ningbo's locals have new fun? Here are some strategies and suggestions!

The Secret to travel in Ningbo like a "Special Forces"

Nowadays, travelling like a "special forces" is quite trendy, but you need to know how to do it efficiently.

"It is not difficult to find that in social platforms such as Xiaohongshu and Tiktok many 'special forces' travelers like to travel to Ningbo, but on weekdays, most of them have to do it within 24 hours, and most of them are just taste food in a single destination. It is expected that during the 'May Day' holiday they will have more time, and more 'special forces' travelers will choose to travel for a couple of days, so the travelling by subway will be a good choice." The industry analyst said.

Cai Yuanyuan, a seasoned traveler, admitted that the "special forces style" tourism focuses on an "extreme money saving challenge" and a "time management master", so a convenient transportation is compulsory. "Train is better than airplane, and subway is better than taxi," she said.

In fact, Ningbo is the 21st city in mainland China to have rail transit, and some classic attractions are along five subway lines. For example, Line 1 passes through Tianyi Pavilion, Gulou, Qing'an Guild Hall, Sakura Park, Asoka Monastery, etc; Line 2 passes through Chenghuang Temple, Drum Tower, 1844 Heyi Art Life Center, Ningbo Bang Museum, etc; Line 3 passes through Ningbo Sports Center, Children's Park, Ningbo Ocean World, Ningbo Museum, Romon Global Park, etc; Line 4 passes through Cicheng Ancient County, Longquan Temple, Ningbo Olympic Center, Yaojiang Park, Nantang Old Street, Yuehu Park, Dongqian Lake, etc; Line 5 passes through Haishu District Marriage Customs Museum, Yinzhou Park, Ningbo Happy Coast Ecological Sports Park, Academician Park, Yinzhou Ecological Corridor, etc.

These tourist attractions are all directly accessible by subway or within 15 minutes of riding a public bicycle, which is very convenient, "Cai Yuanyuan said.

New scenic spots and new travel

In order to attract tourists, major scenic spots in Ningbo firmly focus on the keyword "freshness". Among them, the newly opened scenic area is very eye-catching.

In Xiangshan, the Donghai Lingyan Scenic Area will be open for trial operation on May Day. The scenery here is beautiful, with cliffs and strange peaks and rocks standing on the mountains, earning it the title of "the most spectacular scenery in East Zhejiang"; The naturally formed rock wall is also a great choice for climbing in East China.

Those who long for Zibo's happy barbecue can also go to Cicheng in Jiangbei district - "Have a barbecue tour to the ancient town by subway, the terminal station is Cicheng". When the sun sets, the stores in Chengnanjiushi Block of Cicheng will move tables and chairs outside and start the night life of the old town. People can enjoy barbecue and drink beer; kids can travel around the streets on the small train of Chengnan. In addition, there are also various stalls of creative works, accessories and customs. Life there is so fascinating.

Festivals with different themes are also attraction weapons of the scenic area. For example, from April 29th to May 3rd, the 21st Film and Television Carnival will be launched at Xiangshan Studio; From April 29th to May 3rd, the upcoming "Early Summer Carnival" will be held at Ningbo Fantawild; Ningbo Daren Village strongly recommends the upcoming "Rural Fun Festival for Children" on May Day.

The activity settings also have a strong sense of networking. For example, Ningbo Ocean World meets the basic needs of workers. During the May Day holiday, it will take everyone to enjoy "immersive fishing" at the bottom of the sea, relaxing and healing, and there are also "marine animal tour guides"; Ningbo Meishan Bay Beach Park has launched the "Cultural and Elegant Collection - Inheriting Classic Ancient Style Park Market" by the seaside, a 5-day immersive experience that takes you through the ancient world in one second.

Small number of attractions catering to the locals' taste

So, how can the taste of locals who plans to stay in Ningbo for the holiday be satisfied?

Temple tours will be a popular option. "Previously, people went to the surrounding Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou and Putuo Mountain in Zhoushan quite frequently, but actually there are also many temples in Ningbo! "Tourism expert Zhang Bo said with an example that the Tiantong Zen Temple has a history of over 1700 years; The historic old temple Xiangshanjiao Temple is a hidden garden temple on Jiulong Lake in Zhenhai, with the ultimate architectural style of the Tang Dynasty; As a national 4A tourist attraction, Baoguo Temple in Jiangbei has the oldest wooden buildings in Jiangnan; There are also Xilin Temple in Yinzhou, Yuelin Temple in Fenghua. They are all very quiet and beautiful.

With the popularity of Guizhou Sheepskin Cave, waterfalls have also become the target of everyone's search. Taking Fenghua as an example, Qianzhangyan, Xufuyan, Sanyintan, and Licun Sanzhe Waterfall are all the "top streams" of the Ningbo waterfalls. Among them, Xufuyan Waterfall is the filming location for the TV drama "The Smiling Proud Wanderer", which has recently attracted many tourists and is also referred to as the Ningbo version of "Sheepskin Cave".

Furthermore, there are also trendy rural destinations. Camping sites such as Xiangshan Rice Barrel Mountain, "Small Lugu Lake" in Xiayan Village of Zhangshui Town, Guanding Lake in Longguan Township, coffee shops in Limin Village of Dongqian Lake, "Sky Camp" on Fuquan Mountain, Yangming Ancient Town in Yuyao, and Congma River in Cicheng are all highly recommended.

Precautions: appointment, flow restriction, and shutdown information

So, what are the precautions for travelling in Ningbo during holidays? Firstly, attention should be paid to the appointment process. For example, according to the news from Songlan Mountain Tourist Resort, due to the limited parking space in the resort, the flow restriction measures will be taken during the "May Day" period in the region from the tourist center of the resort to the Sailing Center of Asian Games. Tourists can make an appointment through WeChat and Alipay by searching applet "Ningbo Songlan Mountain Tourist Resort". Park at the Songlan Mountain Tourist Center or Sailing Center of Asian Games and then take the shuttle vehicle of the resort to the scenic spots; Guests staying in the hotel can drive in with the hotel reservation information.

Friendly reminder: the Dongqianhu Water Park has been closed for good; The trendy small train in Xikou Scenic Area will suspend for renovation on May 10th. So do not miss it during the May Day holiday.

It is also reported that in response to the May Day tourism market, the cultural and tourism departments have focused on reminding tourists to pay attention to tourism safety and civilized travel; Be cautious in participating in high-risk projects such as high-altitude, high-speed, water, and diving, and refrain from actions that may endanger one's own and others' safety.

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