Qiantong Ancient Town

I didn't expect such blue seas This time I went to Ningbo Ninghai with friends I didn't expect it to be really fun ✅Azure seas✅Delicious seafood✅Unique ancient architecture · Not only are there many ancient villages with a long history here, but also the beautiful seascapes of the Qiangjiao Archipelago, and you can go out to sea, which is worth a visit‼️ Check out this super detailed 2⃣️-day 1⃣️ itinerary below . 🚶 'My Itinerary' Day1⃣️. Qiantong Ancient Town - Oriental Art Museum - Day2⃣️. Longgong Village - Xiyousi Temple - Guangde Temple . 🚗 'About Transportation' Self-driving is more suitable, 1h from Ningbo city center, and not far from various attractions after getting off the highway. . 🚩 'About Check-in Spots' 1⃣️Qiantong Ancient Town An ancient town that seems to be forgotten by time, laid out according to the Bagua, with small bridges over flowing water. Chen Yifei's movie 'The Barber' was filmed here. 2⃣️Qiangjiao Town Here you can find a piece of azure sea, as if you've come to Jeju Island, watch a sunset along the coastline, and enjoy seafood, very pleasant. 3⃣️Guangde Temple A very beautiful temple, also an unexpected find, really photogenic. 4⃣️Xiyousi Temple You can drive directly up the mountain, climbing online you can see pagodas and Buddha statues, and also overlook the mountains, the place is not big, 1 hour is enough. 5⃣️Oriental Art Museum Exhibits various intangible cultural heritage traditional crafts and Ten Miles of Red Makeup utensils, the building itself is also worth checking in. · 🏨 'Accommodation Strategy' I stayed at the Ninghai Sheraton Hotel this time, not far from Ninghai High-speed Railway Station and the highway exit, and also not far from the various attractions we were going to. I think the environment is good. The entrance is an oriental-style waterscape and garden, reflecting the philosophical musings on 'mountains' at the beginning of 'Xu Xiake's Travel Notes', which coincides with the feeling this city gives me. Next to it is Tianming Lake Park, and you can also visit the park in the morning, quite comfortable. . 🍜 'Food Strategy' The seafood here is delicious, although there are not many types of seafood now, but there are also many choices, green crabs, grouper, various miscellaneous fish are all delicious. I recommend Caiyue Xuan Chinese Restaurant, their crab rice cake is so good. There are also Qiantong pancakes and various bean products which are local specialties. . If you feel tired from work, why not come to this comfortable seaside town for a visit! .

Qiantong Ancient Town Journey: Dreams Turn into Reality Once upon a time, my heart was filled with countless aspirations and dreams. Before I went to college, I often fantasized about living in the south for a while, to experience that unique tranquility and poetic charm. Imagining myself strolling on the ancient town's bluestone paths, feeling the distinctive flavor of the water town. Now, as I find myself in the embrace of Qiantong Ancient Town, those dreams seem to have come true one by one. Every corner of the ancient town is permeated with a rich historical atmosphere, and each brick and tile tells a story of the years. I walk along the river, watching the water flow gently, as if I can hear the breathing of the ancient town. Here, I have felt the gentleness and tranquility of the southern water town. The residential houses in the ancient town are well-arranged, with white walls and black tiles, exuding an antique charm. I have tasted the local specialties and felt the warmth and simplicity of the southern people. Looking back, those quirky ideas have now become reality. I am grateful to Qiantong Ancient Town for making my dreams come true and for making me cherish the beautiful moments I have now.

Qiantong Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Ninghai County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, which is a historical and culturally rich ancient town. Here are some travel guides for Qiantong Ancient Town: 1. Best season Qiantong Ancient Town is suitable for all seasons. In spring, you can enjoy the rapeseed flowers and peach blossoms. In summer, you can feel the cool stream and ancient architecture. In autumn, you can see the golden rice fields and red maple leaves. In winter, you can experience the tranquility and harmony of the ancient town. 2. Transportation - Self-driving: Depart from Ningbo city, drive along the Yongtaiwen Expressway, get off at the Ninghai exit, and then drive along the S214 provincial road to reach. - Public transportation: You can take a bus to Ninghai at the bus station in Ningbo city, and then transfer to the local bus or taxi to Qiantong Ancient Town. 3. Ticket price The ticket price for Qiantong Ancient Town is 50 yuan/person, and students and the elderly can enjoy discounts. 4. Main attractions - Qiantong Old Street: Qiantong Old Street is the main street of the ancient town, with buildings and ancient streets from the Ming and Qing Dynasties on both sides, where you can feel the history and culture of the ancient town. - Dazong Ancestral Hall: Dazong Ancestral Hall is the landmark building of Qiantong Ancient Town, built in the Ming Dynasty, it is a typical ancestral hall architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. - Drum Pavilion: Drum Pavilion is a Ming Dynasty building, which is the cultural center of Qiantong Ancient Town, displaying the local history and culture. - Folk Museum: The Folk Museum displays the folk culture and traditional handicrafts of Qiantong Ancient Town, such as wood carving, bamboo weaving, etc. 5. Food recommendation - Qiantong Tofu: Qiantong Tofu is a local specialty, with a fresh and tender taste and rich nutrition. - Qiantong Pastries: Qiantong Pastries are traditional local food, with a sweet taste and a variety of types. - Qiantong Free-range Chicken: Qiantong Free-range Chicken is a local specialty, with fresh and tender meat and delicious taste. 6. Shopping recommendation - Wood carving: The wood carving craft of Qiantong Ancient Town has a long history, which is a local specialty handicraft. You can buy some wood carving souvenirs. - Bamboo weaving: The bamboo weaving craft of Qiantong Ancient Town is also very famous. You can buy some bamboo weaving crafts. - Local specialties: Qiantong Ancient Town has many local specialties, such as Qiantong Tofu, Qiantong Pastries, Qiantong Free-range Chicken, etc., which you can take home to taste. 7. Precautions - Pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter. - Pay attention to safety and do not touch the local cultural relics and ancient sites at will. - Respect local customs and do not touch the local cultural relics and ancient sites at will. The above is the travel guide for Qiantong Ancient Town, hope it can help you.

One of the few non-commercialized, secluded ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. ♦️ Qiantong Ancient Town was established at the end of the Song Dynasty and reached its peak during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, still preserving over 1300 various ancient residential buildings. I first learned about Qiantong Ancient Town because it was the filming location for director Chen Yifei's movie 'The Barber'. The layout of this ancient town is based on the Bagua pattern, with flowing water in front of every household and carved beams in every home. 👉 About Transportation 🚄 Take the high-speed train to Ningbo Ninghai Station, then take a taxi (about 40 yuan) or a bus for 4 yuan (about half an hour's journey). 🚘 Drive directly to Qiantong Ancient Town. 👉 My Route Zhisi Residence ➡️ Mingjing Hall ➡️ Zesi Residence ➡️ Shangtang House ➡️ Qunfeng Zanzhu ➡️ Tong's Ancestral Hall ➡️ Folk Museum 🎫 'Ticket': 60 yuan (the ancient town is not enclosed, many alleys can be entered to tour the town, only the Folk Museum requires a ticket for entry) 🤔 'Personal Experience' ♦️ Qiantong is not like Wuzhen or Xitang, which are spread out along the river. Here, every household has a water channel in front of the door, with flowing water and carved beams. ♦️ Accustomed to the hustle and bustle of ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, this place does not have a strong commercial atmosphere, with more local residents, and everywhere is full of life. If you like originality and tranquility, this place is definitely worth a visit! ♦️ Walking on the ancient town's bluestone-paved streets, observing the architecture different from other ancient towns, and experiencing the unique slow life of the ancient town, one person, one tea, one afternoon! 🏨 'About Accommodation' ✅ I stayed at 'Ninghai Xiakexuan Hotel', located at the foot of Lianghuang Mountain, built against the mountain, with traditional Chinese courtyard design, white walls and black tiles, changing scenery with every step, less than fifty meters away from Lianghuang Mountain Scenic Area, and there is also an ancient temple to check in. It's only a ten-minute drive from Qiantong Ancient Town, very convenient. ✅ The hotel's tea room is very aesthetically pleasing, the design of the public areas is also very distinctive, and there is a large lawn in the backyard for camping and pitching tents. For families with children, there is also a cute children's playground with slides and rock climbing. The rooms are also spacious, all designed with terraces. This time, the reverse travel price was affordable, very satisfying! 🥙 About Food ✅ Famous Qiantong three treasures, 30r per serving ✅ Qiantong pancake: Locals line up here to buy, very famous, very fragrant and delicious! Location: Outside the ancient town's ticket checkpoint, opposite to Gu Ming ‼️tips: ✅ It is recommended to drive: Set the navigation to Qiantong Ancient Town, do not navigate to the parking lot, as it is nearly 1km walk from the ancient town. There are many grid parking spaces available on the roadside❗️ ✅ If the itinerary is not very tight, it is recommended to climb to Lushan at the entrance of the village to overlook the entire town. ✅ Nearby attractions include Liangwang Mountain Scenic Area, the starting point of Xu Xiake's travel notes.

The three treasures of Qiantong taste good. About tickets: The ticket price is 60 per person on site, which is not cost-effective. There are several ways to enter the park: First of all, if you navigate to Qiantong Ancient Town, the navigation will take you to the distribution center, where there is a large parking lot. Please note that it is still very far from the ancient town here (800 meters), so you can drive straight along the road in the town, and you will reach the gate of the ancient town at the last three-way intersection, 1 You can also buy tickets on site by scanning the WeChat QR code 2 No ticket fee after 17:00, if the sun sets late, you can consider arriving after 17:00 3 The ancient town is actually a town, so there are many entrances and exits, you can explore 4 Find a local guide We bought tickets honestly and went in, asked the boss lady who is the three treasures of Qiantong, got a business card, the boss lady said that she can be taken in by calling her, and then eat at the boss lady's house after entering, the best of both worlds (the fried rice cakes here are also delicious)

was founded at the end of the Song Dynasty and reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties, still preserving more than 1,300 various ancient residential buildings to this day. The local Tong family began to settle here during the Shaoding period of the Southern Song Dynasty. In the early Ming Dynasty, Tong Bolai invited Fang Xiaoru to lecture here twice, forming the cultural style of the ancient village with 'little bridges and flowing water in every courtyard, and ancient alleys and courtyards hiding art and literature.' The cultural atmosphere of this place is very unique, without deliberate ostentation or imitation, only the strong ancient charm and vivid rural scenery. Here, you can hear the rhythm of the beautiful Jiangnan silk and bamboo music. 'Every family has carved beams, and every household has flowing water,' this is the biggest feature that distinguishes Qiantong from other ancient towns! It is said that in ancient times, the natural conditions of Tong Town were harsh, and the harvest depended entirely on the weather. The ancestors of the Tong surname spared no effort and introduced water into the village according to the principles of the Bagua, creating the unique 'Bagua Water System' in the ancient architectural clusters of Jiangnan, creating a wonderful scenery that is not a water town but is better than a water town! Walking on the quiet bluestone paths of the ancient town, one is reminded of a distant Jiangnan dream. On both sides of the old street paved with flagstones and cobblestones, there are shops with long plank facades, and nearby there are groups of ancient buildings with exquisite craftsmanship that are still perfectly preserved to this day. Walking among them seems to take people's thoughts back to the distant past~

Zhejiang Ningbo has a treasure seaside town--Ninghai, with a history of more than 1700 years, it is the opening place of Xu Xiake's travel notes. There are mountains and seas here, as well as cultural ancient towns, which are very suitable for weekend vacations in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. 🚶🏻‍♂️Recommended itinerary D1: Qiangjiao Town - Watching the sunset in Jiajueke Village - Hotel D2: Xiyu Temple - Longgong Ancient Village - Qiantong Ancient Town - Return 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself for convenience 📸Recommended check-in: ❶Qiangjiao Town Known as Ningbo's Little Jeju Island, you must go on a sunny day, the sea here is really blue ❷Longgong Ancient Village With a history of more than 900 years, the village retains many ancient houses and stone roads, and there is a dragon tree with a peculiar shape. Those who like to visit ancient villages will definitely be surprised. ❸Xiyu Temple The temple hidden in the mountains and wild, with a history of more than 800 years, the Buddha pagoda and Buddha statue built on the mountain are particularly shocking when photographed! ❹Qiantong Ancient Town Known as the "Little Lijiang in the south of the Yangtze River", the ancient town uses the principle of Bagua to introduce stream water into the village, forming a residential construction of "every family has carved beams, every household has living water", which is a rare ancient town in Zhejiang that is not particularly commercialized.

Zhejiang Ninghai, a severely underrated treasure city for tourism! Discovered another treasure seaside town in Zhejiang Ningbo Ninghai, with a history of over 1700 years Is the starting point of Xu Xiake's travel notes Here you have mountains and seas, as well as cultural ancient towns Very suitable for niche weekend trips for people in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai~ I've organized a two-day and one-night travel itinerary, remember to save it first! ✅Travel Recommendations DAY1: Qiangjiao Town - Watch the sunset in Jiajueke Village - Stay at Ninghai Sheraton Hotel DAY2: Xiyousi Temple - Longgong Ancient Village - Qiantong Ancient Town - Return trip 🚗Transportation Advice: Self-driving is more convenient, 2.5h from Hangzhou, 1h from Ningbo city center. Take the high-speed train to Ninghai Station and then rent a car/hire a car. 📸Photo Spots Introduction 1⃣️Qiangjiao Town, Known as Ningbo's Little Jeju Island, you must go on a sunny day, the sea here is really blue. The most photogenic spot is at 'Folk Uncle coffee·beer', the first picture is taken uphill behind the coffee shop. 2⃣️Longgong Ancient Village, With a history of over 900 years, the village has preserved many ancient houses and stone roads, as well as a uniquely shaped dragon tree, those who like to visit ancient villages will be pleasantly surprised. 3⃣️Xiyousi Temple, A temple hidden in the mountains, with a history of over 800 years, the Buddha pagoda and statues built against the mountain are particularly impressive! It is currently under construction, but you can still visit normally. 4⃣️Qiantong Ancient Town, Known as the 'Little Lijiang of Jiangnan', the ancient town uses the principle of Bagua to introduce stream water into the village, forming a residential structure of 'carved beams in every house, living water in every household', it is one of the few ancient towns in Zhejiang that is not overly commercialized. 🏨Accommodation Recommendation We stayed at the Ninghai Sheraton Hotel this time, only a 6min drive from Ninghai High-Speed Train Station, very convenient for traveling and sightseeing~~ The room window overlooks the charming lake view and hotel surroundings.

🚗2.5h drive from Hangzhou, this little-known seaside town in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area can no longer hide, boasting both mountains and sea🌊. Known as Ningbo's 'Little Jeju', it has temples and villages, 🍃 with hidden temples in the mountains and ancient villages that are shockingly off the beaten path, and the lingering sound of the magnificent stage algae wells - 👉If you only have two days on the weekend and don't want to be in a crowd, come to Ninghai. 📝Remember to save this 2-day 1-night itinerary～ - 🚄High-speed train: Ninghai Station 🚗Self-driving: Hangzhou 2.5h Ningbo 1h - ✅Recommended route Day1: Qiangjiao Town➡️Longgong Ancient Village➡️Qiantong Ancient Town Day2: ➡️Xiyousi Temple➡️Ninghai Hu's Ancestral Hall➡️Guangde Temple - 🙌Recommended check-in ✅Qiangjiao Town At the end of the road is the sea, be sure to choose a sunny day to come, only then is the sea very blue, the first picture is located at 'Folk Uncle's Coffee Shop', and the small road behind halfway up the hill is here, it's very comfortable to order a coffee by the sea and space out - ✅Longgong Ancient Village An ancient village built during the Northern Song Dynasty's Xuanhe period, it has a history of a thousand years. Walking through the Ming and Qing architectural complex with blue tiles and white walls, peering at the ancient trees in front of the stream, and strolling among them, you can feel the taste of time - ✅Xiyousi Temple A secluded ancient temple built on the mountain, with a history of over 800 years. Standing on top of the pagoda forest is very spectacular, resembling a temple in the sky. Cars can go directly up the mountain, but the last 2 kilometers of road conditions are very poor, so be careful - ✅Qiantong Ancient Town A quaint town built at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, with a large number of ancient Ming and Qing residential buildings still existing. Here 'every family has carved beams, every household has living water', you can first climb to the top of Lushan Mountain to overlook the whole - ✅Ninghai Hu's Ancestral Hall Ninghai is also known as the hometown of ancient stage culture, with 125 ancient stages leading in Zhejiang, the rare triple algae well carvings are gorgeously beautiful, feeling the shock of historical context - ✅Guangde Temple A beautiful Tang-style temple, so off the beaten path that there are almost no tourists, but it's very photogenic. The whole temple is very new, and Yang Yang has checked in here - 👉Tips1: The distance between attractions is quite far, self-driving is the most convenient, or you can take the high-speed train to Ninghai Station and then rent a car 👉Tips2: The color of the seaside is very dependent on the weather, be sure to choose a clear and fog-free day to visit

After a recent trip back to my hometown in Sanmen, I found out that taking a taxi from Sanmen to Qiantong in Ninghai is only a few dozen yuan, so I took the opportunity to have a two-day tour of Ninghai.🚗 This trip was really worth it, I discovered so many hidden gems.🎉🎉🎉 The first stop was the coffee shop by the seaside in Qiangjiao Town, called Folk Uncle, right by the sea, with a super beautiful view!😎😎😎 The second stop was Guangde Temple, which is a temple with a bit of Tang Dynasty style, not the bright yellow exterior walls, but white wooden structures, very large, but the main entrance is currently not accessible, remember to go through the east gate!🙏🙏🙏 The third stop was Qiantong Ancient Town, the filming location for the movie 'The Barber', where you can capture the whole panorama without a drone, just by going up the hill opposite.🎥🎥🎥 The fourth stop was the seaside highway in Qiangjiao Town, which is the 'Little Jeju Island' mentioned online, where you can see the seascape along the road.🛣️🛣️🛣️ The fifth stop was the Sheraton Ninghai, where the outdoor seating for afternoon tea has a backdrop of several tall buildings, really stylish!😜😜😜 The sixth stop was the Jiajue Science Wharf, a great place to watch the sunset, with a Sunset Tea Break Cafe by the sea.🌅🌅🌅 The seventh stop was Ninghai Forest Hot Spring - Guo Jin Zen Temple, where you can go for hot springs in winter and for summer retreat, with very lush vegetation.🌳🌳🌳 The eighth stop was the Again Coffee Shop by the seaside in Qiangjiao Town, which is currently being renovated and looks like it will be ready soon.🤩🤩🤩 The ninth stop was the Haiyu English Afternoon Tea by the seaside in Qiangjiao Town.🍰🍰🍰 The tenth stop was the Ninghai Bay Hengshan Island Scenic Area, where you can get to Hengshan Island by boat from the Fisherman's Wharf, and here you can see the beautiful sea blue.🐳🐳🐳 When in Ninghai, of course, you can't forget to eat delicious food!😋😋😋 You must try the grass paste and Magnolia freeze, the mint flavor inside is the memory of my childhood summers.🍹🍹🍹 If you go out to sea from Hengshan Island, don't forget to eat the small seafood!🦀🦀🦀 This trip really made me take a fresh look at Ninghai, its beautiful scenery and delicious food made me linger and forget to return.🤗🤗🤗 If you also want to go on a trip on a whim, consider Ninghai!💗💗💗

20 minutes train ride away from Ningbo city, Ninghai country is home to Qiantong. 20 minute taxi from Ninghai station you will find the ticket office of the ancient town. Take a short walk from here towards the guarded entrance, here you can enter the ancient town which has been built up by the local residents. The government have helped the locals to expand the area and keep it active. The ancient town has a few paths to follow that lead into each other, there’s also some older buildings to visit and explore as well as local shops and cafes. Souvenirs are a must buy here. Across the road from the entrance gates, you can see some steps. Follow these up and you can over look most of the town. #staycation #urbanexplorer #mountainview #ancienttown #ningbo

Recently, Qiantong Ancient Town in Ninghai has been recognized as a provincial-level cultural and tourism integration IP. What are its charms? It is located at the junction of Yongtai, preserving a large amount of folklore and intangible cultural heritage at all levels. Black-green tiles, pink-white walls, the Bai Creek water flows into the village along the canal, every household is connected by a small bridge over the flowing water, and every household has a cobblestone path. The ancient town houses, academies, and ancestral halls each have their own style; old streets, pavilions, and archways reflect each other, and cobblestone roads, ancient courtyards, ancient wells, stone flower windows, and Bagua water systems can all be captured in the lens. The Qiantong Ancient Town IP is unique, combining the unique Bagua water system of Qiantong with the flying eaves and corners of ancient buildings, as well as cobblestones, stone flower windows, and lanterns. In the ancient town, you can experience intangible cultural heritage crafts such as embroidery, bamboo weaving, bamboo carving, plant tie-dyeing, and gold-colored lacquer. When you come to Qiantong Ancient Town, you must try the three treasures of Qiantong: white tofu is tender and fragrant; hollow tofu is crispy and crunchy; dried tofu is salty and resilient... These three delicacies are collectively referred to as the three treasures of Qiantong with their unique taste and rich historical value. Xiake cake has many colors, thin and thick, with different flavors; Qiantong soup dumplings are fresh and tender, can be steamed or boiled; the champion cake implies auspiciousness, it is said that this is also a kind of food that can greatly help Wenchang luck. Living in Qiantong, you will feel that the green bricks and grey tiles, small bridges and flowing water, and carved beams and painted buildings are particularly warm and intimate. Lushan Bieyuan, Qiantong Post, Shangmutang, Xiangxu·Qiantong, Dachemen Homestay are all good choices