After walking 80,000 steps around Dongqian Lake, I found an amazing family hiking trail

On a clear and rainy Qingming spring afternoon, I decided on a whim to visit this misty Jiangnan at Dongqian Lake while hiking back from Yin Xue Temple. With a 5-kilometer family-friendly hiking route that combines hills and waters, I entered this ink painting of an ancient water town from a different perspective, immersively experiencing the tranquility and healing of a dreamlike water town. -- The ancient water town of Yinwan Village by Ningbo's backyard, Dongqian Lake, attracts me not only with the popular lighthouse and the renowned 'Yinwan Fishermen's Lights' among the top ten sights of Dongqian Lake but also with the ancient buildings constructed around the island, by the mountains and waters. The ancestral halls of the Sun, Zhang, Zheng, and Xiang families, the simple and exquisite ancient residences, and the content daily lives of the villagers integrated within them. -- When you come to Ningbo, you must visit Dongqian Lake! So, don't miss this ancient water town on the peninsula of the north shore of Qian Lake. Hike to see the green mountains reflected on the water, listen to the stories of the past by the willow-lined banks, because that is what a dreamlike water town looks like. Key points of this hike👉 1⃣Yinwan Scissor Mountain hiking trail to view the lake, where you can see views only accessible by hiking. 2⃣Ancient architecture of Yinjia Bay (one of the ten sights of Dongqian Lake, 'Yinwan Lights') 3⃣Ningbo's popular check-in spot, Yinwan Lighthouse 4⃣Dongqian Lake and Mozhizhen, Qiaoba, 🚶Suggested hiking route Starting point👉 👉 📍Mozhi Village, Yinzhou District, Ningbo City Warm tips👉 👉 👉 The family hiking route is low in elevation gain, with ancient paths that have no steps and are not tiring; besides the ancient paths, there are several supply points in Mozhizhen and Yinwan Village; parking is free at Mozhizhen Village parking lot or paid at Yinwan Village parking lot, but it is recommended to park at the free parking spots along the one-way street next to Mozhizhen Qiaoba, which is close to the starting point and has plenty of spaces.