Ningbo's Hidden Local Life｜Yongshou Alley, an Old Street That Breathes

Passing through the bustling Tianyi Square and turning into an inconspicuous alley entrance—Yongshou Alley, time suddenly slows down. Blue brick walls, old door signs, clothes hanging gently swaying in the wind, this is the most authentic slice of Ningbo’s street life, hiding the old city scenes you’ve never seen before. 📸 Recommended Photo Spots 1️⃣ Alley Entrance Grocery Store: A shop that has been open for thirty years, with soy sauce bottles and candy jars stacked to create a vintage feel. The afternoon sunlight shining through the glass bottles is absolutely beautiful. 2️⃣ Red Brick Gable Wall: Covered with climbing ivy that is lush green in summer and turns red in autumn, like a color-changing 3D painting. 3️⃣ Clothesline Matrix: A “sky art” made by residents themselves, with bedsheets, shirts, and backpacks forming a neat geometric composition, full of everyday life vibes. 4️⃣ Corner Staircase: Rusty handrails paired with cement steps, shooting from top to bottom instantly captures a cinematic scene.