2-Day Tour of Zhejiang's Underrated Coastal Gems

This weekend, I went to Songlanshan in Ningbo with my family! It's just as good as Jeju Island! Songlanshan in winter has a winter sea vibe, and I would call it the "Little Jeju" of Ningbo. It's perfect for a weekend getaway! 🏝️ Treasure Route: East Beach - Youjianhai Restaurant - Reef Coffee - Deadwood Swing - Amitabha Temple - Asian Sailing Lighthouse - Daydream Path ⛱️ Morning: East Beach A beautiful beach and sea. When the weather is nice, you can bring your kids to dig in the sand. There is also a Youth and Sea Cafe nearby, which is perfect for daydreaming and reading. You can spend a relaxing morning looking at the sea through the floor-to-ceiling windows. 🍲 Noon: Youjianhai Restaurant. I found a place where you can dine facing the sea: Youjianhai Restaurant. We had lunch here while watching the sea. We ate fresh local seafood! 🌊 Afternoon: ✅ Reef Coffee: A coffee shop on the reef. A pure white coffee shop on the reef with a 360-degree view of the sea. There is also a coastal post office and a glass walkway nearby. Order a cup of coffee and watch the sea, and you'll feel like you're on Jeju Island. ✅ Baishawan Deadwood Swing: A super photogenic swing. Taking photos on the swing by the sea feels like being in Southeast Asia. Kids can swing and collect shells on the beach. It's so much fun! There are also autumn-only reed flowers in Baishawan nearby. Get your autumn vibe photos! ✅ Amitabha Temple: A niche temple that many people in Ningbo don't know about. When the weather is nice, the light and shadow create a classical beauty, as if you are in a TV drama. Bring your kids to experience the beauty of classical architecture! ✅ Asian Sailing Lighthouse: Navigate to the Youth and Sea Viewing Camp, and you'll find the Asian Sailing Lighthouse! You don't have to go to Sanya to see the lighthouse from the movies. It's stunning at sunset. ✅ Daydream Path: A long corridor by the sea. Walking along the Daydream Path in the evening feels like walking into a fairy tale. - If you don't want to rush, you can stay overnight in Songlanshan! You can schedule the afternoon itinerary for the next day!