A fun place to visit for the first time

Sea on one side, city on the other, a lesser-known ancient city worth visiting during the Lunar New Year|||If you don't have plans to travel far from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, or Shanghai during the Lunar New Year, you can visit the lesser-known ancient town of Xiangshan in Ningbo. The town is located by the sea, and the ancient city coexists with local residential buildings, creating a lively atmosphere. . 📍: Shipu Ancient Fishing Town, Xiangshan, Ningbo 🚗: 3 hours by car from Hangzhou, 4 hours by car from Shanghai 🎫: CNY 50, free admission before 8 am and after 5 pm . The ancient city is small but has a history of 600 years. A street connects the north and south, and walking in the city is leisurely and comfortable. Every step you take reveals traces of time, and the snack shops and convenience stores add to the lively atmosphere. . You can visit Shipu Ancient Fishing Town twice, once in the morning and once in the evening, as the scenery is completely different during the day and at night. . ☀️Daytime 9:00–17:00 1⃣️Strait Square—Inside the Ancient City During the Lunar New Year, the ancient city hosts different performances every day from 9 am, ranging from blessing ceremonies at Strait Square to immersive "scripted murder" games inside the ancient city. Actors and tourists can interact in the scenic area and learn about the history of Lihong through treasure hunts, poetry contests, and other activities. . 2⃣️Zhanwang Pavilion At the end of the ancient city is Zhanwang Pavilion, where you can overlook the entire ancient city from the third floor. The white walls, black tiles, and flying eaves of the ancient city create a simple and quiet scene. . 3⃣️China Marine Fishing Culture Museum In the afternoon, visit the Fishing Culture Museum to learn about the history of the ancient city and marine knowledge. You can also participate in the intangible cultural heritage fish lantern making with your children and make an ancient fish lantern by hand. . 4⃣️Oil Tank Tea & Coffee Outside the museum is a tea and coffee shop transformed from an oil tank, where you can enjoy an afternoon tea with a good New Year meaning. There are also various local snacks in the ancient city, such as Xiangshan rice buns, Shipu soup buns, and seafood noodles, which you can enjoy while strolling around. . 5⃣️Hiking Trail to Watch the Sunset In the evening, be sure to visit the hiking trail. It takes 20 minutes to reach the top, where you can enjoy the distant mountains, nearby sea, and small town. The trail starts from Yang's Noodle House and is a must-visit photo spot. . 🌃Evening 17:00–19:30 1⃣️Ancient Street Night View The blue hour in the evening creates a full atmosphere, and the fish lanterns light up, making the ancient city instantly romantic. . 2⃣️Fishing Light City Show In the evening, Strait Square transforms into a dreamy water stage, with light and shadow intertwining on the giant sail screen, singing the ancient city's night light song.