[2025 Yuyao Stay] Travel Guide for Lost Villa (Updated May)

I. Highlights - Sunrise and Sea of Clouds: Qinghu Wan'gang, at 979m above sea level, is the highest peak in Ningbo. At sunrise, the sea of clouds surges like golden silk. In winter, rime ice hangs all over the golden larch forest. - Light Hiking Challenge: The classic route Shizi Ku - Yangtian Lake Loop (6 km/3 hrs) alternates between stone steps and fire roads, suitable for beginners to advanced players. - Four Seasons Secret Realm: In March and April, the Sakura Ancient Road is filled with pink snow. In October and November, the Maohuo Ancient Tree Group is golden and dazzling. The Water Curtain Cave is cool in summer, and the snow scene of Yangtian Lake is picturesque in winter. - Cultural Relics: Explore the Millennium Ancient Road of Tangtian Village, the Taoist Cave of Sichuangyan, and the Xu Furuyan Waterfall of the Song Dynasty to experience the blend of nature and culture. --- II. Route Planning (2 Days and 1 Night Essential Route) Day 1: Ningbo → Siming Lake → Sakura Ancient Road → Yangtian Lake Camping - Morning: Drive from Ningbo city for 1.5 hrs to Siming Lake (navigate to "Siming Lake Metasequoia Forest"), stroll along the lakeside wooden boardwalk. It is recommended to cycle when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in March (car rental is CNY 30/hr). - Hiking route: - Sakura Ancient Road (Donggang Village, Luting Township → Baiyun Bridge, Zhongcun): 6 km loop, wild cherry blossoms and bamboo forest streams reflect each other, it is recommended to shoot in the direction of the light from 9:00–11:00. - Extension route: Those with plenty of energy can go to Maohuo Ancient Tree Group (centennial golden larch + ginkgo), the golden fallen leaves pave the road like an oil painting in autumn. - Afternoon: Go to Yangtian Lake (40 min drive), the golden larch forest on the lakeside is reflected in the clear water, it is recommended to rent a kayak (CNY 50/30 mins). - Night: Yangtian Lake Starry Sky Camp (tent rental CNY 120/tent), the Milky Way is clearly visible after 20:30, equatorial mount for shooting star trails. Day 2: Sunrise Shooting → Xu Furuyan Waterfall → Return Trip Exploration - Sunrise location: Qinghu Wan'gang viewing platform at 5:30 to shoot a panoramic view of the sea of clouds and sunrise (use an ND filter). - Core attractions: - Boge Rock Water Curtain Cave: Natural cave waterfall, walk through the water curtain to shoot a martial arts blockbuster (the best water volume in the rainy season). - Xu Furuyan Spider Ridge: Cross the primeval forest to explore the Song Dynasty waterfall and cliff stone carvings (guided tour required). - Return trip: Depart from Ningbo before 13:00, you can visit Xikou Ancient Town along the way (40 min drive). --- III. Accommodation Recommendations (Avoid Pitfalls) 1. Camping on the Top of the Mountain - Yundian Camp: Windproof tent + moisture-proof mat (CNY 120/person), including hot water and simple breakfast, must be booked 3 days in advance. - Avoid pitfalls: Reject the "luxury camping package" privately provided by villagers, and be wary of high-priced oxygen cylinders (the camp is more reliable at CNY 25/can). 2. Homestay at the Foot of the Mountain - Tree Frog Tribe, Luting Township: Triangular wooden house + starry sky dome (CNY 400/night), including forest breakfast and nature tour. - Dalezhiye · Gushe: Modern design style, floor-to-ceiling window viewing platform (CNY 600/night), offering mountain delicacies. --- IV. Food Guide (Must-Eat List) - Farmhouse at the Foot of the Mountain: - Liangnong Dagao: Intangible cultural heritage handmade rice cake, red bean paste filling (CNY 10/piece at "Grandma Gao's Cake Workshop" in Zhongcun). - Chicken Stew: Free-range chicken + rock fungus stew (CNY 60 per person at "Shanlirenjia" in Lijia Keng). - Return trip supplies: - Fenghua Beef Noodles: "Laojie Beef Noodles" in Xikou Town (CNY 25 per person), the soup base is made with beef bones. Avoid pitfalls: - Be careful when buying "wild honey" in scenic spots, most of them are blended with syrup; - Avoid "high-priced horse riding services" at the entrance of the scenic spot, the regular riding range is CNY 100/hr. --- V. Photography Guide (90% Film Production Rate) - Location recommendation: - Sakura Ancient Road: Wide-angle lens (16-35mm) to shoot the sea of flowers and ancient bridges, it is recommended to shoot with side light from 9:00–11:00. - Water Curtain Cave Light and Shadow: Telephoto compresses the sense of space (70-200mm), capturing waterfalls and light spots in the cave. - Starry Sky Camp: No light pollution from 23:00–2:00, DJI Yu 3 Pro drone low-altitude aerial photography (parameters: f/2.8, 15 seconds, ISO 1600). - Outfit suggestions: Linen shirt + canvas shoes (forest style), straw woven bag adds pastoral atmosphere. --- VI. Practical Tips (Safety First) 1. Traffic: - Self-driving: Ningbo → Shenhai Expressway → Yuliang Line → Siming Mountain (1.5 hrs for the whole journey), parking fee is CNY 10–20/day. - Public transportation: Ningbo South Bus Station → Yuyao → Siming Mountain Bus (3 hrs). 2. Equipment List: - Must-have: Non-slip hiking shoes, windbreaker (large temperature difference on the top of the mountain), trekking poles, headlamp (lighting is required on the sunrise section). - Suggestions: Knee pads (protect knees on long downhill slopes), raincoat (to prevent showers), glucose (to relieve altitude sickness). 3. Safety Precautions: - Weather warning: Prepare raincoats in the rainy season (June–August), and crampons in the snow season (December–February); - Environmental protection tips: Take away the garbage with you, and prohibit open flames (strict control during the forest fire prevention period). --- VII. Itinerary Reference (Flexible Choice) - 1-day Quick View Line: Siming Lake → Sakura Ancient Road → Yangtian Lake Loop (6 hrs), return in the evening. - 3-day Deep Tour Line: D1 Siming Lake light hiking; D2 Maohuo Ancient Tree Group + Xu Furuyan Waterfall; D3 Danshan Chishui Karst Cave Exploration. --- VIII. Best Time to Travel - March–April: Sakura Ancient Road is full of pink snow, the temperature is 10–20℃; - October–November: Maohuo Ancient Tree Group golden ginkgo, colorful forest and sea of clouds intertwined; - Avoid: Slippery roads in the rainy season from July to August, low temperature and foggy weather from December to January require professional equipment. --- Summary: Siming Mountain is the "Hidden Wonderland in the Yangtze River Delta". Spend 2 days crossing the Sakura Ancient Road and the Starry Sky Camp, and feel the gift of nature in the morning mist and twilight. Avoid Internet celebrity traps and measure the unexplored secret realm of Eastern Zhejiang with your footsteps.

Dalezhiye·Gushe (Yuyao Branch) 💐I want to live on a high mountain, so that I can see it from a long distance. Standing in front of the door, I can see the undulating green hills and tea fields, and I can smell the fresh mist in the early morning. ❣️I think it is a white house, which is particularly conspicuous among the green mountains. The ceiling and floor are clean and simple, the windows are bright, and the tables, chairs and benches exude the aroma of wood. " 🫰So, on a rainy weekend, I came across "Dalezhiye·Gushe" in the mountains of Yuyao. 🔅【Highlights】 🏡The homestay is located on the top of the mountain. Coming in along the winding mountain road, you can see the small white house on the high mountain, which gives you a feeling of being "isolated from the world". 🧚‍♀️There is nothing around. The nearest farmhouse is halfway up the mountain, about ten minutes’ drive away. At night, there are only birds singing and cicadas chirping. Here you can enjoy the most precious thing - quietness. 🏡From the exterior of the house to the rooms of the B&B, everything is made of logs in a minimalist "cold style". There are transparent floor-to-ceiling windows from the lobby restaurant to the rooms, providing an unobstructed view of the outdoor mountain scenery. 🍵The infinity pool faces the mountain canyon. Every morning, you can enjoy the morning mist in the mountains. 🛌There are many types of rooms: hot spring room, slide room, small villa with yard... The room is equipped with bathtub, bath salt, tea set, tea and coffee, which is really thoughtful! 🍲【Dining Guide】 🍒There is a restaurant called "Ye You Shi" in the B&B, which mostly uses local specialty ingredients for cooking: local pork, local chicken, small yellow croaker, mountain bamboo shoots, wild vegetables... These are the most authentic local cooking methods in Ningbo. 🍒Breakfast is porridge, side dishes, various snacks, corn, and sweet potatoes Not rich but very comfortable. ❣️Address Located at No. 71 Huangniling, Dalan Town, Yuyao City, Ningbo City. 🚕Transportation Guide 🍃The B&B is on the mountain, self-driving is recommended, parking is very convenient but There are many bends along the mountain road. It is very slippery when it rains, so you must drive carefully and pay attention to safety! 🍃It takes about two and a half hours to drive from Hangzhou, and there is about half an hour of mountain road at the end.

Dalezhinye Yuyao Valley House Huangniling, Dalan Town, Yuyao, Ningbo As a leading B&B in China, Dalezhinye is constantly redefining the concept of vacation for Chinese people, and each one is amazing. Dalezhinye Valley House is located in Shilin Ancient Village, Yuyao, which is a canyon landform in eastern Zhejiang. There are high mountains and canyons around, and the middle is flat, with rich and diverse natural vegetation. The scattered buildings of the Valley House have white walls, green tiles, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which are matched with low walls made of rough stones, continuing the simple and fashionable style of Dalezhinye. A main building and 3 relatively independent small buildings are embedded in the valley, facing the scenery. The windows of the 22 guest rooms all face the outside, leaving the room facing the natural landscape outside. In the design of the guest room, the designer tries to keep restraint as much as possible, providing guests with a simple and warm place to rest. The 35m green bamboo room, high-quality bathroom, soft and comfortable, floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the spread of green, the mountain breeze is wrapped in coolness, and enjoy an unlimited oxygen feast. During the day, the sun shines, the whole restaurant is transparent and bright, the sunset falls behind the green mountains, and the lights rise in the glass room. Ye You Shi extracts seasonal or local fresh ingredients for simple and simple cooking. From a wide range of creative cocktails to exquisite snacks in Shilin Ancient Village, you can find its figure here. As a popular hotel, the infinity pool seems to have become standard. The outdoor infinity pool has a 270° mountain view. In winter, the indoor bubble pool is a well-deserved internet celebrity! The hotel also has a private lawn, which can satisfy people's dream of sitting on the grass in the afternoon. If you want to blow the air conditioner, you can also hide in the indoor children's playground. It is worth mentioning that this is also a pet-friendly hotel, you can bring your own hairy children to have fun!

Dale Zhiye Valley House is located in Jinzhuling, Shilin Village, Dalan Town. The surrounding scenery is both magnificent and delicate, with clouds and mists, and the mountain road spirals up to an altitude of 600 meters. It is a vast plain. Overlooking the mountains, there are villages, and the stars twinkle at night, as if in another world. Because it is on the top of the mountain, there are no other mountains around, so the view is super wide. According to the housekeeper, the design inspiration comes from the "castle" in Western countries, referring to the capital built on the high ground. The view is good and it is easy to defend. It is especially common in Greece. Dale Zhiye Valley House consists of 1 main building and 3 relatively independent small buildings, with a total of 22 guest rooms. Each guest room is named after the unique plants in Shilin Village. The guest rooms are like all Dale Zhiye, which means there is no useless thing. It is worth mentioning that the bedding is 100% cotton in linen color, which is good for sleep. There are no neighbors, no surroundings, this is the wild luxury that some urban people look forward to. The restaurant and coffee shop are dual-purpose, and the entire space has a lobby, a booth and a box to meet different dining needs. Every Dale has its own local chef, but "natural fresh ingredients and simple cooking methods" are always implemented.

💨Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the tranquility and beauty of the valley? Yuyao Dolezhiye Valley House is your dream vacation paradise! Located in the Siming Mountain Resort Area in Yuyao, Zhejiang, the mountain road spirals up to an altitude of 600 meters, surrounded by lush valleys and flower seas, as if you are in a fairy tale world.🌸 🛌Dolezhiye Valley House consists of four different sizes of buildings, Green Bamboo, Red Maple, Green Persimmon, and White Cherry, with a total of 22 rooms. Each room faces the outside and faces the natural landscape. The light-colored decoration creates a fresh and natural atmosphere. Whether it is a family trip or a couple vacation, it can provide a warm and comfortable place to rest, allowing you to enjoy tranquility and beauty in the valley.🛋️ 🏊‍♂️The hotel has a wealth of public facilities, including wild coffee, swimming pool, restaurant, bubble pool, bonfire, chess and card room and conference room. Especially the artificial beach and the lush outdoor lawn, while enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea, you can also feel the charm of nature. The two children's activity spaces make the children happy, and the parent-child family can also enjoy a happy time.👩‍👧‍👦 🏞️The surrounding beauty is also not to be missed. In spring, you can watch the cherry blossoms in Siming Mountain. In summer, it is suitable for hiking in cross pants and feel the magnificence of nature. The glass bridge plank road in Danshan Chishui Scenic Area allows you to experience thrills, while Siming Mountain Forest Park and Siming Lake Metasequoia Forest allow you to feel the tranquility and beauty of nature.🌲 🚗The transportation is also very convenient, whether it is self-driving or taking public transportation, it can be easily reached. So, come to Yuyao Dolezhiye Valley House and enjoy a dream vacation experience in the valley!💖 🏨Dolezhiye Valley House (Yuyao Store) 📍Address: No. 71, Huangniling, Dalan Town, Yuyao City, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province

Dale's Wild Valley Lodge (Yuyao Branch) At the beginning of this year, we revisited Dale's Wild Valley, documenting the transition from a three-person family to a four-person family. Escaping from the concrete jungle of the city to the green mountains and clear waters . The hotel has an artistic design feel, and you can take great photos effortlessly. Outside the restaurant window is a persimmon tree, and it's pet-friendly too! There is only one village around the hotel, and there are no dining options nearby, so it is very quiet and comfortable. It is suitable for a weekend getaway with your dog to run freely and breathe fresh air . Whether it's the scenery along the mountainside or the village at the foot of the mountain, it's all very beautiful. There is also a nearby metasequoia forest , all worth checking out.

Great Joy Wilderness Valley House The Siming Mountain Ancient Village B&B I visited last week was so beautiful that I missed it infinitely when I came back to work! I wanted to escape from the city and get close to the world + breakfast + spring afternoon tea! Under the cherry trees all over the mountains, quietly taste the spring limited fruit waffles provided by the housekeeper, and then taste two cups of hand-brewed American or latte. The bird calls in Siming Mountain are as beautiful as the sound of nature, and they are still lingering in my ears. About the hotel The 800-year-old ancient village of Shilin is perfectly located on the top of Siming Mountain in Yuyao. It is densely forested, with beautiful mountains and rivers, but it has been forgotten. There are cherry blossoms in spring, wind in summer, persimmon forests in autumn and snow in winter. There are no neighbors or surroundings. This is an isolated hotel with a 360° natural mountain view.

The clouds are billowing and the road spirals up the mountain to an altitude of over 600 meters, where you can see a vast plain. "Da Le Zhi Ye • Gu She" is located in the 800-year-old Shilin Ancient Village, embedded on the high mountain plateau of Siming Mountain. It can easily stand shoulder to shoulder with the sea of ​​clouds and mist, and overlook the undulating green mountains and tea fields. design It consists of 1 main building and 3 relatively independent small buildings. The designer used the "Acropolis" design technique, with a white minimalist exterior and a combination of natural wood colors. The outdoor area in the middle is surrounded by functional buildings, including public facilities, guest rooms, swimming pools, hot springs... It is a large space full of a sense of security. All buildings face the outside world and face the scenery directly. Room The homestay has a total of 22 guest rooms, distributed in 4 buildings. Each guest room is named after the unique plants of Shilin Village, such as green bamboo, red poplar, green persimmon and white cherry, making each room vivid and poetic, like a work of art. Every step seems to be an intriguing appreciation. The interior is also spotlessly white, with solid wood furniture, metal chairs, wrought iron coffee tables, washbasins, and brass mirrors that enrich the layering of the space. Meals Yeyoushi Restaurant is a transparent and elegant glass "box". It uses the freshest seasonal or local ingredients to cook dishes with extremely delicious taste. You don't have to worry about children being picky eaters. The top of the mountain gradually darkens. In the warm lights and the aroma of food, in the hazy atmosphere of alcohol, in the quietness and sparse crowds unique to mountain life, stories are told, some sad and some happy, matching the sour, sweet, bitter and spicy taste of the food.

The first snow in the winter of 2018 turned out to be in Simingshan, Yuyao, Zhejiang. On weekends, I drove to a game in Yuyao's music field with my friends. It happened to catch up with the snow. Although it was very cold, it was especially exciting. is not the first time to go to Yuyao Siming Mountain. I remember that I went to Siming Mountain in the spring, the romance of the mountains, the green difference, the white pear flower, the pink peach blossom, the white cherry blossom, it is like a garden. This time, going to the winter, mainly to the wilderness of the Siming Mountain, because the partners are really difficult to book, so I specially chose to go to the off-season. Driving from Hangzhou, almost three hours to reach the wilderness, all the way to the snow, the visibility is particularly low, but the big music field did not let me down, very much like the black MUJI wind, giving a very Quiet feeling. is not only the design style of the big music field, the environment around the big music field is particularly beautiful, there are tea gardens, all kinds of fruits and vegetables and farmland, and it will be especially beautiful when the spring flowers bloom, of course, the snowy music field It is also super beautiful, a plain purity. I like the pool of the Great Wilderness. Although it is not big, it is facing the mountains. It feels great in the summer. The wilderness of the wild can be a campfire or a barbecue. It is very suitable for coming with friends. In the evening, chatting with the stars while drinking wine while chatting. Location: No. 71, Huanglinling, Datun Town, Simingshan, Yuyao, Zhejiang, China. Price Reference: The viewing type and the off-season season are basically 1000+ TIPS: there are no shops around the big music field, starting from the city.