[2025 Yuyao Attraction] Travel Guide for Siming Mountain Viewing Platform (Updated Apr)

When someone says Ningbo is a "tourism desert", he must not have really appreciated Siming Mountain‼ ️ Siming Mountain has different beauty in each season, especially during November to December every year, when the vegetation and trees on the hills gradually turn from green to yellow and red, with golden ginkgo, orange-brown fir trees, bright red maple leaves... Starting from Shanghai, it takes less than 3️⃣ hours to drive to Yuyao. Heading south, I share my favorite autumn and winter scenery along the 150-kilometer road from Huxi Line to Heliang Line. No need to hike or take tickets, you can easily drive there⬇️ 🧡The Metasequoia forest in Siming Lake begins to change color at the end of November every year. When the weather is good, the lake is as blue as the sea. 💚Siming Mountain Observation Deck, I was initially attracted by the hairpin bend of Siming Mountain. This is a good location for aerial photography, and there are many small reservoirs around it. ❤️Nakamura, a very lively village, the stream is very clean and clear, the most unforgettable thing is that there are several bright red maple trees by the lake 💛Zifeng Village, there are two conjoined thousand-year-old brother ginkgo trees hidden in the ancient village, with fallen leaves scattered all over the ground, very romantic 🧡Maowu Village, in autumn and winter, the hills are a colorful scene, driving on the mountain road is like walking into an oil painting 🌈Tingxia Lake became famous because of a "lonely tree". This year, there are many more pink daisy trees around it. Try not to park your car on the roadside on weekend afternoons, as you may get ticketed. 💛Wenchang Pavilion, free view outside the Chiang's former residence, an ancient bridge outside the Wenchang Pavilion, the perfect embellishment of the ginkgo tree, very three-dimensional against the backdrop of the lake 🩷Xiejieshan Village, a new discovery during this trip to Siming Mountain! Located near Yantou Village, it is still undeveloped and very quiet. You can book a place to take pictures of the autumn scenery.

Hi everyone! Get ready for a fantastic two-day trip to Yuyao! Here's a super practical guide to help you explore the best sights without any missteps. Save it now~ -- 🗓Itinerary: D1: Hemudu Site-South Bank—Wang Yangming's Former Residence—Yangming Ancient Town On the first day, we'll visit the ancient Hemudu Site and experience the profound history of its thousand-year-old culture. Next, we'll tour Wang Yangming's Former Residence and trace the life of this master of the School of Mind. Finally, we'll stroll through Yangming Ancient Town and admire its historical architecture and ambiance. D2: Siming Mountain Viewing Platform—Danshan Chishui Scenic Area On the second day, we'll ascend the Siming Mountain Viewing Platform for a breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains and rivers. Afterward, we'll head to the Danshan Chishui Scenic Area to experience the magic and tranquility of nature. This is a rare opportunity to connect with the natural world! -- Must-See Attractions: Wang Yangming's Former Residence ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: No. 36, Yangming West Road, Yuyao City, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province - Opening hours: 09:00-16:30, October 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025 - Visit duration: 1-2 hrs - Relive the glorious life of Wang Yangming. Explore the simple architecture and rich exhibits to appreciate his unique charm. Danshan Chishui Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Shilin Village, Dalan Town, Yuyao City, Ningbo City - Opening hours: 08:30-16:30, December 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 - Visit duration: 1 d - During autumn and winter, enjoy the unique experience of tasting sweet persimmons against the backdrop of red leaves covering the mountains. -- **Things to Note**: 🚗 Transportation from the airport to Yuyao's city center is convenient. You can take a taxi or the subway. 🎉 Yuyao's customs emphasize etiquette. Please be polite when communicating with locals. 🎁 Yuyao has a wealth of local specialties, such as bayberry wine and preserved mustard tuber. They are worth buying as souvenirs. 💡 Admission fees to attractions are reasonable. It is recommended to book online in advance to avoid queues. -- Yuyao, a city where ancient and modern elements intertwine, awaits your exploration!

Siming Mountain: Located in eastern Zhejiang Province, the mountain range is undulating and hilly, with an altitude of 400–900 meters. ⏰⏰Best time to visit: November to December, when the leaves of maple and ginkgo trees change color and the scenery is colorful. 🚐🚐Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. It takes about 1.5–2 hours to drive from downtown Ningbo. Suggested routes: One-day tour: Siming Mountain National Forest Park - Yantian Lake - Bugu Rock Water Curtain Cave - Siming Mountain Geological Park. Two-day tour: Day 1: Siming Lake - Liangnong Ancient Town - Baishuichong Waterfall - Dalan Town - Colorful Hills - Lizhou Village. Day 2: Beixi Village - Xufu Rock - Xuedou Mountain. Recommended attractions: Siming Mountain National Forest Park: CNY 50. One of the best places to enjoy the autumn leaves. Danshan Chishui Scenic Area: 🎟🎟CNY 65. The branches are full of red persimmons, and the ancient villages and beautiful natural scenery are stunning. Maohuo Ancient Tree Group: Free. The largest and oldest ancient tree group in Ningbo. Siming Lake: Free. The second largest freshwater lake in Zhejiang. The lake is clear, surrounded by mountains, and the scenery is very beautiful. 🥙🥙Recommended food: Liangnong Cake: A local traditional cake with a soft and glutinous texture, sweet but not greasy. Siming Lake Fish Head: Made with fish head from Siming Lake, the fish head soup is delicious. Persimmons: Autumn is the season when persimmons ripen. The persimmons here are sweet and delicious. Tips: There are more tourists during holidays, so it is recommended to travel during off-peak times. Self-driving tourists should be aware that the mountain roads are narrow and winding, so drive carefully. Popular attractions and accommodations may be in high demand in autumn, so it is recommended to book in advance. Although the autumn sun is warm, the temperature difference in the mountains is large, so bring sunscreen and warm clothes. Respect the local culture and environment, do not litter, and protect the natural landscape.

I am AJ, who has checked in at 100 lesser-known tourist spots around Hangzhou by self-driving. You can move to my homepage to see the lesser-known spots I have checked in. 🥰 Have you heard of the 'car gods' on the winding roads of Siming Mountain? 🚗 Have you heard of the 'tree gods' of the thousand-year-old trees in Siming Mountain? 🍂 I stumbled upon this ancient tree on the way to Maoliao Village. 🤩 Friends who drive the Siming Mountain loop to Maoliao, 😌 don't miss the green brick roofs and the towering ginkgo tree by the roadside. 📍 Navigation: Navigate to Zifeng Village for parking, or you can park at the village committee of Ziyaxia Village and walk the ancient steps. 💰 Ticket: Free AJ parked the car at the village committee of Ziyaxia Village. 🅿️ I walked through the ancient path full of fallen leaves 🍁 and entered this quiet village in the rain. 🏘️ Collapsed walls, sofas at the door, wildly growing weeds 🌱 It's as if time stopped at the moment when the whole village moved away. 🕰️ The thousand-year-old ginkgo tree is right next to the small shop by the bus stop with only one wall left. 📞 Inside the village, there are also maple trees and persimmon trees, and many people hike the loop from here. 🚶🏻‍♂️ You can see cloth strips hanging on the branches everywhere as markers. AJ is visiting Siming Mountain for the second time; the last visit was in summer, to the regular one-day tour route of Baishuichong Waterfall, Siming Lake Metasequoia, and Siming Mountain Viewing Platform. This time in autumn, to check in the autumn scenery of Siming Mountain. There are many more lesser-known spots in Siming Mountain that AJ will share later. I am AJ, who enjoys the mountains and wilds on weekends, completing 67/100 of the lesser-known self-driving tourist spots around Hangzhou.