[2025 Ninghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiyou Temple (Updated Apr)

Temple in the sky Buddha in the clouds watching over all beings A 2h45 drive from Hangzhou A cheap and great place for a light vacation A beautiful place for ancient style photos 🕹Ningbo, Zhejiang, Xiyu Temple 💫On the top of the clouds in the deep mountains, there is a secluded temple with no villages, no pilgrims, no tourists, only a monk, year after year, guarding this mountain, this temple, this person, this life. To go to Xiyu Temple, you need to drive through a large section of abandoned buildings and bumpy mountain roads. 🦋There are no residents in the mountains, and there are no vehicles coming and going. The Buddha statue with a smile at the corner of his mouth flashes past the window. For a moment, I think of the opening scene of Spirited Away. It's really fresh to have such a travel experience in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. 🦋In the backyard of the temple, there is a forest of stone pagodas, facing the cliff. Under the sunset and sea of clouds, only the sound of the wind blowing through the forest and the birds returning to their nests can be heard. It feels like all obsessions can be let go at this moment... The Buddha in the clouds watches over all beings, The world, in all its forms, is nothing more than the rise and fall of the sun and moon, and the cycle of day and night. 🌸The meaning of travel Is nothing more than carrying the lightest luggage, and the most abundant self, in search of a moment of peace in the world... Off the beaten path: 5 stars Play: 3 stars Photo: 5 stars 🔴tips 🔆The temple is not big, the front hall is under construction, the playability is not high, but the stone pagodas in the backyard are really beautiful, it is recommended to play along with the surrounding ancient towns 🔆The mountain is high and the road is broken! Be prepared You have to drive a long section of broken mountain road, small cars are OK, but you need some driving skills, it is recommended for photography lovers and people who can appreciate quietly! 🔆Bring your own dry food, there are no shops to buy food

Qiangjiao Town, Ningbo, is located in Ninghai County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China. It boasts beautiful scenery, a long history, a superior geographical location, and convenient transportation. The town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with a high forest coverage rate, making it a great place for leisure vacations and eco-tourism! ✅Transportation: If you depart from downtown Ningbo, you can drive to Qiangjiao Town, which takes about 1 hour. ✅Attractions 1️⃣Qiangjiao Town The legendary "Little Jeju Island." If it's a sunny day, you can embrace the blue sea in no time and take amazing photos! Order a caramel macchiato, sit on a beach chair, and enjoy the sea breeze. You'll feel healed. 2️⃣Jiajueke Village Wharf The sunset is stunning, and the orange sunset is healing! The golden light spots keep jumping on the sea, and life is worth it! 3️⃣Guangde Temple Tang-style architecture, with charming small gardens in the temple. Ancient costumes look great in photos, giving you a feeling of returning to the Tang Dynasty. 4️⃣Xiyou Temple A hidden temple in the mountains, with pagodas and Buddha statues built along the mountain, making for stunning photos. 5️⃣Qiantong Ancient Town An ancient town with a history of over 770 years, well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, a unique Bagua water system, and every house has carved beams and running water. A classic film and TV drama filming location. 6️⃣Haiwanwei Internet-famous Road The road is opposite the folk singer's place. It's more of a slope than a road, and cars are not allowed, so it's safe. Walk up the slope, and you can take photos with the sea as the background. The higher you go, the better the photos! 7️⃣Hengshan Island If you have enough time, you can take a boat to the island. The round-trip ticket costs CNY 70, and it's the same boat. Usually, you'll have more than an hour to circle the island. After a 20-minute boat ride, you can see a wider and bluer sea.

|A little-known ancient temple hidden in the mountains for 800 years. This little-known ancient temple deep in the mountains is located near Jiulong Waterfall and Longgong Ancient Village in Yancang Mountain, but it is not well-known. Built on the mountain, the temple is surrounded by pagodas. Standing in the pagoda forest, you can overlook the entire temple and the magnificent mountains and rivers of Shenquan, Ninghai. It is a feeling of grandeur and a sense of relaxation! ❤Recommended reasons: Xiyou Temple was built during the Southern Song Dynasty, more than 800 years ago. The ancient temple was originally named Xiyou Nunnery, and was renamed "Xiyou Temple" in 2012. I have been to many temples, but I was still shocked by Xiyou Temple, which is hidden in the mountains of Ninghai. The Buddha statues and pagodas built along the mountain are solemn and spectacular. Standing under the pagoda on the top of the mountain, I felt like I was in Tibet. 📍Xiyou Temple 🏯Location: Ninghai County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province 💰Tickets: Free 🚗Transportation: ➡️Drive directly to Xiyou Temple, free parking at the entrance ➡️Take a high-speed train to Ninghai Station, then take Ninghai Bus 808, and walk 2.4 km. Driving is recommended. 💫Tour time: About 1 hour 📌Travel tips [One] The temple is currently under renovation, and the cement road up the mountain is in poor condition, which is bad for tires. [Two] The photogenic pagoda is on the mountain behind the temple, and it takes about 10 minutes to climb. You can go down from the other side after taking photos. [Three] There are many mosquitoes in the mountains, so you can bring some mosquito repellent patches and flower water. [Four] Yancang Mountain and Longgong Village are not far away, and you can visit them in one day by car.

🌊 Ninghai has truly become my favorite summer vacation spot for taking the kids and escaping the heat in recent years. With mountains on one side and the sea on the other, plus delicious seafood, the best part is the super comfortable temperatures in the mornings and evenings. You don't even need to turn on the air conditioner, it's much cooler than the city. 😎 🚗 Recommended self-driving itinerary (1 hour from Ningbo city, 2 hours from Hangzhou): DAY1: Ninghai Shuanglin - Liya Luo Water Park - (Qiantong Ancient Town) - Hot Spring Hotel DAY2: Yancang Mountain Waterfall - Qiangjiao Town - Return Day1: Departure🛫 - Hotel🏨 Afternoon: Ninghai Shuanglin The whole way is filled with babbling streams, you can just find a dam to go down and play in the water, it's simply a water paradise. Evening🌆: Nearby Liya Luo Water Park The weather is not hot, especially suitable for children to play, and the online ticket prices are super affordable. Night: You can soak in the Ninghai hot springs♨️ at the hotel or take a dip in the hotel swimming pool. Day2: Morning: Yancang Mountain Waterfall (free, 1 hour is enough) This place is super natural, with many pools where children can play in the water. Zhang Ruoyun's "Sword Snow Stride" was filmed here, and the waterfall is great for photos. Noon: Qiangjiao Town (have lunch and take some photos) This place is known as the little Jeju of Ningbo, the coastal road is really photogenic, it's beautiful! There are also many cafes along the road in Qiangjiao Town, with greenery on one side and the sea on the other. Afternoon: Return Other attractions: 1. Qiantong Ancient Town (free entry at night) 2. Longgong Ancient Village, with ancient houses and stone roads, the ancient village is very beautiful. 3. Xiyou Temple, a temple hidden in the mountains, with a pagoda and Buddha statues built on the mountain, perfect for stunning photos. 🎈 Come to Ninghai and start a pleasant trip with your kids, let them have fun between the mountains and waters. 😉

🎈Ninghai, a great place for a weekend getaway! Family😀, I discovered a seaside treasure town in Ningbo, Zhejiang—Ninghai🤩! It has a history of more than 1700 years😮 and is the starting point of Xu Xiake's travel notes👍! There are mountains and seas🧐, and a culturally rich ancient town😍, making it an excellent choice for weekend getaways in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai🎉🎉🎉! 📜I have organized a two-day and one-night itinerary for you🤗, remember to save it! 📆Day1: Qiangjiao Town🐟-Jiajueke Village for sunset🌇-Check-in at Ninghai Sheraton Hotel🏨 📆Day2: Xiyou Temple🛕-Longgong Ancient Village-Qiantong Ancient Town-Return 🚗Travel tips: Driving is the most convenient😜, it only takes 2.5 hours from Hangzhou🤩, and 1 hour from Ningbo city😎! Of course, you can also take the high-speed train to Ninghai Station, then rent a car or charter a car🚌. 📸Here are some check-in points: 🌊Qiangjiao Town: It is called the little Jeju Island of Ningbo🤩. On sunny days, the sea is blue😍, stunningly beautiful! The most photogenic spot is the slope behind 'Folk Song Uncle coffee·beer'📸. 🕍Longgong Ancient Village: An ancient village with a history of more than 900 years🤓, preserving many ancient houses and stone roads🛤️, and a uniquely shaped dragon tree😲. Friends who like ancient villages will definitely like it here! 🙏Xiyou Temple: A temple hidden in the mountains🙇, with a history of more than 800 years😆! The Buddha tower and statues built along the mountain🛫 are super impressive for photos! 🎇Qiantong Ancient Town: Known as the 'Little Lijiang of Jiangnan'🤩! The principle of the Eight Diagrams is used to draw water into the village😎, forming a unique residential structure of 'every house has carved beams, every household has running water'😜. It is not overly commercialized, making it a breath of fresh air👍! 🏨Accommodation recommendation: This time we stayed at Ninghai Sheraton Hotel👏, only a 6-minute drive from Ninghai High-speed Railway Station🚗, super convenient for travel🤗! The view from the room window is charming with lake and hotel scenery🤩. I recommend trying their Caiyuexuan Chinese Restaurant🤤, the food is delightful😎! There is also a spiral staircase🎢, perfect for photos📷! Come to Ninghai and discover the charm of this treasure travel destination!🎉🎉

🚗2.5h drive from Hangzhou, this little-known seaside town in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area can no longer hide, boasting both mountains and sea🌊. Known as Ningbo's 'Little Jeju', it has temples and villages, 🍃 with hidden temples in the mountains and ancient villages that are shockingly off the beaten path, and the lingering sound of the magnificent stage algae wells - 👉If you only have two days on the weekend and don't want to be in a crowd, come to Ninghai. 📝Remember to save this 2-day 1-night itinerary～ - 🚄High-speed train: Ninghai Station 🚗Self-driving: Hangzhou 2.5h Ningbo 1h - ✅Recommended route Day1: Qiangjiao Town➡️Longgong Ancient Village➡️Qiantong Ancient Town Day2: ➡️Xiyousi Temple➡️Ninghai Hu's Ancestral Hall➡️Guangde Temple - 🙌Recommended check-in ✅Qiangjiao Town At the end of the road is the sea, be sure to choose a sunny day to come, only then is the sea very blue, the first picture is located at 'Folk Uncle's Coffee Shop', and the small road behind halfway up the hill is here, it's very comfortable to order a coffee by the sea and space out - ✅Longgong Ancient Village An ancient village built during the Northern Song Dynasty's Xuanhe period, it has a history of a thousand years. Walking through the Ming and Qing architectural complex with blue tiles and white walls, peering at the ancient trees in front of the stream, and strolling among them, you can feel the taste of time - ✅Xiyousi Temple A secluded ancient temple built on the mountain, with a history of over 800 years. Standing on top of the pagoda forest is very spectacular, resembling a temple in the sky. Cars can go directly up the mountain, but the last 2 kilometers of road conditions are very poor, so be careful - ✅Qiantong Ancient Town A quaint town built at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, with a large number of ancient Ming and Qing residential buildings still existing. Here 'every family has carved beams, every household has living water', you can first climb to the top of Lushan Mountain to overlook the whole - ✅Ninghai Hu's Ancestral Hall Ninghai is also known as the hometown of ancient stage culture, with 125 ancient stages leading in Zhejiang, the rare triple algae well carvings are gorgeously beautiful, feeling the shock of historical context - ✅Guangde Temple A beautiful Tang-style temple, so off the beaten path that there are almost no tourists, but it's very photogenic. The whole temple is very new, and Yang Yang has checked in here - 👉Tips1: The distance between attractions is quite far, self-driving is the most convenient, or you can take the high-speed train to Ninghai Station and then rent a car 👉Tips2: The color of the seaside is very dependent on the weather, be sure to choose a clear and fog-free day to visit

Zhejiang Ninghai, a severely underrated treasure city for tourism! Discovered another treasure seaside town in Zhejiang Ningbo Ninghai, with a history of over 1700 years Is the starting point of Xu Xiake's travel notes Here you have mountains and seas, as well as cultural ancient towns Very suitable for niche weekend trips for people in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai~ I've organized a two-day and one-night travel itinerary, remember to save it first! ✅Travel Recommendations DAY1: Qiangjiao Town - Watch the sunset in Jiajueke Village - Stay at Ninghai Sheraton Hotel DAY2: Xiyousi Temple - Longgong Ancient Village - Qiantong Ancient Town - Return trip 🚗Transportation Advice: Self-driving is more convenient, 2.5h from Hangzhou, 1h from Ningbo city center. Take the high-speed train to Ninghai Station and then rent a car/hire a car. 📸Photo Spots Introduction 1⃣️Qiangjiao Town, Known as Ningbo's Little Jeju Island, you must go on a sunny day, the sea here is really blue. The most photogenic spot is at 'Folk Uncle coffee·beer', the first picture is taken uphill behind the coffee shop. 2⃣️Longgong Ancient Village, With a history of over 900 years, the village has preserved many ancient houses and stone roads, as well as a uniquely shaped dragon tree, those who like to visit ancient villages will be pleasantly surprised. 3⃣️Xiyousi Temple, A temple hidden in the mountains, with a history of over 800 years, the Buddha pagoda and statues built against the mountain are particularly impressive! It is currently under construction, but you can still visit normally. 4⃣️Qiantong Ancient Town, Known as the 'Little Lijiang of Jiangnan', the ancient town uses the principle of Bagua to introduce stream water into the village, forming a residential structure of 'carved beams in every house, living water in every household', it is one of the few ancient towns in Zhejiang that is not overly commercialized. 🏨Accommodation Recommendation We stayed at the Ninghai Sheraton Hotel this time, only a 6min drive from Ninghai High-Speed Train Station, very convenient for traveling and sightseeing~~ The room window overlooks the charming lake view and hotel surroundings.

Over 800 years of history, the Ninghai secret spot! It harbors an unknown temple - ! , originally named Xiyou Hermitage, was founded during the Southern Song Dynasty. It is nestled in the deep mountains of Ninghai, built against the mountain. Standing among the pagodas, overlooking the vastness of the mountains and rivers, one feels as if they are in Tibet! Twenty or thirty years ago, due to its deep mountain location, inconvenient transportation, and lack of materials, the main wooden structure suffered decay. Restoration began in 2014. Currently, some buildings are still under construction, but this does not affect our appreciation of it~ Tour Strategy: Navigate to Ninghai Xiyou Temple Transportation: Self-driving, about an hour from Ningbo city center, the last two kilometers of the road are a bit bumpy and tough on tires! There is parking at the temple entrance. Tour Order: After parking, the main hall of the temple is first, and the pagoda forest requires about a 10-minute walk up stairway paths, the mountain is not high but the scenery is beautiful ~ Stand at the mountain top, calm your heart and feel the breath of nature...

The summer beach is always a stage for youth to jump🏖️, But Donghai seems to be a secret party that belongs only to me🎉. Unexpected discovery! Ningbo actually has a coastline that is like a "mini Jeju Island", and it is very close to the high-speed rail station! close! of! The first time I came here, I almost wanted to slap myself for not discovering it earlier! For those who want to embrace the sea in winter, take this [Two-Day In-depth Tour of Ninghai] guide, no thanks, just save it with your fingers👆! 🚗Transportation strategy: Take the train to Ninghai Station, rent a car and drive to Qiangjiao Town. Or you can drive from Hangzhou and reach your destination after two hours of singing. 🏖️Guide to playing in the sea: 1️⃣ Qiangjiao Town——Uncle Folk Song’s Coffee Shop: In a seaside coffee shop, order a cup of coffee and relax yourself, sit in a window booth, watch the sparkling sea waves on the other side, and hear the whispers of the sea breeze in your ears. It feels like Jeju Island! 2️⃣ Jiajueke Village——Sunset time, accompanied by the fragrance of tea: The sea during the day gives people deep contemplation. In the evening, standing on the dock, looking at the afterglow of the sunset, sipping a sip of tea, and feeling the tranquility of the returning fishing boats, the world can be so beautiful. 3️⃣ Guangde Temple: Different from the bright yellow colors of other temples, the white walls and black tiles here are solemn yet peaceful. Walking in the garden, it feels like traveling back to the grand Tang Dynasty. 4️⃣ Xiyou Temple: The ancient temple is nestled in the mountains and beside the water. The Buddha statues in the rocks are shocking. It is still under restoration. Please pay your respects to it. 5️⃣ Qiantong Ancient Town: There is no strong commercial atmosphere and the quaint town is quiet and leisurely. Strolling among the Ming and Qing dynasty buildings and watching the townspeople leisurely washing vegetables, it feels like stepping into a peaceful utopia. 🛏️Accommodation recommendation: "Ninghai Sheraton Hotel" is close to the city and the high-speed rail. The hotel terrace overlooks Tianming Lake, and the scenery is Michelin-level🌟. The interior design is beautiful, giving you the feeling of "walking in a landscape painting". Don't miss the buffet, it is absolutely authentic and delicious. The room has a great view of the lake, allowing you to sleep soundly until dawn. The swimming pool is super nice, the afternoon tea is delicious, and it's a good time to exercise after swimming🏋️! 【Two-day action route】 Day 1: Coffee in Qiangjiao Town, watching the sunset at Jiajueke Pier Day 2: Visit Guangde Temple, Xiyou Temple, Longgong Ancient Village, Qiantong Ancient Town So beautiful, isn’t it? This itinerary is my careful plan. Take you to Ninghai and experience a different kind of warmth and beauty. Don’t forget to take photos and share them. Waiting for your sharing! ✨📷

🤩In Zhejiang Ningbo, I discovered a seaside treasure town—Ninghai! It boasts over 1700 years of history and is also the starting point of Xu Xiake's travelogue. With mountains and sea, as well as ancient towns filled with cultural charm, it's simply an excellent choice for weekend getaways in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area! 🎉🎉🎉 📜A two-day and one-night itinerary has been arranged for you, remember to save it! 📆Day1: Qiangjiao Town🐟 - Watch the sunset in Jiajueke Village🌇 - Stay at Ninghai Sheraton Hotel🏨 📆Day2: Xiyu Temple 🛕 - Longgong Ancient Village - Qiantong Ancient Town - Return trip 🚗Transportation advice: Self-driving is more convenient, it only takes 2.5 hours from Hangzhou, and 1 hour from Ningbo city center to reach. You can also choose to take the high-speed train to Ninghai Station, then rent a car or charter a car. 🚅 📸Check-in spot introduction: 🌊Qiangjiao Town: Known as Ningbo's little Jeju Island, be sure to come on a sunny day, the sea here is blue! The most photogenic spot is 'Folk Uncle coffee·beer', the cover photo is taken on the slope behind the coffee shop. 📸 🕍Longgong Ancient Village: An ancient village with over 900 years of history, preserving many ancient houses and stone paths, as well as a uniquely shaped dragon tree. If you like ancient villages, you will be pleasantly surprised! 🤩 🙏Xiyu Temple: A temple hidden in the mountains, with a history of over 800 years. The Buddha pagoda and statues built along the mountain are very impressive for photography! It is currently under construction, but can be visited normally. 🛤️ 🎇Qiantong Ancient Town: Known as the 'Little Lijiang of Jiangnan', the village draws water in using the principle of Bagua, forming a unique residential structure where 'every family has carved beams, and every household has flowing water'. This is one of the few ancient towns in Zhejiang that has not been overly commercialized. 🌃 🏨Accommodation recommendation: This time we stayed at the Ninghai Sheraton Hotel, just a 6-minute drive from Ninghai High-speed Railway Station, making travel and sightseeing super convenient! The room window overlooks the charming lake view and the hotel's beautiful scenery. It's recommended to try their Caiyue Xuan Chinese restaurant, the food will definitely satisfy your taste buds! There's also a spiral staircase, great for taking photos! 📷 Come to Ninghai and discover the charm of this treasure of a tourist destination! 😘😘😘

Ninghai Xiyousi, locals call it 'Xiyouan', in 2011, Xingyuan Master took over as the abbot, and in 2012 began planning to rebuild and officially renamed it 'Xiyousi'. A Buddhist relic hidden deep in the mountains, built against the mountain, overlooking the deep valley, the scenery is beautiful. ⚠️Xiyousi Temple is not big, it takes about 40 minutes to stroll around. It is 10 minutes away from Yancang Mountain Waterfall and more than 10 minutes drive from Ninghai Ancient Village Longgong Village. Both are very good scenic spots. You can combine them to play. The mountain road condition of Shangshan mouth of Xiyousi Temple is not very good, drive carefully. There are also hiking routes here, those interested can go and search for strategies 🚗Navigation address: Ninghai Xiyousi Nearby play: Longgong Village, Yancang Mountain Scenic Area 🅿️Parking situation: There is a parking lot.