[2024 Ninghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Yancangshan Tourism Area (Updated Sep)
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Address:
38 Provincial Rd, Ninghai Xian, Ningbo Shi, Zhejiang Sheng, China
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 days
Yancang Mountain Tourist Area
Yancang Mountain Scenic Area is located on the eastern slope of the Tiantai Mountain range, between Meilin, Shenquan, and Xidian towns in Ninghai County. It covers an area of about five square kilometers, 18 kilometers from the county seat, 11 kilometers from Nanxi Hot Spring Resort, 64 kilometers from Ningbo Airport, and 75 kilometers from Ningbo City.
Yancang Mountain is divided into several parts: the entrance, Yanmen Ancient Path, Yancang Valley, and Jiulong Stream. Yancang Valley has five peaks: Tianguan, Yuping, Baidi, Xianglu, and Guanhai, surrounding a hundred-acre secluded valley, resembling a wild goose nest. The bamboo forest remains lush all year round, with caves and giant walls scattered throughout. Wild geese often come here to overwinter. Jiulong Stream converges at Zhushan, resembling a gathering of dragons. There are six waterfalls and nine dragon pools in the stream, with rainbows dancing under the scorching sun. In the three small areas of Yancang Valley—Xiaoxitian, Jixiang Temple, and Yanmen Ancient Path—there are nine qi holes, such as Yinyang Palm, where hot air rises in the cold winter and cool breezes blow in the hot summer. Taoists call it Ziyang Vital Energy, which can strengthen the body and prolong life. Practitioners regard it as a treasured place. Eight spring eyes, such as Qinxiquan, either emerge from the mountains or from caves, containing metasilicic acid and various trace elements, which can cure diseases like the three-flavored pure water of Buddhism. Pilgrims regard it as holy water.
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Strolling through the romantic mountains and seas||Ninghai is pleasantly comfortable
||Ninghai is pleasantly comfortable. Ninghai, meaning 'peaceful sea and tranquil environment', embodies the quiet simplicity of its mountains, villages, and residents, reminiscent of a slower-paced time.
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The region boasts one of the top three high-quality hot springs in the country, the Ninghai Hot Springs Scenic Area; the Qiangjiao Archipelago, known as the 'Thousand Island Lake at Sea'; the largest canyon in eastern Zhejiang—Dasongxi, Tianhu Gorge, and Qingshui Gorge; and the Yancang Mountain Scenic Area, one of the new top ten scenic spots in Ningbo.
Ninghai has many mountains and waters, the lake water is a pure shade of emerald, many mountains and forests are accessible for hiking, the small town's pace of life is slow and comfortable, I really recommend visiting for fun!
Foodie Wanderlust
Just an hour away from Ningbo city center, there lies such a stunningly beautiful 'Baizhang Cliff'
At the end of summer, who hasn't visited this waterfall yet? It's only an hour's drive from Ningbo city center. Due to the increase in rainfall in recent days, the waterfall is even more spectacular than before! If you also want to go stream tracing and water playing this summer, and appreciate the grandeur of the waterfall, then this is definitely your best choice!
Yancang Mountain Malaniu Waterfall is located on the east side of a mountain valley below Liu Village.
Because there are nine mountain ridges around it like a gray dragon, surrounding Zhushan, it is called 'Nine Dragons Playing with Pearls'. The streams around Zhushan flow all year round, so this waterfall is also called 'Nine Dragons Flying Waterfall'.
The waterfall is located in a secluded place. There is a pavilion named 'Yanzhu Lu' below the waterfall, paired with the green pool below the waterfall, it gives a sense of seclusion.
Navigation: Ninghai Yancang Mountain Waterfall
Charging situation: Free, no tickets required