Ningbo’s perfect spot for kids! Play in the shallow water and fine sand until you don’t want to leave

🚗【Transportation & Parking · Nanny-Level Guide】

📍Address: Opposite Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, Chunxiao Avenue, Beilun District, Ningbo

🅿️By Car:

• Navigate to “Meishan Bay Beach Park Gate 4 Parking Lot” or “China Port Museum Parking Lot” (Parking fee 10 RMB/day)

• Parking spaces are tight on holidays; recommended to arrive before 9 AM or use backup parking lots

• ETC users can take the free highway: Dingjiashan → Chaiqiao Exit

🚌Public Transport:

• Metro Line 1 to Changjiang Road Station → transfer to Bus 721 to Yangshashan Scenic Area Station (890 meters walk)

• Intercity Express Line 1 to Guanhai Road Mingyue Road Station

• Taxi costs about 30 RMB, saving time and effort

🎫【Ticket Info · Money-Saving Tips】

💰Basic Ticket: 20-50 RMB (starting from 30 RMB on holidays), free for children under 1.2 meters

💡Paid Activities:

• Beach play equipment 69 RMB/hour (excavators, trampolines, etc.)

• Children’s water park (charged per activity)

📱Ticket Purchase Suggestion: Buy tickets online in advance for a 10% discount; on-site purchase may involve queues

🌴【Play Guide · Max Family-Friendliness】

⏰Best Time: Enter after 4-5 PM (avoid midday sun; sea breeze at sunset is super comfortable)

🩱Must-Bring Items:

• Sunscreen essentials: sunscreen, sun hat, sun-protective clothing (reapply even in the evening)

• Water play gear: slippers, swimsuit, towel (swim rings available for rent on-site at 20 RMB/hour)

• Sand tools: small bucket, shovel (available on-site for 15 RMB, but better to bring your own)

👶For Kids: Bring 2 sets of change clothes (water play means getting wet); foot-washing taps available at park entrance

🏖️【Highlights · Kids’ Energy Burner Guide】

🔸Safe Water Play Area: Clear seawater, only thigh-deep 10 meters out, kids can freely splash around

🔸Hidden Tide Pooling: At low tide on the east side of the beach, find small crabs and shells (check tide table at entrance)

🔸Lazy Perks: “Refuel Station” in the middle of the beach sells iced drinks, grilled sausages, and rents swim gear

🔸Photo Bonus: After 6 PM, fewer people on the beach; sunset glow perfect for family silhouette photos

⚠️【Avoid Pitfalls · Must-Read for Parents】

1️⃣Shower Area Is Far: Changing area is next to the restroom at the main gate; recommended to rinse feet and change clothes right after playing

2️⃣Crowds on Weekends: Better experience on non-holidays; weekend play equipment lines start at 30 minutes

3️⃣Bring Cash: Some small stalls accept cash only; parking fees also require cash payment