🏞️ Yuehu Park — Ningbo's urban lungs 🍃🌳

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck 🏞️ Yuehu Park — Ningbo's urban lungs, a beautiful blend of city and nature.

While Tian Tong Temple offers a sense of Zen, and Cicheng exudes an old-world charm,
🩵 Yuehu Park is another corner of Ningbo that perfectly blends nature, tranquility, and culture.

📍 Convenient location

Located in Haishu District in central Ningbo, it's easily accessible. 🚶♀️
It's just a few minutes' walk from Ningbo Railway Station or Metro Line 2 (Ningbo Station / Ningbo Railway Station).

🌸 Charming History

This park is over 1,300 years old!
Excavated during the Tang Dynasty (636 AD) 🌕
The name "Yuehu" comes from the lake's shape—some parts round like a full moon, others curved like a crescent moon. 🌙

In ancient times, Yuehu was a retreat and gathering place for scholars and poets.
It has been the heart of "Ningbo Culture" from the Song Dynasty to the present day.

🌿 Must-See Highlights

✨ North Bank – Tracing History
• 🏯 Highli Embassy Ruins – The only remains of an ancient Korean embassy in China
• 🪷 Buddhist Laymen's Garden – A tranquil garden imbued with a Dharma-inspired atmosphere
• 💧 Water Gauge Stone – An ancient instrument for measuring water levels Reflecting the wisdom of the Chinese people

🌺 South Bank – Relax amidst nature
• 🌸 Yue Island – A scenic spot in the middle of the lake
• 🍃 Chrysanthemum Isle / Fragrant Grass Isle – A waterfront walkway and fragrant garden
• 🌳 Academicians’ Forest – A forest honoring Ningbo scholars

☕ Recommended activities
• Stroll around the lake Take a breath of fresh air 🧘♂️
• Relax in a pavilion by the water and watch boats slowly float by.
• Stop for a cup of tea at a small roadside shop and enjoy Ningbo's "slow and happy" lifestyle.
• Capture the views of the bridge, pavilion, and reflections in the water. 🪞

📅 Tourist Information
• ⏰ Open daily (free admission)
• 🕒 It takes about 2–3 hours to walk around the park.
• 🌷 Recommended seasons:
• Spring: Cherry blossoms and peach blossoms
• Summer: Lotuses in full bloom
• Autumn: The fragrance of osmanthus flowers
• Winter: Peaceful and charming in a different way

💬 Summary

Yuehu Park is more than just a city park, it's the "heart of Ningbo's culture."

It's a place where nature and history coexist beautifully. 🌿

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