The Poetic Jiangnan of Ancient Qixia Village

A hidden ancient village deep in the mountains! Ningbo Qixiakeng one-day hiking escape guide 🍃

🏯 The top spot in Xikou Town! Ming and Qing dynasty ancient residences + thousand-year-old camphor tree king
Why visit: A niche secret near Chiang Kai-shek’s hometown, far better than popular check-in spots!

📍 Address: Xikou Town, Fenghua District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province
🚗 Travel tip: Recommended to drive yourself, navigate to "Qixiakeng Village" to reach the village entrance parking lot directly

1️⃣ Ancient village entrance ➡️ Wang Family Ancestral Hall
Bluestone path begins the journey through time, carved window lattices in the hall hide mysteries
📸 Tips: Capture the gatehouse silhouette in the early morning mist for stunning shots

2️⃣ Thousand-year-old camphor tree ➡️ Mountain stream trail
The camphor tree king embraced by three people, the tree hollow makes a natural photo frame
🌿 Caution: The trail is slippery during the rainy season, wear non-slip shoes

🏯 Must-visit spots
【Century-old ancient stage】Amazing mortise and tenon structure, the second-floor window frames distant mountains
【Ink painting sketch corner】Stone slab bridge at the village end, a hidden spot for photography lovers

🍲 Food highlights
Xikou Thousand-layer Pancake: Freshly baked at the village entrance old shop, rich sesame aroma
Pickled vegetable and mountain bamboo shoot pot: Farmhouse exclusive seasonal fresh dish, perfect with rice

🌧️ Real experience
Hiking in the rain last week was even more atmospheric! Blue tiles and white walls blurred into an ink painting, encountered fewer than ten people throughout the trip