Just got back from Ningbo! A super complete one-day tour guide for Dongqian Lake, bookmark it

Dongqian Lake in Ningbo is absolutely stunning for photos!! A whole day of walking and so many amazing photo spots! And recently the gesang flowers have bloomed🌼 It's truly breathtaking! There are also several beautiful lakeside cafes! I could shoot photos all afternoon📸
I've already put together a super detailed one-day tour guide for Dongqian Lake! Sisters planning to visit Ningbo soon, quickly bookmark this!
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📍Itinerary route:
Dongqian Lake Metro Station (Gesang Flower Sea) ➡️ Limin Village ➡ Academician Center ➡ Jianshe Village ➡
1️⃣ Xiaoputuo → International Lake House
2️⃣ Old Bund → Drum Tower
Choose one of the two routes at the end! The International Lake House is perfect for watching the sunset🌅 and the scenery is beautiful! The Old Bund and Drum Tower are adjacent, both in the city center, and look great when lit up at night! There are lots of delicious foods🤤
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✔️ Dongqian Lake Gesang Flower Sea🌼
🚇 Exit C of Dongqian Lake Metro Station
I was amazed as soon as I got out of the station! A huge sea of gesang flowers! You can capture the shimmering water surface~ really dreamy💕
✔️ Limin Village
A hidden gem village! So many amazing lakeside cafes! Walking and exploring here is so relaxing😌
Bloombrew Garden Tea Cafe is really beautiful! Perfect for photos, the drinks look amazing and taste great too👍 It has three floors in total, and when the weather is good, it’s super photogenic! The sunlight shining in is gorgeous☀️
✔️ Ningbo Academician Center
The famous big tree and viewing platform are must-visits! Overlooking the entire Dongqian Lake💙 The corridor and archway are very photogenic!
✔️ Jianshe Village
A Jiangnan ancient village with white walls and black tiles! Bluestone paths + small bridges and flowing water
Here you can truly feel the charm of Jiangnan~ Of course, there are tasty foods and fun shops in the alleys! Also many classic photo spots📸
✔️ Xiaoputuo + International Lake House
You can take a sightseeing bus🚌 between these two places. The International Lake House is great for watching the sunset🌅 The autumn scenery is especially stunning🍂
✔️ Old Bund + Drum Tower
The Old Bund is more atmospheric when lit up at dusk~ You can also enjoy the night view of Sanjiangkou🌃 Right next to it is the Drum Tower! Inside there are many Ningbo specialty snacks🤤
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