Ningbo Dongqian Lake! Orange Sunset + Fresh Lake Delicacies Welded Directly to the Heart

Opening 🌊: Dongqian Lake is Ningbo’s “urban backyard garden,” quieter than West Lake, gentler than Erhai Lake, and also hides the ancient legend of “Taogong Fishing on the Reef.” The lakeside route connects ancient villages, Zen vibes, sunsets, and fresh lake delicacies—every step is a romantic blast of Jiangnan 📸!

🛬【Itinerary】
Recommended 2 days 1 night deep tour!

1. Day 1: Jianshe Village → Academician Center → Limin Village → International Lake House (chase the sunset)
2. Day 2: Xiaoputuo → Hanling Old Street → Return trip

⛺【Must-visit Attractions】

- International Lake House: The ultimate sunset spot! Orange afterglow spills over the lake, and the blue hour after sunset is super healing
- Xiaoputuo: A free open secret in the lake’s heart, with Taogong Dike’s willow branches gently brushing, and the water Guanyin reflecting the sunset is stunning
- Academician Center: Popular hollowed-out viewing platform overlooking the lake, the famous tree is a 100% photo hit
- Hanling Old Street: A thousand-year-old street filled with the aroma of Youzanzi fried dough twists, the bluestone path hides the lively Jiangnan atmosphere

🍩【Must-eat Food】

- Qingtang Fish: Rich in sauce flavor, fish meat so tender it melts in your mouth, a representative fresh lake delicacy of Dongqian Lake
- Ningbo Tangyuan: From the century-old Gangyagou shop, sesame filling is molten, sweet, glutinous, and not greasy
- Grilled Vegetable Rice Cake: Local homestyle flavor, sauce wrapped around soft rice cakes, full of nostalgic taste
- Youzanzi: Freshly fried mahua twists, crispy to the point of crumbling, with authentic soybean powder flavor

🏨【Accommodation Guide】

- Budget Choice: Fanshe Homestay, 299 RMB for a lake view room, includes breakfast + afternoon tea
- Lake View Preferred: Zhenyin - Yunjian Homestay, open the curtains to see the lake view, super cozy lakeside balcony
- Luxury Choice: Ningbo Park Hyatt Hotel, prime lake view, full vacation vibe

🚌【Transportation Guide】

- Self-driving: Navigate to each attraction, free parking is very convenient
- Public Transport: Metro Line 4 to International Conference Center Station, 5-minute taxi to Jianshe Village, sightseeing buses available inside the scenic area

🧡【Tips】

1. Arrive at the lakeside 1 hour before sunset, the light is soft and perfect for photos
2. It gets cool by the lake after sunset, remember to bring a jacket
3. Choose light-colored outfits, they match perfectly with the warm tones of the sunset
4. It’s recommended to book homestays in advance, off-peak stays are more cost-effective
Dongqian Lake