The seriously underrated secret spot in Xiangshan! Bringing a fairy tale scene 1:1 into reality

🌟 The secluded island that’s been blowing up on social media is finally discovered by me! Dongdan Village, Xiangshan, Ningbo—a fishing village surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea on one side, hiding a rare wild beauty in Zhejiang. Vines grow wildly, waves crash on the shore, a real-life Wizard of Oz + free beach, perfect for a weekend getaway!

🌳 ❶ Wizard of Oz Secret Realm｜Enter the magical forest
👉 Navigate to Dongdan Village and follow the “Youma Vine” signs (10-minute boardwalk straight there). Peak season is April to September, when the Youma vines coil like giant pythons around the forest, creating a canopy of shadows reminiscent of scenes from “Princess Mononoke.”
⚠️ Tons of mosquitoes! Wear long pants + spray insect repellent like crazy! (Learned the hard way)

🏖️ ❷ Dongdan Sports Beach｜Own the glassy sea
👉 Just a 5-minute walk! The white sandy beach is as fine as powder, and it’s almost empty at dusk! So many water activities to choose from:
🌊 Sailing/Motorboats: Thrilling rides cutting through the waves
🚀 Water Flying Dragon: Jet up into the sky and become a superhero in seconds
🏠 RV Camping: Spend the night on the beach listening to the tide (campground reservation required)
🌅 Holding your kid’s hand, stepping in the waves and digging in the sand at sunset—maximum romance!

🌿 ❸ Wangjialan Grassland｜“Little Inner Mongolia of Ningbo”
🚗 A must-pass on the way to Dongdan Village! Thousands of acres of tidal flat grassland with herds of cattle and sheep, egrets flying gracefully, and in summer it’s as green as the Windows desktop.

🏠 ❹ Divine B&Bs to watch the sunrise lying down
🏠 Many B&Bs in the village to choose from, highly recommend these two:
🌟 Niguang Youshe: The pinnacle of B&Bs! 12 rooms with a multi-million investment, full sea-view floor-to-ceiling windows, watch the sunrise from bed (smallest room 40㎡!)
🏡 Qixiangji: Budget-friendly, great value, 3-minute walk to the beach

💡 Foodie tip: Don’t miss the seafood meals at the B&Bs! Mud crabs and razor clams bursting with juice!

🚗 2-day 1-night itinerary
📅 Day 1: Wizard of Oz → Beach water fun → Seafood feast → Overnight in beach RV
📅 Day 2: Wangjialan Grassland → Hongyan Cliff Beach (geological wonder) → Return trip

📌 Practical info
📍 Location: Dongdan Village, Dongchen Township, Xiangshan County, Ningbo
🎫 Tickets: Wizard of Oz free! Beach free! Water activities charged separately
🚗 Transport: Recommend driving, 3 hours from Hangzhou, plenty of parking at the village entrance
📅 Peak season alert: Summer vacation/weekends B&Bs fully booked! Book at least one week in advance!

👀 Behind the village mountain is a 500-meter suspended viewing path, accompanied by the twelve zodiac sculptures, overlooking the entire bay—a truly healing view!