Xiangshan, Ningbo: A Seriously Underrated Seaside Getaway
by MERRICK MONTOYA
May 4, 2025
♀️ Route Overview
📍Start: Zhaili Village, Xiangshan County, Ningbo City (direct navigation)
📍End: Songlanshan Coastal Tourism Resort (National 4A Scenic Area)
📏Length: About 10km loop 🚩 Beginner-friendly
⛰️Elevation Gain: 400m
⏱Duration: 4-5 hours (including photo breaks)
🌲 Hiking Highlights
① Wild fun starting from Zhaili Village 👊
· Begin at an 800-year-old ancient fishing village🚩
· Initial section is a steep hardcore climb💦 (no shade warning!)
· Climbing giant sea-eroded rocks is super fun🧗♀️
② Summit with peak views 👑
· Sweaty 20-minute ascent (trekking poles allowed)
· At the top: lush green mountains on the left⛰️, blue sea and golden sands on the right🏖️
· 360° panoramic viewing platform perfect for stunning photos📸
③ Entering a seaside painting 🌊
· Walk through healing Masson pine forest🌲
· Turn the corner to jelly-like sea! Unreal blue gradient waters💙
④ Beach fun time 🏃♀️
· Taiji Bay Beach: few people, beautiful scenery, perfect for lounging✨
· East Beach: jet skis/banana boats super thrilling (crowded in peak season)
📸 Stunning photo spots
🔹 White windmills along the ridge line (max romance)
🔹 Cliff glass viewing platform (the sea right beneath your feet!)
🎒 Must-know Tips
✅ Gear: Non-slip hiking shoes + quick-dry clothes (warning: gravel paths)
✅ Supplies: 3 bottles of water + energy bars (no shops along the way)
✅ Sunscreen essentials: Hat🧢 + cooling sleeves❄️ + sunglasses🕶️
✅ Best season: May to October (sea water is bluest)
💙 The Meaning of Hiking
When the sea breeze gently brushes your hair
When the waves kiss your toes
All the sweat turns into
A tender poem between mountain and sea
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