Xikou impression

As a world-famous port city, Ningbo's brilliance and brilliance need not be described more.
Ningbo is no stranger to each of us, but it may be relatively unfamiliar to the Urban area under Ningbo's jurisdiction!
When it comes to Xikou Town, many people are unfamiliar with this place, but when it comes to Chiang's former residence, I believe many people will know something about it.
Yes, my impression of Xikou began in history. I learned about it from history books, and then I came here to get a deeper understanding of it, and I also had the impression of Xikou.
Xikou Town, known as "Penglai on the Sea" as early as the Han Dynasty, has excellent natural scenery and profound historical and cultural heritage. It is a famous historical and cultural town in Zhejiang Province, one of the first famous tourist attractions towns in the country, and one of the top ten harmonious villages in the world.
It has three unique scenery systems: "Xikou Town, a thousand-year-old ancient town, Xuedou Mountain, Yougu Flying Waterfall, and Qingshan Xiushui Pavilion Xiahu".
The Xikou Scenic Area in its territory is also a famous attraction on the main tourist route in East China. It is not only Ningbo's first 5A-level tourist attraction, but also known as one of the "Top Ten Scenic Parks in Zhejiang".
As the residence of previous generations of the Jiang family, Jiang's former residence is also a national key cultural relic protection unit and a national 5A-level scenic spot. It is certainly the most worthwhile place in Xikou Scenic Area.
There is also a dream that reflects the characteristics of the Republic of China in terms of cultural elements, background of the times, or construction technology, giving people a sense of trance that they felt like traveling back to Xikou a hundred years ago.
Such a Xikou was an impression I had before coming, and it was also a deeper impression I had after coming.

itinerary

2022/07/31 [Departure]--[Former Residence of Jiang's Family]--[Ying Mengli]

2022/08/01 [Xuedou Mountain]--[Rhododendron Valley]--Return journey

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ˇAircraft
Ningbo lishe International Airport
Located in Lishe Village, Shiqi Street, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, only 12 kilometers away from the urban area. It is a 4E-class civil airport. There are flights to and from most cities in the country, and there are direct shuttle buses from the airport to many cities and regions in the province, making the transportation quite convenient. (Airport public transportation: Ningbo Rail Transit Line 2, Lishe International Airport Station-Congyuan Road Station, operating time: 06:00-22:00.)

High-speed Railway
Ningbo Station-It takes about 50 minutes by taxi from Ningbo to Xikou, and the taxi fare is around 130.
Fenghua Station-It takes about 40 minutes to take a taxi from Fenghua High-speed Railway Station to Xikou, and the fare is about 110.

Suggestion: Relatively speaking, there will be fewer trains at Fenghua Station. If there is no shift or the shift time is not appropriate, you can choose to go to Ningbo Station. There are many trains and many ways to get to Xikou, such as taking a taxi, booking a car online, or taking a bus, etc.

Baggage and photographic equipment

1. Pack your luggage

1. Change of clothes and personal toiletries.

2. In July, Lu 'an enters the hot summer season, and the ultraviolet rays are strong. You must pay attention to preventing heat and sun protection. There is no shortage of sunscreen, sunglasses, fisherman's hat, sunblock clothing, etc.

3. Since climbing is necessary during the trip, prepare equipment such as hiking shoes and hiking clothes.

4. Try to bring your own toiletries when you go out, and start with environmental protection.

2. Photography equipment

1. Sony A7M2 lens 24-70 lens 16-35

2、Gopro hero 4

3. Tripod

4. Spare battery

5、iPhone 11

6. DJI drone control

3. Full purse

Times are advancing, and payment methods have also undergone earth-shaking changes. Alipay and Weixin Pay have also brought great convenience to our travel. Basically, you don't need to bring too much cash when you go out, just a mobile phone will do it.

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--Travel text--

2022/07/31 Day 1

Take the high-speed train from the south of Huainan to Ningbo. It takes a 4-hour drive, and the arrival time is 11:35. Then take a taxi to the entrance of Jiang's former residence scenic spot. It takes a 50-minute drive. At this time, it is around 12:40, which is just right. First check in the former residence of Jiang's family, the tour time is about 2 hours, then take a bus to Yingmengli Scenic Area and check in its night performance. This arrangement is relatively reasonable. It not only makes reasonable use of the holiday time, but also allows you to experience every visit. Attractions.

We know that Zhejiang, poetry and painting, is not only a land of feng shui with beautiful scenery and rich products, but also a land of beautiful souls and celebrities. Throughout the ages, many celebrities have appeared in Zhejiang's history. Through the precipitation of history, their stories have been passed down from generation to generation, and their former residences have become an excellent place for us to remember history. So during this trip to Fenghua, Ningbo, I went to Jiang's former residence without hesitation, which was selected on China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage List.

Jiang's former residence is located in Xikou Scenic Area in Xikou Town, Fenghua, 40 kilometers southwest of Ningbo City. We know that Xikou Town was known as the "Sea Penglai" as early as the Han Dynasty. It is a famous historical and cultural town in Zhejiang Province, one of the first famous tourist attractions towns in the country, and one of the top ten harmonious villages in the world. The Xikou Scenic Area in the territory is also a famous attraction on the main tourist route in East China. It is not only Ningbo's first 5A-level tourist attraction, but also known as one of the "Top Ten Scenic Parks in Zhejiang". As the residence of previous generations of the Chiang family, Jiang's former residence is also a national key cultural relic protection unit and a national 5A-level scenic spot. It is certainly the most worthwhile place in Xikou Scenic Area.

The former residence is located on Wuling West Road, Xikou Town, Fenghua. It consists of a series of buildings such as Fenghaofang, Yutai Yanpu, Wenchang Pavilion, Xiaofangfang, Wuling Middle School, Miaogaotai, etc., and is listed as the fourth batch of national key cultural relics protection units and selected as the "Second Batch of China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage". The architectural layout is traditional and regular, the shape is magnificent, and the decoration is magnificent. There are pavilions, small bridges and flowing water, garden corridors and verandas.

Walking through the mottled bluestone roads, looking at the ancient buildings full of traces of time hidden among the lush ancient trees under the spreading dawn or the slanting sunset, it really feels like traveling through the period of the Republic of China. The occasional retro tourist buses passing by and the laughter of tourists accompanying them add a touch of life to the originally solemn atmosphere.

Wenchang Pavilion is a must-see attraction. It is located on the top of Tandun Mountain at the southern end of Wushan Mountain in Xikou Town. It was built in the ninth year of Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty and was renovated and rebuilt with the funding of Duke Jiang in 1924. It is one of the most important attractions in the former residence of Jiang's family. It is also a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is said that Wenchang Pavilion is the most beautiful place in Xikou Town. This place was originally a gathering place for some local literati and scholars. It got its name because the Shoukui Star was enshrined in the pavilion.

The rebuilt Wenchang Pavilion is a two-story pavilions building covering an area of more than 500 square meters. The Jiang and Song couple used it as a private villa where they often lived and named it "Leting". The attic has flying eaves and curved corners, painted towers and carved beams, surrounded by ancient trees hanging in shade, shaded by mountains and rivers, and there are also scenic spots such as "Kuige Lingxiao" and "Bitan Guantan", which are regarded as one of the "Ten Scenes of Xikou" in the Qing Dynasty. It is intoxicating and beautiful.

Walking to the Lower Street of Wuling Road, 200 meters away from Wuling Gate, you will find the real former residence of Jiang's family, namely the former residence of Jiang's father and son-Fenghao House. The house is named according to local traditional customs and the allusions of the Western Zhou Dynasty. It covers an area of nearly 5000 square meters, of which the building area is about 2000 square meters. The building faces north to south and is built on the street, with front and back halls, two sides and four corridors. Except for the gate, Suju, Baobentang and independent small building, which were original Qing Dynasty buildings, the rest were later expanded by Duke Jiang.

The old house is simple, solemn and gorgeous. Whether it is the decoration of carved beams and painted buildings or the well-preserved furniture, it all demonstrates the wealth and solemnity of the time. In addition, Xikou Town is a well-known thousand-year-old town. In addition to the former residence of Jiang's father and son, it also has many businesses from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. Yutai Yanpu is one of the most worthy attractions to check in. It was the birthplace of Duke Jiang and the location of the salt shop opened by his grandfather and father. However, due to repeated fires, what we are seeing now is rebuilt with the funds of Duke Jiang in 1948.

[Ying Mengli]

Some people say that culture is the soul of tourism development, while tourism is the support of cultural development. Just like for us who often travel on the road, green mountains and clear waters may be the same, but when you deeply understand the theme and connotation behind them, you will find that the scenery in front of you is endowed with the most unique charm, so it seems more charming. During this trip to Zhejiang, I came to such a unique, novel and full of charm cultural and creative district, namely Yingmengli Scenic Area in Xikou, Ningbo.

Yingmli Scenic Area is located on Zhongxing West Road, Xikou Town, Fenghua, Ningbo. It is located between Fenghua's trump scenic spot, Jiang's hometown and Xuedou Mountain. It is a large-scale cultural tourism project with the theme of the Republic of China culture and the facade of the buildings during the Republic of China as a reference. It is also the first cultural and creative district in China with the theme of the Republic of China culture. With an investment of 1 billion yuan, the scenic spot is the largest investment tourism project in Xikou in recent years. It is also a new landmark for Ningbo's cultural tourism check-in. It has been successfully declared as a municipal cultural and creative district and a provincial cultural and creative district.

The first feeling when walking into the scenic area is that it is full of a strong charm of the Republic of China. Whether it is from the aspects of cultural elements, background of the times, or construction technology, it all highlights the characteristics of the Republic of China period and gives people a sense of trance that feels like traveling back to the mouth of the river a hundred years ago. The simple and elegant European architectural style, the high-end and eye-catching sign design style, the cheongsam paintings on the wall, the rickshaws in the alley, and even a bundle of cables passing through the street are all exactly the kind of Republic of China in film and television dramas. Style street, with a high release rate when you take a photo.

Of course, if you think that Ying Mengli is just a Republic of China town full of historical significance, you are very wrong. Because this place not only allows people to reminisce about history, but also allows you to look to the future. The scenic spot is a new sightseeing, leisure, experience, cultural and tourism complex built with Xikou's history and culture as the material, innovative performing arts techniques as the form, unique architectural space, and the visual presentation of cyberpunk as the carrier. Just like its name, Yingmengli Scenic Area focuses on "night tours". When night falls, Ying Mengli transformed from a Republic of China town into a trendy, young, and future world full of cyberpunk style.

The scenic spot has a complete immersive performing arts system, including 4 hot spots to create visual carnival parties, three themed global immersive two-day and one-night real-life reasoning theater projects, two immersive performing arts theaters, a 2000-seat large open-air theater, etc., coupled with black, red, blue, purple, green and other neon lights full of technology, it not only brings a huge visual impact to tourists, but also leads the new trend of night tours in Ningbo. Volunteer Square, a passionate anti-Japanese war, Zaikang Bridge, a tragic and joyful place for literature and art... Here, we can not only watch outdoor themed street shows with multiple themes, but also enjoy epic immersive performances with profound implications.

In addition, there are also light shows and parent-child parks here for the first time when the lanterns are on display, which can satisfy the preferences of different tourists. Of course, in addition to having a good time, there are also other thoughtful services. Therefore, the special accommodation here, as well as nearly 100 trendy entertainment markets and catering shops, all of which are available. It can be said that food, accommodation, tourism and shopping are all available to meet the needs of every tourist.

The day in Ying's dream was also a day of ecstasy. The artistic conception of Ying Mengli cannot be completely described in words. You need to experience it immersively, experience the trend of cyberpunk here, experience the uniqueness of the national style and fashion, experience the authenticity of immersive performances, and experience the ingenious integration of history and modernity. It is precisely because you have an immersive experience that you will have a dreamy day!

2022/08/01 The next day

Due to insufficient holiday balance, this trip was only arranged for two days and one night. Although the holiday is short, if you arrange the holiday reasonably, you will find that the journey is still sufficient. Yesterday's itinerary was relatively more fulfilling, but people wouldn't be too tired. After all, they were all indoor sports. Today's trip can be relatively strenuous, so we arranged for Xuedou Mountain, Ningbo's first 5A scenic spot, to check in Dujuan Valley in the afternoon. In this way, we can finish the trip and go home. The time is just right, the physical strength can be restored, and the holiday is just right.

August, when the parachute is high, begins with a journey of peace and mind. This is not the first time I have set foot in Ningbo, a typical Jiangnan water town and harbor city located on the southeast coast. On this trip, I did not visit Tianyi Pavilion, which is known as the oldest library in Asia, nor did I visit the highest-level "state-owned" port museum in my country, nor did I go to Ningbo's rare blue sea beach, which people like to check in summer. Instead, I came to Xuedou Mountain, the first of the top ten scenic parks in Zhejiang Province, which was known as "Penglai on the Sea" as early as the Han Dynasty.

Xuedou Mountain is located in Xikou Town, Fenghua, Ningbo, the hometown of Jiang's father and son. It is the highest peak of the Siming Mountain branch and is known as the "First Mountain in Siming". We know that Siming Mountain is known as the second Lushan Mountain. It not only has beautiful scenery, but also has an excellent ecological environment. Since ancient times, it has been an ideal place for people to explore the ancient world and relax and escape the heat. It has natural oxygen bars, summer resorts, and Fudongdong Tianying. Xuedou Mountain is the highest peak in the branch of Siming Mountain. Needless to say, it is a place with deep forests, lush grass, and clear waters and green mountains.

Xuedou Mountain is more than 800 meters above sea level and is famous for its beautiful natural scenery. It is one of the three major scenic spots in Xikou Town. It is also a national 5A-level tourist attraction, a national scenic spot, and a national forest park. It has the reputation of "Penglai on the sea and rooftop on the land". It also has a very literary name-Yingmeng Famous Mountain. It is said that Zhao Zhen, Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, once visited here in his dream. When he woke up, he ordered people to collect paintings of famous mountains from all over the country. Later, he saw Xuedou Mountain. The excellent scenery of "Shuangliu and beautiful Pearl Forest" was what he saw in his dream. Later, in order to commemorate the late emperor's sleepwalking in Xuedou, Lizong of the Southern Song Dynasty wrote "Yingmeng Famous Mountain". Today we can still see the Imperial Book Pavilion and the "Yingmeng Famous Mountain" Monument at the southern entrance of Xuedou Shandong.

Under the magical craftsmanship of nature, Xuedou Mountain has lush mountains, deep valleys, lush forests, and clouds. There are countless strange rocks and caves, flying waterfalls and secluded ponds, and rare birds and animals. Among them, Xufuyan, at an altitude of nearly 500 meters, has steep cliffs and rainbow-like waterfalls. Scenes have been taken here in movies such as "Unforgettable Battle" and "Dawn". The 186-meter-high Xuedou Flying Waterfall, also known as Qianzhangyan Waterfall, was famous across the country as early as the Northern Song Dynasty. Even Wang Anshi, Feng Yuxiang and others praised it. There is also a wonderful mountain scene composed of three-fold waterfalls, which is either secluded or beautiful, poetic and beautiful.

In addition to the natural beauty that even Song Renzong was fascinated by, Xuedou Mountain also has a very long and rich historical and cultural heritage. It is well known to the world for its dazzling Buddhist culture. It is the ashram of the Dadou Maitreya, one of the eight Bodhisattva Bodhisattva of Chinese Mahayana Buddhism. It is also known as the Five Daming Mountains of Chinese Buddhism together with Wutai in Shanxi, Putuo in Zhejiang, Emei in Sichuan, and Jiuhua in Anhui. Xuedou Temple on the mountain has a history of more than 1700 years. As early as the Tang Zhaozong period, it was designated as one of the top ten jungles of Zen Buddhism. During the Song Dynasty, it was listed as one of the "Five Mountains and Ten Temples" of Buddhist temples in the world.

In addition, there are also the country's tallest open-air bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha sitting on the mountain, the wonderful high platform praised by Su Dongpo as a good place to admire the moon, the large artificial pavilion under the lake known as the "Zhejiang Dongming Pearl", and the Xikou Museum, which displays the thousand-year-old history of Xikou, the East Zhejiang Folk Customs Museum, etc., are all attractions not to be missed.

[Rhododendron Valley]

When it comes to azaleas, the first things that everyone thinks of are Bijie in Guizhou, Chengdu in Sichuan, and Macheng in Hubei... Every year in late spring, the azaleas with colorful flowers will become the most beautiful scenery in these cities and have been praised since ancient times. However, in this midsummer dominated by "lotus appreciation", it would be refreshing to see the colorful azalea flowers. No, during my trip to Ningbo, I accidentally discovered such a good place. In the lush green mountains and valleys, all the colorful rhododendrons are in full bloom, giving people a sense of sight that "the rhododendrons are like the sea, and the mountains leave a strange fragrance." This place is the Rhododendron Valley in Xikou, Ningbo.

Xikou Town, Fenghua, Ningbo, located at the foot of Siming Mountain, is a famous tourist town with rich heritage and beautiful scenery. It is also known as the hometown of Jiang and his son. It was known as "Penglai on the Sea" as early as the Han Dynasty. It is a famous historical and cultural town in Zhejiang Province and one of the first famous tourist attractions towns in the country. During this trip, I visited the former residence of Jiang's family, which was selected on China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage List. I also visited Xuedou Mountain, the famous Buddhist mountain, which is the top ten scenic parks in Zhejiang. I also checked in the country's first creative district with the theme of Republic of China culture. Dream. The Rhododendron Valley was an unexpected surprise during this trip.

The Rhododendron Valley is located in Jianping Gang, Baiyan Mountain, in the western suburbs of Xikou Town, Ningbo, the hometown of Jiang and his son. Because it is not far from the famous local attractions, Jiang's Mother's Tomb Road and Xuedou Mountain, it was included in this trip. After all, I thought it would be really rare to see the azalea sea in summer. It is understood that it is an emerging scenic spot developed locally to develop forest tourism and promote eco-tourism culture.

The scenic spot covers an area of more than 350,000 acres. It was originally planted with tea trees and verdant areas. Later, in order to develop tourism, a large area of azaleas and a variety of landscape flowers and trees were planted, and a large green area was also developed.

The scenic area has beautiful mountains and broad horizons. Everything you can see is green, like a fairyland on earth. In addition, it quotes the story of Duke Jiang guarding the tomb for his mother and staying at Ci 'an at night listening to cuckoo chirping at night, which adds a touch of humanistic color to it. Up to now, a total of more than a dozen attractions have been developed in front of the scenic spot, such as "Rhododendron Lizi","Tea Garden Spring Wave","Green Ridge and Green Curtain","Fragrant Grass and Green Shadow","Fruit and Deep Love","Zodiac Stone Carvings","Emperor Porcelain Plate", and "Wooden House Villas". Visitors can also experience a series of participatory activities such as tea picking and fruit picking.

End of travel

What I gained most from this trip to Ningbo, Zhejiang was not only that I wandered through the endless poetic mountains and rivers and comprehended the rich history and humanities, but also allowed me to recover my lost youth. I was also surprised to discover that I had always been restrained. I can also be so arrogant and passionate.

Chiang's former residence, which was selected into China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage List, is supported by its historical background, allowing us to more deeply understand the depth of history and the hard-won happy life now, and also allows us to cherish the happy life now more deeply;

As a new check-in landmark of "Ningbo Night", Yingmengli Scenic Area, which focuses on "night tours", is set against the bright neon and gorgeous fireworks, with immersive performances, music stage plays, band carnival parties, national trend catwalk shows, etc. A series of gorgeous, unique and trendy visual feasts make you, who can't help but blend in, once again feel the enthusiasm and beauty of youth;

The mountains are no longer as high as immortals and spirituality. Xuedou Mountain, with an altitude of more than 800 meters, not only has excellent natural scenery, but also has profound historical and cultural heritage. It is immersive and is more convinced of the reputation of "Penglai on the sea, rooftop on the land". It deserves it.