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The ancient fishing town of Zhejiang, with its slow pace of life, is a perfect place to unwind

🍃This ancient fishing port city, which has a history of over 600 years, is full of historical charm - Shipu Ancient Town is built by the sea and the mountains, and the houses in the city are built according to the terrain and undulating. The roads wind along the mountains, hence the saying 'the city is on the port, the mountain is in the city'. Many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties have been preserved to this day, reflecting the passage of history. The ancient city fishing port, the vast blue sea, and the long history are all worth experiencing here. - 📍Location: Shipu Fishing Port Ancient City, Shipu Town, Xiangshan County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive or rent a car to get there ⌚️Opening hours: 8:00-16:30 🎫Cost: Ancient city ticket 60 yuan - 💦About the ancient city: There are more than a dozen special exhibition halls related to fishing culture, such as farming and fishing, the vicissitudes of the port city, the Guandi Temple. Jiangxin Temple, etc.; the landmark building is Wengcheng, which is said to have been built in the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty, and the ancient city wall is the best preserved. From the Qin and Han Dynasties to the Tang and Song Dynasties, Shipu Fishing Port Ancient City was not only a famous fishing port, but also an important fishing culture town and important coastal defense fortress in Ningbo. The importance of its status is self-evident. 💦The viewing platform of Shipu is also a good place to go, where you can overlook the entire ancient city fishing port, as well as the vast sea in the distance. - ⚠️Travel tips: 1⃣️During the day, you can visit the exhibition halls here and tour the ancient city. If you are not interested in the exhibition halls, you can go to other attractions near Shipu first, and then come to tour the night view of the ancient city in the afternoon to evening. 2⃣️If you want to eat seafood, you can try buying seafood at Shipu Market and then find a nearby small restaurant to process it, which is more cost-effective. 3⃣️When visiting the island during this season, pay attention to sun protection, and the temperature difference between day and night on the island may be relatively large, so you can prepare one or two thin jackets. 4⃣️Be sure to take care of the environment of the ancient city and the sea, and do not litter.
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Posted: Feb 7, 2024
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