Feel young in Hanling Old Street

Hanling Old Street is Ningbo’s best kept secret. Situated in the heart of Dongqian Lake, this beautiful village stands timeless. From Dongqian Lake subway station, we took a Didi which was about a 30 minute drive. There is also a bus stop nearby (bus 660). Some eateries are in the village- Ningbonese cuisine, Starbucks, Japanese and a variety of street food. There is not much to do in the area except for a walk along the lake at sunset, an art museum and visiting the old village itself. Take it easy and be relaxed. This is a place to re-energize those tired limbs.

Only those from Ningbo can truly appreciate the millennia-old village of Dongqian Lake Hanling Old Street

During the Southern Song Dynasty, a chancellor once passed by and wrote: In the midst of the village named Hanling, the sounds of fishermen's songs and woodcutters' axes mingle. Thus, over 1140 years ago, this place was also called Hanling. It must be said, the name has a really unique ring to it. As a half-Ningbo native, Hanling is also one of the must-visit places every time I go to Dongqian Lake. After much thought, this place can be considered the true scenic beauty of southern Yangtze River Delta. Compared to the bustling Nantang Old Street in the city center, it has more of the tranquility of the south. Hanling has eighteen night sailing boats, which set sail from Hanling every evening, carrying goods and passengers, passing through Mozhi over the dam, heading to Ningbo, and returning the next day. —Yinzhou Annals·Geography Records Facing Dongqian Lake, Hanling was originally just an ancient village. Due to its special geographical location, it became a necessary passage for transporting goods to downtown Ningbo, gradually flourishing and also known as the number one ancient street in eastern Zhejiang. Today, the former prosperity is no longer seen here, and because it is located in Ningbo's backyard, Dongqian Lake, it is only slightly lively on weekends. There are actually two old streets in Hanling, namely the front street and the back street, running through the entire village. The shops are all concentrated on the front street, which is the commercial part that has been renovated. The back street still maintains its original appearance, with uniformly two-story buildings. Many of the wooden low houses have been abandoned, and the further you go, the fewer people live there. In fact, the water towns of Jiangnan, such as Shaoxing, Wuzhen, and Hangzhou, all rely on rivers, giving people a sense of small bridges over flowing water, and a gentle feeling. But Hanling, facing Dongqian Lake, always seems a bit more majestic. ✔️Finally, let's talk about the Hanling Art Museum at the entrance of the old street, designed by Kengo Kuma. It has been built for several years now, and I don't know when the interior will be completely finished and open. Every time I come to Dongqian Lake, I can only take a photo on the side. I think this is probably something all Ningbo people are looking forward to. 🌈If you are visiting Hanling for the first time, I suggest you can consider this route: Southern Song Stone Carving Park, Ma Shan Wetland, Hanling Old Street, Hanling Art Museum 🚇Take the subway line 4 to Dongqian Lake, then take the bus 960/966-1/968 to Hanling Old Street (bus station).

THE 25 HOURS ELLE Han Ling Art Exhibition

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May Day Travel Guide | Ningbo Shipu One-Day Tour

| Ningbo Shipu One-Day Tour.🌿 After staying one night at the Ningbo Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel, we embarked on the exciting second day of our one-day tour. Today's plan was to leave the city center and head to the countryside of Ningbo. 🧩Route>> 🔹Ningbo Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel → Dongqian Lake → Hanling Old Street → Shipu Fishing Port Ancient City → Dongmen Island → Meteorological Science Park 🧩Transportation>> The entire travel route is quite long, so it is recommended to drive by car. 🧩Attractions>> 🔹Dongqian Lake Tourist Resort, Dongqian Lake is known as Ningbo's backyard, and a visit to Ningbo wouldn't be complete without going to Dongqian Lake! Dongqian Lake is vast, and even a full day of careful exploration might not be enough. We spent two hours just getting a glimpse of the place, strolling around, and I think the lakeside scenery is even better than that of West Lake. Navigate to the Academician Center, where you'll find the popular tree, the arch-shaped gate viewing platform, and you can also overlook Limin Village. With every step, the scenery changes, making it a great spot for photos. 🔹Hanling Old Street, known as the 'Number One Ancient Street in Eastern Zhejiang', is also part of the Dongqian Lake scenic area. Located on the southern shore of Dongqian Lake, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the lake on one, the natural scenery is stunningly beautiful. Hanling Village is a well-preserved typical ancient village of Eastern Zhejiang, with clear streams like ribbons encircling the entire village, making it well worth a visit! 🔹Shipu Fishing Port Ancient City, built along the mountains and facing the sea, is known as 'the city on the port, the mountain in the city'. It connects to the fishing port on one end and is hidden deep in the mountain valleys on the other. The city walls rise and fall with the mountain terrain, and the city gates are naturally formed. The commanding view of the port from its high position is a major feature of the majestic Shipu Ancient City. The old houses are built in tiers, and the streets and alleys wind upwards. The entrance fee is 60 yuan, but there are several narrow alleys that you can enter without a ticket. 🔹Dongmen Island, no need to take a boat, you can drive over the Tongwamen Bridge from Shipu directly to Dongmen Island. The island is full of historical sites, where you can enjoy the sea view, eat seafood, watch the sunset, and see plenty of fishing boats in one go. 🔹Dongmen Island Meteorological Science Park, shortly after driving over the Tongwamen Bridge, there is a fork in the road that leads up the mountain. The viewing platform in the meteorological park on the mountain top offers a panoramic view of the entire Xiangshan, making it a spot worth checking in. 🧩By the time we rushed back to Ningbo Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel, it was already 7:30 in the evening. We then walked to the nearby Amao Restaurant for dinner, truly loving their seafood which is fresh, delicious, and affordable👍🏻 🧩Back at the hotel, we had a good night's sleep to recharge our energy, as tomorrow's itinerary is already waving at us!

Hanling Old Street

Hanling Old Street is located in Hanling Village, Dongqianhu Town, Yinzhou District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, within the Dongqian Lake Scenic Area, about 20 kilometers from the downtown area of Ningbo. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the lake on one side, with the landscape of mountains and water interdependent. Hanling Village is a well-preserved typical ancient village of the water towns in eastern Zhejiang. The village is encircled by a clear stream like a ribbon, with beautiful picturesque mountains on either side. The vast and misty scenery of Nanhu Lake, the ancient and time-worn century-old street, the winding alleys and lanes, the verdant farmland at the edge of the village, and the numerous traditional residential buildings with their beams, corridors, curves, lintels, courtyards, stone paths, ancient bridges, and wells all reflect the erosion of the years and the traces left by history, presenting an ancient and solemn weightiness. It makes one feel as if time has flowed backward, intoxicated by the charming scenery of the ancient water town.

United in Ambition - May Day Journey Through the Timeless Charm of Hanling Old Street

The first rays of dawn pierce through the mist, gently caressing the bluestone slabs of Hanling Old Street. This is a place steeped in history, where every stone and every wall seems to tell an ancient tale. As I step onto this old street, my heart fills with boundless reverie for the bygone years. The street is narrow, flanked by a continuous line of quaint shops and residences, their wooden facades glowing warmly in the sunlight. There are few pedestrians, and the occasional bird song seems to relish the tranquility. I wander here, each step a stride through the river of history, feeling the weight of the years. Entering a teahouse that appears to have weathered many years, the wooden door creaks a welcome. Inside, the furnishings are simple, with bamboo tables and chairs scattered about, and a watercolor painting of Hanling Old Street hangs on the wall, its delicate strokes exuding a faint scent of ink. The teahouse owner is an elderly man with white hair, his face etched with the marks of time, yet his eyes remain bright. I order a pot of Pu'er tea, and he begins to skillfully handle the teaware. As steam rises, the fragrance of tea fills the air. I sit quietly, watching the tea leaves unfold in the water, listening to the old man recount tales of the old street. He says that this street was once a bustling hub for merchants, and Hanling was at its peak of prosperity. Though that prosperity has faded, these old buildings still retain their original charm. Listening to him, I can almost see the long-gowned merchants bargaining here, exchanging goods from all directions. Leaving the teahouse, I continue to stroll along the old street. At the end of the street stands an ancient temple, shrouded in incense, where the faithful bow and pray with devotion. I follow the crowd and bow my head three times, silently making a wish. In this era of rapid technological advancement, such faith seems all the more precious. Afternoon sunlight filters through the leaves, casting mottled patterns on the stone slabs of the old street. I pause in front of an antique shop, filled with a variety of antiques, each seemingly carrying its own untold story. The shop owner, a middle-aged man, gently caresses each item, his eyes revealing a deep affection for these objects. I purchase an ancient bronze coin, which the shop owner wraps carefully in soft cloth, reminding me to preserve it well as he hands it over. Holding the coin from the past, I feel its substantial weight, as if also feeling the weight of history. As the sun sets, I find a small restaurant and order several local specialties. The proprietress is an excellent cook, with each dish being both visually appealing and delicious. Tasting these dishes, I wonder if people in ancient times also enjoyed simple and pure happiness in such small eateries. Night falls, and the red lanterns on the old street are gradually lit, their warm glow illuminating the entire street. I walk slowly under the lights, the melodious sound of a guzheng seeming to echo in my ears, music from a corner adding to the charm of the old street. As I leave the old street and look back, the ancient buildings appear even more mysterious in the night. This day's experience has been like a dream, allowing me to traverse time and space, experiencing a different slice of life.

Hanling Village by the Dongqian Lake

Hanling Village is a well-preserved typical ancient village of the eastern Zhejiang water towns by the Dongqian Lake. Streams wind around the village, with green hills in sight on both sides; the village has water streets like ribbons, with bridges seen everywhere... It is said that during the Northern Song Dynasty, Hanling Village had already formed a regular market on days ending in five or zero. When the Southern Song Dynasty's Prime Minister Shi Hao (born in 1140 AD) passed through Hanling on his way to his ancestral home in Xiashui Village, he left a sentence in his book 'Touring the Mountains by the East Lake' that reads, 'In the midst of it, there is a village called Hanling, where the sounds of fishing songs and woodcutter's axes intermingle,' indicating that the Hanling market was already somewhat famous at that time. Over the following centuries, Hanling was an important transportation hub and water-land transfer center connecting Ningbo's urban area to Xiangshan Port.

The old street in Jiangnan, surrounded by mountains and facing the lake, is a quaint town

Hanling Old Street is located in Hanling Village, Dongqianhu Town, Yinzhou District, Ningbo City. The old street is part of the Dongqian Lake Scenic Area, about 20 kilometers from downtown Ningbo, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the lake on one side, with the landscape in harmony. Upon entering the old street, you see the archway at the main entrance facing Dongqian Lake, where the water is clear and bright, and tourists come in droves. Such old streets may not be rare along the river, but it is uncommon to see mountains within the old streets. The old street has also been renovated, with no admission fee, and the parking fee is not expensive. We parked for 2 and a half hours and were charged 5 yuan. b

No need to go abroad, enjoy the exotic atmosphere at home, here's a complete 3-day 2-night guide to Ningbo

Ningbo·Zhejiang Short Trip Complete Guide Day 1: 🚗 Shanghai to Ningbo (3 hours) 🍜 Dinner: A Mu Seafood Noodles - Try the yellow croaker noodles, generous ingredients 🌳 Stroll around Moon Lake Park, have a cup of coffee 🍽 Dinner: Ninghai Restaurant - Xin Rong Ji is a good alternative 🏮 Night: Visit the Drum Tower and City God Temple for food and enjoy the light show Day 2: 🍳 Breakfast: Old Li Pancake - Try the 'Dreamy Pancake' 🥢 Lunch: Mr. Shui Ningbo Cuisine - A well-established restaurant, very satisfying meal 🚗 Afternoon: Head to Dongqian Lake (0.5 hours) 🍰 Afternoon Tea: Park Hyatt Hotel, enjoy delicious afternoon tea and private hot spring 🏘 Evening: Walk around Hanling Old Street, taste the snacks Day 3: 🥯 Brunch: Hotel freshly baked sesame seed cakes 🌳 Morning: Visit the Academician Center, take photos with the popular trees 🏝 Afternoon: Stroll around Little Putuo, enjoy the sea breeze ☕ Coffee: cookii coofee - Great for taking photos 🩵 Enjoy one last cup of coffee before heading back Have a pleasant journey!🌟

Ningbo•Dongqian Lake Hanling Old Street

Here, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the lake on one side, the mountains and waters depend on each other, it is known as the "first ancient street in eastern Zhejiang". Here, you can not only appreciate the vast scenery of Dongqian Lake, but also feel the quaint vicissitudes of the thousand-year-old street and the elegance of the Southern Song Dynasty courtyard, and immerse yourself in the Song culture of Hanfu, incense seal, and flower art. You will be intoxicated in the quiet and simple life of the water town...

Zhedong First Ancient Street--Hanling Old Street is located on the south bank of Dongqian Lake. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. It faces the lake, the mountains and rivers are dependent on each other, and the natural scenery is beautiful. It belongs to Dongqian Lake Hunan Lake Scenic Area and is about 20 kilometers away from Ningbo City. . Hanling Village has a long history. It is said that it was named after the early Han Dynasty. According to research, Tang Tianbao three years (AD 744) Dongqian Lake has been inhabited here. During the reign of Emperor Wang Anshi (eight years of Qingli in Beining, 1048 AD), the lake boundary was rebuilt. At that time, Hanling Village had formed a regular market on every Friday and every tenth. When Nanning Yu Xiang Shi Hao (AD 1140) passed the Hanling to the ancestral home of Xia Shui Village, the book "The East Lake Tour Mountain" left in the book "There is a village in the Hanling, the fishermans song is axe", which shows Han The Lingji market was already famous at the time. In the following hundreds of years, Hanling was an important transportation hub and water and land transshipment center connecting Ningbo City to Xiangshan Port.

The first ancient street in East Zhejiang--Hanling Old Street is located on the south bank of Dongqian Lake. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. It faces the lake, the mountains and rivers are dependent on each other, and the natural scenery is beautiful. It belongs to Dongqian Lake Hunan Lake Scenic Area and is about 20 kilometers away from Ningbo City. Hanling Village has a long history. It is said that it was named after the early Han Dynasty. According to research, Tang Tianbao has been a resident here when Dong Qianhu was dredged for three years. When Wang Anshi was rehabilitated, he rebuilt the lake boundary. At that time, Hanling Village had formed a regular market every five and ten. Nanning's went to the ancestral home of Xia Shui Village, the book "Donghu Youshan" left in the book "There is a village in the Hanling, the fisherman's song is axe", which shows Han Lingji The city was already famous at the time. In the hundreds of years since then, Hanling was an important transportation hub and water and land transshipment center connecting Ningbo City to Xiangshan Port.