[2025 Xiangshan Attraction] Travel Guide for Shipuzhen (Updated May)

📍Location & Transportation • Address: Huaao Stone Forest, Gaotang, Shipu Town, Xiangshan County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. • Transportation: • Self-driving: Navigate to "Jingaoji Dock," take the ferry to the island, approximately 2 hours by car. • Public transportation: Take an express bus from Ningbo South Bus Station to Shipu, then transfer to Jinxing Dock, take a ferry to Gaotang Island, then take a shuttle bus to Jingaoji Dock, and finally take a boat to Huaao Stone Forest. ⏰Opening Hours 07:30-17:30. 🎫Ticket Prices • Adult ticket: 40 yuan/person. • Discounted ticket: Half price for children 1.2m-1.5m tall, free for children under 1.2m. 🚶‍♂️Touring Route 1. 🚢Landing: Take a boat from Jingaoji Dock to the island, about 10 minutes. 2. 🌋Huaao Stone Forest: Walk 25 minutes to reach the black sand beach, admire the spectacular stone forest and sea erosion landforms, perfect for photos. 3. 🏖️Black Sand Beach: Collect shells, take photos, and experience the island atmosphere. 4. 🌊Qingshuiao Pebble Beach: Enjoy the unique pebble beach landscape. 5. 🌄Big Buddha Mountain: View Big Buddha Mountain from afar and appreciate nature's magnificent craftsmanship. 📸Photo Spots • 🌊Black Sand Beach: White clothing photographs better against the black sand. • 🌋Stone Forest: During low tide, the rocks and their reflections create a sci-fi atmosphere. • 🌄Big Buddha Mountain: Gaze at Big Buddha Mountain and experience the island's tranquility and magnificence. 🍽️Food Recommendations • Seafood: Huaao Island's seafood is very fresh. Try seafood noodles in Shipu Town or enjoy a feast at a local eatery. • Sea duck eggs: A dock specialty, good to take home. 💡Tips • 🚶‍♂️Clothing suggestions: Wear sneakers for easy hiking. • 🌞Sun protection and warmth: Be prepared for sun protection and temperature changes, as island temperature differences can be significant. • 🚮Eco-friendly travel: There are no large supermarkets on the island, so bring your own snacks and take your trash with you. 🎉Summary Huaao Stone Forest is Ningbo's hidden gem, featuring spectacular stone forests, black sand beaches, and crystal-clear waters. April on Huaao Island offers pleasant weather, making it a great time to visit. Take this guide and start your island adventure!

🌊 On the shore of Xiangshan, Shipu Shatangwan Fishing Village is like a bright pearl on the coast. The blue sea and sky, the shimmering sea surface, and the swaying fishing boats create a beautiful picture. Strolling along the winding streets of the fishing village, the ancient stone roads and the mottled walls of the stone houses are traces of time. 🫧 The homestay is located in Shatangwan Village, Shipu Town, Xiangshan. The buildings are built on the mountain, facing the sea, with only a small road between them and the sea. The Haishang Muxin Homestay combines the local authentic fishing culture, using shells to build walls and courtyards, with marine design elements everywhere. The building has a simple white exterior, gray sloping roof, and large glass windows to let light into the room. The bright and clean windows, and the excellent location at the corner of the bay, offer a panoramic view of the sea and sky. 🍃 The white walls in the room frame the sea and mountain views outside the window. The recessed ceiling design, under the warm light, enhances the overall sense of space. Wooden furniture, modern lighting layout, and marine-themed decorations create a comfortable living atmosphere. Some rooms have terraces, where you can enjoy the blue sea and waves. At sunrise, the sun shines through the clouds on the sea, which is very beautiful. 🏨 The homestay's chef is excellent, buying fresh ingredients before cooking. The seafood noodles and braised axe fish are highly recommended and delicious! In your spare time, you can relax or swim in the infinity pool, or go to the beach to collect shells and stones. Walking on the soft white sand is also very comfortable. You can also take photos at the Sky Mirror, Sky Ladder, and Lighthouse to capture beautiful memories.

Xiangshan ❕ Ocean view homestay I've stayed at 3 times ❕ I don't want to check out 😭 || A hidden gem homestay in Shipu, Xiangshan 🏝️ Open the door to a stunning view!!! 💙 The king room has an unbeatable view, with 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ancient city harbor. You can see the ocean from the bed. You can even see the sunrise over the harbor on a clear day. 🌅 Romantic 💯 💙 The homestay is in a great location in the center of Shipu Town. There's a public parking lot downstairs, and it's only a 10-minute walk to the ancient city old street. Take a stroll after dinner and enjoy a bowl of Taiwanese dessert. 🍦 💙 The room is very comfortable, with great facilities. The room is clean and tidy, and the bedding is very comfortable. I slept until noon. 💙 The homestay has a French kitchen on the second floor. Every corner is beautiful, and every design is thoughtful. 📷 💙 The homestay is a 10-minute drive from the nearest Huangcheng Beach, 20 minutes from Dongmen Island, and 5 minutes from the pier where you can take a boat to Tantou Mountain. It's a convenient stopover for a trip to Xiangshan. 👍👍 Plan a trip with your boyfriend for the National Day holiday!

When it comes to Shipu in Xiangshan, Ningbo, people's deepest impression of it is the millennium fishing port, seafood paradise, and traditional attractions such as China's Fishing Village, Donghai Half-side Mountain, and the ancient city of Shipu Fishing Port. But did you know? On the left side behind the ancient city of Shipu in Xiangshan, Ningbo, there hides a hiking spot that overlooks the entire Shipu Fishing Port and the sea, which is Dajinshan in Shipu. Although there is a mountain road that can take you to Dajinshan in Shipu, the best scenic and hiking experience is to go on foot. Hiking Guide to Dajinshan in Shipu 1. Starting point: For time-saving, directly locate the Shipu Banshanling Tunnel (inside the ancient town) and then ascend the mountain from the left side of the tunnel entrance. If you want a better view, locate the Shipu Battery Mountain first, climb up to view the city and sea, and then follow the remaining hiking trails. The essential path to Dajinshan is the ancient Dajinshan trail, which is actually not in great condition. The trail is made of old mountain stones, inevitably uneven with steps, and a section of the hike is a bit physically demanding, giving a sense of exploring wild mountains. But the good news is that the path becomes gentle later on, and the scenery is stunning enough, which is the Dajinshan Tea Plantation. It is a scenic tea plantation away from the ancient city with a view of the sea. There is only one tea farmer's family at the top of the mountain. Spring Outing Hiking Guide to Dajinshan 1. Duration: Suggested round trip 3-4 hours 2. Route: Left side of Shipu Fishing Port Ancient City—Battery Mountain—Dajinshan 3. Admission: Free 4. Other experiences: Sea viewing, wild vegetables, watching the sea under a canopy in the tea plantation, learning tea picking 5. Nearby attractions to Dajinshan: The ancient city of Shipu Fishing Port is just below the mountain, and Xiangshan Film and Television City is nearby

🍃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.