[2025 Yuyao Attraction] Travel Guide for Yangtian Lake Scenic Area (Updated Jul)

I've seen many recommendations to visit Siming Mountain when the weather is warm, but I'd say Siming Mountain offers unique wonders no matter when you go. ❤Reasons to visit: Siming Mountain National Forest Park boasts verdant mountains, clear waters, secluded valleys, unusual rock formations, and magnificent waterfalls. It's a natural oxygen bar. There are two routes to drive up the mountain from Ningbo's urban area: one from Fenghua via Xuedou Mountain, and the other via expressway from Yuyao, passing Siming Lake. Yangtian Lake at the mountaintop is a perfect spot for watching sunrises, sunsets, and seas of clouds. Shenhu Lake and Xiuhu Lake, with their lush greenery and crystal-clear waters, will instantly calm your mind. At night, you can admire a starry sky unseen in the city, and if you're lucky, you might even catch a shooting star. You can also visit Maohuo Ancient Village in Siming Mountain, where there's a scenic walking trail. 📝Tips: The temperature on the mountain is 6–8°C lower than in the urban area, with significant temperature differences between day and night, so dress warmly. Hiking route: I recommend starting from Shenxiu Valley, following the trail to Yangtian Lake, and then returning. The scenery along the way is beautiful, making it suitable for families with children. If you're staying at the Forest Resort, you don't need to buy park tickets. 🏨Hotel environment: Siming Mountain Villa Forest Resort offers accommodation within the forest park, but it's quite old, and the rooms have a musty smell. There are also many farm stays nearby, where you can enjoy comfortable accommodation and experience local rural life. 📆Itinerary: A two-day, one-night trip is recommended.

A three-day trip to Yuyao isn't complete without a hot spring experience! Indulge in relaxing soaks and explore the unique charm of Yuyao. Save this guide now! -- 🛤️Itinerary: DAY 1: Yinzhou Park -> Yangming Hot Spring Start your journey with a leisurely visit to the picturesque Yinzhou Park, followed by a soothing bath at Yangming Hot Spring.🌳🛁 DAY 2: Siming Lake Metasequoia -> Liangnong Ancient Town -> Siming Mountain National Forest Park -> Yangtian Lake Scenic Area -> Pigeons Rock Water Curtain Cave Immerse yourself in nature on the second day. Visit the serene metasequoia forest by Siming Lake and stroll through Liangnong Ancient Town to experience its historical charm. In the afternoon, head to Siming Mountain National Forest Park, explore the beautiful scenery of Yangtian Lake, and finally, visit the spectacular Pigeons Rock Water Curtain Cave.🌲🏞️💦 DAY 3: Cicheng Ancient Town On the last day, savor the ancient cultural atmosphere in Cicheng Ancient Town, concluding your delightful Yuyao trip.🏰🎉 -- Must-Visit Attractions: - 🏯Cicheng Ancient Town: Step back in time and experience the quaint courtyards. Don't miss out on the local snacks! - 🌳Siming Mountain National Forest Park: Lush forests and fresh air make it a great place for hiking or admiring the autumn foliage! - ⛲️Yangming Hot Spring: The hot springs here are open 24 hours a day, allowing you to enjoy the stunning scenery while soaking. Pure bliss! - 🍁Siming Lake Metasequoia: The lake surrounded by metasequoia trees offers breathtaking autumn foliage, reminiscent of Xinjiang! -- Travel Essentials:🎒Pack these items for your Yuyao trip! 👗 Clothing: Bring a few light jackets as Yuyao is warm during the day but slightly cool in the evenings in March. Don't forget hats and scarves for warmth and style! 👟 Shoes: Pack a pair of comfortable sneakers for hiking in Siming Mountain and exploring the ancient towns. 🎫 Documents: ID card, student ID, driver's license – it's always better to be prepared for a worry-free trip. 📷 Photography: Camera, power bank, selfie stick – capture those beautiful moments and share them with your friends! 💊 Medicine: Pack some medicine for upset stomachs and band-aids for minor ailments so you don't have to interrupt your itinerary. 🕶️ Accessories: Sunglasses, umbrella, sunscreen – be prepared for Yuyao's changeable weather and stay in a good mood! -- A trip to Yuyao is not just a simple journey, but a touching experience for the soul. May every step you take leave a lasting impression.👣

'Yangtian Lake' is one of the commonly used place names in China, and four of them are included in Baidu Encyclopedia, one of which is Yangtian Lake in the depths of Yuyao's Siming Mountain. In fact, there are several Yangtian Lakes in the Ningbo area alone, but the Yangtian Lake in Siming Mountain is more famous and is a popular tourist destination. So, what kind of legends and beautiful scenery does it have? Let's unveil its mystery together. Yangtian Lake in Siming Mountain Town is located in the mountain nest next to the Libai Line and is now under the jurisdiction of Dashan Village. There are at least three ways to get to Yangtian Lake, namely the stone step path starting from the 'Yangtian Lake' bus stop sign, the cement road 50 meters east of the stop sign, and the mountain climbing path in the northeast of the money pine forest. The altitude of Yangtian Lake is 810 meters, but it is surrounded by mountains and does not feel towering at all. Instead, it is like a basin on a high mountain, and the lake area is the lowest place in this basin. It is said that Yangtian Lake existed in ancient times, and Liu Bowen, a founding hero of the Ming Dynasty, had been here and gave birth to a legend. The more popular saying about Yangtian Lake is that Liu Bowen was ordered to go south to find a shady place for Zhu Yuanzhang. When he arrived at Siming Mountain, he saw five mountain peaks enclosing a clear water, showing the momentum of five dragons fighting for a pearl, thinking it was the land of dragon veins, so he used a bamboo stick as a mark and returned to the capital to report. But when the craftsmen went up the mountain to work, they found that the place where Liu Bowen inserted the bamboo stick was full of bamboo, there was no lake water, and they did not find the dragon cave, so they were very disappointed, so they left the gold they brought in the low-lying area and then left. This dragon vein land was not developed, but the related historical legends have been passed down. According to this story, Yangtian Lake has already disappeared, so why has it appeared now? The correct answer is that it was re-excavated by later generations. So, this Yangtian Lake is not the land of dragon veins found by Liu Bowen in the legend, but an artificial lake. The Yangtian Lake in the legend was originally 'a clear water', but now it has become 'two clear pools'. They are about 200 meters apart from each other. The clear pool in the north is the main body, which may be the 'pearl' that the five dragons were fighting for in the legend. Many money pines grow around the lake. In the deep autumn, the colors are colorful and it is one of the beautiful autumn viewing spots. There is a small island in the heart of Yangtian Lake, and there is a hexagonal stone pavilion on the island. The island and the pavilion not only become the most beautiful scenery in Yangtian Lake, but also become a cool and scenic spot. You can take a leisurely rest in the pavilion, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery around you standing on the island. Connecting the island and the mainland is a stone bridge. This stone bridge is very distinctive. It is neither a stone arch bridge nor a flat bridge, but a wood-like shape. From the side, it looks like a big tree that has been uprooted. After crossing the bridge, there is a 'tree hole' at the head of the bridge. Tourists need to drill through the tree hole to reach the heart of the island. In addition to the small island, there are plank roads, viewing platforms, corridors, stone arch bridges and walking paths around Yangtian Lake. They are combined into a circular viewing line. You can walk, play and take pictures while walking. It takes about half an hour to walk around. The area of this lake is not large, but the scenery around it is very beautiful. Standing at different positions by the lake, you can enjoy different autumn colors. The east side of Yangtian Lake is high ground and slopes. There are two money pine forests here. In the golden autumn, the pine leaves turn yellow and the autumn leaves fall. The small road under the tree becomes a golden road, becoming another autumn viewing spot in Ningbo. Unfortunately, the leaves of these two money pine forests have almost fallen. From the walking path northwest of Yangtian Lake down the mountain, you can reach the Bailing Rock Water Curtain Cave through the valley; from the walking path northeast of Yangtian Lake down the mountain, you can also reach the Water Curtain Cave; walking along the Libai Line to the east, not far away is the 6944 scenic spot, from the Bi Lake in the scenic spot Going north, you can also reach the Water Curtain Cave. Is Yangtian Lake fun? In my personal opinion, it is more fun than cross pants and more suitable for travel. Because it is close to the side of the road, both private cars and buses can reach directly, without having to cross mountains and ridges. There are viewing platforms, money pine forests, golden roads, lake and mountain scenery, as well as villas and farmhouses, which are good places for cycling, hiking, sightseeing, leisure, and photography. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket information: Free 2. Location: Yangtian Lake, Siming Mountain Town, Yuyao City, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province 3. Self-driving navigation: You can use the navigation software to search for 'Yangtian Lake', and you can drive there according to the navigation route instructions. 4. Public transportation: Take the E02 route at Yuyao South Bus Station-'Siming Mountain Bus Station' transfer to Yuyao 637 route-'Yangtian Lake' station to get off; take the 987/988 bus at Ningbo Train Station South Square-'Bus Xikou Station' transfer to 570-1 route-'Siming Mountain Bus Station' transfer to Yuyao 637 route-'Yangtian Lake' station to get off.