Zhejiang

This year we celebrated Lunar New Year in Longguan township. Longguan is located about an hour outside Ningbo. We spent the day at the Longguan tea house and hotel. We took a paper cutting class, made rice cakes and had a fantastic feast. My son tried on some hanfu from the Ming Dynasty and had a photo shoot. It was a great way to really experience the local culture and celebrate the #yearofrabbit ! If you travel to Zhejiang province you should definitely check out Longguan Township! The tea house had spectacular views of the mountains, a tea field and a campsite! #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #china

Swimming in Natural rock pools is a must to do if you are hiking at Shimen Gorge (Zhejiang province). These natural pools are better than any fancy pool you have ever been. Swimming in nature is a relaxing experience as you get a stunning green scenery surrounded by gorgeous green mountains. The natural pools are filled with fresh, clean spring water from the mountains, you can have fun jumping down from a rock or just cooling down after a hike. The water is very clean and crystal clear, a bit cold because is spring water but it feels great in summer. Be safe, I went with a tour guide so he knew the area very well and let us know which places are safe for swimming. Be aware that some sections of the pool are really deep so if you are not a good swimmer or if you are bringing small children you should be extra careful. #passionpassport #holidays #exploring #china #passionpassport

Natural ponds and hiking is a must do if you are in Lin An (Zhejiang province), specially if you are a nature lover. Hiking there is an incredible experience with great green scenery along the way. The highlight is to be able to swimming there. There are natural ponds with the spring water from the mountains, you can have fun jumping down from the rock or just cooling down after the hike. The water is very clean and crystal clear, just a bit cold because is spring water but perfect it feels good in summer. Be safe, I went in a tour so the guide let us know which places are safe for swimming. It is always better to ask if it is allowed to swim and if it is completely safe. #createwithtrip #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

River Rafting must be included in the TO-DO list of activities to try during your visit in Zhejiang. As this landmark is far from the nearest city down town, you need to arrange private transportation to get there. In my case I came with a tour so we were transported in comfortable buses everywhere. Once you arrive to this place you might want to spend three or four hours to include changing clothes, Doing the activity, picture time and snack time. It is a beautiful place with amazing views as it is surrounded by mountains. The water is clean and crystal clear a bit cold because is spring water but perfect for summer. The activity is completely safe you get a life-jacket. Just try to relax and enjoy the experience. Bring your waterproof camera because you will get soaking wet for sure. The place and the location are very scenic for those who love photography. #createwithtrip #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Ancient Hiking Trail is probably the best plan for adventurous travellers visiting Zhejiang It is located in a serene surroundings. The whole place is very majestic and lush. You can perfectly plan to stay one or two nights of your holidays in this place to enjoy all the landmarks and activities. This place is surrounded with so much nature and fresh air that will make you feel recharged. Wherever you see it looks green. Make sure you bring comfortable shoes and some water, this site requires long hiking, every know and then you might find a kiosk to buy water. The place and the location are very scenic for those who love photography. #createwithtrip #china #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

This small village at the foot of Lingjiangyuan forest park in Pan’an village represents what life in rural China looks like. Houses are made of concrete or wood and are beautifully decorated with Chinese couplets and lanterns. Restaurants aren’t so distinct as they’re mostly locals preparing local specialities at their own place for visitors. Few also sell refreshments and plants🪴. The village isn’t densely populated. It was rather empty and serene. I occasionally came across old people sitting on stools while listening to the radio on their porches. Strolling around felt like being in another world in the middle of nowhere! An interesting experience in a remote village 🏚🌳🍃 How to go ➡️ I was with a tour agency which provided transport to the area from Hangzhou. 📍 Pan’an county, 磐安县 #rurallife #rural #village #zhejiang #oldstyle #remote

…there is a beautiful little oasis next to a calm highway! Completely empty, this creek spot in the small village of Longguan, is great to tune out of the big city and take a few deep breaths surrounded by nature. There some very small fish and crab that you can catch, the water is not that cold, and the currents are not strong! Don’t forget to bring: - towels - picnic blanket - food or snacks (no shops around) - insect repellent - mineral water! - sunscreen This is a great day getaway for the upcoming summer, when the temperatures rise and we have Ningbo’s heat back! Be careful when bringing children. Rocks are slippery and you will have to cross a highway.

Zhejiang is an excellent choice to escape from city-life. This place is surrounded just with nature and not buildings around. There are many trail options which are serene, peaceful, not crowded, lush green and an easy hike. You can enjoy the landscape by having multiple stops to rest, photography and enjoying some snacks. #china #zhejiang #hiking #holiday #nature