Qiantong Ancient Town

20 minutes train ride away from Ningbo city, Ninghai country is home to Qiantong. 20 minute taxi from Ninghai station you will find the ticket office of the ancient town. Take a short walk from here towards the guarded entrance, here you can enter the ancient town which has been built up by the local residents. The government have helped the locals to expand the area and keep it active. The ancient town has a few paths to follow that lead into each other, there’s also some older buildings to visit and explore as well as local shops and cafes. Souvenirs are a must buy here. Across the road from the entrance gates, you can see some steps. Follow these up and you can over look most of the town. #staycation #urbanexplorer #mountainview #ancienttown #ningbo

was founded at the end of the Song Dynasty and reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties, still preserving more than 1,300 various ancient residential buildings to this day. The local Tong family began to settle here during the Shaoding period of the Southern Song Dynasty. In the early Ming Dynasty, Tong Bolai invited Fang Xiaoru to lecture here twice, forming the cultural style of the ancient village with 'little bridges and flowing water in every courtyard, and ancient alleys and courtyards hiding art and literature.' The cultural atmosphere of this place is very unique, without deliberate ostentation or imitation, only the strong ancient charm and vivid rural scenery. Here, you can hear the rhythm of the beautiful Jiangnan silk and bamboo music. 'Every family has carved beams, and every household has flowing water,' this is the biggest feature that distinguishes Qiantong from other ancient towns! It is said that in ancient times, the natural conditions of Tong Town were harsh, and the harvest depended entirely on the weather. The ancestors of the Tong surname spared no effort and introduced water into the village according to the principles of the Bagua, creating the unique 'Bagua Water System' in the ancient architectural clusters of Jiangnan, creating a wonderful scenery that is not a water town but is better than a water town! Walking on the quiet bluestone paths of the ancient town, one is reminded of a distant Jiangnan dream. On both sides of the old street paved with flagstones and cobblestones, there are shops with long plank facades, and nearby there are groups of ancient buildings with exquisite craftsmanship that are still perfectly preserved to this day. Walking among them seems to take people's thoughts back to the distant past~

📮 Ninghai's Qiantong ancient town is bigger and nicer to walk around than I imagined. This ancient town has a real sense of life, and you can savor it slowly~ 📮 In front of every household in this ancient town, there is a scene of small bridges over flowing water, with stone steps and ancient paths, which are very tasteful~ You need to buy a ticket🎫 to enter, 50 yuan (depending on platform discounts), and parking🅿️ is free~ 📯 Main attractions to check in: Mingjing Hall, Zhisiqi Residence, Tong's Ancestral Hall, old movie theater, and this is also the filming location of 'The Barber'🎬 Qiantong Post Office is also a popular photo spot for many people~ 📯 Three treasures for foodies: Stinky tofu, hollow tofu, and dried tofu~ 📯 The saying 'the river water does not reach the well water' is also a feature here~

Qiantong Ancient Town may not be as famous as Wuzhen or Xitang, but it is very well-preserved and is known as the Little Lijiang of the South. The scenic area is not very commercialized, and the few restaurants there are similarly priced and not expensive. The 'Three Treasures of Qiantong' refer to three ways of eating tofu (stinky tofu, hollow tofu, and dried tofu), which are the local specialty foods. ☑️ Located in Ninghai County, it takes half an hour to 40 minutes to get there by taxi from the main urban area. Qiantong Ancient Town has a complete set of Ming and Qing architectural complexes and is the largest settlement of the Tong surname in the south of the Yangtze River. It is a town with the ancient charm of Confucian culture. In 2007, it was awarded the title of China's Historical and Cultural Famous Town. ☑️ tips: The ticket is 50 yuan per person, and after 5 pm, you can enter without a ticket 🎫. However, many shops close in the evening, which might make it a bit quiet. But the night view with the lights is still nice. Do not wander into the alleys, as it is easy to get lost. ☑️ Here, 'every family has carved beams, and every household has running water'. It's like an ancient rural painting with a strong charm, a beautiful and moving piece of Jiangnan silk music. Ancient relics such as Xiaonv Lake, Miao Lake, Zhisi Hall, Scholar's Bridge, and Nangong Temple still exist today. The Tong family ancestral hall designed by Fang Xiaoru at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty is still largely intact. At night, you can hear the elderly singing and playing the piano 🎹, a lively talent show that brings the ancient town to life. ☑️ The old street of the ancient town is flanked by shops with long plank doors. Adjacent to the old street is a group of ancient buildings that are still intact to this day, with exquisitely carved beams, doors, and windows. The leaping fish and horse head walls, as well as the ridge-sculpted wall flowers, have a unique local style. The horse head wall is a symbol of the power of the ancient wealthy families and officials in the south of the Yangtze River; it is said that the more tiers, the higher the position. There are also many homestays here, where you can stay for a day to experience the local customs.

After a recent trip back to my hometown in Sanmen, I found out that taking a taxi from Sanmen to Qiantong in Ninghai is only a few dozen yuan, so I took the opportunity to have a two-day tour of Ninghai.🚗 This trip was really worth it, I discovered so many hidden gems.🎉🎉🎉 The first stop was the coffee shop by the seaside in Qiangjiao Town, called Folk Uncle, right by the sea, with a super beautiful view!😎😎😎 The second stop was Guangde Temple, which is a temple with a bit of Tang Dynasty style, not the bright yellow exterior walls, but white wooden structures, very large, but the main entrance is currently not accessible, remember to go through the east gate!🙏🙏🙏 The third stop was Qiantong Ancient Town, the filming location for the movie 'The Barber', where you can capture the whole panorama without a drone, just by going up the hill opposite.🎥🎥🎥 The fourth stop was the seaside highway in Qiangjiao Town, which is the 'Little Jeju Island' mentioned online, where you can see the seascape along the road.🛣️🛣️🛣️ The fifth stop was the Sheraton Ninghai, where the outdoor seating for afternoon tea has a backdrop of several tall buildings, really stylish!😜😜😜 The sixth stop was the Jiajue Science Wharf, a great place to watch the sunset, with a Sunset Tea Break Cafe by the sea.🌅🌅🌅 The seventh stop was Ninghai Forest Hot Spring - Guo Jin Zen Temple, where you can go for hot springs in winter and for summer retreat, with very lush vegetation.🌳🌳🌳 The eighth stop was the Again Coffee Shop by the seaside in Qiangjiao Town, which is currently being renovated and looks like it will be ready soon.🤩🤩🤩 The ninth stop was the Haiyu English Afternoon Tea by the seaside in Qiangjiao Town.🍰🍰🍰 The tenth stop was the Ninghai Bay Hengshan Island Scenic Area, where you can get to Hengshan Island by boat from the Fisherman's Wharf, and here you can see the beautiful sea blue.🐳🐳🐳 When in Ninghai, of course, you can't forget to eat delicious food!😋😋😋 You must try the grass paste and Magnolia freeze, the mint flavor inside is the memory of my childhood summers.🍹🍹🍹 If you go out to sea from Hengshan Island, don't forget to eat the small seafood!🦀🦀🦀 This trip really made me take a fresh look at Ninghai, its beautiful scenery and delicious food made me linger and forget to return.🤗🤗🤗 If you also want to go on a trip on a whim, consider Ninghai!💗💗💗

Zhejiang Ningbo has a treasure seaside town--Ninghai, with a history of more than 1700 years, it is the opening place of Xu Xiake's travel notes. There are mountains and seas here, as well as cultural ancient towns, which are very suitable for weekend vacations in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. 🚶🏻‍♂️Recommended itinerary D1: Qiangjiao Town - Watching the sunset in Jiajueke Village - Hotel D2: Xiyu Temple - Longgong Ancient Village - Qiantong Ancient Town - Return 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself for convenience 📸Recommended check-in: ❶Qiangjiao Town Known as Ningbo's Little Jeju Island, you must go on a sunny day, the sea here is really blue ❷Longgong Ancient Village With a history of more than 900 years, the village retains many ancient houses and stone roads, and there is a dragon tree with a peculiar shape. Those who like to visit ancient villages will definitely be surprised. ❸Xiyu Temple The temple hidden in the mountains and wild, with a history of more than 800 years, the Buddha pagoda and Buddha statue built on the mountain are particularly shocking when photographed! ❹Qiantong Ancient Town Known as the "Little Lijiang in the south of the Yangtze River", the ancient town uses the principle of Bagua to introduce stream water into the village, forming a residential construction of "every family has carved beams, every household has living water", which is a rare ancient town in Zhejiang that is not particularly commercialized.

| A rare non-commercialized secluded ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. Qiantong Ancient Town was founded in the late Song Dynasty, reached its peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and still preserves more than 1300 various ancient residential buildings. I first knew about Qiantong Ancient Town because the movie 'The Barber' directed by Chen Yifei was filmed here. This ancient town is arranged in a nine-square eight-diagram layout, with running water in every household and carved beams in every house. 👉About Transportation 🚄High-speed rail to Ningbo Ninghai Station, take a taxi (about 40 yuan) or bus 4 yuan (about half an hour by car) 🚘Self-driving directly navigates to Qiantong Ancient Town. 👉My Route Zhisiji Residence➡️Mingjing Hall➡️Zesi Residence➡️Shangtang House➡️Qunfeng Zanhu➡️Tong's Ancestral Hall➡️Folk Museum 🎫'Ticket': 60 yuan (The ancient town is not actually enclosed, many alleys can enter the ancient town to play, only the Folk Museum needs to check tickets for admission) 🤔Attraction Recommendations ♦️Qiantong is not like Wuzhen, Xitang that unfolds along the river, there is a canal in front of every household here, every household has running water, every house has carved beams. ♦️If you are used to the hustle and bustle of the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, there is not a strong commercial atmosphere here, more are local residents, everywhere is the smell of life, like the original, quiet, it is definitely worth a visit! ♦️Walking on the bluestone slab of the ancient town's streets, looking at the buildings different from other ancient towns, feeling the slow life unique to the ancient town, one person, one tea, one afternoon! 🥙About Food ✅Famous Qiantong Three Treasures 30r per serving ✅Qiantong Pancake: It is all local people queuing up to buy here, very famous, very fragrant and delicious!! Location: Outside the ancient town ticket inspection gate, opposite to Guming ‼️tips: ✅Recommended self-driving: Set the navigation to Qiantong Ancient Town, do not navigate to the parking lot, it is still nearly 1km walk from the ancient town. There are many grid parking spaces available for parking❗️ ✅If the itinerary is not very tight, it is recommended to climb the Deer Mountain at the entrance of the village and overlook the whole town. ✅There are surrounding attractions such as Liangwang Mountain Scenic Area, the opening place of Xu Xiake's travel notes, about ten minutes by car, less people and beautiful scenery is also a good check-in place!

🌟Hidden in Ningbo's unpopular paradise - Ninghai, where the winter sea is as brilliant as sapphire, the ancient town is full of charm, and many thousand-year-old temples are waiting to be explored, each full of stories and surprises. 👉Super convenient transportation! After the high-speed rail directly reaches Ninghai Station, rent a car and drive by yourself, or it will take 2 hours to drive from Hangzhou, and easily start your Ninghai exploration journey! 👀Main check-in point analysis: • Qiangjiao Town: Seaside scenery + folk song uncle coffee shop, let you enjoy the poetic slow life; • Qiantong Ancient Town: The Ming and Qing architectural communities are well preserved, experience the ancient town of flowing water, and feel the quiet years; • Guangde Temple & Xiyu Temple: Tang Dynasty legacy temples, one is quiet and elegant, the other is solemn and majestic, taking you through time and space to dialogue with history; • Longgong Ancient Village: Mysterious legends surround, the quiet village under the protection of ancient trees, full of healing sense; • Oriental Art Museum: The wonderful presentation of non-heritage crafts and ten-mile bridal utensils, you can have a deep cultural tour next to the hotel. 🏠Accommodation recommendation: Sheraton Ninghai Hotel, the lake view balcony is so beautiful, the thoughtful service is a plus, making your journey worry-free! 🍲Food section: Must try local fresh green crabs, grouper, and Qiantong ancient town specialty three treasures bean products and wheat cakes, especially recommend the explosive reputation of crab rice cakes in Caiyue Xuan Chinese Restaurant, delicious not to be missed! Itinerary planning: Day1: Qiantong Ancient Town→Oriental Art Museum→Leisure time in Qiangjiao Town Day2: Longgong Ancient Village→Pray for blessings in Xiyu Temple→Understand Zen in Guangde Temple Summary in one sentence: Ninghai, this winter treasure land that combines natural scenery, historical culture and authentic food, is waiting for you to unlock one by one, and gain a different travel experience.

Recently, Qiantong Ancient Town in Ninghai has been recognized as a provincial-level cultural and tourism integration IP. What are its charms? It is located at the junction of Yongtai, preserving a large amount of folklore and intangible cultural heritage at all levels. Black-green tiles, pink-white walls, the Bai Creek water flows into the village along the canal, every household is connected by a small bridge over the flowing water, and every household has a cobblestone path. The ancient town houses, academies, and ancestral halls each have their own style; old streets, pavilions, and archways reflect each other, and cobblestone roads, ancient courtyards, ancient wells, stone flower windows, and Bagua water systems can all be captured in the lens. The Qiantong Ancient Town IP is unique, combining the unique Bagua water system of Qiantong with the flying eaves and corners of ancient buildings, as well as cobblestones, stone flower windows, and lanterns. In the ancient town, you can experience intangible cultural heritage crafts such as embroidery, bamboo weaving, bamboo carving, plant tie-dyeing, and gold-colored lacquer. When you come to Qiantong Ancient Town, you must try the three treasures of Qiantong: white tofu is tender and fragrant; hollow tofu is crispy and crunchy; dried tofu is salty and resilient... These three delicacies are collectively referred to as the three treasures of Qiantong with their unique taste and rich historical value. Xiake cake has many colors, thin and thick, with different flavors; Qiantong soup dumplings are fresh and tender, can be steamed or boiled; the champion cake implies auspiciousness, it is said that this is also a kind of food that can greatly help Wenchang luck. Living in Qiantong, you will feel that the green bricks and grey tiles, small bridges and flowing water, and carved beams and painted buildings are particularly warm and intimate. Lushan Bieyuan, Qiantong Post, Shangmutang, Xiangxu·Qiantong, Dachemen Homestay are all good choices

The three treasures of Qiantong taste good. About tickets: The ticket price is 60 per person on site, which is not cost-effective. There are several ways to enter the park: First of all, if you navigate to Qiantong Ancient Town, the navigation will take you to the distribution center, where there is a large parking lot. Please note that it is still very far from the ancient town here (800 meters), so you can drive straight along the road in the town, and you will reach the gate of the ancient town at the last three-way intersection, 1 You can also buy tickets on site by scanning the WeChat QR code 2 No ticket fee after 17:00, if the sun sets late, you can consider arriving after 17:00 3 The ancient town is actually a town, so there are many entrances and exits, you can explore 4 Find a local guide We bought tickets honestly and went in, asked the boss lady who is the three treasures of Qiantong, got a business card, the boss lady said that she can be taken in by calling her, and then eat at the boss lady's house after entering, the best of both worlds (the fried rice cakes here are also delicious)

Qiantong Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Ninghai County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, which is a historical and culturally rich ancient town. Here are some travel guides for Qiantong Ancient Town: 1. Best season Qiantong Ancient Town is suitable for all seasons. In spring, you can enjoy the rapeseed flowers and peach blossoms. In summer, you can feel the cool stream and ancient architecture. In autumn, you can see the golden rice fields and red maple leaves. In winter, you can experience the tranquility and harmony of the ancient town. 2. Transportation - Self-driving: Depart from Ningbo city, drive along the Yongtaiwen Expressway, get off at the Ninghai exit, and then drive along the S214 provincial road to reach. - Public transportation: You can take a bus to Ninghai at the bus station in Ningbo city, and then transfer to the local bus or taxi to Qiantong Ancient Town. 3. Ticket price The ticket price for Qiantong Ancient Town is 50 yuan/person, and students and the elderly can enjoy discounts. 4. Main attractions - Qiantong Old Street: Qiantong Old Street is the main street of the ancient town, with buildings and ancient streets from the Ming and Qing Dynasties on both sides, where you can feel the history and culture of the ancient town. - Dazong Ancestral Hall: Dazong Ancestral Hall is the landmark building of Qiantong Ancient Town, built in the Ming Dynasty, it is a typical ancestral hall architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. - Drum Pavilion: Drum Pavilion is a Ming Dynasty building, which is the cultural center of Qiantong Ancient Town, displaying the local history and culture. - Folk Museum: The Folk Museum displays the folk culture and traditional handicrafts of Qiantong Ancient Town, such as wood carving, bamboo weaving, etc. 5. Food recommendation - Qiantong Tofu: Qiantong Tofu is a local specialty, with a fresh and tender taste and rich nutrition. - Qiantong Pastries: Qiantong Pastries are traditional local food, with a sweet taste and a variety of types. - Qiantong Free-range Chicken: Qiantong Free-range Chicken is a local specialty, with fresh and tender meat and delicious taste. 6. Shopping recommendation - Wood carving: The wood carving craft of Qiantong Ancient Town has a long history, which is a local specialty handicraft. You can buy some wood carving souvenirs. - Bamboo weaving: The bamboo weaving craft of Qiantong Ancient Town is also very famous. You can buy some bamboo weaving crafts. - Local specialties: Qiantong Ancient Town has many local specialties, such as Qiantong Tofu, Qiantong Pastries, Qiantong Free-range Chicken, etc., which you can take home to taste. 7. Precautions - Pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter. - Pay attention to safety and do not touch the local cultural relics and ancient sites at will. - Respect local customs and do not touch the local cultural relics and ancient sites at will. The above is the travel guide for Qiantong Ancient Town, hope it can help you.

A low-key ancient town in Zhejiang, but retains more than 1,300 ancient residential tourists but not many Jiangnan area does not lack the ancient town, many ancient towns have become famous tourist attractions, such as Wuzhen, Xitang and so on. In Zhejiang, there is a quiet ancient town, just in Ningbo. From Ningbo, take the high-speed rail, as long as you can reach Ninghai County in half an hour, Qiantong Ancient Town is located in Qiantong Town, Ninghai County. The ancient town began in the Southern Song Dynasty, dating back nearly 800 years, still retaining the quaint style. Compared with some other popular ancient towns, there are no bustling tourists here, more quiet and leisurely, without excessive commercial development. The ancient ancestors ancestors called Tong Huang, stumbled upon this piece of Feng Shui in the course of a tour, so the family moved from Taizhou, where they lived in front of Huiming Temple as a former child, a resident of the ancient town. Most are child names. Qiantong Ancient Town has retained more than 1,300 original ancient dwellings, and there are many ancient buildings such as the academy, the old street and the ancestral hall. The local architectural style is also very distinctive. The household has live water." Walk in the ancient town, you can see the signboard of Before the Three Treasures everywhere, whether it is a farmhouse or a street stall. These are the special snacks of the three former children's towns, referring to the old tofu, dried fragrant and oil tofu, the price Not expensive and delicious. The most distinctive, these are all the alleys. The small alleys in the ancient town are all in all directions, some are extremely narrow, usually quiet and quiet, the locals live in the ancient town, only one old street is more lively and prosperous. There are many traditional courtyard houses in the eastern part of Zhejiang Province, which retain the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. They combine brick carving, wood carving and stone carving, showing the unique style of the hometown of five craftsmen. Mingjingtang is a well-preserved ancient building in the ancient town. It was built in the Qing Dynasty light years. The courtyard is covered with the pattern of "lion hydrangea". The "Mingjing" plaque is hung on the door, and the " etiquette" is molded on the left and right sides. The word "filial piety" is the representative of the ancient town courtyard. Tong's Ancestral Hall was built in Ming Hongwu for 18 years. The main hall retains the Ming Dynasty style and was designed by Fang Xiaoyu personally. The main entrance, the stage, the patio, the east and west, and the main hall are closed courtyard houses. There are also many B&Bs and Inns in Qiantong Ancient Town, where the night view is as beautiful.