Escape the City Plan｜10km Loop Hike at Songlanshan, the Ultimate Romance of Mountains and Sea

‍♀️ Route Overview 📍Start: Zhaili Village, Xiangshan County, Ningbo City (direct navigation) 📍End: Songlanshan Coastal Tourism Resort (National 4A Scenic Area) 📏Length: About 10km loop 🚩 Beginner-friendly ⛰️Elevation Gain: 400m ⏱Duration: 4-5 hours (including photo breaks) 🌲 Hiking Highlights ① Wild fun starting from Zhaili Village 👊 · Begin at an 800-year-old ancient fishing village🚩 · Initial section is a steep hardcore climb💦 (no shade warning!) · Climbing giant sea-eroded rocks is super fun🧗‍♀️ ② Summit with peak views 👑 · Sweaty 20-minute ascent (trekking poles allowed) · At the top: lush green mountains on the left⛰️, blue sea and golden sands on the right🏖️ · 360° panoramic viewing platform perfect for stunning photos📸 ③ Entering a seaside painting 🌊 · Walk through healing Masson pine forest🌲 · Turn the corner to jelly-like sea! Unreal blue gradient waters💙 ④ Beach fun time 🏃‍♀️ · Taiji Bay Beach: few people, beautiful scenery, perfect for lounging✨ · East Beach: jet skis/banana boats super thrilling (crowded in peak season) 📸 Stunning photo spots 🔹 White windmills along the ridge line (max romance) 🔹 Cliff glass viewing platform (the sea right beneath your feet!) 🎒 Must-know Tips ✅ Gear: Non-slip hiking shoes + quick-dry clothes (warning: gravel paths) ✅ Supplies: 3 bottles of water + energy bars (no shops along the way) ✅ Sunscreen essentials: Hat🧢 + cooling sleeves❄️ + sunglasses🕶️ ✅ Best season: May to October (sea water is bluest) 💙 The Meaning of Hiking When the sea breeze gently brushes your hair When the waves kiss your toes All the sweat turns into A tender poem between mountain and sea