Nanbei Lake is a great place to take photos, and it really opened my eyes!
Basic Information
Nanbei Lake is located in Ganpu Town, Haiyan County, Jiaxing City. It is the only 4A-level scenic area in China that integrates mountains, sea, and lakes, and is one of the top ten "Best Leisure and Vacation Destinations" in Zhejiang. The scenic area is open from 08:00 to 16:30, and the ticket price is CNY 50. Children under 1.2 meters in height, seniors aged 70 and above, and others can enter for free, while minors between 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters in height and others can purchase half-price tickets.
Transportation Guide
You can take a bus to Haiyan from Hangzhou East Station or Jiaxing Zhonghuan North Road Bus West Station, and then transfer to Haiyan K201, K202, or K203 buses to reach the destination. You can also choose to drive yourself, as there is a parking lot in the scenic area.
Recommended Attractions
- Hutang Scenic Area: There is Baogong Dike, where you can stroll and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. There are also islands in the lake, such as Bailuzhou and Butterfly Island, which are rich in vegetation and have pleasant scenery.
- Mountain Forest Scenic Area: Yingke Peak is a great place to watch the sunrise and the "Sun and Moon Rising Together" spectacle. Yunxiu Temple is a thousand-year-old ancient temple, known as the "Night Putuo," with simple architecture and a tranquil environment.
- Seaside Scenic Area: Qiantang Tide Source is the world-famous origin of the Qiantang Tide, where you can feel the majestic momentum of the tide.
- Ancient City Scenic Area: Ganpu Ancient Town has a long history, with well-preserved ancient city walls, ancient streets, ancient bridges, and more, where you can experience the tranquility and simplicity of the ancient town.
- Celebrity Culture Area: Composed of Jin Jiu Refuge, Huangyuan Library, and Chen Congzhou Art Museum, it showcases rich historical and cultural connotations.
Travel Routes
- One-day tour: Tanxian Stone City - Yunxiu Temple - Bailuzhou - Butterfly Island.
- Two-day tour: On the first day, you can visit Bailuzhou, Butterfly Island, and the Celebrity Culture Area. On the second day, head to Tanxian Stone City, Baiyun Pavilion, Yunxiu Temple, and Yingke Peak to experience the leisure time in the Nanbei Lake area.
Recommended Food
Local specialties include Four Seasons Nanhu Water Chestnut, Lotus Root Powder Dumplings, Yucheng Bullfrog, Braised Lamb, Lamb Taro, Haiyan Pickled Cabbage, and more.
Recommended Accommodation
Huguang Shanju Resort Hotel, Muxinju Nanbei Lake Resort Hotel, Xinbibo Hotel, and others offer good accommodation conditions, and you can choose according to your preferences.