[2025 Ningbo Attraction] Travel Guide for Hanling Art Museum (Updated Jul)

Located on the southern shore of Dongqian Lake, Hanling Ancient Street is a thousand-year-old water village in eastern Zhejiang, renowned as the "First Ancient Street of Eastern Zhejiang." Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the lake, it boasts stunning natural scenery and profound historical heritage, making it a popular destination for nearby excursions from Ningbo. **Overview of Hanling Ancient Street** - **Location**: Hanling Village, Dongqian Lake Town, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, approximately 20 km from the city center. - **Historical Background**: - Originated during the Tang and Song dynasties, it became a regular market by 1048 when Wang Anshi governed Yin County during the Northern Song Dynasty. - Southern Song Prime Minister Shi Hao once praised its prosperity in a poem: "There is a village called Hanling, where the songs of fishermen and the axes of woodcutters harmonize." - Once a vital land-and-water transportation hub connecting Ningbo to Xiangshan Port, it thrived with over 120 shops at its peak. - **Architectural Style**: Preserves two-story wooden shops from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the Republican era, featuring gray-tiled roofs, white walls, and red-painted facades. The streets and alleys follow the streams, exuding the charm of a Jiangnan water town. **Highlights** 1. **Ancient Street and Water Street** - **Front Street** (main commercial street) is divided into upper, middle, and lower sections. Originally paved with cobblestones, parts are now concrete but retain the ancient market ambiance. - **Water Street** runs along the stream, offering boat rides and featuring new boutique shops and restaurants. 2. **Hanling Art Museum** (currently closed) - A modern architectural marvel with striking design, perfect for photography. 3. **Hanling Memory Hall** - Showcases the village’s history and folk culture, equipped with electronic guides and free admission. 4. **Natural and Cultural Landmarks** - Includes the Miaohougou Stone Archway (a national cultural relic), Huatong Hall, and the Jin Family Ancestral Hall. - Nearby are two of Dongqian Lake’s "Ten Scenic Spots": "Hundred Steps of Emerald" and "Morning Bell of Shanglin." **Travel Tips** - **Best Time to Visit**: Evening (4:00–6:00 PM) when the sunset bathes the ancient street in golden light, and the night market buzzes with energy. - **Transportation**: - **Bus**: Take Metro Line 4 to Dongqian Lake Station, then transfer to Bus 966/906/968 to "Hanling Ancient Street" stop. - **Drive**: Navigate to "Hanling Ancient Street" with parking available nearby. - **Nearby Attractions**: - Dongqian Lake Little Putuo, Southern Song Stone Carving Park, Lingnan Mountain Ancient Trail, and Xiashui Wetland Park. **Unique Experiences** - **Food**: Traditional Ningbo snacks like fried twists (youzanzi), bean crisp candy, and layered cakes. - **Photography**: Capture the charm of ancient bridges, flowing streams, and mirrored architecture—ideal for Hanfu photoshoots. - **Leisure**: Lakeside teahouses and boutique homestays (e.g., "Blossom Hill"). Hanling Ancient Street blends authentic water-town charm with modern commercial elements, ideal for history and nature lovers. Compared to Ningbo’s bustling Nantang Old Street, it offers a quieter, more rustic atmosphere, perfect for a half-day or full-day trip.

🌟 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Xiaoputuo (Lake Views + Zen Temple) → Fuquan Mountain (Tea Garden Retreat) → Hanling Old Street (Night Market) Day 2: Southern Song Stone Carving Park (Historical Exploration) → Lakeside Cycling → Shangshui Tent Camp (Sunset by the Lake) ✅ Efficient Route: Centered around East Lakeside Road, connecting north-south attractions without backtracking ✅ Leisurely Pace: 2-3 key attractions per day with ample time to enjoy nature and culture 🏯 First Stop: Xiaoputuo (9:00-12:00) 📍Address: Huxin Dyke, Dongqian Lake Resort 🎫Ticket: CNY 30 (Half-price for students/seniors, free under 1.2m) 🚗Transport: Navigate to Xiaoputuo Parking (CNY 10/day) 📸Must-See: Xiayu Zen Temple: Ancient temple with lake views, bustling Guanyin Pavilion Water Guanyin: White jade statue; best photos from mid-dyke Misty Lake Dyke: 2km walk showcasing "West Lake charm, Taihu grandeur" 💡Tips: Best photos during morning mist Electric carts available (CNY 20/hr) Temple vegetarian noodles (CNY 20/bowl) 🌱 Second Stop: Fuquan Mountain (13:30-16:30) 📍Address: Southeast Dongqian Lake 🎫Ticket: CNY 25 (includes shuttle) 🚗Transport: 20min drive via South Lakeside Road 🌿Highlights: Wanghai Peak: Panoramic lake views, distant Xiangshan Bay Phoenix Lake Tea Plantation: 3600-acre fields (tea-picking season ends May) Wutai Sunrise: Prime sunrise spot (check times) 💡Tips: Shuttles every 30min (last at 16:00) Mountain tea house (CNY 30/cup) with snacks (CNY 15/set) Wear non-slip shoes for steep paths 🏮 Third Stop: Hanling Old Street (17:30-20:00) 📍Address: South Dongqian Lake 🎫Free entry 🚗Parking: Underground lot (CNY 5/2hrs) 🍢Must-Eat: Qingyi Rice Cake Shop: Stuffed rice cakes (CNY 7) Wujia Pancakes: Crispy meat pies (CNY 6) Chinei Restaurant: Signature eggplant rice cakes (CNY 48) 📸Night Lights: Water Street Light Show: 19:00-20:00 Kengo Kuma-designed Hanling Art Museum 💡Tips: Shops close by 19:30 - eat first Stay at waterside B&Bs like "Shujia Zhifu Southern Song Courtyard" 📜 Fourth Stop: Southern Song Stone Carving Park (Next Day 9:00-11:30) 📍Address: East Lakeside Road 🎫CNY 30 (student/senior discounts) 🚗10min drive 🔍History Highlights: 200+ Southern Song stone figures/animals Shi Family Tombs: "Three Prime Ministers" burial site Museum: Southern Song social reconstructions 💡Tips: Audio guides (CNY 20) Limited shade - bring sunscreen 🚲 Fifth Stop: Lakeside Cycling (13:00-16:00) 🚲Routes: Classic: Hanling→Shangshui→Shilixiang→Taogong Island (15km/2.5hrs) Best Section: Shangshui to Taogong Island (lighthouse views) 🚴‍♀Rentals: Giant Bikes: Near Metro Exit E (CNY 40/day road bikes) Hanling Rental: Family bikes (CNY 60/hr) 💡Tips: Avoid midday heat Rest stops with snacks available 🌄 Sixth Stop: Shangshui Tent Camp (16:30-18:30) 📍Address: Shangshui Village 🎫Free entry 🚗10min bike/taxi 🌅Sunset Activities: Lakeside picnic (BYO or CNY 298 BBQ set) Sailing (CNY 200/hr, book ahead) Photo ops: White tents + reeds at golden hour 💡Tips: Arrive by 16:30 for best sunset views Bring mosquito repellent 🍴 Dining Options Fuquan Mountain: Tea Garden Restaurant: Tea-oil chicken (CNY 88), tea-scented shrimp (CNY 68) Hanling Old Street: Baozhong Restaurant: Beef rice cakes (CNY 38), signature eggplant (CNY 32) Cycling Route: Asan Restaurant: Bamboo shoot dishes (CNY 48-58) 📍 Transport Links Public Transit: Xiaoputuo→Fuquan: Bus 966 (30min intervals) Fuquan→Hanling: 25min bus 🚗Driving: 30km total, 10-20min between sites

Dongqian Lake in Ningbo is a huge integrated tourist resort. The scenic area is open for free, and some attractions charge extra. If you want to experience all the attractions, it will take you two or three days. If you only have one day, then don't miss these must-see spots! 🏝️Recommended route: Ningbo Academician Center—Xiaoputuo—Limin Village—Little California Parking Lot—Riyue Slope—Hanling Art Museum—Hanling Old Street ✅Must-try experiences: 📍Ningbo Academician Center (Photos 2 and 3): The Ningbo Academician Center is located at the foot of Taogong Mountain. It is currently not open to the public, so it is not recommended to climb up. Just follow the signs to the viewing platform on the large lawn and walk along a long corridor. The end of the corridor is especially good for taking pictures. Finally, check out the famous Internet-famous tree~ 📝The Internet-famous tree (Photo 4) is a bit difficult to find, so here are the detailed directions: At the end of the corridor, there is an elevator. Take the elevator down and turn left. You will see a staircase. Go up the stairs to reach the large lawn. The Internet-famous tree is here. 📍Xiaoputuo (Photo 5): After checking out the Internet-famous tree, continue walking in and you will see a small pavilion. Walk along the village path next to it to the foot of the mountain, and you will reach Xiaoputuo. Walking on the lake embankment, you can take great photos anywhere~ You can also choose to take a boat to the core scenic spots such as the Water Guanyin and Xiayu Temple. 📍Limin Village (Photos 6-9): Return to the entrance of Xiaoputuo and continue walking along the lake for a while, and you will reach Limin Village. There are various high-value shops by the lake, including restaurants, cafes, tea houses, and unique shops. You can sit in any of them for an afternoon! 📍Little California Parking Lot (Photos 10-13): Navigate to the South Bank Parking Lot. The scenery by the lake is excellent. As for the so-called California style, it is a matter of opinion, but it is indeed very photogenic. You can take a small train for a sightseeing tour around the lake. There is also a go-kart park next to it. 📍Riyue Slope (Photos 14-15): From Little California, ride for 10 minutes or take the bus for 3 stops (many buses, almost all the buses in the scenic area can reach it) and get off at Qixin Golf Course Station. The lighthouse, metasequoia, and lonely tree are all excellent spots. 📍Hanling Art Museum and Hanling Old Street (Photos 16-20): Ride for another 10 minutes along Huanhu South Road or take the bus for 1 stop to reach it. It is the perfect time for sunset. A flat boat is leisurely rowing on the tranquil lake in the afterglow of the setting sun, which is absolutely beautiful. The Hanling Art Museum was designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, and the inspiration comes from the tiles of the old houses in Hanling. The building itself is very beautiful, but the interior is not yet open. After checking out the art museum, go to the old street for a stroll and a bite to eat, and the one-day trip will be perfectly over!

✨Daren Village 1⃣Features 6 major themes: Liubei Playground, Dayu Water Fort, Garden Commune, Animal Tribe, Garden Research Camp, and Live Performances 2⃣Over 50 amusement rides including Ferris wheel, Thor's Hammer, high-altitude rotating tower, swinging chairs, and more 3️⃣Experience 10 themed venues including Agricultural Science & Technology Museum, Ice & Snow Kingdom, Strange Tales Horror House, and Farmer's Life Museum 4️⃣The must-see show is "The Tale of Shennong," available in both day and night sessions. Don't miss either! The night session features 🔥iron flower forging and fire pot performances. After the show, you can choose to stay at the affiliated Daren Yi Hotel 5️⃣Each person can pick fruits and vegetables for free and take them home ✨Dongqian Lake 1⃣The ancient watertown of Hanling Old Street with traditional charm 2⃣The uniquely designed Hanling Art Museum 3⃣Hike up to the "Your Name" photo spot ✨Xiangshan Global Studios 1⃣The film studio offers numerous immersive film performances that are exceptionally entertaining 2⃣Traditional folk performances and many interactive games! Creates an immersive experience with a strong sense of participation Features 10 themed venues including Agricultural Science & Technology Museum, Ice & Snow Kingdom, Strange Tales Horror House, and Farmer's Life Museum Ningbo Travel Guide ✨Moon Lake Park 1️⃣A national 5A-level scenic spot that still preserves many historical relics. Features ten scenic spots including Bamboo Islet, Moon Island, and Chrysanthemum Islet. Its history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty and is known for the Ten Islets of Moon Lake landscape and profound cultural heritage ✨Drum Tower 1️⃣Ningbo's landmark building and the only remaining ancient city tower site in Ningbo's urban area. It combines traditional Chinese architectural style with Western Roman elements.

Two-day, one-night itinerary for Dongqian Lake | Stroll through picturesque scenery and discover art and ancient charm Day 1: Academician Center → Little Putuo Morning: Academician Center—A blend of internet-famous photo ops and lake views Academician Center: Designed around a "corridor and tower" core, it integrates natural landscapes and cultural elements, making it a newly popular landmark in Ningbo. We recommend taking photos under the iconic "internet-famous tree" or sitting on the benches along the corridor to enjoy the panoramic view of Dongqian Lake and experience the tranquil scenery. Afternoon: Little Putuo—Double healing with Zen and nature Little Putuo Scenic Area: Stroll along the long causeway in the center of the lake, take photos with the iconic "Water Guanyin," and climb the "Western Ship" to overlook the lake. If you have enough energy, you can walk or rent an electric car (about CNY 10/trip) to explore the island in the heart of the lake. Day 2: South Bank Parking Lot → Hanling Old Street Morning: South Bank Parking Lot, coconut trees, great for photos You can park your car at the South Bank Parking Lot. There is a puppy-shaped shuttle bus for CNY 15 per person per trip. You can choose your own stop to get off. Afternoon: Hanling Old Street—A collision of a thousand-year-old village and modern aesthetics Stroll through the old street: The bluestone paved road connects traditional houses with white walls and black tiles and the Hanling Art Museum designed by Kengo Kuma (the exterior has a strong geometric aesthetic, perfect for photos). We recommend trying local snacks such as Youzanzi and Liangnong Cake. Artistic experience: Choose a lakeside cafe to relax, or cycle along the Hunan Ring Road to enjoy the pleasant lake breeze. Two days and one night, from the minimalist aesthetics of the Academician Center to the lively atmosphere of Hanling, the picturesque scenery and cultural context of Dongqian Lake are all here!

Ningbo's stunning art museum is actually a masterpiece by a Japanese master!||《Art》| Ningbo Hanling Art Museum The wind is too strong, I can barely hold This half-page poem paper Many roads shining with golden light In the gravel, the sun is shining brightly They all left After the wind passed, I could see clearly There are still some people with me They are playing with building blocks, paper, pens, and strings Under the pale hair and beard, the faces of children Are glowing Some people in front got tired and turned back Holding the carefully nurtured children With beautiful banknotes in their hands Exchanged for a Ticket ~Ningbo Hanling Art Museum~ Hanling Art Museum is located on a peninsula-like land protruding from the side of Dongqian Lake in Ningbo. From a distance, it looks like a layered "small mountain". Together with the surrounding mountains of Dongqian Lake, it blends into the surrounding landscape. The art museum also looks like "tiles", yes, the tiles of the ancient Jiangnan village Hanling, which has a history of more than a thousand years. Tiles are highly representative objects in Eastern culture, with a beauty that is both fragile and resilient. This beauty flows through this building, blending seamlessly with the village and buildings of Hanling Old Street. The designer of this building, which is full of Eastern aesthetics, is not Chinese, but the famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. As one of the representatives of the fourth generation of Japanese architects, Kengo Kuma's classic theory is to create "negative architecture". He said: "Architecture is really not that important, it would be best if it could disappear." His understanding of Asian aesthetics is also based on this concept. "A fundamental aspect of Asian aesthetics is the recognition that what a person can do is inherently limited, and that people themselves are very fragile," Kengo Kuma believes that "nature is far more powerful than architecture itself." Hanling Art Museum is a presentation of this aesthetic, blending with the surrounding nature and history. People marvel at its beauty without feeling its abruptness. Kengo Kuma aspired to become an architect since childhood. Now at the age of 70, his architectural works are everywhere, and his written works are equally numerous. Since the age of 35, Kengo Kuma has published almost one book every year. From his first book "Ten Houses" in 1989 to the famous "Negative Architecture" in 2004, Kengo Kuma's architectural theory has matured and continues to this day. 📍Address: Hanling Art Museum 📍Transportation: Self-driving navigation "Hanling Old Street", there are parking spaces, but very tight on weekends; Bus 960, 96-1, 968 to Hanling Old Street Station. 📍Tickets: Currently not open, photos can be taken around the building. 📍Surroundings: Hanling Old Street, Dongqian Lake Water Park, Academician Center, Limin Village, etc.

Kengo Kuma's designed Hanling Art Museum is located on a small peninsula by the Dongqian Lake, outside Hanling Town. It is acclaimed as an astonishing art museum, bearing his distinctive style, and it continues the architectural tradition of Hanling, blending into the surrounding lakes, mountains, and even the villages. However, the museum is not yet completed and is not open to the public. Visitors to the ancient town of Hanling can 'check in' outside the museum.

The Hanling Art Museum, the first natural village art museum in China, was built by Kuma Kengo and is located 20 kilometers away from the center of Ningbo City, East Money Lake. The international architecture community has focused on it, and it is like a pearl inlaid in the treasure box of southern Chinese architecture. Standing at the lakeside position, you will feel the wonderful resonance of artificial aesthetics and natural aesthetics. The shape of the Hanling Art Museum is like a sail raised, coexisting harmoniously with nature, perfectly echoing the lake and mountain scenery of the East Money Lake. Hanling·Art Museum Zhejiang Province Ningbo City Yinzhou District Huanhu East Road 1518 Hanling Water Street Building 3

I live right across, I can see the Hanling Art Museum while having breakfast, unfortunately, it's not open yet, can only take pictures outside. The Hanling Village of Dongqian Lake, stands a uniquely shaped building built by the waterfront, which is the Hanling Art Museum designed by the world-class 🇯🇵 architect Kengo Kuma. 📍Address: The Hanling Art Museum is located in the Dongqian Lake Tourist Resort in Yinzhou District, Ningbo City, at the southernmost point of Dongqian Lake, opposite Hanling Old Street. There is an underground parking lot across the street. 🕙Opening hours: The venue is not yet open to the public, only external visits are allowed

This time when I went to Dongqian Lake and stayed at the Shanyue Hotel, I visited the nearby Hanling Art Museum. The museum is located right across from the main entrance of Hanling Old Street, on the banks of Dongqian Lake. From a distance, you can see this unique, waterfront building 🏠 The black mountain stone-like tiles are crisscrossed and layered, Sharp yet harmoniously blending with Dongqian Lake～ Various uniquely shaped pine trees and green plants add more Zen 🌲 At present, the interior of this art museum is not open to the public, but its creative exterior is enough to make it a new popular check-in spot, the exterior is very photogenic 📷 🏛️ Hanling Art Museum 📍Location: 130 meters north of Room 2-2, Building 3, Hanling Water Street, 1518 Huanhu East Road Ningbo Shop Exploration | Popular Check-in | Ningbo Food and Fun | My Travel Diary | Weekend Weeding