Things to do in Yuyao

It's quite far from the main urban area, and you have to take a taxi both ways. Taxis are convenient and cheap, and the archaeological park is definitely worth a visit to learn about the production and living conditions of our ancestors 7,000 years ago.

Although my trip to Yuyao was rushed, I still managed to steal a moment in the afternoon to visit Wang Yangming's former residence in the old town area. Located in the heart of Yuyao, the residence is free – a big thumbs up! For small groups, a guided tour is recommended. The residence is small yet fully functional, especially with a café in one corner of the courtyard. Wang Yangming (1472-1529), originally named Yun, later changed to Shouren, courtesy name Bo'an, commonly known as Master Yangming, was a native of Yuyao, Zhejiang Province. He was a renowned philosopher, educator, and military strategist in ancient my country, holding the official position of Minister of War in Nanjing, and was posthumously honored as Earl of Xinjian. Despite a life filled with hardship and adversity, he upheld virtue and righteousness, possessing both literary and military talents, achieving remarkable success. His unique "School of Mind" system, in particular, broke through the barriers of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism at the time, occupying an important position and exerting a profound influence after the Ming Dynasty. His disciples are found throughout the country, and his scholarship continues to this day, making him a giant in the academic world and a "teacher for a hundred generations." Wang Shizhen, a renowned scholar of the Qing Dynasty, praised Wang Yangming, saying that he was "at the pinnacle in establishing virtue, merit, and words," and called him "a first-rate figure of the Ming Dynasty." Therefore, it is worth visiting if you have the time.

Yangming Ancient Town is still very unique, with historical sites, delicious food, and a festive atmosphere. Langxia soy milk is very unique. It is the first time I have eaten salty soy milk with beef or mutton cubes. It feels a bit like tofu pudding and a bit like egg custard. It's a pity that it is closed on Mondays and some venues cannot be visited.

Siming Lake, located in Liangnong Town, southern Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province, is surrounded by the Siming Mountains. It boasts beautiful scenery, clear water, and is home to rare birds. Several charming islands dot the lake, and the shores are dotted with mangroves and wetlands, creating a superior natural ecological environment. Egrets and other birds frequently visit the area. The area around the lake also features leisure and vacation facilities, farmhouses, and lakeside walking trails, making it a great place for leisure, dining, entertainment, and hiking. Recommended attractions: Siming Lake Mangrove Forest, Siming Lake Wetland (intersection of Siming Road and Zhenbei Road, Liangnong Town), Huanshui Bridge (within the Siming Lake Kaiyuan Mingdu Resort Hotel) Recommended dining: Siming Local Cuisine Restaurant (local specialties) located within the Yuyao Siming Lake Kaiyuan Mingdu Resort Hotel, and Lakeside Yue Café (lake-view coffee).

The Yuyao Museum houses a wealth of cultural heritage spanning a millennium, with each of its prized artifacts possessing its own unique charm. The Southern Song Dynasty openwork jade pendant depicting two children is warm and lively, the calligraphy scroll by Wang Shouren is powerful and vigorous, and the Western Jin Dynasty Yue ware celadon chicken-head ewer is exquisitely crafted. A stroll through the museum allows one to touch the cultural lineage of Yuyao and feel the historical warmth behind the artifacts.

Accompanying the elderly to see West Lake, we bought tickets to go to the small island to see Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. We boarded the boat at Yue Temple Wharf and disembarked at Flower Harbor Viewing Fish Wharf, which also allowed us to visit Leifeng Pagoda and Jingci Temple.

The Metasequoia forest in Siming Lake is very beautiful! We came early, and the Metasequoia is still green, but the lake and mountains are beautiful everywhere! Wait until November to come back and see 😄 By then, the blue lake and the red Metasequoia will definitely be more beautiful!

very historical and meaningful place. would definitely book again and a must see place in Ningbo

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Zhongcun is located in the southeast of Luting, Yuyao, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, at the northern foot of Siming Mountain Range. The terrain is high in the south and low in the north, and Xiaolu Creek runs through the village. It is said that when the Shitan Gong family of the Tang Dynasty first moved here to settle down because of Feng Shui, they found that this place was exactly the center of four counties and three towns - 45 kilometers away from Yinxian, Fenghua, Yuyao, and Shangyu, and 20 kilometers away from Yinjiang, Liangnong, and Lubu. The name "Zhongcun" came from this. The Gong family moved to Zhongcun in the early Tang Dynasty, and the Zheng family also came here to settle in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Therefore, Zhongcun is a real thousand-year-old village. The villagers are mainly surnamed Gong and Zheng, living on both sides of Changxi River, and built Baiyun Bridge to connect them. The historic sites in the village include: Xiansheng Temple (built in the late Southern Song Dynasty), Ancient Theater (built in the late Southern Song Dynasty), Baiyun Bridge (built in the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty), and many Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings. These buildings are typical traditional dwellings in Siming Mountain, with stone walls and wooden structures, hard slope roofs, central halls and side rooms, and bedrooms on the ground floor. Zhongcun is a "Famous Historical and Cultural Village in Ningbo City" and was listed in the "First Batch of Chinese Traditional Villages" and "2016 China Beautiful Leisure Village" in 2012.