Best 10 Trails and Hikes in Ningbo – Discover wilderness

This trail is one of the top Ningbo tourist attractions. And it is easy to find. For example, from the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Ningbo, it only takes close to half an hour to get to the forest park trail. Most people go to Taibai Mountain to visit the Tiantong Temple, but the surrounding forest park is gorgeous. The trail begins with stairs, and it leads to a mountaintop. The trail will take you past the temple, park and atop a mountain. Simply breathe in the pine-scented fresh air, listen to the warble of birds and look for caves.

You can reach this trail by bus or taxi. Most people go to the lake by boat or electric car. But, for hikers, entrance is free. The trail begins before the entrance gate, and you can see a big map pointing in different directions. A small staircase leads up to the mountain. In the beginning, there are a couple of viewing platforms to catch glimpses of the lake. Going back, you can take another path to go down to the serene lake. If you're travelling in a group, you can even have a barbeque by the lake.

A popular hiking trail, Xuedou Mountain is best accessed via taxi or rental car. This particular hike doesn't involve forest paths. You'll go down paved pathways and stairs. But the views won't disappoint. You can gaze into the wilderness of fairy tales and mysterious legends from the safety of paved paths.

Nestled in the southern head of Shanglin Lake in Cixi, DongkaoLao Mountain is a wild and natural trail. The mountain has two peaks and in between is a fertile valley. A stream gushes rapidly at the bottom of the valley. While there are some steps at the beginning, this trail is natural. Go up to the mountain top to see Shanglin Lake below. Don't forget to capture pictures of the waterfalls along the way. It is a trail of idyllic vistas, ancient pathways, and waterfalls.

This mountain is a little further away from Ningbo centre at 20 kilometres. The hilly terrain is all about high peaks and massive rocks. The highest peak rises 633 meters above sea level. The two villages on either side of the mountain are called Jin'E village. At the top of the peak, there is an ancient temple from the Tang dynasty. The temple puts on its tranquil beauty when azalea shrubs bloom in April and May.

You have to go on a bit of a drive to reach Zhedong Da Xiagu. Pay the entrance fee and make your way across towards canyon views. You can either go for a day hike or camp overnight. The most challenging route will take about 3 hours. Zhedong Da Xiagu is a popular destination, and it can get crowded.

Located in Beilun area of Ningbo city, this mountain divides into two trails. One trail is called the Wangao Scenic Spot and the other is the Ruiyan Temple Scenic Spot. The trail is easy to find, and you'll find paved paths. You can ascend the mountain in less than 20 minutes. Prepare to encounter waterfalls along the way. The best time to visit this trail is early in the morning on weekdays. You'll have to get a taxi or drive to the spot as there are no direct buses.

The Putiling Mountain Trail starts or ends with windmills, depending on your preference. You can either drive up there and start the trek or walk up to the windmills. This historical area is home to the village of Yan (Yancun), built along a meandering stream. The stream and the ancient, cobblestoned pathway create a pastoral picture of tranquility. It can take up to two hours to get to the windmills if you walk up to those.

Located in Beilun, this mountain road leads to the Shangchemen village. You'll walk through dense bamboo and green tea plantations. There will be streams and reservoirs along the way. You can easily spot the trail if you look for the Buddhist temple in the area. The small path right behind the temple will take you on a beautiful journey.

Beishan leisure trail begins in the Lingshan Village of Zhuangqiao Street and concludes by the Wuxing Village of Cicheng Town. You'll pass by a temple and walk amidst a forest cover dubbed the 'Baili Leisure Greenway.'