Continuing my trip to Ningbo, after having breakfast at the hotel early in the morning, I took an Uber to Dongqian Lake. Dongqian Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Zhejiang Province, three times the size of Hangzhou’s West Lake. However, due to its vast surface area and considerable distance from downtown Ningbo, the surrounding amenities are actually not very well-developed. For instance, it’s quite difficult to get a ride-hailing car nearby, and dining options are basically limited to local farmhouses in the vicinity.
The scenic areas along the lake mostly charge admission fees. Those who enjoy cycling can rent a bike to ride around the lake, but since there are no dedicated bike lanes, please pay attention to safety. I walked from Qianhu Shengjing to the Dongqian Lake Tourist Resort, covering about 5 km in two hours. The weather wasn’t hot, so taking a stroll by the lake was quite pleasant. Once I reached the area leading to Little Putuo, where an entrance fee is required, I was too tired to walk any further. Luckily, I managed to get a ride and headed straight to the Park Hyatt~~~~
Overall, it’s essentially just a massive lake with some villagers’ houses along its shores. It’s a great choice for local Ningbo residents to take a walk when the weather is nice. But as a tourist attraction, it feels somewhat underwhelming…
Photos in this post taken with SONY A5100 + 16-50 f3.5-5.6, post-processed in Lightroom.
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