Summer Chill Guide / Vacation is the Best Way to Enjoy Summer

How to survive the 38°C summer heat? Head to Dongqian Lake, Ningbo’s backyard paradise, for a relaxing getaway! Just a 30-minute drive from the city with your family, and you’ll arrive at the resort hotel. After check-in, a shuttle will take you straight to your room!

✅ Cool Summer Escapes Within the Hotel
Don’t want to bask in the sun? Dive into the pool! The hotel’s wellness center features a swimming pool, gym, and hot tub. After a refreshing swim, treat yourself to afternoon tea. The evening breeze feels even better than air conditioning. Or book an aromatherapy massage at the spa—let the lavender scent melt your stress away, making your vacation feel extra special.

✅ Culinary Delights at Ming Court
Don’t miss Ming Court (Dongqian Lake), the sister restaurant of a Black Pearl-awarded venue! Must-tries include the signature crispy chicken, garlic-infused stir-fried shrimp balls, traditional taro stew with pork cracklings, pickled vegetable dumplings, and the kids’ favorite—mango pomelo sago dessert! Breakfast with a view of lush greenery outside the window is pure bliss. You can even feed the fish and ducks with breadcrumbs—so relaxing!

✅ Lakeside Serenity from Your Room
Step onto the balcony and gaze at the shimmering Dongqian Lake. Wake up to birdsong and a gentle lakeside breeze in the morning, then unwind on the terrace with a drink as the sunset paints the lake in golden hues—time seems to slow down. The wooden furnishings in the room carry a subtle fragrance, and the balcony’s rattan chair is perfect for daydreaming. Every snapshot exudes effortless relaxation!

✅ Lazy Day Itinerary Around the Area
Prefer to stay close? Stroll through the hotel’s grassy lawns, feed the animals, and soak in the forest-like garden scenery. For more excitement, rent a bike and cycle along the lake—right outside, you’ll find Ningbo’s "Little Switzerland" with its charming wooden cabins and vast meadows. Ride further to visit the lighthouse! Or take a walk through nearby Hanling Old Street, and if the weather’s nice, catch a lakeside sunset.

This summer, skip the crowds and embrace the cool greenery and lakeside views of Dongqian Lake. This is the *real* way to beat the heat! Dongqian Lake Ningbo
Hotel Address: Cordis, Dongqian Lake Ningbo

Post by JAYSON KNIGHT | Aug 9, 2025