Avoid the weekend crowds in Shanghai! Come relax in this seaside town

Mountains on one side⛰️, sea on the other🌊
📍Location: Songlanshan Coastal Tourism Resort, Xiangshan, Ningbo
🚗Transportation: About 4 hours by car from Shanghai (navigate to "Songlanshan Coastal Tourism Resort"), free entry to the scenic area!

✅ One-day tour highlights
∙ Dongsha Beach → Reef Coffee → Taiji Bay → Yafan Lighthouse → Youth and Sea Camp

📸 Must-visit spots
1. Reef Coffee: A pure white, Instagram-style seaside café surrounded by the sea on three sides, opens at 9 AM with fewer people, perfect for photos
2. Taiji Bay Deadwood Swing: Sit on the swing facing the sea, full of fairy-like vibes
3. Yafan Lighthouse: The same landmark as the Asian Games, the orange coastline at dusk is breathtaking
4. Youth and Sea Camp: A hidden gem for sunset silhouette shots, the camp’s coffee is also great

🚶 Recommended stroll
Cycle or walk along Yafan Road to enjoy 13.14 kilometers of coastline
At low tide, move stones, collect seashells, and catch little crabs on Nansha Beach

✨Free entry, fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, car-friendly, family-friendly tide pooling, same style as sailing boats

Post by NooraHarju | Oct 25, 2025