Find a quiet corner of Dongqian Lake: Lazy hiking route recommendations

This family-friendly hiking route is 4 km long and offers close contact with the beautiful scenery of Qianhu Secret Land. There are many lesser-known attractions along the way, such as Baijiling, the lakeside boardwalk, and the Wetland Park. If you continue to the northwest corner, you can reach Erling Temple and Xiaoputuo. -- In addition to the beginner-friendly difficulty, another important reason for recommending this route is to avoid the weekend traffic jams and parking difficulties. The starting point of the hike is near Baijiling. After walking 700 meters along Guanyihe, you will reach a large free parking lot at the starting point. Even on weekends, you can still park easily. -- A more leisurely lazy route is to hike counterclockwise to the entrance of Qianhu Secret Land, then rent a bicycle or electric bike to visit Erling Temple, Xiaoputuo, and other attractions. In other words, you don't need to hike the lakeside boardwalk. After visiting Xiaoputuo, you can return the same way. 📍Guanyihe, Dongqian Lake, Yinzhou District, Ningbo. After arriving, drive about 300 meters along the Hantian Line, turn right when you see Tianzhen Valley, and drive another 300 meters to reach the destination. 🚌 Take bus 963 and get off at Dongqian Lake Xiaoshui Station. 💴 Ticket information: Free ⏰ Hiking time: 1⃣👉2⃣ hours ❗️There are many supply points offering food and drinks at the beginning and middle of Qianhu Secret Land. You can have lunch at a farmhouse in Xiaoshuidong Village or Guanyihe.