This ancient village in Ningbo, Zhejiang, used to have a "wonderland". The beautiful scenery of Longtan is full of legends and becomes even more beautiful after the rain.

There is an ancient village in Hengxi Town, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. It is located between mountains and clear streams. I was impressed by its beauty when I first visited it, and I was even more impressed by it when I passed by it again. Attracted by its splendor. There are many historical monuments, waterfalls, clear pools and ancient roads here, as well as Internet celebrity B&Bs. The scenery is so beautiful that many young tourists come here to take photos and check in.

This ancient village is located in the southeast of Wushantou, Hengxi Town, Yinzhou District, Ningbo City. Surrounded by mountains, the village seems to have fallen into a large pit in the mountain stream. It is called " Shankeng", because there is already a "shankeng" village upstream of it, so it is named "Xiashankeng".

In Xiashankeng there are Longxiang Temple, Longwangtang Sinking Pool, Xianren Well, Triangle Dragon Pool, Sanjiang Temple, Meiyin Bridge, Meiling Middle School and other historical sites or scenic spots. . There are several ancient roads around it, such as Meiyin Ancient Road, Yushan Ancient Road and Jinshan Ancient Road. Through these ancient roads, you can reach ancient villages such as Chenpo'ao Ancient Village, Yushan Ancient Village, Jinshan Ancient Village, Zhishan Ancient Village, Yancun and so on. These landscapes are connected together and form a tourist area that combines historical charm and natural scenery. It is well worth a visit.

Xiashhangeng Village is located in a valley, with Meixi River passing through the village. Meixi is winding and winding. Although it does not have the name of nine bends, it has the charm of nine bends. There are many beautiful scenery along the way.

The northernmost scenery of the village is at the bend of Meixi River, with vertical cliffs, green trees, rugged rocks and clear water. There is a Longxiang Temple under the cliff. There is a long and narrow stone bridge in front of the temple, and under the bridge is a stone pool. During the rainy season, the stream is plentiful and the water flows rapidly. The waterfalls gushing down from the stone pool are very spectacular.

The center of the village is also a curve. The bend is the starting point of Meiyin Ancient Road, Meixi Ancient Road and Yushan Ancient Road, and is also dotted with many historical monuments.

Among these historical monuments, Meiyin Bridge is the most famous. The date of Meiyin Bridge's construction is unknown. The existing bridge was rebuilt in the 12th year of the Republic of China. It is 8.5 meters long and 4.5 meters wide. The bridge body is built of relatively regular stones, the bridge deck is paved with cobblestones, and there is a Lotus stone slabs, with slightly protruding stone strips on both sides as bridge railings. There is a towpath-like trail under the bridge where you can stop and play. There is a Temple of the Three Generals next to Meiyin Bridge. It is said that it was built to worship Pei Dugong, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1,000 years.

Next door to Meiyin Bridge and Sanjiang Temple is Ningbo Zhuye B&B. Zhuye B&B has been rated as one of the top ten most beautiful B&Bs in Ningbo. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers. There is a blue pool in front of the house, surrounded by canopy tents, deck chairs and teahouses. It is a very romantic leisure place.

There is one of the most beautiful scenery in Xiashhangeng Village, called "Triangle Dragon Pond". There are canyons on both sides of the Triangle Dragon Pond, and the raging streams rush down with great momentum.

There is a shallow beach next to the pool where you can enjoy the scenery, play or set up a tent.

There is also a beautiful legend about this Longtan: It is said that the son of the Dragon King of the East China Sea, Triceratops, got drunk and went out to play. He happened to be thirsty when he passed here and happened to meet a man. An old man carrying water asked for a bowl of water. Knowing that the old man's water was brought from a place more than ten miles away, the Triceratops decided to dig a well here. By chance, the magic soldiers who came to capture it on the orders of the Dragon King arrived, and the Triceratops was defeated. Soldier, so he hit his head against the mountain peak, splitting half of the mountain to draw spring water, forming a clear pool. In memory of him, the villagers named this place "Triangle Dragon Pond".

There are several shallow waterfalls and pools downstream of the Triangle Dragon Pond. Among them, Longtan Wonderland is the most famous. Longtan Wonderland is a scenery located on the bank of Meixi, but independent of Meixi. The entire scenic spot is a valley with numerous rocks and different levels. When the showers first stop, the stream rushes down, forming a beautiful waterfall. It is a beautiful place to play in the water.

There is another scenery that must be mentioned in the lower mountain pit, which is Simei Pavilion. The pavilion was built to commemorate the former Meiling Middle School in the village. Meiling Middle School is located in Longwangtang, next to Xianrenjing. It was founded in 1968. It was once a famous school in Yinzhou District and cultivated a large number of talents for the society. It was later closed as the mountain people immigrated to other places.

There are also several waterfalls and pools on the stream near Longwangtang. The scenery is extremely beautiful, where you can enjoy the scenery and relax. It is a very good place to play in the water.

The most beautiful scenery in Xiashhangeng Village is in rainy weather, plum rainy season or after a typhoon. During this time, when it rains, the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, which is as picturesque as a poem; after the rain stops, the streams are full, and the green mountains and beautiful water are as clean as washing, and the scenery is pleasant. Therefore, when visiting here, try to come during or after the rain, and you will definitely find a different kind of beautiful scenery.

Travel tips:

1. Ticket information: Free

2. Geographical location: Yinzhou District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province Hengxi Town

3. Self-driving navigation: You can use navigation software to search for "Xiashankeng Village" and follow the navigation route instructions to drive there.

4. Public transportation: Take bus No. 692 - get off at "Kongjiatan North", walk to "Bus Kongjiatan Station" and transfer to bus No. 640-1 - Get off at "Xiashankeng" station; or take bus 692-1 from the South Square of Ningbo Railway Station - get off at "Bus Tangxi" station, transfer to bus 602-1 - "Meiling Zhishan" station Get off the car and walk there.

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