Zhedong Xiao Jiu Zhai is located at the northern foot of the Siming Mountains, in Zhilin Village, Dayin Town, Yuyao City, Ningbo, and is invested and developed by Ningbo Huadong City Group. It is known for its continuous mountain ranges, winding valleys, lush bamboo forests, and crisscrossing streams, with its captivating scenery of secluded valleys, streams, and bamboo forests, earning it the nickname ‘Zhedong Xiao Jiu Zhai’. The scenic area is conveniently accessible, only a 30-minute drive from Ningbo city center, and within Ningbo’s one-hour traffic circle, making it a popular destination for hiking, self-driving, and nature-loving tourists. The pristine natural beauty and relaxed leisure experience within the scenic area are highly favored by visitors. In 2014, it was rated as a national 3A-level scenic spot.
Zhedong Xiao Jiu Zhai’s pristine natural environment is one of its main features, not only boasting natural landscapes such as cliffs, streams, and peculiar rocks, but also a rich vegetation with a variety of rare flora and fauna, including black snails, stream fish, and kingfishers. Additionally, the area is steeped in popular folk tales and touching stories of the red revolution. ‘Tibet has Linzhi, and Ningbo has Zhilin.’ The Zhilin Village, where the scenic area is located, is a well-known ‘anti-Japanese village’ and the existing site of the Zhejiang East Provisional Committee of the Communist Party, which was once the location of the Cilan Engineering Task Force and the temporary headquarters of the Sanbei Guerrilla Command. The Baiyan Temple within the scenic area is also a red revolutionary site; during the later stages of the Anti-Japanese War, it served as the rear hospital for the guerrilla forces, treating the wounded and sick from the 35th Brigade. The scenic area boasts fresh air with a high concentration of negative oxygen ions, earning it the title of ‘natural oxygen bar.’ Hiking along the ancient trails and immersing oneself in the green world of mountains and clear waters allows visitors not only to appreciate the ecological beauty of natural landscapes but also to learn about the red deeds of the New Fourth Army. It is an excellent choice for family outings and leisurely hikes. Pets are not allowed in the scenic area, but pet storage services are provided. Operating hours are from 08:00 to 16:30 all year round. Preferential policies: Children: Free for those aged 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.2 meters (inclusive), accompanied by a guardian; half price for those aged between 6 and 18 years old, with valid identification. Students: Half price for full-time university undergraduate students and below, with valid identification. Elderly: Free for those aged 70 years old (inclusive) and above, with identification or senior citizen cards. Military personnel: Free for active-duty servicemen with valid military officer or soldier certificates. Police: Free for police officers with valid police officer certificates. Fire and rescue personnel: Free for those with valid identification. Disabled persons: Free for those with disability certificates issued by state authorities. Tour guides: Free for those with tour guide certificates issued by the National Tourism Administration. Journalists: Free for those with press cards issued by the State Press and Publication Administration. Additional note: The above preferential policies must be purchased at the scenic area; the information provided is for reference only, and specific details should be confirmed with the scenic area on the day of visit.Service Facilities Parking Lot: Zhedong Xiao Jiu Zhai Parking Lot, reference price: ¥10 per time; Address: At the entrance of the scenic area, village entrance parking lot; Number of parking spaces: 1500.
Luggage Storage: Reference price: Free. Transportation within the park: Reference price: There are tickets for going uphill and downhill, 10 yuan per ticket. Restrooms: There are multiple restrooms located in the ticket hall and throughout the scenic area, all marked with conspicuous signs.
