Top Things to do in Fenghua
Top Restaurants in Fenghua
The 10 Best Things to Do in Fenghua, China
Discover the best top things to do in Fenghua, China including Fenghua Xikou Xuedou Mountain, Tianyi Library, Fenghua Xikou Scenic Resort, Tianyi Square, Former residence of Chiang Kai-shek, Ningbo Museum, Lutian Mile Stone, Xuedoushan Scenic Resort, Nantang Old Street, Ningbo Fenghua Tengtou Village.
Restaurants in Fenghua
1. Fenghua Xikou Xuedou Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By KentBogle - Fort Worth, Texas
I have been visiting this mountain area for the last 10 years and it has transformed from an out-of-the-way, ancient Buddhist Temple and historic summer home of one of China's modern day historic leaders to a major tourist attraction.
Chiang Kai Chek's family summer home is here and built on a promontory of the mountain, overlooking a very large mountain lake in the valley below. His family home for generations is down in the town of Xikou, facing the river, and is worth visiting as well. Be prepared to walk and climb stairs when visiting any part of this mountain but I think it is well worth the effort. The summer home compound is quite extensive and there are historic notations in most rooms and areas of the compound, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The walk back down the ridge of the mountain to the amazing waterfall is worth the effort and ends up right across the road from the Laughing Buddha Temple.
When I first started going there it was a site of a 1600 year old Buddhist Temple that was frequented almost exclusively by people from the region who came up to the mountain to pray. Since then, a new temple has been built alongside the old one, accompanied by a 186 foot tall copper "laughing Buddha" with continually expanding structures that you would be hard pressed to tell that they were not also 1000 years old. The architecture and construction techniques are amazing and unless you knew better, you would not even notice that the old gate to the original temple was not built at the same time the new wall and gates were built. The only difference is that now they charge an entrance fee. I would still say that it's worth the entrance fee to go through the place and take it in, whether you are Buddhist or a Christian who is just interested in the historical significance of the place. Please be aware that while it is perfectly acceptable to take photos of the grounds of the temple, the huge, copper Laughing Buddha and all other statues and structures, it is not acceptable to take photos inside the individual temple buildings as they are a place of worship.
There are other structures in the area which are of historical significance such as the house where General Zhang was placed under house arrest after he took it upon himself to fight against the invading Japanese forces in conjunction with the communist troops (at least this is my understanding of the situation).
2. Tianyi Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By James H - New York City, New York
The Tianyi Library offers a unique glimpse at Qing-dynasty era Gardens and Libraries, and provides a relaxing respite from the energy and chaos of Ningbo. The garden is beautifully landscaped and has a lot of shade; in fact, despite the fact that the main garden paths were absolutely packed with loud and noisy tour groups, the side paths winding through the small little rock Gardens or going through the lake were surprisingly empty. The buildings have some nice artifacts from the Qing dynasty, including books from the actual Tianyi Library's collection, and are well preserved. The entire museum is clean and very large, but the major qualm we had about this garden were the crowds. The landscape is beautiful until a large tour group with a loud megaphone decides to burst through the path. All in all, the Tianyi Library is a great place to appreciate traditional Chinese architecture and gardens; however, be prepared to deal with quite a few tour groups if visiting in the middle of day. However, if you visit early, I'm sure it'll be a magical experience.
3. Fenghua Xikou Scenic Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By KentBogle - Fort Worth, Texas
I have stayed here many times over the last 10 years. It was built for tourists, mostly Chinese nationals, who come to the area to enjoy the Mountains, lakes, streams and quiet. Over the years a major highway has been built across the little river from the resort so it is not nearly as quiet as in 2004. It still has a beautiful garden area and the rooms have always been clean but the beds are typical of China and are extremely hard by western standards. While it is pretty and clean, I would not recommend it for the average North American or European tourist.
4. Tianyi Square
Overall Ratings
4 based on 334 reviews
5. Former residence of Chiang Kai-shek
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 60726Nicky_11 - McLean, Virginia
In authentic to period of Chiang Kai-shek's birth. Idealized 1930s and 40s recreations by Chiang when he was in power and post-1995 PRC recreations to support the outreach to Taiwan. But -- and see my other review of Xuedou Mountain Resort -- some of that is spectacular and the Miaogaoshan Villa there is worth seeing, especially if your know Chinese and/or something about Chinese modern history and bring along an interpreter.
6. Ningbo Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By DianArianie - Canberra, Australia
Firstly, I was attracted to visit this museum was because of its outer look, something very unique for me. And it turned out as a great museum with huge collections. They have few floors with different theme each, from the old times to the contemporary. If you love museum, it's definitely a must visit one when you are in the city. Moreover, it's very clean and convenient with well layout, and Free.
7. Lutian Mile Stone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
8. Xuedoushan Scenic Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Wong F - Hong Kong
由宁波去溪口非常方便, 在宁波火車南站的汽車站有直通中巴到溪口, 車費是10元, 約45分鐘左右, 約17:30就是回宁波最後一班車; 另在宁波南汽車站外的南站公車總站, 亦有987路及988路公車來往宁波及溪口, 前者要停的站有20個, 車費是4元, 首車是05:30 及尾車是19:00, 而988路則在早晚只有一班車, 早上一班到溪口旅游集散中心(非溪口客運中心)及18:40班車則回宁波。最好到達溪口客運中心看清楚回宁波的車次, 免誤了班車。
雪窦山風景區管理非常好, 規劃遊山路線完善, 令遊客不須走回頭路, 而遊覽路線的風景亦非常漂亮, 主要的美景已規劃在遊山路線中, 雖然門票要200元人民幣, 含旅遊專巴, 小火車及索道(也可只買山區門票, 不含小火車及索道, 150元; 國內遊客可在攜程網買門票, 有優惠的), 但非常值得, 在3至4月, 各種春花開滿漫山, 各種顏色點綴著山景, 令山上風光更覺無限美好, 而瀑布的水亦足夠, 令瀑布及潭水流動更磅礡, 山中有很多春筍, 但都被有關人士採了, 最重要是遊山要注意安全及愛護大自然, 沿途有乾淨的洗手間及警崗, 很周到呢! 大家一定要珍惜啊!
個人提議以下路線遊覽:
1) 在雪窦山旅遊集散中心乘其旅遊專車上山, 下車行百多米到御書亭
2) 在御書亭轉車上三隱潭 (看清楚車站的指示牌上車)
3) 由三隱潭的上隱潭向下走至下隱潭, 三隱潭分上, 中及下隱潭, 沿路有指示牌指引, 此段輕鬆完成約2至3小時
4) 到下隱潭走去買小火車及索道車票(50元), 乘幸福小火車到千丈岩
5) 在千丈岩乘索道上妙高台
6) 再由妙高台慢步下雪窦寺, 順路先遊張學良第一幽禁地
7) 然後遊雪窦寺
8) 最後乘旅遊車回旅游集散中心
整個行程最少要5至6小時較為輕鬆, 午餐可自行預備或在御書亭乘車處的小攤檔買點小吃簡便上山, 又或在雪窦寺享用斋菜, 一切要計劃好時間, 否則趕不及回宁波的班車, 如要去蔣氏故里區參觀, 更加要早點起程, 106路車亦經此地的。
9. Nantang Old Street
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By smallhausen1 - Manama, Bahrain
It seems like most of this quarter was totally rebuilt based on the style of old Ningbo streets but still it is an attractive place. You should remember that main role of the street is to feed you. You will not find almost any souvenir shops but dozens of smaller and bigger restaurants and fast foods.
10. Ningbo Fenghua Tengtou Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
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