[2025 Ningde Hotels] Travel Guide for NINGDE SANDU'AO FLIPORT HOTEL (Updated Jul)

Attraction Recommendations - Taimu Mountain: Known as the "Fairy Capital on the Sea," it features bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, and ancient temples. Must-visit spots include the "Couple Peak" and "Nine Carp Facing the Sky" rock formations, and you can also experience the thrilling cliffside plank walk. - Baishuiyang: The world's only "shallow water square." In summer, you can walk barefoot on the natural water slides or purchase a combo ticket to visit the nearby Yuanyangxi Grand Canyon. - Yushan Island: One of China's top ten most beautiful islands, where grasslands meet the sea. Highlights include the Great and Small Tianhu Lakes, Moon Bay Beach, and camping under the starry sky. - Xiapu Mudflats: A photographer's paradise with stunning light and shadow. Capture the sunrise at Beqi Mudflats, sunset at Dongbi, or the bamboo pole curves of Shajiang S-Bend. - Huotong Ancient Town: Features a 2-kilometer-long Ming-Qing era street with century-old shops like blacksmith forges and noodle workshops. Don’t miss the national intangible cultural heritage—Huotong String Lion performance. Food Recommendations - Sliced Pork Soup: A breakfast staple in Ningde, featuring chewy pork slices in a tangy and spicy broth—perfect to whet your appetite. - She Ethnic Black Glutinous Rice: Fragrant black sticky rice infused with bamboo leaves, available in sweet or savory versions. - Xiapu Seafood: Fresh and affordable, including razor clams, mussels, dried yellow croaker, barnacles, and large yellow croaker. - Fuding Sliced Pork: A renowned local snack with smooth, chewy pork slices. - Fu'an Guangbing: Crispy baked cakes in sweet or savory flavors, said to be the military rations of General Qi’s army. Accommodation Tips - Ningde City: Options like Ningde Baixiang Sandu Bay Hotel or Ningde R&F Wanda Realm offer convenience for travel, shopping, and dining. - Xiapu: Stay in homestays near Gaoluo Beach or Dongbi Village for easy access to beach views and sunsets. - Taimu Mountain: Choose Yuhu Hotel at the base or Baiyun Temple’s meditation rooms halfway up the mountain—the latter offers a serene experience with morning bells and evening drums. Transportation Guide - Getting There: Take a high-speed train to Ningde Station or drive from nearby cities. - Local Travel: Attractions are spread out, so renting a car or chartering one is ideal. Public buses and shuttles from Ningde city can reach some spots.

Ningde is home to many stunningly beautiful villages, but it's really difficult to visit them without a car. I quickly wrote this self-driving guide after returning from Ningde. 🚗DAY1 🗺️Ningde Station → Mandarin Duck Creek → Shuangxi Ancient Town × Siping Village → Longtan Ancient Town 🔸Arrive at Ningde Station. After exiting the station, take the escalator down to the Ehi Car Rental store. 🔸Drive straight to Mandarin Duck Creek, which is a 2-hour drive away! The 100-meter waterfall cascading down from above is super impressive 💦. The Laba Waterfall is also beautiful. Have a casual lunch at Shuangxi Ancient Town. 🔸Longtan Ancient Town features cobblestone roads + small bridges and flowing water. It's very comfortable to stroll around and play with cats. 🔸Siping Village is as beautiful as a Miyazaki animation, a three-dimensional fairy tale world. The ripe persimmons in winter are stunning! Although I prefer Siping, there are fewer restaurants and accommodations, so I returned to Longtan Ancient Town and checked into a B&B. 🚗DAY2 Xiasi Village → Zhi Ti Temple → Naluo Temple 🔸Xiasi Village, check out the Librairie Avant-Garde bookstore by the rice fields. 🔸The Naluo Temple Buddha is hidden in a cliff cave deep in the bamboo forest. 🔸Zhi Ti Temple, an ancient temple from the Ming Dynasty! The red walls and golden roof, combined with the lingering incense smoke, make for a cool and detached scene in every shot. It also holds some legends of emperors. 🏨Accommodation I stayed in a very average B&B in Longtan Ancient Town, so I won't mention it. The Wyndham Ningde Sandu Ao is amazing! How can a deluxe lake-view room be so tempting?! Plus, it's very close to the car rental location. ✅Step through the door to find floor-to-ceiling windows and a huge balcony! The bathtub faces the Sandu Ao lake view! Watching the sunset while soaking in the tub is breathtaking 🌇. After driving for two days, relaxing on the balcony sofa and watching the lake view is super healing. ✅The seafood buffet dinner is amazing! Unlimited salmon! The Ningde large yellow croaker is so fresh it's mind-blowing! I also got to try Fuding meat slices, fish slices, and wontons. ✅The courtyard-style hotel is very stylish, and the lawn and lakeside boardwalk are perfect for strolling. 🔸The attractions in Ningde are scattered, so it's recommended to rent a car and drive yourself. There are many mountain roads, but the road conditions are good and there are few cars. 🔸Wear non-slip shoes when visiting Mandarin Duck Creek! Bring mosquito repellent!

👍 Why We Recommend It: Water play + delicious food + fresh air - the perfect trifecta! Bring your whole family and go! ✅ One of a kind in the world! 🌍 An 80,000 square meter shallow water plaza with ankle-deep water, uncrowded beautiful scenery, and thrilling water sliding and surfing! ✅ Ultimate family destination! 👨👩👧👦 Kids can run wild and play in the water while adults rediscover their childhood joy! ✅ Perfect summer escape! 🌞 Average summer temperature of 28°C, with splashing water providing a natural cooling effect! ✅ Geological wonder! 🏞️ "Ten-mile Water Street" formed by millions of years of water erosion, where stones "sing"! 📍 Detailed Address 🚗 Baishuiyang Scenic Area, Shuangxi Town, Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian Province 📍 Search "Baishuiyang Scenic Area" in your navigation app. About 2.5 hours drive from Xiamen/Fuzhou with excellent road conditions! 🆓 Ticket Prices 💰 Adult ticket: 120 yuan (including shuttle bus) | Half price for students/seniors ⚠️ Hidden cost: Anti-slip socks 10 yuan/pair (better bring your own!) 🎫 Ticket Tips: Arrive before 7am to avoid lines! Remember to waitlist tickets through the official WeChat account during holidays! 📅 Travel Guide ⏰ Morning session (8:00-12:00) 🌊 First surfing experience: Put on your socks and rush into the "shallow water plaza" where water splashes up to 1 meter high! Even non-swimmers can "walk on water"! 📸 Photo spot: Panoramic shots from the viewing platform will get you 100 likes on social media! 🌞 Afternoon session (14:00-18:00) 🛶 Yuanyang Stream rafting: Explore the valley on bamboo rafts and spot wild monkeys (don't feed them!) 🚶 Lingyun Plank Road: Climb up for a bird's-eye view of Baishuiyang, breathtakingly beautiful at sunset! 👣 Must-do activities for families 🤿 Underwater treasure hunting: Bring nets to catch small fish and shrimp - kids won't want to leave! 💡 Tips: Wear quick-dry clothes + sandals. Lockers available in the scenic area! 🍜 Food Guide 🐇 Pingnan medicinal chicken: Free-range local chicken stewed with herbs - incredibly delicious! 🌶️ Rice-roasted rabbit: Crispy, spicy, and perfect with chilled rice wine! 🍲 Konjac tofu stir-fried with bamboo shoots: Local specialty, low-calorie and appetizing! 🍞 Meat-stuffed flatbread: Crispy pastry with braised meat, only 5 yuan at street stalls! 🍜 Recommended restaurant: "Old Flavor Farmhouse" in Shuangxi Town | About 50 yuan per person for a filling meal! 🏨 Accommodation Guide 🏨 Luxury option: Sandao International Hotel (swimming pool + family rooms) | 💰About 600 yuan/night 💡 Best value: Pingnan Tianwaitian International Hotel | Close to scenic area with excellent breakfast! 🌿 Characteristic homestay: Baishuiyang Riverside Inn | Mountain and water views from your window, 150 yuan per person! 📍 Address: XX Road, No. XX (search hotel name directly in navigation app) 💗 Other Tips 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving is most convenient! Taxi from Pingnan high-speed rail station costs about 50 yuan. ⛅ Best time to visit: June-August is ideal! Avoid weekends - Thursday and Friday are less crowded! 👟 Safety tips: Anti-slip socks are a must! Arm floats recommended for children. ☀️ Sun protection essentials: Hat + cooling arm sleeves + waterproof bag (don't let your phone get wet!) 📸 Best photo spot: The wave pattern area in the center of the shallow water plaza!

👣Itinerary: Day 1: Arrived at the hotel past 8pm. After dinner, took a stroll near the hotel, which is located in Donghu National Wetland Park. There's a dedicated boardwalk for walking to Bei'an Park. The night view is quite nice~ Day 2: Bei'an Park → Jingtai Mountain Park → Quchitang Road → Jinshetou Day 3: Nanmendou → Luping Road → Nanji Road → City God Temple → Shanghai -

Ningde, Fujian is really a great place to visit all year round. Especially in winter, it is still warm and gentle. Self-driving tour routes in Jiaocheng District, Ningde: Ningde Jiaocheng District Sandu'ao-Huotong Ancient Town-Bai Xiang Sandu'ao Hotel In the morning, go to the Golden Snake Head Wharf in Sanduao. You can park your car in the parking lot and take a boat to Sandu Island. The boat is not big and you can buy a ticket after getting on the boat. It costs 40 per person for a round trip. The boat arrives at 8:00 and will leave when there are more people. It takes about 20 minutes. There are small electric cars at the dock that can go up the mountain. It only takes 5 minutes to get there. There are check-in points such as Luocuoli Monastery and Fuhai Customs. There are quite a few return flights, and you can return around 13:20 in the afternoon. At the Jinshetou Wharf, you can take a picture of the sign with Ningde written on it. In the afternoon, drive to Huotong Ancient Town. You can walk in or ride a bike. There are old buildings and a lot of delicious snacks here. Taro buns are 5 yuan for 4 pieces, grapefruit peel candy, and maltose wrapped peanuts are quite special. Cut them into pieces and eat them. They are soft in texture, so eat them as soon as possible. Hotel 🏨 : Staying at Bai Fliport Sanduao Hotel, it is very close to the pier and has a quiet environment, like a big garden. If you stay in a lake view room, the scenery is even better and you can sit on the balcony and enjoy the view. Heated swimming pool, gym ✔ The key is why self-service is so great! It is worth coming here just for the buffet, which is very cost-effective. There are many varieties of fresh seafood, hot pot, sashimi, and various snacks from all over Fujian. You can eat enough at this time. The hotel also provides She ethnic costumes, put them on and take photos✔ It’s right to come to Ningde for vacation.

Nice hotel with great view facing the lake. Highly recommended.