Escape to the Windy Island & Charter a Crab Fishing Boat! Unveiling Ningbo’s Hidden Gem

"The stern churns the crystal sea, crab pots haul up summer’s glow" — Tucked away in Ningbo lies a zero-commercialization island. 🌿 Listen to Buddhist chants by ancient temple red walls, 🌊 chase macaron-hued waves on cliffside boardwalks, 🦀 feast on live blue crabs dancing on the deck! Ditch the crowds—just 20 minutes by boat to a Ghibli-esque seascape! Dawn winds carry briny whispers into your sleeves as you hop onto creaky dock planks and board the fishing boat. The captain grins around his cigarette: "Hold tight, we’re hunting ocean treasures!" When the first crab cage spills onto the deck, steam mingles with sweetness—this is the moment the sea’s wild romance truly begins. 📸 **Hengshan Island Photo Guide | All Secret Spots Revealed** ❶ **Punan Temple’s Red Walls**: Ming Dynasty’s "Little Putuo" Guanyin sanctuary, framed by mountains and sea. Vermilion gates + glazed tiles + hanfu = instant ancient aesthetic. ❷ **700-Year-Old Tree Trio**: 👉 King Mulberry (trunk takes 3 people to hug) 👉 Phoenix-like Hibiscus Tree 👉 Century-old camphor tree tunnel Dappled light + silhouettes = maximum storytelling! ❸ **Cliffside Boardwalk**: 500m winding into macaron-blue waters. Sit on rails for overhead shots with crashing waves. ❹ **Mirage Bay B&B Pool**: The island’s only stay, infinity pool mirroring sea and sky. Iced americano + lounger = vacation perfection. 🚢 **20-Minute Boat Ride = "Life of Pi" Adventure!** Salty freedom in the wind! ❶ **Charter Tips**: At Xiashan Pier, hire a "leisure fishing boat" (~¥1,800/weekdays; ¥2,000/holidays, fits 12 people). Split cost: ¥150/person! Pick shaded boats for photos + sun protection. ❷ **Crab Drama**: Captain takes you to secret spots—haul crab pots/nets yourself! Release baby crabs for eco-points! ❸ **Deck Feast**: Steam crabs so sweet you’ll lick fingers, drunken snails with vinegar—soul-stirring! 🦞 **Nearby Must-Dos in Xiashan Village**: ❶ **Night Market Feast**: Braised mantis shrimp, steamed eel with pork, seaweed salad… "Qiangjiao 9 Delicacies" at ¥80/person! ❷ **Rooftop Coffee**: Xuexiang’ao Village’s pastel houses. Climb "See You Again Café" for island panorama. ❸ **Fish-Drying Theater**: October = fish-drying season. Borrow bamboo trays for "fisherman’s autumn" photos. 💡 **Transport**: 1hr drive from Ningbo to Qiangjiao Town (free pier parking). 🌟 **Hengshan Island**: Additional ¥25 ticket required.