The Hemudu Site Museum, praised as the "Dawn of Jiangnan Civilization," vividly presents the life scenes of ancestors from 7,000 years ago — from China’s earliest cultivated rice to exquisite mortise-and-tenon woodworking techniques. Every artifact embodies ancient wisdom.

In recent years, the museum has undergone a digital upgrade, using cutting-edge technology to showcase the 7,000-year-old Hemudu civilization in a comprehensive, immersive way. The renovated exhibition uses dynamic projections, interactive maps, and more to vividly display the cultural context of the "Rising Tide in Southeast China." The digital virtual guide "Amu" and a reconstruction of the Jingtoushan archaeological site offer visitors an immersive archaeological experience. A digital sand table presents a panoramic view of the future blueprint for the Hemudu National Heritage Park.

Recommended activity: Explore the site—visit the excavation area of Hemudu, learn about the real living environment of Hemudu people, and observe the ruins of stilted buildings dating back 7,000 years.

Stop 2: Shanglin Lake Celadon Culture Heritage Park

Shanglin Lake was the peak production area of Yue kiln celadon during the Tang and Song dynasties, known as the starting point of the "Maritime Ceramics Road." The Heritage Park centres around ancient kiln sites and combines archaeological ruins, intangible cultural heritage workshops, and modern exhibition halls. Walking through, you can see millennia-old dragon kiln traces, watch intangible cultural heritage inheritors wheel-throw and carve using traditional techniques, and experience the secret of firing the celadon’s "Thousand Peaks Emerald" glaze. When ancient shards meet contemporary design, traditional craftsmanship is reborn.

Recommended activity: Celadon making experience—under the guidance of heritage artisans, try your hand at wheel-throwing classic Yue kiln forms and experience firing in an antique-style dragon kiln.

Stop 3: Ningbo Sanjiangkou (Three Rivers Confluence)

Ningbo Sanjiangkou, where the Yongjiang, Fenghua, and Yao rivers meet, is the maritime gateway of the "Maritime Silk Road." Today, although the bustling scene of a thousand sails is gone, traces of history remain vivid.

During the day, strolling by the rivers, you can see historical sites from different periods, including the British Consulate, police station, and old Zhejiang customs office, alongside the charm of a modern, fashionable district.

At night, the light shows on the six riverbanks blend history with modernity—neon outlines the cityscape, cyber light and shadows dance with the city, weaving a dazzling, layered scroll of time and space.

Known as the "Gateway to Eastern Zhejiang," Zhaobaoshan combines mountain and sea scenery with military relics. Here you can find coastal defence sites like Weiyuan City and Anyuan Fort. Amid weathered walls and rusted cannons, listen to legendary stories of the Ming dynasty anti-piracy and the Qing dynasty coastal defence. Climb the summit for a grand view where the Yong River meets the sea. Visit the Zhenhaikou Coastal Defence History Museum to feel the bravery and wisdom of ancestors protecting the sea, and explore Ningbo’s prosperous past as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road.

Recommended activity: Climb Ao Zhu Tower—a seven-story Song-style pavilion symbolizing "standing out among the best," a cultural landmark of Zhenhai. From the tower, enjoy poetic imagery like “flute playing in the tower” and sense the historical gravity of “beacons lighting up the high terrace.”

Stop 5: China Port Museum

Recommended activity: Summit sea view—hike or drive to the beacon tower on the summit to overlook the Eastern Grand Port and bay; on clear days, you can see the cross-sea bridge, offering a spectacular panorama.