Dongqian Lake Lake

Large freshwater lake near Ningbo, scenic resort area

Large lake east of Ningbo in Zhejiang with islands, temples and lakeside parks; popular for boat tours, day trips and local seafood restaurants along the shore.

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Dongqian Lake at a Glance#

Address: Dongqian Lake, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

Website: http://www.zj.gov.cn/

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How to Get to Dongqian Lake#

From Ningbo city center, take local buses toward Yinzhou District or a taxi (roughly 15-25 km depending on start point). Public bus routes and local tourist buses serve the lake; driving time is usually 30-45 minutes from downtown Ningbo.

Tips for Visiting Dongqian Lake#

  • Arrive early to watch local fishermen on wooden boats before tourist traffic increases.
  • Hire a boat from the northern docks to reach quieter coves and the evergreen hills on the east shore.
  • Try the lakeside walking paths on weekdays to avoid Jiangbei crowds.

Best Time to Visit Dongqian Lake#

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for visiting the lakeside and gardens; summer is hot and busy.

Spring
March-May · 10-22°C
Blossoms and mild temperatures; ideal for walking the lakeside gardens.
Autumn
September-November · 15-24°C
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures; fewer tourists than summer.
Summer
June-August · 25-33°C
Hot and humid with heavier visitor numbers; expect afternoon thunderstorms.

Weather & Climate near Dongqian Lake#

Climate

Dongqian Lake's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1231 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 71 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
OctoberMayJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 2° - 9° 3° 50 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.3 m/s 0.5 low 10.4h
February Acceptable 3° - 10° 4° 73 mm overcast 81% 3.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
March Acceptable 7° - 13° 8° 103 mm overcast 81% 3.5 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.9h
April Good 12° - 19° 15° 115 mm overcast 83% 3.6 m/s 1.3 high 12.8h
May Good 17° - 24° 20° 138 mm overcast 84% 3.5 m/s 1.4 high 13.5h
June Good 21° - 27° 24° 173 mm overcast 88% 3.7 m/s 1.4 high 13.9h
July Good 25° - 31° 33° 107 mm partly cloudy 87% 4.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.7h
August Good 25° - 31° 32° 136 mm partly cloudy 85% 3.7 m/s 1.9 very high 13.1h
September Good 21° - 27° 24° 161 mm overcast 81% 3.3 m/s 1.3 high 12.2h
October Very Good 16° - 23° 19° 71 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.2 m/s 1.0 high 11.3h
November Good 10° - 17° 14° 61 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.6h
December Good 4° - 12° 6° 43 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.9 m/s 0.5 low 10.2h