Bitche original Siming Mountain has become one of the popular self-driving tour routes in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai free shipping areas in recent years, and is known as "The most beautiful winding mountain road in Zhejiang", some people even call it China's "Qiu Ming Mountain". This aroused my great curiosity, how beautiful is it? Recently, there was a test drive of the new Geely Binyue in the company, so we just took this opportunity to drive it and experience the beauty of Siming Mountain.
Siming Mountain is located in the eastern part of Zhejiang, spanning the five counties and cities of Shengzhou and Shangyu in Shaoxing, and Yuyao, Haishu and Fenghua in Ningbo. It is about 30 kilometers away from Shanghai. 250 kilometers. This self-driving trip is mainly to experience the winding roads and scenery of Siming Mountain. It is planned to be two days and one night. The itinerary is planned as: Shanghai-Ningbo-Siming Mountain-Siming Lake-Shanghai, a total of about 600 kilometers. This line covers Simingshan Town, Dalan Town and Liangnong Town, which are the main parts of the Siming Mountain Winding Highway.
Before departure, let’s give a brief introduction to the new Geely Binyue. Positioned as a small SUV, the Geely Binyue has maintained an average monthly sales volume of about 10,000 units since its launch in 2018. It can be said to be a very important product in its class. This mid-term facelift has made major changes in appearance and interior.
Compared with the old models, the new car adopts Geely’s latest family design and is inspired by the “energy storm” of the Geely 4.0 era of technology. , the styling is more youthful and dynamic. The exaggerated "X"-shaped contrasting color design on the front face is unforgettable. The grille is made of bright black material with contrasting color embellishments, which not only looks exquisite, but also adds vitality to the entire vehicle.
The overall shape of the side and rear of the car is consistent with the old style The model has not changed much, but the Binyue model's iconic double-layer rear wing design has been readjusted. After the upgrade, the shape is not only three-dimensional and refined, but also more dynamic. Others, such as a double body, gloss black 18-inch wheels, carbon fiber textured rearview mirror housing, four exhausts, etc., these elements that highlight the sporty atmosphere have been continue.
The other four exhaust outlets can be equipped with the original factory optional "Sports Racing Kit". In this way, the exhaust system will be equipped with a set of electronically controlled valves , it will realize the opening and closing of the exhaust electronic valve according to the driver's accelerator opening, and it is continuously adjustable between 0 degrees and 90 degrees. The valve angle will change with the changes of the accelerator opening and engine speed. In addition, users can choose to turn it on or off according to the requirements of different driving scenarios and environments. They can choose from three modes: "relaxed", "passionate" and "violent".Choose any one to meet your individual needs.
Entering the car, the overall design and layout have not changed much, but the combination of dual colors It has a very strong visual impact. The new car uses sports seats made of Alcantara, which have good wrapping and tactile properties. The center console features a large number of soft materials and matte brushed metal panels, which are quite fashionable.
The new model also adds 72-color rhythmic ambient lights, with breathing mode and linkage with driving mode. , rhythm with vehicle speed, music rhythm and other light effects, bringing stronger interactivity and increasing driving pleasure and atmosphere.
The suspended 12.3-inch central touch screen is the most obvious change in the car. Not only has the screen size become larger, but the car system also uses Geely’s latest Galaxy OS system. The flat design UI of the new system is clear and beautiful, and the response speed has also been significantly improved. The operation logic is similar to that of mobile phones, making it easy to get started.
Bin Yue’s car comes with Baidu Maps, which has real-time traffic conditions and route planning functions, so it also eliminates the need for mobile phone navigation and Unnecessary phone holder, which is a nice touch. In addition to online navigation, the online music function can also relieve worries and boredom during long-distance driving. Now you really don’t need a mobile phone to drive.
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In terms of intelligent network connection functions, the new car is also equipped with a T-BOX remote control function. Car owners can use the APP to transform their mobile phones into vehicle smart keys, and remotely use their mobile phones anytime, anywhere. Start the vehicle, check the vehicle, and control 85 functions of the vehicle to realize the interconnection between the mobile phone and the vehicle. At the same time, it can also support mini-program sharing to achieve one-click key sharing, improving the travel experience in an all-round way.
We will The first stop of this trip is Nantang Old Street, Ningbo. Starting from Shanghai, pass through the G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, the G15 Shenhai Expressway, and the Hangzhou Bay Bridge and get off at the Ningbo North Exit. The total journey is 213 kilometers, takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, and the expressway toll is 158 yuan. Set the destination and prepare to load your luggage and set off. The Binyue is equipped with an electric tailgate with a sensor opening function. When you need to open the tailgate, you don’t need to take off your luggage. Just swipe your foot and it will open automatically. At the same time, the trunk space It also performs well in its class. We brought two suitcases and two large bags of snacks this time, and the Binyue can easily fit them.
SimpleTo briefly introduce the high-speed cruising performance of the Binyue, first of all, the suspension is very tight and tough, handling road undulations and curves very simply, and it is not easy for passengers to feel motion sickness. Secondly, the ICC intelligent pilot system is very good at high speeds. Travel on. The system can realize adaptive cruise in the 0-150km/h full-speed range, and can automatically follow, stop and turn, as well as SLIF traffic sign recognition function. It is worth mentioning that the SLIF function of the new Binyue has been upgraded by 10 Traffic sign recognition. The whole system makes it very easy to drive on the highway. As the driver, I only need to take charge of the steering wheel and pay attention to unexpected situations.
After more than two hours of driving, we arrived at Nantang Old Street. Nantang Old Street has an underground garage. As long as you don't come on a holiday, there are plenty of parking spaces. When reversing, I discovered that the Binyue's 360° panoramic image also has chassis perspective and 3D surround view functions. I didn't expect that a model in this price range could have such advanced and practical functions.
Nantang Old Street is located outside the south gate of Ningbo Ancient City. The "Nanmen Three Cities", once the business and cultural gathering place of old Ningbo, is one of the eight historical districts in Ningbo. The reconstructed Nantang Old Street is bounded by Zuguanshan Road and divided into two streets, South and North. More than 500 meters of Jiangnan traditional streets and alleys have been preserved, with 1 cultural protection unit and 6 cultural protection points.
Yuan Xie, one of the "Four Chunxi Masters" of the Southern Song Dynasty, and his descendants lived here. In addition, there is the former residence of the famous film artist Yuan Muzhi, and the Yongshui Bridge, the choke point from ancient Mingzhou to southern and western Zhejiang. , the Yongshan Pavilion built in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, as well as many urban cultural and historical monuments such as Guansheng Temple, Tongmao Ji, Yu's Ancestral Hall, many stone-built river piers, and numerous shops and workshops along the street.
According to records, Yongshui Bridge was built in the third year of Yuanfu (AD 1100), it was originally called "Xiajiaqiao". There may be people with the Xia surname living here at that time. It was not until the Ming Dynasty that the name was changed to "Yongshui Bridge". It is widely said that Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty stopped here when he fled to Mingzhou to escape the Jin soldiers. This bridge has important physical reference value for studying the development history of Ningbo bridges and stone carving art.
The former residence of the famous Chinese director Yuan Muzhi is here. Yuan Muzhi (March 3, 1909 -June 30, 1978), formerly known as Yuan Jialai, was born in Ningbo, Zhejiang. One of the earliest organizers and leaders of the Chinese people's film industry. In 1946, Yuan Muzhi was appointed as the first director of the Northeast Film Studio and the first director of the Cultural Film Bureau. He was also elected as a representative of the first National People's Congress, a member of the first and second China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and a member of the first China Federation of Literary and Art Circles.Vice Chairman of the Film Workers Association, he resigned due to illness in 1952. The movie "Street Angel" is his masterpiece.
In addition to cultural monuments, food is also a major feature of Nantang Old Street. There are time-honored traditional catering brands such as Tank Yagou, Zhao Dayou, and Caohu Food. It also brings together traditional delicacies and snacks with local characteristics in Ningbo and surrounding counties and cities: oil dumplings, rice cake dumplings, grilled vegetable rice cakes, stinky winter melon, fried rice cakes, etc. Quail etc.
We’ve almost finished shopping in Nantang Old Street, and it’s time for dinner. Then the next step is the key food in the Ningbo part of this travelogue. "Tianbo Pickled Pepper Bullfrog" is a must-check item every time I come to Ningbo. Because this store does not accept franchises and has no branches except Ningbo, so if you want to taste this taste, you must come to Ningbo.
The parking space in the shopping mall where the hotel is located is a bit small, and the lighting in the garage is relatively dim, so it is a good opportunity to experience Binyue's automatic Does the parking function work well? After pressing the automatic parking button, just drive slowly and let the vehicle find a parking space by itself. During the entire automatic parking process, no human operation is required for steering and shifting, and the vehicle can complete the operation fully automatically.
You basically have to wait in line every time you go to this store It lasted for an hour, which shows how popular it is. Each person has a plate of pickled bullfrog, which is Tianbo's style. The bullfrog is very big and very tender. Pour the sauce on top of the rice and eat it together. The first bite you take into your mouth will feel very deliciousSalty, but the taste is really overpowering, one bite after another, and the rice is one bowl after another. In addition to bullfrog, spicy and sour potato shreds, chicken feet with pickled peppers and fried corn are also must-order dishes in this restaurant.
After having enough wine and food, Ningbo The trip to the city has come to an end, and we are going to the hotel to rest for one night, and then go to experience the autumn of Siming Mountain the next day. The hotel chose Moqi Hotel in Xikou Town because of its location near mountains and rivers. Secondly, the hotel opened in 2019 and its facilities are relatively new in all aspects. There is no need to arrange a special itinerary when staying at Moqi Hotel. You can enter Siming Mountain in a few minutes' drive.
It takes less than an hour to drive from the city to Xikou Town. On the highway section without lighting at night, Binyue’s LED The headlights provide sufficient vision, and when there is no car in front, they will automatically turn on the high beam lighting, further expanding the field of vision without worrying about the light affecting other vehicles.
Before setting off the next day, I first used Binyue’s remote control function, started the vehicle and turned on the air conditioner, within a 50-meter range while the vehicle was locked.In the surrounding area, first press the lock button, and then press and hold the start button to start the vehicle. This function can not only preheat the car in advance, but also turn on the air conditioner to quickly reach a suitable temperature in the car. Not only that, the mobile APP can also realize remote control of the vehicle, and it is not limited by distance, making it more convenient to use.
For the first stop in Siming Mountain, we chose Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area. Xuedou Mountain is the highest peak of the Siming Mountain branch, with an altitude of 800 meters. Xuedou Mountain was named "Yingmeng Famous Mountain" because Zhao Zhen, Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, visited here in his dream. Iconic attractions include Xufu Rock, Xuedou Temple, Sanyin Pond, Miao Gao Terrace and the world's tallest seated bronze Maitreya Buddha statue.
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It is about 19 kilometers from the hotel to the Xu Fuyan scenic spot. There are two major attractions here, namely Xufuyan Waterfall and Buyun Valley Glass Plank Road. Xufuyan Waterfall is said to have been famous for its immortals who once rode a fuji here and ascended to heaven. The top of the waterfall is 476 meters above sea level and the waterfall has a drop of 242 meters. There are "Waterfall Pavilion" and "Huixian Pavilion" built next to it. On the stone wall, there are four words "Xu Fu splashing snow" handwritten by Qu Wu, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the Central Committee of the Kuomintang, summarizing the charm and style of Xu Fuyan Waterfall.
On the left side of the waterfall is the Buyun Valley glass plank road built along the cliff. The vertical height of the plank road is 240 meters and the length is 150 meters. It is currently the longest high-altitude glass plank road in Zhejiang Province. The plank road is equipped with a glass viewing platform that extends directly outward. You can feel the shock of the waterfall passing by at close range. Looking into the distance, you can also see the Siming Bridge connecting Gao'ao Village and Zhi'ao Village in the valley.
After experiencing the "flying down the river" and "flying over the walls", we continued to head to Shilin Village . Shilin Village is located in Dalan Town, about 30 kilometers away from the starting point. Under the guidance of the on-board navigation, go up the mountain along the Huxi Line, passing through Simingshan Town, and you can reach it in 50 minutes heading north. This section of the mountain road is the best part of the Siming Mountain Winding Highway in my opinion.
Here The terrain is completely different from the Anji Tianhuangping I ran in before. The mountains are higher, the roads are more dangerous, and the turns are sharper. The thrill of mountain running is far better than Tianhuangping Dongshan. And compared with the beauty of Tianhuangping, the scenery here is much more majestic. It can be said that it has reached the point where the scenery changes with every step.There is so much to see. Looking down the mountain, the continuous hairpin bends are looming in the clouds and mist, like a long dragon entangled in the mountains.
When driving on mountain roads, if you just want to relax and enjoy the mountains, just drive in comfort mode. . The winding mountain road in Siming Mountain not only has many twists and turns, but also has steep slopes in some places, but the Binyue 1.5T engine does not feel lacking in power at all. Of course, if you want to feel the thrill of mountain running, just switch to the sports mode. The engine and gearbox will become more sensitive, and the dashboard interface will also become more combative. As you step on the accelerator out of the corner, the sound and response will The "pop" sound of the fire echoed in my ears, and the atmosphere of mountain running became more intense.
The continuous curves on the winding mountain road test the suspension adjustment of a car. Although the Binyue's suspension does not respond to continuous center of gravity shifts like a performance car, It gives the vehicle sufficient support during the process, but as a 100,000-class model, its suspension can still give the driver a certain degree of confidence. Experience the pleasure of g value, it can still satisfy the driver.
In addition, it is worthy of recognition that Binyue’s steering is very responsive in terms of directionality and front end. Follow the hand, drive at a fast pace or turn slowly, you can perfectly keep up with the rhythm.
It took two hours to drive on the 30 kilometers of mountain road When we arrived, the scenery of Siming Mountain was ever-changing. The mountains were covered with red leaves in autumn and the rain and mist shrouded the mountains. Sometimes, after turning a corner, there was a completely different scenery. Fortunately, there are many rest areas and viewing platforms along the way, making it very convenient to park and take photos. Because I was so infatuated with the scenery along the way, I almost stopped at every stop, so I spent so much time alone.
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Shilin Village is deep in the mountains. The Ming and Qing buildings with stone walls and blue tiles have an ancient charm and feel like a paradise. Since the name of the village contains the word "persimmon", it is naturally related to persimmon. Shilin Village is named after its abundance of "hanging red" persimmons. When autumn comes every October, the persimmon branches in the village are covered with red persimmons, like small lanterns, which look very beautiful.
Unfortunately, the season was a little late when I went this time, and most of the persimmons on the trees had been picked, but fortunately there were golden ginkgos.With fallen leaves as companions, it feels like a harvest autumn atmosphere. After seeing the autumn scenery, you can buy some persimmons or persimmon wine before leaving. These are the characteristics of the village.
After visiting the ancient town, I found that it was getting late, so I had to hurry back to Shanghai. . On the way back, we chose to continue walking north along the Huxi Line and descend from Yuyao. This way of walking is firstly because we can complete the main mountain road of Siming Mountain, and secondly, after descending the mountain, we will reach Liangnong Town, which has the famous Liangnong Town. There is even a "Liang Nong Da Cake Street" dedicated to Nong Da Gao. After selling the big cakes and continuing north, you will pass by an archway with the words "Siming Mountain" engraved on it. When you get here, it means that you have left the Siming Mountains, and our travelogue is over.
Editor’s comment: After spending two days and one night with the Geely Binyue, I was surprised more than once by this car. First of all, the exterior and interior design of the Binyue is very bold. , it looks sporty, and secondly, its power and control performance can handle it with ease, whether it is a straight and flat highway or a winding mountain road. Finally, the richness of all functions and ease of use of this car made me lament that this car really only sells for just over 100,000? Therefore, the Binyue has changed my previous impression of small SUVs as "young people's first car, with four wheels and a shell, and configurations that meet basic needs."
