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According to the official website of Dream Ningming Village (), visitors can enter the village and enjoy the night scenery around 6-7 pm. However, please note that the main scenic area within the village might start closing at 5:30 pm.
Regarding your second question, it’s possible to directly enter the village without visiting Double Dragon Grotto (), but you’ll still need to go through the ticketing counter and present your ID for security purposes.
Before you plan to visit, I recommend checking with local authorities or the official website again to confirm any changes to their operating hours. Enjoy your trip!