Ningbo Travel Guide


Ningbo City, lying in the east of Zhejiang Province, sits at the mid-point of the Chinese coastline, towards the south of the Yangtze Delta. Ningbo is a seaport city which lies south of the Hangzhou Bay, facing the East China Sea to the east. Ningbo borders Shaoxing to the west and Taizhou to the south, and is separated from Zhoushan by a narrow body of water.
Facts of Ningbo
Chinese Name:  宁波 (níng bō)
Population: 5,838,000
Area: 3,730 square kilometers (1,440 square miles)
Nationalities: Han
City Flower: Camellia
City Tree: Camphor tree
Administrative Division: 6 districts (Haishu, Jiangbei, Beilun, Zhenhai, Yinzhou, Fenghua); 2 counties (Xiangshan, Ninghai); 2 county-level cities (Yuyao, Cixi)

History of Ningbo
As one of China's oldest cities, the city has witnessed the rise and fall of numerous dynasties. It also represents the birthplace of Hemudu Culture, which itself has a history of over 7000 years. These early civilizations lived and thrived in the area, and have contributed greatly to make the city what it is today; an economically-developed, modern city with a profound cultural foundation. It has been an important port city for foreign trade since the Song Dynasty (960-1279). After the Opium War (1840-1842), it became one of the top-five ports in China, successfully utilizing its favorable location for water transport. Today, despite its well-developed economy and infrastructure, it remains surrounded by charming natural scenery.

 

What to see in Ningbo?

Ningbo is a city with strong Buddhist connections boasting a number of visually-impressive, historical temples. Here lists top attractions in Ningbo.

Yandong Mountain Ningbo Baoguo Temple Tianfeng Pagoda
Native Place of Chiang Kai-Shek Hangzhou Bay Bridge Ningbo Ayuwang Temple
Tianyi Pavilion Tengtou Village Xuedou Mountain

When to visit Ningbo?
Due to its location in the coastal region, an area with a subtropical monsoon climate, the region is subject to temperate and humid weather. The mean annual temperature is 16.2C (61.16F). The region has four distinct seasons which guarantee visitors a different holidaying experience depending on the time of year they visit.  


How to get to Ningbo?
Located at the southwest of Ningbo City, Lishe International Airport (NGB) began serving the public in 1990 and has developed into an important air hub in east China. It is about 11 kilometers (6.8 kilometers) away from the urban area. Presently, many flights operate here, connecting the city with destinations both at home and abroad including Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Kunming and Shenzhen. There is one railway station in the city for passenger transport: Ningbo Railway Station. Besides, there are convenient coaches, ferries, city-buses, metros and taxis to get around the city.


Ningbo Travel Tips
Shopping in Ningbo: With its long history, Ningbo boasts a variety of handicrafts and antiques, such as Gu Mu Xiangqian sculptures, Xiangshan Bamboo Root carvings, Ming mats, Fanhuang bamboo sculptures, and Ningbo gold and silver embroidery. If you are after modern fare, the city naturally will satisfy your needs. Most of the city’s modern shopping malls and department stores are centred on Tianyi Square and Town God’s Temple. Shopping in Ningbo is a vibrant and pleasant experience.
Dining in Ningbo: Ningbo Cuisine, also named Yongbang Cuisine, is an important offshoot of Zhejiang Cuisine, famous for its softness and original tastes and flavors. Ningbo food is cooked mainly by the techniques of frying, steaming and braising. As the city is near the sea, seafood, particularly fish, is naturally a popular dish. Many of the ten famous dishes of Ningbo involve seafood.
Nighlife in Ningbo: Ningbo’s nightlife is gorgeous and colorful. From dive bars to Irish Pubs, from dance clubs to luxury cinemas, Ningbo has a lot to offer for people to pass the evening. You've finished dinner with your Chinese colleagues, and it's only 8pm. What can you do in this unknown city? A popular option for first time visitors is Lao Waitan, or Portman Plaza areas. There are now many English-speaking bars there including, Le Cargoand Shamrock. Le Cargo is a French bar, and Shamrock is an Irish pub with real Guinness. 

 

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