Ningbo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture-level city in Zhejiang, China
About Ningbo
Ningbo lies on the south edge of the populousYangtze Deltaregion and faces the East China Sea to the east. It has two main mountains within the prefecture boundaries, Siming Mountain andTiantai Mountain. The Yuyao, Fenghua and Yongjiang rivers flow through the city area. NearbyMount Putuois an island with a major Buddhist temple on it that has been declared a national park and attracts both pilgrims and tourists. The people of Ningbo have throughout their history had a deep affinity for the ocean. Two thousand years ago, Xu Fu, a necromancer of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE), led a fleet from here, thus becoming the first to commence China's exchanges with other countries. In the early 20th century "Hong-band" tailors from Ningbo traveled extensively throughout China making their living. Po
Top Attractions in Ningbo
Explore the best things to see and do in Ningbo:
- ★Ayuwang (Ashoka) Temple
- ★Baiyun Manor
- ★Baoguo Temple
- ★Cathedral of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
- ★China Port Museum
- ★Cicheng ancient town
- ★Dongqian Lake
- ★Drum Tower
Where to Eat in Ningbo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ajisen Ramen
- 🍴Akitaya
- 🍴Amore's
- 🍴Banana Leaf Curry House
- 🍴Casa Maya
- 🍴Da Bossi Ristorante
Where to Stay in Ningbo
- 🏨Crowne Plaza City Center
- 🏨Hanya New Jingdu Hotel
- 🏨Howard Johnson Hotel
- 🏨Marriott Hotel
- 🏨Nanyuan Hotel
- 🏨Ningbo Home Inn
Ningbo Travel Guide Sections
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