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Ningbo northeastern Zhejiang sheng (province),
China. Ningbo (“Calm Waves”) is situated in the low-lying coastal plain on the
Yong River, some 16 miles (25 km) upstream from its mouth in Hangzhou Bay, at
the confluence where two tributaries, the Yuyao and Fenghua rivers, join the
main stream. Ningbo was from an early period itself a port, although the mouth
of the river was masked by a mud bar. It has an outport, Zhenhai, on the western
bank of the estuary, which originally had been a fishing port.
Top Attractions
Lying in the east of Zhejiang, Ningbo sits at the mid-point of the Chinese
coastline, towards the south of the Yangtze Delta. It is adjacent to Shaoxing to
the west and Taizhou to the south. The annual cargo throughput of Ningbo
Zhoushan Port ranks first in the world, and the container volume ranks the top
three. For tourists, what is worth visiting is the cultural heritage deposited
in the city. First, pay a visit to Tianyi Pavilion, the oldest library in Asia.
The Old Bund of Ningbo, a former foreign concession, has made an indelible mark
on Ningbo. Many old European-style buildings have been transformed into bars and
restaurants. Charming lakes in the North of the city are also ideal places for
outdoor relaxation and cycling. Visitors can also take a visit to Mt.Putuo, one
of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. It takes 1 hour and 40 minutes
to there by car.
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Tiantong Temple 天童寺 |
Ningbo Wulong Pond 五龙潭 |
Tianyi Library 天一阁 |
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Baoguo Temple 保国寺 |
Ningbo Museum 宁波博物馆 |
Asoka Temple 阿育王寺 |
Ningbo Transportation
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
>>History: 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.
>>Handicrafts: Although the city is striving towards modernization, the passion
of the local people for producing traditional handicrafts remains undiminished.
Hand-plaited bamboo vases, screens and animal figurines are particularly
popular. The ancient Gu Mu Xiangqian, bamboo root carving and bamboo sculpture
all reveal the local characters of craft.