Ningbo travel informations

Explore 10 best tourist places in Ningbo

Ningbo is a major industrial center and harbor of the Chinese Zhejiang province. The city is the origin of the Hemudu culture and the Hemudu Site is one among the most primitive Neolithic Age places revealed in China. It has gorgeous natural landscape and many historical attractions. The city that has a wealthy 7000-year history, attracts tourists from all parts of the world.

Things to do in Ningbo

1. Book a flight from Ningbo to visit the Baoguo Temple

Baoguo Temple, which is situated at a distance of 9.3 miles from the Ningbo City, was originally established during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Tourists visiting this state-protected artifact can enjoy witnessing a blend of buildings built by different dynasties. Tourists can find two stone supports with the Tang Dynasty Buddhist inscriptions at the entrance of the temple. Moving into the temple, sightseers can see spacious halls, such as the Mahavira Hall, the Devaraja Hall, the Kwanyin Hall, and the Scripture Repository. Tourists can visit the temple from morning 09:00 to evening 04:30 by paying an entrance fee of CNY 20.

2. Explore the ancient relics at the Tianfeng Pagoda

The Tianfeng Pagoda, which is positioned in the heart of the Ningbo City, is a hexagonal building with the height of 51 meters. It is the tallest antique building as well as the landmark of the city. It has seven-floors above the ground and seven floors under the ground. Sightseers visiting the tower will appreciate its architectural value, long history, and antique relics, such as a copper Buddha, antique currency, a gold-plated precious silver palace replica, and bronze box. Tourists can enter the tower on payment of CNY 5 as an admission fee.

3. Bookworms can take a ticket to Ningbo and visit the Tianyi Pavilion

Tianyi Pavilion is a private library in the Ningbo City and it is the oldest surviving library in China, as it was constructed in 1561 during the reign of the Ming Dynasty. This 6.4-acre library is also one of the biggest one in the city. Book enthusiasts can find as much as 300,000 volumes, among which 80,000 are uncommon books. The Tianyi Pavilion is the most sought-after library for scholars and experts for research on education, literary and innovative history of Ningbo City, and economic development purposes. Adult tourists have to pay CNY 30 and they have to pay CNY 15 for their kids to enter the pavilion.

4. Yandang Mountain-The UNESCO World Geopark

UNESCO acknowledges the Yandang Mountain as a World Geopark in 2005. The mountain is one of the  leading top ten worth seeing mountains in China. Tourists taking a ticket to Ningbo and visiting the mountain can take pleasure in witnessing its wonderful waterfalls, splendid peaks, and the most primitive caves. This 173.75 sq miles mountain includes eight picturesque areas, among which the most renowned ones are the Spiritual Peaks, the Three Best Wonders, the Spiritual Rocks, and the Big Dragon Waterfall.

5. Hangzhou Bay Bridge-the trans-marine bridge in the city

The bridge plays a vital role in connecting many cities located on the northern and southern parts of China. This 22.2-mile long bridge is considered the third longest trans-marine bridge in the world. The bridge features a steel construction of height 24 meters, and it serves as a viewing platform for visitors.  The platform is attached to 145.6-meter high viewing tower. Tourists can have an enjoyable view of the Qiantang River Tide, Hangzhou Bay Wetland, and the adjoin Jiaxing Port from the sixteenth floor of the tower.

6. Book a flight from Ningbo to visit the Xuedou Mountain

Sightseers visiting the mountain can take pleasure in witnessing two beautiful scenic sites on the mountain. One is the Xuedou Temple and the other is the Xufu Rock. The Xuedou Temple will offer visitors a feeling of serene and calm wonderland, as it offers them the maximum relaxation. The highlight of the temple is its 2000-year-old gigantic ginkgo tree that needs five adult tourists to encircle. Visiting the Xufu Rock site will allow tourists to enjoy a diverse stone look. The 476-meter high rock resembles a bowing monkey.  Near the Xufu Rock, visitors can enjoy a beautiful waterfall dropping the water from a height of 116 meters, and they can see the rainbow when the sunlight falls on the waterfall. Tourists have to pay CNY 150 per individual to visit the Xuedou Mountain.

7. Enjoy witnessing priceless animals and plants on the Shanglianggang Hill

The Shanglianggang Hill is renowned for its dense forest, which is an abode to 1,000 species of precious animals and plants. Tourists can like the core forest and can join the entertainment, associated with local folk traditions, such as appreciating feature shows, tasting special local snacks, and playing local sports and games with other tourists. They can have a high-quality delicious food in the barbecue garden, can observe the lively dancing of the Dai people, ski in the skiing park, or take pleasure in watching the musical fountain with their family under the moon. The hill is an ideal place for those who need a great enjoyment and a relaxed frame of mind. Tourists have to pay an entrance fee of CNY 65 for visiting the hill.

8. Pick and taste organic fruits at the Tengtou Village

Tengtou Village, which is situated close to the Ningbo city, is a distinctive village in China. Tourists booking a flight from Ningbo and visiting the village can explore distinct plants and can observe the animals' activities. Those visiting the village between July and August can pick and taste honey peaches, strawberries between December and May, and grapes between July and September. The highlight of the village is a 1000-year apricot tree. Tourists can also visit a wonderful orange orchard and Chinese gardens. Tourists have to pay an admission fee of CNY 80 to enter the Tengtou Village.

9. Book a flight to Ningbo to visit the Spiritual Peaks

The Spiritual Peaks are one of the scenic spots on the Yandang Mountain. Tourists visiting the peaks will be welcomed by an old monk saluting them with folded hands. Vacationers can have a wonderful view of the peaks during the day and an attractive view during the evenings. When night comes, under the moonlight, with a bit imagination, tourists can see several stunning pictures, such as a wife-and-spouse peak, an eagle retracting its wings, an obsessed maiden, a rhinoceros watching the moon, etc. With the entrance fee of CNY 50, tourists can enjoy the picturesque beauties of the Spiritual Peaks.

10. Feel the wonders of heaven at the Big Dragon Waterfall

The highlight of the Big Dragon Waterfall is that it invokes a picture of a dragon, flying quickly upward and another one furious in the pool waters beneath. During winter and fall, tourists can see the water running down calmly and quietly. Furthermore, sightseers can feel as though they are enjoying the wonders of heaven with the foggy mist surrounding the waterfall. Tourists can visit the Big Dragon Waterfall by paying an entrance fee of CNY 50.

Ningbo weather

The Ningbo city features a subtropical downpour type of weather, with warm and damp climate. July is the hottest month in the city and January is the coldest month. While September is the dampest month, the driest month of the city is December.

Tourists can book a flight to Ningbo to visit the city during the months of May, June, September, and October.

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