A View of Ningbo’s City Skyline from Moon Lake

Located in Zhejiang Province about an hour and a half from the Provincial capitol, Hangzhou, lies the beautiful city of Ningbo. Nestled on the junction of three rivers, Ningbo is one of China’s often overlooked, yet treasured tourist destinations. It is a beautiful, clean, pretty and modern city, dotted with tourism gems that attract like diamonds on a velvet cloth.
 
Often simply regarded as a launching point for visiting the nearby Buddhist Mecca of Putuo Shan, Ningbo is a little slice of China that should not be missed. With a history dating back 7,000 years to the Neolithic Hermudu, Ningbo is steeped in culture and Chinese heritage, yet with all the facilities of any modern city to attract and hold your attention and interest.
 
It is a city of contrasts: water and parklands; history and culture; modern shopping plazas and the relics of western influence in Laowaitan and beautiful churches; wonderful restaurants, both Chinese and international; International supermarkets alongside traditional Chinese ones; and accommodation to suit all tastes and prices.
 
Easy day trips can take visitors to a multitude of tourist venues around the city. Alternatively, visitors can easily spend a few days exploring this fascinating city by strolling along the many waterways and parks, admiring cultural relics, looking for bargains, shopping till you drop, tasting the flavors of China, or partying to your heart’s content.
 
Whether you are looking at a place to rest and recover or seeking the excitement of exploration, Ningbo offers it all.