Baoguo Temple
Tianfeng Pagoda
Tianyi Pavilion
Yandang Mountain
Lying in the east of Zhejiang, Ningbo sits at the mid-point of the Chinese coastline, towards the south of the Yangtze Delta. It covers an area of 9365 square kilometers (3616 square miles), of which 1033 square kilometers (399 square miles) constitutes the city's bustling urban centre.
Ningbo is one China's oldest cities, and 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 Ningbo what it is today; an economically-developed, modern city with a profound cultural foundation.
Ningbo is a city with strong Buddhist connections and boasts a number of visually-impressive, historical temples. The 1700 year-old Asoka Temple houses the rare Buddhist relics of Sakyamuni, who is the founder of Buddhism; the Tiantong Temple, with a history of over 1600 years, is renowned for its fantastic scenery and subtle architectural style; and the Baoguo Temple boasts one of the best-preserved wooden structures of its type in China. Other Buddhist temples in the city include the Qita Temple, the Tianfeng Pagoda and the Xiantong Pagoda.
Due to its location in the coastal region, an area with a subtropical monsoon climate, Ningbo is subject to temperate and humid weather. The mean annual temperature is 16.2
C (61.16F). The region has four distinct seasons which guarantee tourists a different holidaying experience depending on the time of year they visit. Season-specific resorts such as the Tianhe Scenic Area in Tiantai Mountain and Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area in Xikou Town cater for the summer season, while resorts such as the Nanxi Hot Springs are suited more to winter visits. However, to the north of Ningbo run a series of beautiful lakes, including the Dongqian Lake, the West Lake and the Tai Lake, which are perfect for year-round visits.
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 in Ningbo.
Ningbo 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.
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Travelers' Voices on Ningbo
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Nov. 16,2009 10:17 Reply
Mr.Ernie(USA) said:
How far is Ningbo from Wuxi via ground transportation (taxi)?
Nov. 20,2009 08:42
Mr.GEOFFLEE(China) replied:
it takes around 6 hours by coach.
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Nov. 14,2009 07:24 Reply
Mr.dicky(germany) said:
what is the shortest and cheaper means to travel from shanghai to ningbo in china. by train or bus or air
Nov. 15,2009 09:46
Mr.bram(sweden) replied:
by train,3 hours 16 minyes for approx. 100 RMB
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Nov. 8,2009 05:12 Reply
Mr.saad(alegria) said:
hi I want to know how can I move from shanghai to ningbo ,I mean the distance
Nov. 10,2009 04:43
Mr.James replied:
200KM by bus through Hangzhou Bay Bridge and nearly 350KM by train.
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Nov. 8,2009 12:44 Reply
Mr.sohail(Pakistan) said:
hi,i intend to visit NINGBO to attend a seminar from last week of November,2009 to mid December.what will be weather at that time and what type of clothing should i take to wear for the trip.
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Oct. 17,2009 11:31 Reply
Mr.sanjay arora (india) said:
hi
i'm in shenzhen now and i want to go tomerrow evenig to ningbo city
can you tell how wye i go to this city i like train
alltell me which train i'm pickup by shenzhen
how much time is total wye
Oct. 18,2009 21:18
Mr.Andrew replied:
No, there is no direct railway link between Shenzhen and Ningbo. My suggestion is: you take bullet train from Shenzhen to Guangzhou Railway Station (one hour) and get there earlier before Train K210 leaving from Guangzhou at 15:24 to Ningbo nearly 22 hours later.
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Oct. 8,2009 23:55 Reply
Mr.I.K.Naamani(Oman) said:
Hi Brothers & Sisters,
I am from the Middle East, OMAN and I am planning to visit to Ningbo. What is the best route, by air, to take fromm Muscat (Oman)to the City of Ningbo.
Appreciate your advice in this regards
Oct. 12,2009 02:32
Mr.James replied:
You should fly to Shanghai from Muscat via Bahrain or Suvarnabhumi International airports. After arriving in Shanghai, you can take airport bus Line 7 to Shanghai South Railway Station. There are bullet trains which can take you to Ningbo 3 hours later. Or find SHanghai's South Bus Station near the railway station. It has buses to Ningbo frequently.
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Oct. 5,2009 13:47 Reply
Mrs.AKODU(NIGERIA) said:
Can anyone help with the information on the distance between Guangzhou and Ningbo? Iam due for the next Canton Fair in Guangzhou and would like to Visit Ningbo. What is the best way to link Ningbo from Guanghzou? Rail or Air? Thanks
Oct. 8,2009 01:09
Mr.Jamie replied:
It is about 1800km from Guangzhou to Ningbo, which means you will stay in train for about 28 hours or so. Suggest you go by air.
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Oct. 1,2009 19:29 Reply
Mr.Held(Chile) said:
Hello,
There is supposed to be a new train service between Wenzhou and Ningbo, beginning October 2009. We are interested in taking this train in our trip from Wenzhou to Cixi City (near Ningbo), in the evening. I would appreciate some hints on how to proceed, such as:
1) What are the train schedules Wenzhou - Ningbo? How long is the journey? How much does it cost? Does it arrive at Ningbo South Railway station?
2) How do we connect from there to Cixi city? What is the distance? How long would it take? How late do buses run? How much would a taxi cost? Are they reliable?
Thank you very much for your help.
Oct. 8,2009 00:55
Mr.Jamie replied:
Yes, those bullet train leave from Wenzhou South Railway Station to Ningbo Railway Station. THe journey is about 80 minutes and the ticket fare is 85/102RMB.
Ningbo North Bus Station and South Bus Station both have buses to Cixi City. The South Bus Station is close to Ningbo Railway Station, you can choose this one. There is a bus every 10-15 minutes. It takes a bit over one hour by bus and the ticket fare is about 20RMB.
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Sep. 18,2009 09:12 Reply
Ms.Julie(China) said:
Hi,Do you know about Tan Tou Island near Ningbo?I heard it has a beautiful beach and good tourist place.Can you tell me your ideas about this island?
Sep. 21,2009 21:43
Mr.Steven replied:
It is not a very famous scenic spots and yes, it has beach on the side facing East China Sea. It was a quiet island without many traveler. Now, it seems much more. You can stay in tent in the beach and have a needfire and BBQ. Accomodation is not good in the island. It will not be fine if you do not mind the living standard.
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Sep. 11,2009 16:13 Reply
Mr.ROADRAJ(United Kingdom) said:
Knew of a company called "Westlake Fireworks" Can anyone tell me if they are based in Ningbo ?
Sep. 15,2009 01:47
Ms.Jenny replied:
No, the company is in TOnglu County, Hangzhou.