| City: | Ningbo |
| Location: | Asia > China > Zhejiang |
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What’s Plugged?
Hengxi Reservoir Bicycle Loop (Ningbo)Hengzou Highway to Dongqian Lake Bicycle Route (Ningbo)Ningbo to Dongqian Lake Bicycle LoopNingbo to Dongqian Lake Bicycle Loop 2Ningbo to Tiantong Temple Bike RideNingbo to Tingxiling Ancient Road Bike Ride
Hengzou Highway to Dongqian Lake Bicycle Route (Ningbo)Ningbo to Dongqian Lake Bicycle LoopNingbo to Dongqian Lake Bicycle Loop 2Ningbo to Tiantong Temple Bike RideNingbo to Tingxiling Ancient Road Bike RideBuddha Maitreya (Xuedou Temple)Hall of Buddhas (King Asoka Temple)Quan Yin Statue (Xiao Putuo)Wall of Buddhas (King Asoka Temple)Xiayu Temple Boat StatueBaoguo Temple Drum TowersNingbo Drum TowerPagoda 1 (King Asoka Temple)Pagoda 3 (King Asoka Temple)Tianfeng Pagoda (Ningbo)Thousand Buddha Pagoda (Tiantong Temple)Academician ParkMoon Lake Park NorthMoon Lake Park SouthNingbo Museum ParkXiao Putuo Scenic Spot (Dongqian Lake)Yinzhou ParkZhongshan Square Park (Ningbo)Baoguo Temple ViewpointCheng Yang Village Viewpoint (Ningbo)Dongqian Lake East Promenade ViewpointFuquan Mountain ViewpointHengzou Highway Viewpoint 1 (Ningbo)Hengzou Highway Viewpoint 2 (Ningbo)Hengzou Highway Viewpoint 3 (Ningbo)Qianzhang Cliff Viewpoint (Xuedou)Tianfeng Pagoda Viewpoint (Ningbo)Tingxiling Ancient Road ViewpointGreenstyle Cake & Bread (Xueshi Road Ningbo)Mon Epoque French Bakery (Incity Mall Ningbo)O’One Bakery (Intime Mall Ningbo)O’One Bakery (Sunday Plaza)
Mon Epoque French Bakery (Incity Mall Ningbo)O’One Bakery (Intime Mall Ningbo)O’One Bakery (Sunday Plaza)Constellation (Ningbo)Cozy Bar (Yinzhou Ningbo)Doc Beer Bar (Sunday Plaza Ningbo)The Beer Bar (Ningbo)The Beer King (Sunday Plaza)The Wine Pub Market (Ningbo)
Cozy Bar (Yinzhou Ningbo)Doc Beer Bar (Sunday Plaza Ningbo)The Beer Bar (Ningbo)The Beer King (Sunday Plaza)The Wine Pub Market (Ningbo)Arabica Café (UNNC)Arabica Cafe Hello Kitty (Nantang Old Street)Cofemetoo Café (Dongqian Lake)Maple Forest Book and Coffee (Ningbo Moon Lake)Starbucks Coffee (Qianhe Nan Lu Ningbo)
Arabica Cafe Hello Kitty (Nantang Old Street)Cofemetoo Café (Dongqian Lake)Maple Forest Book and Coffee (Ningbo Moon Lake)Starbucks Coffee (Qianhe Nan Lu Ningbo)Ajisen Ramen (Intime Mall)Babhanuno Korean Restaurant (Sunday Plaza Ningbo)Birdland RestaurantGanesha Indian Restaurant (Ningbo)Grandma's Home (Incity Mall Ningbo)Hot Spicy Pot (UNNC)Legend Plaza Buffet (Ningbo)Luna Malay RestaurantMr Duck Restaurant (UNNC)Nakamuraya (Ningbo CBD)Peking Duck Pancake Restaurant (CMK Square Ningbo)Safety BBQ (Sunday Plaza)Sichuan Xiangtianxia Hotpot (Legends Plaza Ningbo)Sukhothai Thai RestaurantVilan Pho (Incity Mall Ningbo)Yes or No Thai Restaurant (Ningbo CBD)Yimaijia Gainian Jiancan Chinese Buffet
Babhanuno Korean Restaurant (Sunday Plaza Ningbo)Birdland RestaurantGanesha Indian Restaurant (Ningbo)Grandma's Home (Incity Mall Ningbo)Hot Spicy Pot (UNNC)Legend Plaza Buffet (Ningbo)Luna Malay RestaurantMr Duck Restaurant (UNNC)Nakamuraya (Ningbo CBD)Peking Duck Pancake Restaurant (CMK Square Ningbo)Safety BBQ (Sunday Plaza)Sichuan Xiangtianxia Hotpot (Legends Plaza Ningbo)Sukhothai Thai RestaurantVilan Pho (Incity Mall Ningbo)Yes or No Thai Restaurant (Ningbo CBD)Yimaijia Gainian Jiancan Chinese BuffetEudora Station (Ningbo)Ferrara Lounge Italian Restaurant (Ningbo CBD)Glo London (Raffles City Mall Ningbo)IKEA Restaurant (Ningbo IKEA)KFC (Sunday Plaza Ningbo)La Pizzeria EchoLebanese Restaurant NingboMcDonald's (CBD Yinzhou)McDonald's (Ningbo Railway Station)Mevlana Turkish Restaurant (Ningbo)Mojar Mexican Restaurant (Sunday Plaza)Munich Brewery (Ningbo)Pizza Pino (Heyi Avenue Ningbo)Sunshine's Aussie Pies
Ferrara Lounge Italian Restaurant (Ningbo CBD)Glo London (Raffles City Mall Ningbo)IKEA Restaurant (Ningbo IKEA)KFC (Sunday Plaza Ningbo)La Pizzeria EchoLebanese Restaurant NingboMcDonald's (CBD Yinzhou)McDonald's (Ningbo Railway Station)Mevlana Turkish Restaurant (Ningbo)Mojar Mexican Restaurant (Sunday Plaza)Munich Brewery (Ningbo)Pizza Pino (Heyi Avenue Ningbo)Sunshine's Aussie PiesCMK Square ToiletsKing Asoka Temple Public BathroomsNingbo Youngor Zoo ToiletsQinshui Platform Toilet (Dongqian Lake)Siming Dong Lu Public Bathrooms (Ningbo)Tingxiling Ancient Road Bathrooms
King Asoka Temple Public BathroomsNingbo Youngor Zoo ToiletsQinshui Platform Toilet (Dongqian Lake)Siming Dong Lu Public Bathrooms (Ningbo)Tingxiling Ancient Road BathroomsBaoguo Temple Ticket OfficeNingbo Youngor Zoo Northeast Gate Ticket OfficeTiantong Temple Ticket OfficeTianyi Library North GateTianyi Library South GateXiao Putuo Scenic Spot Ticket OfficeXuedou Visitors Centre
Ningbo Youngor Zoo Northeast Gate Ticket OfficeTiantong Temple Ticket OfficeTianyi Library North GateTianyi Library South GateXiao Putuo Scenic Spot Ticket OfficeXuedou Visitors Centre7 Eleven Convenience Store (Ningbo CBD)Convenience Supermarket (Dongqian Lake)Lawson (Sunday Plaza)Senior Mart (Sunday Plaza)The Food Basket (UNNC)
Convenience Supermarket (Dongqian Lake)Lawson (Sunday Plaza)Senior Mart (Sunday Plaza)The Food Basket (UNNC)Gulou Pedestrian Street (Ningbo)High Street (University of Nottingham Ningbo)Nantang Old Street (Ningbo)
High Street (University of Nottingham Ningbo)Nantang Old Street (Ningbo)Heyi Avenue Shopping Center (Ningbo)Incity Mall (Ningbo)Intime Mall (Yinzhou Ningbo)Legends Plaza (Ningbo)Wanda Plaza (Yinzhou Ningbo)
Incity Mall (Ningbo)Intime Mall (Yinzhou Ningbo)Legends Plaza (Ningbo)Wanda Plaza (Yinzhou Ningbo)B&Q (Wanda Plaza Yinzhou)Decathlon Sports (Intime Mall Ningbo)Giant Bike Shop (Zhenming Road Ningbo)H&M (Incity Mall Ningbo)IKEA (Ningbo)Monmma (Wanda Plaza Yinzhou)Nitori Homeware (Intime Mall Ningbo)UNIQLO (Incity Mall Ningbo)Watsons (Intime Mall Ningbo)
Decathlon Sports (Intime Mall Ningbo)Giant Bike Shop (Zhenming Road Ningbo)H&M (Incity Mall Ningbo)IKEA (Ningbo)Monmma (Wanda Plaza Yinzhou)Nitori Homeware (Intime Mall Ningbo)UNIQLO (Incity Mall Ningbo)Watsons (Intime Mall Ningbo)Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Ningbo might not be particularly well known amongst tourists, but if you’re an expatriate looking to settle then this city has almost everything you might need. The streets are fairly orderly, green, clean and spacious (especially in southern Yinzhou), and many have decent e-bike and bicycle lanes making short hops quick and easy. You’ll have no difficulty finding shiny new malls at most major junctions, or international cuisine done mostly right – and the nightlife in areas such as Laowaitan isn’t half bad too. Indeed, the quality in Ningbo is clearly higher than in many other cities in China, and the prices in bars and some restaurants do well to reflect this. Ningbo is a business city first after all, but while at times districts such as the CBD can feel a little soulless, unusually quiet or overpriced, for the most part these are pleasant areas for exploration. But it’s not all business. Even a casual tourist should enjoy a visit to the Tianyi Library and Pavilion, Moon Lake Park or Tianyi Square, and there’s always the scenic and accessible Dongqian Lake only 10km out of town. |
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Top Tips
| The bike lanes make for an excellent way around the city, and there are many app-based city bicycles that take advantage of them. Link your phone to your bank account, set up Alipay, and then enjoy one of the many bike apps such as MoBike. |
| If you’re looking to buy foreign goods in Ningbo (especially food or alcohol), your best bet would be either at Metro Supermarket or at downtown Olé Supermarket. |
| Taxis can be a little few-and-far-between (and beaten up) in Ningbo, especially around the Yinzhou area. Download an app called Didi and you’ll find the next taxi in no time. Just expect to have to tell the driver a little about where you are in Mandarin, although “I am a foreigner” usually suffices. |
| Keep an eye out for the new metro line that’s due to open in 2018. Unlike line 1, this line will run south to north, connecting the CBD with downtown and Ningbo’s international airport. This should cut the 40-minute taxi journey into town from the southern outskirts significantly. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | 宁波市 |
| Also known as: | Ningpo |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Ocean Expat Services |
| Port(s): | Add Data |
| Station(s): | Add Data |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | field, hill, mountain, river, stream |
| Location type: | city, rural, town, urban |
| Religion type: | Add Data |
What can we see or do there?
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) |
| Average daily budget: | Add Data |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | Add Data |
| High season: | September, October |
| Low season: | November, December |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Mandarin |
| Timezone: | UTC+08:00 |
| Country calling code: | 86 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 29.86833, 121.54399 |
| Geographical feature: | Yongjiang River, Yuyao River |
The Directions
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The Directions
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The Directions
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What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 5 to 10 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 25 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 2 hours, 15 minutes |
| Altitude: | 6m |
| Population: | 7639000 |
| Size: | 9,816km2 |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Ningbo |
| Wikitravel: | Ningbo |
| Tripadvisor: | Ningbo |
| Local tourism: | Travel China Guide |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather (Ningbo) |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | China Highlights |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | CNY6.50 |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | CNY1.65 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | CNY5.20 |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | CNY9.50 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | CNY110 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Milk | 1 litre | CNY17 |
| Oil | 1 litre | CNY21 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | CNY85 |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | CNY80 |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | CNY3.50 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | CNY160 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Wine | 1 bottle | CNY49 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | CNY18 |
| Apples | 1kg | CNY14 |
| Bananas | 1kg | CNY10 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | CNY6 |
| Bread | 1 loaf | CNY8 |
| Carrots | 1kg | CNY6 |
| Chillies | 1kg | CNY10 |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | CNY5 |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | CNY3 |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | CNY6.50 |
| Cucumber | 1kg | CNY8 |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | CNY14 |
| Garlic | 1kg | CNY12 |
| Ginger | 1kg | CNY11 |
| Honey | 1 jar | CNY27 |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | CNY3.50 |
| Jam | 1 jar | CNY6.82 |
| Onions | 1kg | CNY2 |
| Oranges | 1kg | CNY26 |
| Pasta | 1kg | CNY17 |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | CNY17 |
| Peanuts | 100g | CNY13 |
| Potatoes | 1kg | CNY5 |
| Raisins | 100g | CNY4.20 |
| Rice | 1kg | CNY8 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | CNY6 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | CNY25 |
| Condoms | 1 pack | CNY8.20 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | CNY22 |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | CNY8.80 |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | CNY24 |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | CNY9 |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | CNY21 |
| Soap | 1 bar | CNY3.60 |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | CNY2.10 |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | CNY8 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | CNY8.50 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | CNY13 |
| Bandages | 1 pack | CNY6.50 |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | CNY8 |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | CNY2.50 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | CNY3 |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | CNY14 |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | CNY4.80 |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | CNY27 |
| Chilli powder | 100g | CNY18.50 |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | CNY21 |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | CNY5.50 |
| Coriander | 100g | CNY23 |
| Cumin | 100g | CNY21 |
| Fuel | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | CNY1 |
| Matches | 1 pack | CNY0.50 |
| Paprika | 100g | CNY21 |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | CNY24 |
| Stock | 1 pack | CNY5.50 |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Baked potato (meat) | CNY20 | |
| Baked potato (vegetarian) | CNY10 | |
| Bhaji | CNY22 | |
| Biryani (meat) | CNY45 | |
| Biryani (vegetarian) | CNY40 | |
| Bolognese | CNY68 | |
| Bruschetta | CNY27 | |
| Burger | CNY33 | |
| Burger (cheese) | CNY30 | |
| Cake (slice) | CNY24 | |
| Calzone (large) | CNY72 | |
| Calzone (small) | CNY55 | |
| Carbonara | CNY50 | |
| Cereal | CNY25 | |
| Cheesecake | CNY32 | |
| Chicken wings | CNY26 | |
| Chow mein (meat) | CNY22 | |
| Chow mein (vegetable) | CNY19 | |
| Crab | CNY158 | |
| Crisps | CNY10 | |
| Curry (generic – meat) | CNY26 | |
| Curry (generic – vegetable) | CNY22 | |
| Curry (South Asia – meat) | CNY39 | |
| Curry (South Asia – vegetarian) | CNY34 | |
| Cutlet (beef/chicken) | CNY32 | |
| Dal | CNY34 | |
| Dumplings (Asian – meat) | CNY16 | |
| Dumplings (Asian – vegetable) | CNY14 | |
| Fish and chips | CNY45 | |
| Fishcakes | CNY28 | |
| French fries | CNY17 | |
| Fried (chicken) | CNY57 | |
| Fried rice (meat) | CNY22 | |
| Fried rice (vegetable) | CNY19 | |
| Garlic bread | CNY10 | |
| Gnocchi | CNY65 | |
| Hot dog | CNY30 | |
| Hot pot (meat) | CNY68 | |
| Hot pot (vegetarian) | CNY15 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ice cream (scoop) | CNY25 | |
| Kebab | CNY42 | |
| Kung Pao chicken | CNY25 | |
| Laksa | CNY38 | |
| Lamb chops | CNY158 | |
| Lasagna | CNY55 | |
| Maki roll | CNY18 | |
| Mashed potatoes | CNY10 | |
| Mixed grill | CNY48 | |
| Naan | CNY10 | |
| Nasi goreng | CNY38 | |
| Noodle soup (meat) | CNY20 | |
| Noodle soup (vegetable) | CNY16 | |
| Noodles (meat) | CNY21 | |
| Noodles (vegetable) | CNY17 | |
| Onion rings | CNY20 | |
| Panini | CNY48 | |
| Pasta (meat) | CNY41 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | CNY38 | |
| Peking duck | CNY42 | |
| Pie (meat) | CNY25 | |
| Pie (sweet) | CNY23 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | CNY62 | |
| Pizza (simple) | CNY44 | |
| Popcorn | CNY18 | |
| Prawns | CNY70 | |
| Quiche | CNY22 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Raita | CNY15 | |
| Ramen | CNY19 | |
| Ravioli (vegetable) | CNY108 | |
| Rendang | CNY68 | |
| Ribs | CNY65 | |
| Rice (steamed) | CNY8 | |
| Rice (sticky) | CNY10 | |
| Risotto | CNY58 | |
| Salad | CNY28 | |
| Salad (meat) | CNY35 | |
| Samosas (meat) | CNY22 | |
| Samosas (vegetable) | CNY20 | |
| Sausage | CNY15 | |
| Sausage roll | CNY20 | |
| Scallops | CNY65 | |
| Shrimp | CNY53 | |
| Skewers (meat) | CNY38 | |
| Soup (meat) | CNY26 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | CNY18 | |
| Spring rolls | CNY22 | |
| Steak | CNY112 | |
| Stew (meat) | CNY108 | |
| Stir fry (meat) | CNY22 | |
| Stir fry (vegetable) | CNY19 | |
| Sweet and sour (meat) | CNY28 | |
| Sweet and sour (vegetarian) | CNY26 | |
| Tiramisu | CNY28 | |
| Tomato Soup | CNY12 | |
| Whole (chicken) | CNY60 | |
| Whole (fish) | CNY158 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic mixed drink | CNY33 | |
| Bailey’s (shot) | CNY40 | |
| Beer (multinational) | CNY23 | |
| Beer (national) | CNY17 | |
| Chai | CNY18 | |
| Cocktail | CNY33 | |
| Coffee | CNY20 | |
| Cointreau (bottle) | CNY350 | |
| Cointreau (shot) | CNY30 | |
| Espresso | CNY18 | |
| Fruit juice (concentrated) | CNY15 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | CNY23 | |
| Gin (bottle) | CNY300 | |
| Gin (shot) | CNY20 | |
| Hot chocolate | CNY25 | |
| Kahlua (bottle) | CNY350 | |
| Kahlua (shot) | CNY30 | |
| Lassi | CNY25 | |
| Malibu (bottle) | CNY350 | |
| Malibu (shot) | CNY20 | |
| Martini | CNY15 | |
| Rum (bottle) | CNY280 | |
| Rum (shot) | CNY40 | |
| Smoothie | CNY22 | |
| Soft drink | CNY6 | |
| Sparkling water | CNY24 | |
| Tea | CNY15 | |
| Tea (herbal) | CNY19 | |
| Tequila (shot) | CNY25 | |
| Tonic water | CNY15 | |
| Vodka (bottle) | CNY275 | |
| Vodka (shot) | CNY27 | |
| Whisky (bottle) | CNY318 | |
| Whisky (shot) | CNY29 | |
| Wine (bottle) | CNY162 | |
| Wine (glass) | CNY36 |
Ningbo Forum
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