Ningbo is a famous historical city with beautiful scenery and rich culture. Recommended ranking of the top ten attractions, covering all tourist attractions in Ningbo:
1. Tianyi Pavilion Museum is located on the west bank of Yue Lake in Ningbo City. Here is the oldest existing private library in my country, Tianyi Pavilion. It was a library built by Fan Qin, a retired official during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1561-1566). Ancient books and bookcases are placed in the building, and there is a heavy aroma of books everywhere.
The museum is actually a Jiangnan garden. The East Garden and South Garden in the park are scattered with rockeries, ponds, pavilions and other scenery. Walking in the simple brick and wood corridor, you can feel the quiet environment. . There is a Mingzhou Stele Forest in the park, with hundreds of stone steles recording the history of ancient official education. There is also a calligraphy and painting hall, which often displays the exquisite calligraphy and painting works of the past dynasties collected by Tianyi Pavilion and the masterpieces of calligraphy and painting by celebrities and elegant scholars.
There are also buildings in the park such as the Dongming Thatched Cottage, which was the library before Tianyi Pavilion was built, the Qin family's ancestral hall that displays the architectural characteristics of Ningbo's residential buildings, and the former residence of Fan's family. In the Mahjong Exhibition Hall, you can see a variety of mahjong tiles, allowing you to understand the origin and development of mahjong culture.
2. The Old Bund is located at Sanjiangkou, the very center of Ningbo. It is the earliest Bund in China, 20 years older than the Shanghai Bund. Today, the Old Bund still retains a large number of beautiful old European-style buildings. Most of them have been converted into petty bourgeoisie bars and restaurants, forming a quite atmospheric leisure area and one of the landmarks of Ningbo.
The Old Bund in Ningbo is somewhat similar to the Bund in Shanghai, and is a little more refined. It is very pleasant to walk around here, take pictures of the old buildings, or find a small shop to sit down and have a drink. It's very quiet here during the day. Tourists in twos and threes wander around the streets, and you can often see newlyweds taking wedding photos here. At night, the streets are very lively and the bars are filled with melodious singing, which is full of charm. Walking to the riverside, you can enjoy the charming night view of Sanjiangkou. It is very romantic to take a walk with your lover. In summer, the Yongjiang River is also a good place to cool off.
The architecture of the Old Bund is also a major attraction. Although you cannot go inside to visit, the appearance alone is very interesting. No matter day or night, the Gothic-style Jiangbei Catholic Church in the south is the focus of tourists. The broken wall next to it has a feeling of the Old Summer Palace and is the symbol of Laowaitan. Surrounding the church are Hedefang, Hetaifang, Zilinfang, Hongchangyuanhao, and Jiangbei Patrol House, all of which are very distinctive old buildings.
3. Tianyi Square is the largest and most prosperous business district in the center of Ningbo. It is home to shopping malls, restaurants and snacks. You can buy almost anything you want and eat anything you want. There are many tourists who come to shop and enjoy the night view of the city in the evening. The huge musical fountain in the center of the square is also a highlight.
Tianyi Plaza starts from Chejiao Street in the east, Kaiming Street in the west, Zhongshan East Road in the north, and Yaoxing Street in the south. Famous commercial buildings include: International Shopping Center, Cool Gou Mall, Intime Department Store, and Xinhua Large department stores such as Lian Shang Building also house a variety of brand stores, making them a favorite among shopaholics and foodies.
There are also many attractions in this area. In the south of the square is a magnificent Gothic building, the Yaoxing Street Catholic Church. Its bell tower is the highest in the country; in the west of the square, there is a church dedicated to Shennong. The Yaohuang Palace is a Qing Dynasty building with a history of more than 300 years. These are all worth visiting. The famous Yuehu Park is located 800 meters west of the square. It takes about 5 minutes to take a taxi from the square to Tianyi Pavilion.
On weekends and holiday nights, the laser from the opposite building hits the water walls on both sides of the square, forming a huge water screen movie, which is very spectacular. Sometimes, there are various large-scale performances on the giant open-air stage in the square.
4. Dongqian Lake is located in the southeastern suburbs of Ningbo, and its area is three to four times larger than West Lake in Hangzhou. However, various fee-based scenic spots have been developed along the shores of Dongqian Lake, which makes it seem a bit philistine in comparison. If you want to enjoy the beauty of Dongqian Lake, you can spend money to enter the scenic spot. Young people are more willing to ride bicycles around the lake to enjoy the scenery and take photos.
Along Dongqian Lake, there are many scenic spots such as Xiao Putuo, Taogong Island, Fuquan Mountain, Southern Song Dynasty Stone Carving Site Park, Youngor Zoo, etc., as well as some natural villages and small parks. Usually one or two of them on weekends are used. Pick a few interesting places to visit every day, and you won’t go around all the attractions. There are many bus lines around Dongqian Lake, which can reach almost all major scenic spots, which is very convenient.
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Xiao Putuo is a long embankment in the lake and the most popular attraction in Dongqian Lake. There are always many people coming to burn incense and pray for blessings at the Xiayu Temple in the center of the lake. . You can take a battery car directly to the Guanyin on the Water (8 yuan/person), but it is more recommended to walk along the long embankment to enjoy the scenery of Dongqian Lake. Across the bridge from Little Putuo is Taogong Island in the west of the lake. It is a popular local barbecue spot and is suitable for a group of people to do activities such as development together. If foreign tourists are short on time, there is no need to go in specifically to visit.
5. As the hometown of Chiang Kai-shek, Xikou itself has a sense of mystery. In addition, it is located along the wide Yan River and against the Xuedou Mountain, which is famous for its waterfalls and streams. A popular tourist destination. Xikou Scenic Area now includes two major scenic spots, Chiang Kai-shek's former residence and Xuedou Mountain, which are worth spending 1-2 days to explore.
The two ticket offices of the scenic spot are at Wulingmen (the entrance to Chiang Kai-shek's hometown) in Xikou Town, and at the tourist distribution center at the junction of the two scenic spots in the west. The tourist supporting facilities in Xikou Scenic Area are very complete. There are green tourist buses running between Xikou Passenger Station-Wulingmen-Tourist Distribution Center. The hometown of Chiang Kai-shek is in the town. To go to the Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area, you can take a bus to the Tourist Distribution Center, where you can transfer to the green sightseeing bus (included in the Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area and unified ticket, with unlimited rides) to Sanyin Lake. Then start the tour of Xuedou Mountain.
6. Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area is located in Xikou Scenic Area and mainly includes Xuedou Mountain and Xuedou Temple. The scenery on the mountain is beautiful, the air is fresh, and the waterfalls and streams are worth seeing. The open-air Maitreya Buddha statue in Xuedou Temple at the foot of the mountain is the most eye-catching. It usually takes half a day to visit Xuedou Mountain. It is very convenient to combine walking with sightseeing cars, cableways and transportation vehicles.
Take a bus at the Xuedou Mountain Tourism Distribution Center to Sanyin Lake, and visit Shang Yin Lake, Zhong Yin Lake, and Xia Yin Lake in sequence. This is the most essential part of Xuedou Mountain, a stream in the canyon. Three pools are formed in the middle. Especially on a sunny day, you may see a rainbow in Xiayin Pool. It takes about 2 hours to visit Sanyintan, because the ropeway to Miaogaotai closes at 16:00, so you have to go up the mountain at least before 13:30, otherwise you will have to go back and miss several scenic spots.
At the west sightseeing train station near Xiayintan, you can take the sightseeing train to the majestic Qianzhangyan Waterfall, and then transfer to the cableway
Seventh Moon Lake is a crescent moon in the center of Ningbo The shape of the lake was once a landscape in the city where literati in the Song and Ming dynasties sat and discussed. Now it is the most important green lung of Ningbo. Although it is not as famous as West Lake in Hangzhou, its status in Ningbo is like that of West Lake in Hangzhou. The lakeside is dotted with courtyards and old houses, making it a relaxing walk on weekends.
There are islands such as Fangcaozhou, Liuting, Songdao, and Juhuazhou in Yuehu Lake. Some are connected by bridges, and some are completely connected to the land. The twists and turns of the lakeside embankment, the old people playing chess with weeping willows, and the ancient buildings hidden in the woods are in sharp contrast to the surrounding busy streets. Liuting Street crosses the lake and divides Yuehu Lake into two areas, the north and the south. There are many ruins and old houses dotted along the way. Many of these old houses are used as offices and cannot be visited inside. Some of them have been converted into exhibition halls and can be visited. There are no fences around Yuehu Lake. It is a fully open park that can be entered as long as there is a road. It is suitable for strolling around at will, and there is no need to have a planned itinerary.
8. Qiantong Ancient Town is located 14 kilometers southwest of Ninghai County. It retains an old house and old street from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is known to the world because of Chen Yifei's movie "The Barber". Compared with Zhouzhuang and Wuzhen, the scenery here is more primitive and there are almost no commercial entertainment projects. It is more suitable for walking around and taking photos.
Before visiting the ancient town, you can first climb Lushan Mountain in front of the entrance of the scenic spot. It is actually a small hillside, but after climbing up, you have a good view and can take pictures of the entire ancient town.
In addition, the ticket office is not at the entrance of the attraction. You need to walk several hundred meters to get there. If you want to save effort, you can also take a battery car (5 yuan).
The ancient town still retains the old-fashioned wooden structure and tile-roofed houses, and some villagers still live in the town. The folk customs are simple and the environment is quiet. The trails are all paved with cobblestones and are very neat and clean. It is very necessary to wear comfortable shoes when visiting. A canal circles the village. Women can be seen washing clothes and children playing by the canal. Walking on the small roads of the ancient town, when the weather is nice, you can see many old people sitting together chatting and sunbathing, quietly and peacefully. There is no too much decoration here, no city noise, more relaxation.
Ninth, Jiangbei Catholic Church is located north of Sanjiangkou. It is one of the most famous churches in Ningbo and a conspicuous landmark in the Laowaitan area. The church's weathered Gothic exterior and a broken wall behind it are the focus of tourists and newlyweds taking wedding photos.
This church dates back to the Qing Dynasty and bears witness to the history of missionary activities in the port city of Ningbo. There is a small fountain in the square in front of the church. Many photographers choose to use the fountain as the foreground to take pictures of the church. At night, the lights of the church light up, making it look solemn and peaceful. It is also a good time to capture the night scene.
10. Dapeng Mountain Tourist Resort is located in the north of Ningbo City, near the Jiulong Lake Scenic Area. It is a resort area developed in recent years. It is said that this is the starting point for Xu Fu's eastward journey. Nowadays, not only can you see the monuments commemorating Xu Fu, but also amusement parks, resort hotels and other supporting facilities have been built here, making it an ideal choice for a weekend getaway.
The resort has two main scenic spots, the Xianfo Valley Scenic Area on the mountain, and the Dapeng Mountain Lake Park (80 Days Around the World Theme Park) at the foot of the mountain. It takes about two days and one night to play in the entire resort. The Huanhu Paradise is a favorite for children. It is also suitable for adults to go hiking in the Buddhist Immortal Valley, visit the temples on the mountains, and look at the ancient stone carvings.
In addition, there are Chiang Kai-shek’s hometown scenic spots, the Grand Canyon of Eastern Zhejiang, Shipu Fishing Port Ancient City, Ningbo Museum, etc.