On October 11th, the 6th China Laurence Championship awarding ceremony was held in Xiangshan, Ningbo. Liu Xiang received the “Most Popular Sportsman of the Year” award. After a 13-month absence due to injury, he returned to compete in the ... Read More>>
June 10 saw the beginning of regular flights from between Yinchuan and Ningbo. There will be one daily flight (MU2394) starting from Yinchuan at 12:35, with a plane change at Xi'an at 13:35, and arrival at Ningbo at 17:00. The flight from Ningbo (MU2393) ... Read More>>
Three brand new iPad tablet PCs were found in the baggage of an Irish passenger when Ningbo airport customs conducted routine checks. Ningbo airport customs imposed 2, 000 RMB parcel tax on the two spare iPad PCs which are beyond the basic use of the ... Read More>>
“Spirited Away”, a symphony concert featuring popular tracks from the animation movie of the same name by Hayao Miyazaki will take place at Ningbo Yifu Theatre on May 30th. Performers will include the Hunan Symphony Orchestra and Conductor: Fan ... Read More>>
Vialka is a dynamic French-Canadian husband and wife duo who play an experimental style of gypsy folk music, inspired by their nomadic way of life (the band has been on what seems like a permanent world tour since their formation in 2002). Their music ... Read More>>
Zhejiang Provincial Department of Environmental Protection recently announced that daily PM2.5 data (measuring local air quality) will be released for five cities around the Hangzhou Bay area beginning in March. The five cities are Hangzhou (obviously), ... Read More>>
Ningbo Airport Expressway, the 1st true urban expressway in Ningbo, is projected to open to traffic at the end of this year. The expressway with a total length of 10.3 kilometers begins with the south approach of Qinglinwan Bridge in the north and ... Read More>>
The famous Nikulin Circus from Russia, with its classic program and animal stars, will perform at Ningbo’s Yage’er Stadium on the 29th and 30th of this month. The circus will be bringing along its thirteen 200 kg lions, three 200kg bears, four ... Read More>>
Westin Hotel will open a branch in Ningbo in September. It will be situated in Yinyi Global Center, the new landmark building of Yongcheng, housing 312 guest rooms, SPA centers, conference centers and many other facilities. Find More Ningbo Hotels. Read More>>
Ningbo movie theaters have confirmed that starting from March 26th, the 3D IMAX movie Alice in Wonderland directed by Tim Burton and featuring an all star cast with Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway will start screening in theaters city-wide. Read More>>
On May 29th, Ningbo Luting Outdoor Sports and Leisure Festival got under way in Siming Shan District of Yuyao City in Luting County. 25 foreigners from England, Canada and other countries will lead thousands of visitors on a five day outdoor expedition ... Read More>>
Saturday: Live - 22.55 pm - English premier league soccer Middlesburg Vs Liverpool Sunday: Live rugby - 1.30am (Saturday Sunday) Ireland Vs England Live English premier league soccer 20:25pm - Westham Vs Manchester City 22:55pm - Aston villa Vs Stoke City ... Read More>>
On July 6th, Jetstar Asia Airlines announced that it will open direct flights from Ningbo to Singapore starting September 9th. Flights will run three times per week. Read More>>
National Treasure – an exhibition of rarities from the National Museum of China opened in Ningbo Museum on March 30. Eighty-two national treasures, including the Square zun with four sheep – a Chinese bronze masterpiece from the Shang Dynasty ... Read More>>
On Jan 18, Zhousuyejiang Fashion ﹠ Leisure Block (舟宿夜江时尚休闲街区), a new nightlife and entertainment hotspot, opened in Ningbo. Located under the Changfeng Bridge besides the bank of Fenghua River in Ningbo, the new block focuses on high-end ... Read More>>
“Information Technology and Urban Development” Forum – the first official forum of the 2010 Shanghai Expo – will be held in Ningbo on May 15th and 16th. The forum will focus on online economic globalisation, city life and problems ... Read More>>
On May 26th, Ballet West of Scotland will be performing the ballet classic The Nutcracker at the Ningbo Grand Theater. Ballet West has a troupe of Scotland's best and finest young ballet performers and the company is known as Scotland's national development ... Read More>>
A collection of Chinese wash paintings from artist Ge Xiaohong is now on display in Ningbo Library. Entrance to the exhibition is free and runs from Jan.1 to Jan.17. Read More>>
An exhibition of stone carvings from ancient dynasties was recently opened to the public in Ningbo. Visitors will be able to witness and experience the traditional Chinese craft and its artistic charm. The display will be permanent in Baoguosi Museum. Read More>>
Cathal Breslin was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. An exciting international career has taken him to critically acclaimed performances in concert halls on three continents, Europe, U.S.A. and Asia. He is currently living in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A., ... Read More>>
Dolphin Music Festival is about to kick off at Nantou fishing village during the May Day holiday (April 30th, May 1st and May 2nd). The festival features over 100 different events including a three day rock music festival, beach games, fishing, sailing, ... Read More>>
Zhoushan Bridge opened to traffic on Dec. 25th, one month later than originally planned due to the delay caused when a Korean cargo ship crashed into its pier. Zhoushan Bridge actually consists of five bridges – Cengang Bridge, Xiangxiaomen Bridge, ... Read More>>
The 7th China (Ninghai) Xu Xiake Tourism Festival will be held in Ninghai from May 12th to 24th. The selection and evaluation activity of the Xu Xiake in modern China of 2009, as one part of the festival will also start at that time. Read More>>
Lai Guoqiang and Zhang Tianjun are two promising talents (majors in oil painting) from China Academy of Art. They will be exhibiting their paintings from February 5th to March 3rd in Ningbo. Admission is free. Read More>>