The nightlife in Ningbo is similar to that in most Chinese cities, where a growing number of bars and KTV boxes fringed with neon dot the city. Many of the waiters in bars such as the True Love Disco Club and Bourbon Street speak English, making ordering ... Read More>>

Woven Bamboo Articles (Fanhuang Zhuke) 翻簧竹刻 Bone-inlaid Carvings (Gumu Xiangxian) 骨木镶嵌 Wood Carving (Zhujin Mudiao) 朱金木雕 Gold and Silver Embroidery (Jinyin Xiu) 金银绣 Woven Bamboo Articles (Fanhuang Zhuke) 翻簧竹刻 Head out to Aizhong Township ... Read More>>

Ningbo is a major textile and garment manufacturing hub, and clothing tends to be even cheaper here than in other Chinese cities. Finding something that fits, however, takes a little more searching. Check around at the markets near Tianyi Square and you'll ... Read More>>

Zhejiang cuisine, also called "Yong cuisine", is comprised of three cities' respective flavors, of which Ningbo is one. Ningbo cuisine differentiates itself from the rest of Zhejiang cuisine through its unique seafood, incorporating such unlikely ... Read More>>

Ningbo-style crispy pancakes, pastries and buns are rated among China’s top twelve snack foods. Coming in dozens upon dozens of varieties, Ningbo pastries and snacks are often likened to those found in Shanghai, due to constant and frequent migration ... Read More>>

Crystal Sugar Turtle (Bingtang Jiayu) 冰糖甲鱼 Dry Fried River Eel (Guoshao Heman) 锅烧河鳗 Yellow Croaker with Sea Cucumber (Huangyu Haishen) 黄鱼海参 Fried Lichen Cubes (Taicai Xiaofangkao) 苔菜小方烤 Goose Liver Fried with Pork Fat (Wangyou Bao'e'gan) ... Read More>>

Ningbo's long transition from a Neolithic community in nearly 5,000 years BC to the modern city it is today has left the area with numerous protected monuments, and a place on the list of of the best tourist cities in China. Read More>>

The city of Ningbo faces the East China Sea on the northeast coat of the Province of Zhejiang near to Shanghai in the south of Hangzhou Bay. Thanks to its location and long use as a port since the Tang Dynasty, it has become one of the four most important ... Read More>>

Though there are three train networks in Ningbo, only one is a passenger network, and it operates from the South Train Station. The ticket office is extremely busy, so visitors should take advantage of one of the major hotels or the China Travel Service ... Read More>>

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) is located approximately 12 kilometers southwest of the city, operating services to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul as well as a wide range of domestic destinations. Passengers can travel to the airport ... Read More>>

Long-Distance Bus Ningbo has four long-distance bus-stations, from where visitors can travel to cities across the region and most major destinations in China. The stations are extremely crowded, so passengers should ensure they have plenty of time to get to ... Read More>>

The first three and a half kilometers of any journey is 10 RMB. 2 RMB will be added for every additional kilometer. There is also a 2 RMB gas surcharge. Surcharges are added for long journeys and journeys taken during the night. Taxi Hotline: 0574 8189 0000 ... Read More>>

Visitors without a Chinese driver license will be unable to hire a car in Ningbo, so many visitors choose to hire a car with a chauffer. Prices vary according to make of car and length of time. Travelers should also know that the rentals can be charged at ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Ningbo City Code Number: 0574 Postcode: 315000 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Check Telephone Number: 114 Telephone Failure Complaining (free): 112 Weather Report: ... Read More>>

There is currently no subway system in Ningbo. However, the city is planning to finish two lines, Light rail lines 1 and 2 before 2015. Other lines are also poised to open in the future. Read More>>

Ningbo enjoys a sub-tropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Winters and summers tend to last the longest (four months on average) while spring and fall lasts around two months. The average temperature in Ningbo is 16.3℃. July tends to be the ... Read More>>