Ningbo

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Ningbo (宁波; Níngbō) is a port city in Zhejiang|Zhejiang province, a thriving prosperous city and a popular tourist destination.

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Ningbo lies on the south edge of the populous Yangtze Delta region and faces the East China Sea to the east. It has two main mountains within the prefecture boundaries, Siming Mountain and Tiantai Mountain. The Yuyao, Fenghua and Yongjiang rivers flow through the city area. Nearby Mount Putuo is an island with a major Buddhist temple on it that has been declared a national park and attracts both pilgrims and tourists.

The people of Ningbo have throughout their history had a deep affinity for the ocean. Two thousand years ago, Xu Fu, a necromancer of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 B.C.), led a fleet from here, thus becoming the first to commence China's exchanges with other countries. In the early 20th century "Hong-band" tailors from Ningbo traveled extensively throughout China making their living.

Portuguese sailors reached the Ningbo area in the first half of the 16th century. For a while and the city was the easternmost point of Asia known to Europeans. Portuguese attempts to establish a trading colony in the area failed, after which they turned their attention to Macau.

After the Opium Wars in the 19th century, China was forced to open five Treaty Ports for foreign trade, including Ningbo. The others were Guangzhou, Xiamen, Fuzhou and Shanghai. As in all the other Treaty Ports, this brought a boom in Ningbo.

The recently completed Hangzhou Bay Bridge, linking the municipalities of Ningpo and Shanghai, has increased foreign investment and economic integration between Ningbo and Shanghai.

Ningbo is not only a very important port city but also the engine of the economy on the east coast of China. Ningbo started foreign trade in the 7th century and has since become a major exporter of electrical products, textiles, food, and industrial tools in China today.

Climate & Weather

Ningbo enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate featuring high relative humidity and distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, so plan outdoor activities for early morning or evening. July is the hottest month (average daily temperature 29°C) and January the coldest (4°C). The annual precipitation averages 1,300–1,400 mm.

Districts

Administrative Division Ningbo.svg|Subdivisions of Ningbo

Downtown neighborhoods

• Haishu 海曙区
• Jiangbei 江北区
• Yinzhou 鄞州区

Outer neighborhoods

Outer neighborhoods include Cixi 慈溪, Yuyao 余姚, Zhenhai 镇海区, Beilun 北仑区, Fenghua 奉化区, Ninghai 宁海县 and Xiangshan 象山.

Travel to Ningbo

By train

From Hangzhou there are frequent high-speed "D" and "G" trains from Hangzhou East Station (杭州东站) to Ningbo Railway Station, taking 1-1.5 hours. Perhaps another dozen "K", "T", and "Z" trains travel to Ningo from Hangzhou or Hangzhou East Station daily, taking as long as 3.5 hours. The high-speed line from Hangzhou through Ningbo continues through Wenzhou, Fuzhou, and Xiamen to Shenzhen, and there are several high-speed ("D") sleeper trains each evening from Shanghai via Ningbo to Shenzhen and Guangzhou (although most do not stop at Ningbo on the return journey).

From Shanghai there are frequent high speed trains to Ningbo via Hangzhou East Station. Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station 上海虹桥站 is the main high-speed train station in Shanghai. Shanghai South Station 上海南站 also has trains to Ningbo.

• Ningbo Railway Station - 宁波站 - East Nanzhan Road 南站东路 29.86479, 121.53352 Ningbo train station Sometimes referred to as the south station, its former name. Main station in the center of the city with a metro station under it and two major bus terminals on both sides. Currently all trains stop at this station. High-speed (160 km/h) "S"-train commuter service to Yuyao Station in Yuyao is also available.

• Zhuangqiao Railway Station - 庄桥站 - 29.92573, 121.53217 - Can be found downtown and most hotels are a short taxi ride away. Trying to get a taxi outside the station is virtually imfeasible. The tickets office is open from 6:15AM Monday - 7:45PM to the right side of the station.

Travel on a Bus in Ningbo

• Ningbo South Bus Station - 汽车南站 - 408 Mauan Road 马园路408号 29.86423, 121.52943 ☎ +86 574 8713-0582 Opening Hours: 5:20AM Monday - 8PM It takes about 2.5 hours to reach Shanghai using the Hangzhou Bay Bridge. It takes about 4 hours travelling via Hanghzou.

• Ningbo central coach terminal - 宁波汽车中心站 - 29.8519, 121.5058 ☎ +86-574-87091120 - Buses to most destinations in the south and west leave from this station.

By plane

• Ningbo Lishe Airport - 宁波栎社机场, IATA Flight Code: NGB 29.82076, 121.46213 Downtown Ningbo is about a 20 min drive spanning 11 kilometers (6.8 mi). The taxi fare is ¥65-60. Metro service begins at 6:00AM and the last train leaves Lishe International Airport Station at 22:00PM. A frequent free shuttle bus covers the 600m between the existing airport terminal and the metro station; it runs every 8 minutes, 6:15–21:43. Alternatively, a bus (¥20) runs every hour until 6:20PM to Ningbo Railway Station. - Ningbo Lishe International Airport Flights to many mainland Chinese cities as well a a few in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Province of China, Cambodia, and Thailand. As of mid-2018 and the construction of a much larger terminal is well underway, immediately north of the metro station. The airport has free but unreliable wifi.

The main international hub for the region is Pudong Airport in Shanghai; there are direct buses to Ningbo. The closest major international airport to Ningbo is Hangzhou; the most convenient is probably Shanghai#Hongqiao Airport|Shanghai Hongqiao since it is integrated with Hongqiao Railway Station, which has High-speed rail in China|fast trains to Ningbo. All have many domestic flights and some international connections.

Get Around

GPS 29.8667|121.55

Free - The yang to Moon Lake's yin, this newer park has a large lake, ponds, fountains, forest, playgrounds, and plazas.

• Tiantong National Forest Park - 天童森林公园| Located in Taibai Mountains, 25 kilometers (16 mi) from Ningbo City proper and the Tiantong National Forest Park covers an area of 334 hectares, with green peaks rising one higher than the other. The park is home to nearly 1,000 species of plants, including a large number of fine tree species, such as Henry emmenopterys, ginkgo trees, Henry ormosias and Tianmu Mountain lily magnolias, in addition to some rare medicinal herbs, such as five-leaf gynostemmas, glabrons sarcandras, fortune plumyews, many-leaf paris and diverse leaf jack in the pulpits. A total of 119 Chinese herbal medicines found here are included in the China Pharmacopoeia. For this reason it bears the name "natural botanical garden in east Zhejiang Province."

• Wild Crane Pool - The scenic area of Wild Crane Pool has rich natural landscapes, of which there are steep and exotic sights of waterfall and swimmingpool which is as long as 2.5 kilometers (1.5 mi) and rich animal and vegetable resources. There are also ravines extending vertically and horizontally, luxuriant woods, rich medicinal materials, clean and quiet environment, fresh air, cool and pleasant climate, graceful and beautiful landscape.

• Xuedou Mountain - 雪窦山| 29.6844, 121.2159 - Xikou Xuedou Mount Scenic Spot located in the outer neighborhood of Fenghua, labeled as the abode for immortals on the sea, is 35 kilometers (22 mi) away from the downtown area. It is made up of Xikou town, Xuedou Mountain and Tingxia Lake. It covers an area of 85 km² and has over 60 scenic spots. To enable a better appreciation of the natural beauty of the Xuedou Mountain of Xikou, Fenghua, a sightseeing train that costs ¥60 million has been built and will be put to use soon. The train has six cars, being able to accommodate 36 people.

• ZheDong Grand Canyon - 浙东大峡谷| 315-606 China Ninghai County Baixi Village, Chakou Town 29.2266, 121.2291 ☎ +86 574 65386235 Huge sweeping views of lush green countryside, water runs through the canyon as you follow a rough and ready trail.

Golf clubs

• Ningbo Delson Green World Golf Club - ☎ +86 574 8840 1166 18-hole golf course with 6 artificial lakes, par 72, 7200 yards. Visitors welcome.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Ningbo

As a foreigner, you can exchange your money at all major banks. A maybe wiser alternative is to use your foreign debit card. International ATMs (Plus/Maestro) can give about ¥2,500 out of each ATM at every transaction, up to a total maximum of ¥7,000 each day depending on your bank, which should be sufficient. International ATMs can be found all over the place and often have an English language option available before you insert your card.

Markets

• Cheng Huang Temple Commercial Street 城隍庙商业步行街 29.86851, 121.54708 Metro: Chenghuangmiao Station Opening Hours: 9AM til 8:30PM Lots of small stalls selling mostly clothes, a great place to find affordable gifts to take back home

• Gu Lou - Haishu District, Fu Qiao Street 海 曙区府桥街 29.87694, 121.5427 Opening Hours: 8AM til 9PM Lots of little shops selling artwork to nik naks

• Little Goods Market - Guotai Jie 国泰街 Opening Hours: 9AM till 8PM

Department Stores

• In Time - 238 Zhongshan Dong Lu ☎ +86 574-8709-2200
• In Time - Tian Yi Plaza 天一广场 29.8721, 121.5502 ☎ +86 574-8709-3888
• Golden Centre - 279 Zhongshan Dong Lu 中山东路279号 ☎ +86 574-8771-7738 A lot of Watch shops and international brands on the ground floor

• International Shopping Center - 166 Zhongshan Dong Lu 中山东路166号 ☎ +86 574-8768-1250 Just as the title suggests, international brands at crazy prices

• New World Department Store - 137 Zhongshan Dong Lu 中山东路137号 ☎ +86 574-8725-9777
• New World Department Store - 269 Zhongshan Dong Lu 中山东路269号 ☎ +86 574-8733-6776
• Oriental Department Store - 151 Zhongshan Dong Lu 中山东路151号 ☎ +86 574-8718-9999

Supermarkets

• Metro - 麦德隆超市 - 1 Maidelong Road ☎ +86- 574-88208888 Strictly speaking this is a wholesale store for restaurants and caterers. But shelves do stock smaller quantities of most items. In addition to food related items, you can for example, buy reliable quality underwear, shoes and jackets etc. One criticism often heard on the lips of foreigners is that supply of stock is sometimes unreliable. But given the opening hours of the store which are appropriate for caterers and restauranteurs (early in the morning to late at night) its feasible that some items are simply sold out and that day time re-stocking activities frustrate clients making their way down aisles. Have no fear for parking - there is plenty of it with a massive vehicle park part of the compound. There are not many immediately obvious places to eat out near Metro. So don't go on an empty stomach or be prepared to snack on some of your purchases. Strictly speaking you will need a Metro card to purchase. But obtaining one is free and easy. Be aware that check out staff will insist on you having one while perhaps having only Chinese to try and explain this to you. If you are not prepared to sign up for one or are in a hurry - other shoppers will often lend you their card.

• Sanfo is the leading outdoor gear stores in China and their store in Ningbo is located at 1227-1229 Baizhang Dong Lu, Jiangdong District

• CenturyMart - Tongtu Lu and Zhongxing Lu - Newest three-story hypermall: 1) department store, 2) grocery, 3) household goods. Decent section of foreign foods: Walkers Shortbread, Lindt and Toblerone Chocolates, Olive oils, fruit cocktail, etc.--even Chinese versions of Spam! More orderly grocery area than Carrefour. CenturyMart card gets you slight discount, but not required.

• EMart - 66 Xingning Lu兴宁路66号 ☎ +86 400-820-0222
• A-Best - 80 Hutong Jie 呼童街80号 ☎ +86 574-8727-8566
• Trust Mart - 671-679 Zhongxing Lu 中兴路671-679号 ☎ +86 574-8780-4372
• and Tesco - 80 Rixin Jie 日新街80号 ☎ +86 574-5612-8899 and Tesco can also be entered from Tian Yi Plaza by entering HiMall then taking the escalator upstairs

• Carrefour - ☎ +86- 574-87771211 (家乐福超市), 248 Zhongxing Road, Ningbo City，宁波中兴路248. With parking lot.

• Carefour - 28 Dashani Jie 海曙区大沙泥街28号 ☎ +86 574-8386-2903
• Auchan - 160 Cuibai Lu 翠柏路160号 ☎ +86 574-8707-2987 The floor layout can get confusing, first you have to go to the top floor and then find the escalator back down to get to the food hall

• Auchan - 1188 Baizhang Dong Lu 百丈东路1188号 ☎ +86 574-2790-5864
• Ole Supermarket - Loads of imported products, and good Chicken breasts.

Halal Food in Ningbo

Halal Restaurants in Ningbo

• Mevlana Turkish Restaurant Lao Waitan, 112 Renmin Road, Ningbo China. (Turkish), Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Halal, ☎ +86 574 8848 2112
• TengGe Li Restaurant Si Ming Middle Road 999, Yin Zhou WanDa Plaza Pedestrian Street 1 Floor a37-04 05, Ningbo China, Chinese, Xinjiang restaurant offers a good selection of lamp products and also other halal meats. The atmosphere is ok even on a Saturday evening. I enjoyed the tea with milk and the tasty yoghurts. All over it was a good evening. ☎ +86 574 8808 6366

Medical Issues in Ningbo

• Vogue Dentists - 1F, Portman Tower, 48 Caihong Bei Lu 彩虹北路48号波特曼大厦1楼 ☎ 0574-8737-8333

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Ningbo

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

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• Ningbo Home Inn - Zhenming Lu, Zhangqi Xiang 21 Hao near Moon Lake
• Ningbo Lizhai International Youth Hotel - 77 Gongqing Road near Moon Lake - 4 bed dorms ¥65, singles ¥80-120
• Crowne Plaza Downtown - 129 Yaohang Street ☎ +86 574 5619-9999¥700
• Good Sunday International Business Apartment - 966 Baizhang E St, Jiangdong District ☎ +86 574 8705-6138 Rates start at ¥398 Along a busy street. Spacious accommodations.

• Nanyuan Hotel - 2 Lingqiao Road, Haishu District ☎ +86 574 8709-5678 Offers 429 guestrooms, all of which have fully-air-conditioned, virtual telecommuting system, and free high-speed Internet. Some of its amenities include Health Club (spa, private secluded sauna, steam bath, heated pool, and exercise gym), outdoor tennis court, and barber shop and beauty salon.

• Ningbo Hotel - Ma Yuan Road 251 ¥240 Though it is a rather old hotel, it was renovated in 2005. It is not far away from the downtown.

• Ningbo Kylie Hotel - Jicao Jie 76 Hao downtown Jiangdong District near Sheraton
• Ningbo Sunny Hotel - 158 Xihe Road, Haishu District A 3-star business hotel with 105 tastefully appointed rooms. Impressive facilities include a well-equipped business center, conference rooms, and recreational facilities such as a spa and sauna. The hotel also serves sumptuous seafood fares in its Chinese restaurant.

• The Study - 宁波书房酒店, Níngbō shūfáng jiǔdiàn - 47 Shengyuan Alley, Haishu District 海曙区盛园盛园巷47号 29.86580, 121.54241 ☎ +86 574 87046196 - A distinctive local book-themed hotel. There's a little library downstairs, and you get into your room by swiping your card against the spine of a book on what looks like a bookshelf but is actually your door. Breakfast is free, though not especially good. Free wifi and soft beds. They have English-speaking staff.

• Howard Johnson Hotel - Liuting Jie , 230 Hao near Moon lake
• Ningbo Marriott Hotel - 188 He Yi Road The view from the top floor is nice, and they serve free drinks for guests. Great room - all of them have a view of the river

• New Jingdu Hotel - ☎ +86 574 87069999 Best rates on official website start at ¥643+ New Jingdu Hotel is a 4-star hotel lies along East Baizhang Rd. All rooms are air-conditioned and has an en suite bathroom, cable/ satellite TV, safe, hair dryer, free high-speed Internet access, and IDD telephone.

• Ningbo Nanyuan Hotel - No. 2 Lingqiao Road Haishu District ☎ +86 574 8709-5678 A multi-awarded five-star hotel along Haishu District.

• Shangri-La Hotel - 88 Yuyuan Jie 豫源街88号
• Marriott Hotel - 188 He Yi Road, Haishu District This place is palatial, by far the best hotel right in the middle of town, all restaurants are within walking distance of this hotel.

• Sheraton Hotel 50 Caihong Road North ☎ +86 574 8768-8688 Free bus to Sheraton in Shanghai for guests.

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