Things to Do in Ningbo

With a long history and beautiful sceneries, Ningbo is an attracting tourist destination. Here is our list of top eight things to do in Ningbo.

Top 8 Things to do in Ningbo:

1. Ahyuwang Temple
Built in 282, Ahyuwang Temple is famous both home and abroad, not only because of its picturesque scenery and majestic architecture but because of its sarira-stupa that draws worldwide attention and enjoys high reputation in the history of Buddhism both nationally and internationally.

2. Tiantong Temple
Built in 300, Tiantong Temple is confirmed by the State Council of China as a national key monastery in areas where Han people lives. It is the No.2 Mountain of the five Chinese Zen Buddhist School Mountains.

3. Baoguo Temple
Seated on the mountainside of Lingshan Mountain, Baoguo Temple is the best preserved wooden structure of the Northern Song Dynasty in South of Yangtze River. Its main temple hall has prestigious significance over the history of Chinese architecture artistically, scientifically and historically. 

4. Tianfeng Pagoda
With a height of 51 meters or so, Tianfeng Pagoda is well-known for its long history, ancient artifacts and architectural significance. It is a hexagonal building and the tallest ancient structure in Ningbo. It is a fourteen-story tower with seven stories underground.

5. Tianyi Library
Built in 1561 in Ming Dynasty, Tianyi Pavilion is the oldest private library in existence in both China and Asia, and one of the three oldest family libraries around the world. The library has a collection of 300,000 volumes and among them 80,000 volumes are rare books.

6. Tianyi Square
Tianyi Square is the largest square in Ningbo and also the largest multi-function square in China. It is an important and lively commercial area in Ningbo, integrated with recreation, trade, touring, catering and shopping.

7. Nanxi Hot Spring
76 kilometers away from Ningbo, Nanxi Hot Spring is one of the three most famous hot springs in China. The geothermal water here is abundant and full of various microelements that have obvious therapeutic effects on dermatosis, arthritis and other illness related with nerve, digestion and cardiovascular.

8. Traditional Craft
With a profound culture, Ningbo is also famous for its exquisite and unique handicrafts, such as the Guilt Wooden Engravings, Golden-silver Thread Embroidery, Bamboo Ware and Foil-gilt Lacquerwork.