Summer Travel 3

Ningbo

This is an ancient city. In fact, it is one of the oldest cities in China. Due to its location on the Yangtze River delta, Ningbo has a rich and vibrant culture as a trade city.

Travel time: 1hr 30min by high-speed train D3102 from Wenzhou.

Things to do in the city:

Dongqian Lake (park, free)
West Lake (park, free)
Tai Lake (park, free)
Tianfeng Pagoda (Song Dynasty reconstructed pagoda, 5 RMB)
Tianyi Pavilion (Fan family library, 20 RMB)


Things to do outside the city:

Baoguo temple and Tang Dynasty pillars(Buddhist temple complex, 12 RMB)--located 15 km east of the city on Lingshan Mtn.
Yandang Mtn. (UNESCO world geopark and 8 famous scenic areas, 10-30 RMB depending on location)--Located outside Wenzhou in Leching county about 4 hours from Ningbo.

Other things to do:

Check out the traditional handicrafts produced in this city; many of which can be found on the main shopping streets. These crafts include hand-woven bamboo vases, wood and bamboo carvings and various animal sculptures. Also, due to its location on the Yangtze River delta, this city has always been--and continues to be--a thriving import city with lots of shopping opportunities.