Top 50 Best Things to Do in Ningbo
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  • Tianyige and Moon Lake Scenic Areatop_1
    󰺂8.0
    3.82
    Ningbo.Tianyi Square/Town God's Temple/Drum-Tower1.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Ningbo
    Highlights:
    󱨜Discover the secrets of Ming Dynasty culture at Tianyi Ge Library
    Enjoy close-up views of birds and plants from a rowboat on Moon Lake
    󱨠95% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Tianyi Pavilion is the oldest existing private library in China and one of the three largest private libraries in the world. It was built between 1561 and 1566 (the 40th and 45th years of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty) by Fan Qin, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, after he resigned from his official post and returned to his hometown. It now houses over 300,000 volumes of ancient books! His book preservation and management are truly remarkable!

  • Xikou-Tengtou Scenic Areatop_2
    󰺂6.8
    26.16
    Ningbo.Xuedou Temple/Chiang's Hometown/Xikou Scenic Spot39.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Jiang's mother's tomb & exquisite carvings
    Jiang Song villa & Song Meiling's art
    󱨠Saved by 315 users󱨠3962 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Amys_wandersAmys_wanders

    Xikou is one of my favourite Ningbo destinations. Its beauty and the nature are amazing. The waterfalls are fun and a great work out - the Giant Buddha is a must see.

  • Romon U.Parktop_3
    󰺂6.7
    28.14
    Ningbo.South CBD/Ningbo Universal City/HighEducation Park8.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ningbo
    Highlights:
    Six themed areas with 30+ attractions
    󰀆Daily exciting performance shows
    󱨠Saved by 331 users󱨠7300 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Ms.AnthonyMs.Anthony

    it’s more of what has been displayed there 🤭❤️‍🩹 trust me it’s a very nice place had a very great time with my friends 👯‍♀️I give it 10/10🌟y’all have to visit there if you haven’t. Personally expecting to go back again 😍

  • Xiangshan Global Studios
    4
    󰺂6.6
    20.51
    Xiangshan.Xiangshan film and Television City70.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe charm of Xiangshan Global Studios is highlighted by CCTV
    Highlights:
    󱓊Scenes from "The Return of Condor Heroes"
    󰀆Daily interactive shows for visitors
    󱨠Saved by 127 users󱨠3960 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    M51***17M51***17

    The staff in the scenic area have a good attitude, the scenic area is beautiful, the health work is good, the tourists are very comfortable to play, the program is very exciting, the environment is very beautiful, the toilet is very clean, the map is very big and fun

  • Chinese Fishing Village
    5
    󰺂6.5
    7.78
    Xiangshan.Shipu Fishing Port/Half-Moutain80.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Ferris wheel offers stunning sea views
    󱓊Shiny fine sand under the sun's beauty
    󱨠Saved by 153 users󱨠2414 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M50***75M50***75

    Visiting the China Fishing Village during the summer was truly a fantastic experience! The hours were fantastic, allowing for a truly enjoyable seaside experience. The hula dancing on the beach was vibrant and energetic. The large-scale horse battle performance on the beach was truly impressive, with breathtaking action. The atmosphere was lively and engaging. I bought my tickets on the spot and went there on the day. The scenic area was truly wonderful, allowing me to spend the entire day there, with everything from food, accommodation, and transportation all taken care of. The beach itself was incredibly safe, with designated swimming areas! I highly recommend this visit!

  • The Old Bund
    6
    󰺂6.1
    Ningbo.Old Bund Commercial Area1.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Ningbo
    Highlights:
    Catholic Church's Gothic architecture
    󱤎Sanjiangkou's night view of Ningbo
    󱨠Saved by 258 users󱨠1599 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    cxd401cxd401

    The old Bund is one of the landmarks of Ningbo, 20 years earlier than the history of the Bund, and today the old Bund still retains a large number of beautiful European-style old buildings as bars and restaurants. It is quiet during the day, and it is very lively at night. The night view of Sanjiangkou is also very beautiful. Jiangbei Catholic Church is also the focus of tourists. In addition, there are Hedefang, Hetaifang, Zilinfang, Hongchangyuan No., and Jiangbei patrol houses are worth seeing.

  • Ningbo Museum
    7
    󰺂6.1
    Ningbo.South CBD/Ningbo Universal City/HighEducation Park6.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ningbo
    Highlights:
    3-story bamboo carving exhibit in Ningbo
    󱓊Wax figures & street scenes & Ningbo history
    󱨠Saved by 113 users󱨠505 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    yccuiyccui

    In addition to traditional historical and ancient cultural relics, the most interesting thing about Ningbo Museum is here. It also brings together all the special development of Ningbo so that it can have local culture. All kinds of old objects can be seen. Ningbo people are very interesting.

  • Shipu Ancient Fishing Port City
    8
    󰺂6.1
    7.08
    Xiangshan.Shipu Fishing Port/Half-Moutain82.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Ningbo
    Highlights:
    1-mile stone road & mountain port views
    󰋄Docked fishing boats during off-season
    󱨠698 positive reviews
    4.0/5
    太皇太后666太皇太后666

    The ancient city of Shipu Fishing Port is located in Xiangshan County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, with an area of 27 square kilometers. It is one of the earliest marine fisheries birthplaces in China. The ancient city is built along the mountain and is surrounded by mountains. It is known as "the city is on the port and the mountain is in the city". The city wall is built with the rolling mountains, the old house is built on the ladder, and the streets are picked up. Tortuous. Walk in the ancient city of Shipu Fishing Port, feel the ancient streets and alleys, appreciate the culture of fishermen, experience traditional crafts, feel the folk customs of fishermen, and enjoy the perfect combination of history and culture and modern tourism.

  • Dongqian Lake
    9
    󰺂6.0
    Ningbo.Dongqian Lake Scenic Area15.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Night Attractions in Ningbo
    Highlights:
    󰋄Xiaoputuo causeway for lake views
    Southern Song Dynasty prime ministers' tombs
    󱨠Saved by 202 users󱨠903 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    行走在民间的艺术家行走在民间的艺术家

    - Must-see attractions: - Xiaoputuo: This is a popular attraction in Dongqian Lake. A long embankment extends to the center of the lake. The embankment is shaded by trees and the lakes on both sides are clear and sparkling. At the end is Xiayu Temple, where cigarettes are squatting, quiet and peaceful, many people come here to burn incense and pray. In this place, you can really feel the blend of nature and humanities, as if time has slowed down. - Hanling Old Street: The antique old street retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Walking on the stone road, you can see all kinds of traditional handicraft shops and special food stalls on the street. Here, you can taste authentic Ningbo cuisine, such as soft simmering numbness, sweet but not greasy rice buns, and enjoy exquisite wood carvings, bamboo and other handicrafts, and feel the rich historical and cultural heritage. - Ningbo Academician Center: The modern architecture and the beautiful lake view are perfectly integrated. Standing on the observation deck, the beautiful scenery of Dongqian Lake has a panoramic view, especially the net red tree, taking pictures with it as the background, every frame is very good, any shot is a blockbuster both visual sense, is a popular place for young people to punch in. - Food recommendation:- Qianhu River shrimp: shrimp meat is fresh and tender, simple and white to taste the original sweet, full of happiness at the entrance. - Steamed punk fish: the fish meat is delicate, steaming practice to the maximum extent to retain the fish's fresh taste, the soup is light and delicious, drink a soup, eat a mouthful of fish meat, super satisfied. - Hanling Ma: soft outer skin, rich in filling, sesame seeds, bean paste and other flavors to choose from, bite on, soft and sweet, excellent taste, is a local specialty snack, must not be missed. - Transportation guide: - Public transportation: From Ningbo city, you can take Metro Line 4 to "Dongqianhu Station", and then transfer to the bus at Exit A, such as 901, 907 to Xiaoputuo, 960 to Hanling Old Street, very convenient. - Self-driving: If you drive, pay attention to the easy congestion of the lake road during holidays. It is recommended to leave early, or park the car in the outlying parking lot such as the International Conference Center, brick and tile factories, and then transfer to the free shuttle bus to enter the scenic spot. - Avoiding pit guide: - staggered peak travel: There are a lot of tourists on weekends and holidays. If you want to enjoy a quiet play experience, it is recommended to go on weekdays. If you can only go on weekends, try to reach the scenic spot as early as possible to avoid the peak of the flow of people. - Be vigilant about "wild guides": There may be some "wild guides" soliciting customers at the entrance of the scenic spot, saying that they can take you to play at a low price, don't believe it, they may take you to some places where the charges are unreasonable. Choose a formal tour guide service or do a good job in advance of the guide self-service play. - Pay attention to sun protection: Dongqian Lake has strong ultraviolet rays on sunny days, and you must do a good job of sun protection measures, bring sun protection clothes, sunglasses, hats, etc., otherwise it is easy to get sunburnt. Dongqian Lake is really a treasure tourist destination, whether it is natural scenery or humanistic landscape is worth savoring. Whether it is traveling with family, friends or alone, you can get a good memory, I highly recommend everyone to play!

  • Ningbo Songlanshan Coastal Tourist Resort
    10
    󰺂5.9
    Xiangshan62.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logo"Love on the Turquoise Land" premieres tomorrow, making Ningbo Songlanshan Coastal Tourist Resort a popular photo spot
    trip best small logoNo. 6 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ningbo
    󱨠688 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    M60***44M60***44

    天呐!热巴同款打卡地也是拍上了!就在象山松兰山!这里真的好美!周边建设也很棒,太适合休闲度假了!有个礁石咖啡也很不错,太出片了!

Best things to do in Ningbo (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Ningbo? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Ningbo offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Ningbo

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Ningbo experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Tianyige and Moon Lake Scenic Area

• Ningbo.Tianyi Square/Town God's Temple/Drum-Tower | 1.2 km from downtown

• : Discover the secrets of Ming Dynasty culture at Tianyi Ge Library,Enjoy close-up views of birds and plants from a rowboat on Moon Lake

Xikou-Tengtou Scenic Area

• Ningbo.Xuedou Temple/Chiang's Hometown/Xikou Scenic Spot | 39.1 km from downtown

• : Jiang's mother's tomb & exquisite carvings,Jiang Song villa & Song Meiling's art

Romon U.Park

• Ningbo.South CBD/Ningbo Universal City/HighEducation Park | 8.1 km from downtown

• : Six themed areas with 30+ attractions,Daily exciting performance shows

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Ningbo

If you want to explore attractions just outside Ningbo, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Ningbo, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Ningbo special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Ningbo

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions to avoid long queues.
2. Book early for guided tours or seasonal events.
3. Compare prices and packages on Trip.com for exclusive deals and bundled experiences.
4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

Experience the best things to do in Ningbo

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What Best Things to Do are there in Ningbo?
These are all Best Things to Do in Ningbo:Tianyige and Moon Lake Scenic Area, Xikou-Tengtou Scenic Area, Romon U.Park, Xiangshan Global Studios, Chinese Fishing Village
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ningbo?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ningbo include:Tianyige and Moon Lake Scenic Area:4.7, Xikou-Tengtou Scenic Area:4.6, Romon U.Park:4.5, Xiangshan Global Studios:4.5, Chinese Fishing Village:4.6
At what locations in Ningbo can Best Things to Do in Ningbo be found?
The Best Things to Do in Ningbo are mainly located in:Tianyige and Moon Lake Scenic Area:Ningbo, Xikou-Tengtou Scenic Area:Ningbo, Romon U.Park:Ningbo, Xiangshan Global Studios:Xiangshan, Chinese Fishing Village:Xiangshan
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