About
Ningbo is a port city in Zhejiang Province, on China's eastern coast in Asia. It has long been a centre of trade, and that history still shapes how the city looks and feels today. Its name is also written 宁波.
A city of trade and heritage
Ningbo is an important international trading port, and visitors arriving here tend to notice the working harbour first. Alongside the commerce, the city keeps a strong cultural heritage. Its traditional architecture and its Buddhist temples give a sense of the older Ningbo that existed long before the port grew into the busy hub it is now.
What a visit offers
- Traditional architecture, a reminder of the city's older streets and buildings.
- Buddhist temples, places for a quieter visit away from the port's activity.
- The port itself, which makes clear why Ningbo has been a trading city for so long.
Ningbo suits travellers interested in how a working port and a religious and architectural heritage sit side by side. It is a city to explore at a steady pace, moving between its temples and its trading life.
If you are planning a trip, it helps to check current details for the sites you want to see before you set out, as these can change over time.