Ningbo

Quick Facts

• Population – 3.5 million (city);  7.6 million (metropolitan)
• Location – Northeast corner of Zhejiang Province on China’s Central Pacific Coast. 
• Weather – Average Summer high: 30 Celsius and humid; Average Winter high: 10 Celsius with occasional snow 
• Airport – (NGB) Ningbo Lishe International is located approximately 11 kilometres southwest of Ningbo City. The airport also serves the Hangzhou and Shanghai metropolitan areas, both of which are less than 200 km away

Located on China’s bustling central coast, Ningbo sits directly across from Shanghai, on the other side of Hangzhou Bay and just 150 km southeast of Zhejiang’s capital city, Hangzhou. With its close proximity to both cities, Ningbo’s Lishe International Airport offers convenient access to the entire coastal region of Zhejiang Province and Greater Shanghai. 

Getting to know Ningbo

Today’s Ningbo is as much a reflection of the vibrant, modern age as it is of the ancient world. Influenced and shaped by these two diverging times, Ningbo boldly looks toward the future with an eye on the past. Ningbo played an influential role as a vital stop on the world’s great Silk Route. From as far back as the Han Dynasty over two thousand years ago, international commerce and ocean transport were instrumental in the region’s growth. 

Today, Ningbo is a cosmopolitan mix of urban chic and traditional elegance, with ancient temples and gates interspersed among the glittering skyscrapers and charming city squares. Ningbo’s vibrant shopping and nightlife scene, much of it centred along the thriving Tianyi Square area will keep shoppers and diners busy for days. Best of all, the square and most major hotels are centrally located in the relatively small and easy to navigate downtown area making this a pleasant city in which to explore.   

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