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Ningbo, China

Ningbo is a sub-provincial city in the northeast of Zhejiang, People's Republic of China. It comprises six urban districts, two satellite county-level cities, and two rural counties, including several islands in Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea.

Type City

Why go

  • Prefecture-level & sub-provincial city in China.
  • Served by [Duplicate] Beijing Xijiao Airport.

History

Ningbo is a sub-provincial city in the northeast of Zhejiang, People's Republic of China. It comprises six urban districts, two satellite county-level cities, and two rural counties, including several islands in Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. Ningbo is the southern economic center of the Yangtze Delta megalopolis, which includes Shanghai among other cities. The port of Ningbo–Zhoushan, spread across several locations, is the world's busiest port by cargo tonnage and the world's third-busiest container port since 2010.

Where to stay

19 Gulou Outer St, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100120 · kaiyuanhotels.com
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39 Xue Yuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China · visionhotelbeijing.com
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61 E 3rd Ring Middle Rd, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100022 · marriott.com
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15 Longxiang Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, China, 100017 · excemon-hongxiang.topbeijinghotels.com
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30 Huayuan E Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, China, 100191 · hdhyfd.com
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25 Zhichun Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, China, 100083 · radissonhotels.com
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1 Xitucheng Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, China, 100081
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2 Anxiang Rd, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100000
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China, Beijing, Haidian District, 大钟寺东路9号 邮政编码: 100098
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71 Deshengmen Outer St, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, 100088
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China, Beijing, Haidian District, N 4th Ring W Rd, 北四环西路甲2号 邮政编码: 100190
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Zhiqiang North Park, No, 1 Wenhuiyuan Rd, Beijing, China
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Wikipedia: zh:老舍茶馆 · laosheteahouse.com
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Russian, Restaurant · Wikipedia: en:Moscow Restaurant · 135
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Chinese, Restaurant · Beijing Duck Restaurant Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 3号楼 团结湖北口 · dadongdadong.com
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Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Fast Food · 中国连锁冰淇淋与茶饮品牌,提供高性价比的现制饮品 Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning
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Chicken, Burger, Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · order.kfc.com.cn
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 100027 · mcdonalds.com.cn
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Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · L4-01 Chongwenmen M-Cube No. 1 Chongwenmen Wai Street, 崇文门外街道, 100005 · bluefrog.com.cn
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediocre western food at highly inflated prices. Avoid. Not even the view from the terrace is extraordinarily special.
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Noodle, Restaurant · Noodles with Soy Bean Paste
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Ice Cream, Dessert, Pastry, Fast Food · drinks, ice cream, pastries,
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · starbucks.com.cn
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 清河中街, 北京市
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 安慧里2区4号楼 慧忠路, 100101
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Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 76 左安门内大街 · yos.com.cn
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Steak House, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:30 · 22 光华路 · bmbeijing.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com
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Tea, Cake, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Tea/Cake cafe · m.holiland.com
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Fast Food · 附近有户外座位,店面不大,室内有空气净化器 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options
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Food Court · http://www.360doc.com/content/19/1224/23/53864323_882001983.shtml
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Cafe · 摩登芝士咖啡馆
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International, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 58 雍和宫大街 · cafedelaposte.net
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Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: Irregular hours Features: air conditioning · 38 箭厂胡同, Beijing, 100007 · wujinbeijing.raniaho.com
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Coffee, Beer, Bar, Cocktail, Cake, Chinese Rice, Pasta, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · 3 南下洼子胡同, 北京, 100010
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Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 20 金台路金台里
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French, Coffee Shop, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-20:30 · 东直门外大街
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Curry, Japanese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
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Swedish, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
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Jiaozi, Restaurant · Jiaozi restaurant
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Taiwanese, Ice Cream · Taiwanese ice cream
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German, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Dumplings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:30
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00 - 22:00 · The Hidden City, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Beijing, 100027
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
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Dumpling, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-02:00
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Iranian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-26:00 · 1-3 工人体育场北路, 北京市
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 1-2 工人体育场北路, 北京市
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
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Airports

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 22 km to the centre
Beijing, 11, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 81 airlines (Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines…) · direct flights to 206 destinations incl. Hangzhou, INC, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 81 airlines, 206 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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[Duplicate] Beijing Xijiao Airport 11 km to the centre
Beijing, 11, CN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Beijing Xijiao Airport 11 km to the centre
Beijing, 11, CN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) 21 km to the centre
Beijing, 11, CN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (China Eastern Airlines, China United) · direct flights to 40 destinations incl. Anshun, Baotou, Bijie, Changcha, Changzhi… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 40 direct destinations
  • China Eastern Airlines MU (737, 737-700) · 40 routes: Anshun*, Baotou*, Bijie*, Changcha*, Changzhi*, Changzhou*, Chengdu*, Chifeng*, Chizhou*, Chongqing*, Datong*, Dongsheng*, Foshan*, Guangzhou*, Hailar*, Harbin*, Hohhot*, Jinchuan*, Lianyungang*, Linyi*, Manzhouli*, Nanchang*, Nanyang*, Ninbo*, Qingyang*, Qiqihar*, Quzhou*, Shanghai*, Shenzhen*, Ulanhot*, Wenzhou*, Wuhai*, Xiamen*, Xiangfan*, Xilinhot*, Xingyi*, Yan'an*, Yulin*, Zhanjiang*, Zhoushan*
  • China United KN (737, 737-700) · 40 routes: Anshun, Baotou, Bijie, Changcha, Changzhi, Changzhou, Chengdu, Chifeng, Chizhou, Chongqing, Datong, Dongsheng, Foshan, Guangzhou, Hailar, Harbin, Hohhot, Jinchuan, Lianyungang, Linyi, Manzhouli, Nanchang, Nanyang, Ninbo, Qingyang, Qiqihar, Quzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ulanhot, Wenzhou, Wuhai, Xiamen, Xiangfan, Xilinhot, Xingyi, Yan'an, Yulin, Zhanjiang, Zhoushan

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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China Aviation Museum Airfield 24 km to the centre
Changping, Beijing, 11, CN
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Beijing Yanqing Airport 60 km to the centre
Yanqing, 11, CN
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Getting there by ferry

展览馆码头
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
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动物园码头
Ferry terminal · 5.2 km from the centre
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燕莎码头
Ferry terminal · 6.6 km from the centre
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Ziyuwan Pier
Ferry terminal · 6.9 km from the centre
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蓝港码头
Ferry terminal · 7.8 km from the centre
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颐和园码头
Ferry terminal · 9.5 km from the centre
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North Bank - East Bank
Ferry route
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North Bank - Jade Island
Ferry route
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East Bank - Jade Island
Ferry route
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亮马河游船(燕莎码头-蓝港码头)
Ferry route
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颐和园-紫竹院-动物园 摆渡船
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is [Duplicate] Beijing Xijiao Airport; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 展览馆码头, 5 km); routes include North Bank - East Bank, North Bank - Jade Island, East Bank - Jade Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ningbo, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.