Ningbo district, Ningbo, China

Places to visit near Ningbo

Ningbo is a city in Ningbo district, Ningbo, China, home to about 3,491,597 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 museums and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Yongfengku Ruins Park (1 km), Sacred Heart Cathedral (1 km) and Ningbo Drum Tower (1 km).

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Ningbo at a glance

Location
Ningbo district, Ningbo, China
Population
about 3,491,597
Coordinates
29.8782° N, 121.5494° E
Places within 50 km
153 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Ningbo

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Forts & heritage near Ningbo

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ningbo. The closest is 和义门瓮城遗址 (1 km); the best-known is Yongfengku Ruins Park (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ningbo

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ningbo. The closest is Lighthouse Style View Tower (6 km); the best-known is Zhaobao Mountain (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ningbo

38 museums within 100 km of Ningbo. The closest is Ningbo Museum of Art (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ningbo

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ningbo. The closest is Moon Lake Park (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Ningbo

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ningbo. The closest is 黄金沙滩 (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ningbo

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ningbo. The closest is Jintang Island (44 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Ningbo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ningbo
  2. 1 km Yongfengku Ruins Park · heritage site, Ningbo
  3. 1 km Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral · church, Ningbo
  4. 1 km Qing'an Guild Hall · museum, Ningbo
  5. 1 km Sacred Heart Cathedral · church, Ningbo
  6. 1 km Ningbo Museum of Art · museum, Ningbo
  7. 1 km Back to Ningbo

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    Within 15 km of Ningbo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ningbo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4351和义门瓮城遗址 (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints440Lighthouse Style View Tower (6 km)
    Museums3438Ningbo Museum of Art (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1722Moon Lake Park (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1518黄金沙滩 (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves217Jintang Island (44 km)
    Other attractions1216Former Residence of Zhangcangshui (1 km)
    Waterfalls312Ningbo Five Dragon Pool (37 km)
    Temples89Temple of Ningbo's Patron Deity (1 km)
    Buddhist sites46Tianfeng Pagoda (1 km)
    Churches44Sacred Heart Cathedral (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Ningbo Botanical Garden (12 km)
    Parks33Zhongshan Square (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Yuehu Mosque (2 km)
    Treks01Ninghai Trail System (70 km)

    Ningbo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ningbo?

    Yongfengku Ruins Park (heritage site, about 1 km), Sacred Heart Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Ningbo Drum Tower (attraction, about 1 km), Ningbo Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km), Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Qing'an Guild Hall (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ningbo?

    153 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 museums, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ningbo?

    和义门瓮城遗址, about 1 km by road; Ningbo Plague Monumental Site (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ningbo?

    Lighthouse Style View Tower, about 6 km by road; Sundown Viewpoint (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ningbo?

    Ningbo Museum of Art, about 1 km by road; 宁波市文化馆 (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ningbo?

    Start in Ningbo, visit Yongfengku Ruins Park, then Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, then Qing'an Guild Hall, then Sacred Heart Cathedral, then Ningbo Museum of Art, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ningbo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums.

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