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Ningbo
City guide
for students
www.nottingham.edu.cn
Contents
04 Hey big spender
06 Go on... be a sport
08 Feed me
10 After dark 12 The great outdoors 14 Captivating culture 16 Other things to do
18 And now for the
sensible stuff..
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Ningbo is located in Zhejiang Province on the
south shore of Hangzhou Bay, opposite Shanghai.
Nearly 7,000 years old, populated with over five
million people and covering over 9,000sq km,
Ningbo is a rapidly growing city. It was ranked
7th in Forbes’ list of the top cities for business in
China and is a thriving blend of enterprise, culture,
education, tradition and entertainment.
Ningbo offers the opportunity to
feel at home among an array of
international shopping outlets,
restaurants, clubs and bars, while
hosting international sports and
music events.
It also provides the chance to
embrace culture and tradition.
Temples and intricate streets
house markets selling a variety
of antiques, textiles and delicious
Ningbo cuisine. National and local
festivities show the delights of
Chinese culture while close to a
hundred museums and exhibitions
represent the city’s historic past
and innovative future.
Home to the second largest port
in the world, Ningbo’s import
and export industry is one of the
most important to the city and its
businesses. The city is a unique
mix of modern sky-scrapers and
traditional architecture, which
complement stunning parkland and
scenic spots.
The city’s excellent transport links
mean that Ningbo is easy to explore
and an ideal base from which to
visit China and Asia.
Key facts
Population: approximately 7.6m
(5.3m urban residents)
Useful phrase
I want to go to The University of
Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)
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City size: 1,033 sq km
Wǒ yào qù Nuòdīnghàn Dàxué
Climate: Ningbo has a subtropical
climate with an average temperature
across the year of 16.4ºC
我要去诺丁汉大学
Currency: Chinese Yuan (RMB)
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Hey big spender
Luxury brands, international outlets and high-street
chains complement authentic markets, making
Ningbo a shopper’s delight.
1. Chenghuang Miao (城隍庙
Chénghuáng Miào)
开明街
Kāimíng Jiē
Good for: strolling around hundreds
of shop fronts selling everything from
cheap clothes and shoes to sports
equipment and wooden carvings. Be
sure to haggle!
2. InCity (印象城 Yìnxiàng Chéng)
Take a look at our ‘Hey big
spender’ list on Foursquare – then
add your own favourite places.
foursquare.com/
uonchina/lists
印象城钱湖北路288号
288 Qián Hú Běi Lù
Wanda Plaza (万达广场 Wàndá
Guǎngchǎng)
万达广场四明中路999号
999 Sìmíng Zhōng Lù
Good for: close-to-campus,
Western-style shopping centres,
with restaurants, cinemas, supermarkets
and arcades.
3. Zara and H&M
5. Tianyi Square(天一广场
Tiānyī Guǎngchǎng)
中山路88号
88 Zhōngshān Lù
Good for: your international high street
brands and Tesco.
6. Marks and Spencer
世纪东方广场东方宁波中山路
Shìjì Dōngfāng Guǎngchǎng
(Century Oriental Plaza)
Zhōngshān Lù
Good for: home comforts, Western sizes
and European groceries.
7. Ningbo Book City (宁波书城
Níngbō Shūchéng)
江东北路221号
221 Jiāng Dōngběi Lù
Good for: bilingual books with a decent
selection in English.
印象城钱湖北路288号
288 Qián Hú Bei Lù
Good for: chic and essential clothing,
shoes and accessories.
8. Ikea (宜家 Yijiā)
环城南路东段2201号
2201 Huán Chéng Nán Lù
Dōng Duàn
Good for: affordable homeware.
4. San-jiang
9. Metro (麦德龙超市 Màidélóng)
赛德广场钱湖南路
Sàidé Guǎngchǎng (Sunday Plaza)
Qián Hú Nán Lù
Good for: being just a five minutes’ walk
from the campus. Has cheap prices and
a small range of fruit and vegetables.
麦德龙路1号
1 Màidélóng Lù
Good for: a wide range of Western
products, as well as fresh fruit and
vegetables and meat.
10. Decathlon (迪卡侬 Díkǎnóng)
沧海路2555号
2555 Cānghǎi Lù
Good for: sports kit and equipment for a
range of sports and activities.
Tianyi, in the centre of Ningbo, offers a fusion of
traditional and modern shopping opportunities.
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Go on... be a sport
7. Ningbo Delson Green World
Golf Club
Ningbo’s professional basketball team, the Bayi Rockets,
was founded by members of the People’s Liberation
Army and, to this day, the team is made up of soldiers.
宁波启新高尔夫俱乐部东钱湖
Níngbō Qǐ Xīn Gāo’
ěrfū Jùlèbù
Dōngqián Hú
Good for: freeing those arms…
beware it’s expensive!
1. Shang Liang Gang Ski Club
8. Five-a-side football pitches
奉化溪口
Xīkǒu, Fènghuà
Good for: learning to ski and having a
laugh with friends. It’s further afield so
consider a day trip.
2. Cycle trails around Ningbo and
Dongqian Lake
东钱湖
Dōngqián Hú
Good for: getting around the city for free
and visiting some stunning scenic spots.
3. Dongqian Lake Paintball
Centre
东钱湖小普陀景区
Xiǎo Pǔtuó, Dōngqián Hú
Good for: a fun day out near
Dongqian Lake.
4. Youngor Stadium
中兴路360号
360 Zhōngxìng Lù
Good for: watching the Ningbo Bayi
Rockets basketball team or shooting
some hoops with friends.
5. Yinzhou Swimming Centre
文华路199号
199 Wénhuá Lù
Good for: taking a dip in one of the
two Olympic-sized indoor pools or the
outdoor pool.
6. Yinzhou Tennis Centre
文华路199号
199 Wénhuá Lù
Good for: all levels, from pay-and-play to
tournaments.
中兴路360号
360 Zhōngxìng Lù
Good for: getting a team together
and having a kick-about in newly-built
pitches.
9. Century Star Ice Skating Rink
联盛广场A区（近万达广场）
Níngbō Shìjì Xīng Huábīng Chǎng
Liánshèng Guǎngchǎng A Qū
Good for: learning to skate or playing
ice hockey.
10. BL Fencing Club
松江东路168号303室
Room 303, 168 Sōngjiāng Dōng Lù
Good for: trying a new sport.
11. Ningbo Rock Climbing
128 Zhāohuī Lù
朝晖路128号
Good for: scaling new heights.
12. Leader Gym
天童北路1535号
1535 Tiāntóng Běi Lù
Good for: getting fit in a local
gym with exercise classes.
13. Running on campus
The University of Nottingham Ningbo
China (UNNC)
Good for: getting fit for free. People
have trained for marathons on the roads
around the University!
14. Kunyuan Thai Boxing Gym
春园路329号
329 Chūnyuán Lù
Good for: working up a sweat with
serious athletes.
Take a look at our ‘Go on… be a
sport’ list on Foursquare – then
add your own favourite places.
foursquare.com/
uonchina/lists
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On campus volleyball. Go on, get involved!
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Feed me
1. Ganesha
4. Sugar Plate
Bonus tip: show your campus card
and receive 10% off food and drink.
5. Grandma’s Home
镇明路336号
336 Zhènmíng Lù
Good for: great value Halal
Indian delights.
2. Casa Maya
扬善路39号
39 Yáng Shàn Lù, Lǎo Wàitān
Good for: fajitas, burritos, nachos and
mojitos!
3. Don Papas
赛德广场钱湖南路
Sàidé Guǎngchǎng (Sunday Plaza)
Qián Hú Nán Lù
Good for: incredibly cheap but tasty
authentic Italian, just a five-minute walk
from campus.
Bonus tip: Sunday Plaza houses a
whole range of cheap and convenient
restaurants.
天一广场
Tiānyī Guǎngchǎng
Good for: grabbing a coffee, chilling with
your laptop, brunch and Belgian waffles!
印象城钱湖北路288号
288 Qián Hú Běi Lù
Good for: cheap and authentic
Ningbonese specialities.
Bonus tip: Go after 7pm to avoid
the queues.
6. Picanha Brazilian BBQ
中山东路145号
145 Zhōng Shāndōng Lù
Good for: unlimited meat barbecued by
Brazilian chefs. Vegetarian options too.
7. Lebanese Restaurant
镇明路320号
320 Zhènmíng Lù
Good for: traditional Halal Lebanese
food and fresh fruit and veg smoothies.
8. Mevlana Turkish Restaurant
11. Mango Thai
人民路112号
112 Rénmín Lù, Lǎo Wàitān
Good for: Turkish breads, dips and
kebabs – everything is Halal and has
plenty of vegetarian options.
东渡路36号老银泰对面的白色房子太
平鸟巢3楼
36 Dōng Dù Lù
Good for: tasty Thai-style dishes on a
lovely rooftop terrace.
9. MacDonald’s (麦当劳
12. Tasty’s
Màidāngláo)
万达广场四明中路999号
Wàndá Guǎngchǎng
999 Sìmíng Zhōng Lù
Good for: grabbing a bite to eat while
you hit the shops at Wanda Plaza
shopping centre.
10. Kazumi
四明中路999号万达广场
Wàndá Guǎngchǎng
999 Sìmíng Zhōng Lù
Good for: all you can eat Japanese food
and teppan-yaki. Watch your food being
cooked!
中马路83-85号
83-85 Zhōng Mǎ Lù, Lǎo Wàitān
Good for: burgers, wraps and salads in
the heart of Lao Waitan.
13. Burger King (汉堡王
Hànbǎowáng)
印象城钱湖北路288号
288 Qián Hú Běi Lù
Good for: being the nearest branch to
campus, in the basement of InCity.
14. Starbucks (星巴克 Xīngbakè)
宁波-鄞州区-南部商务区
Nánbù Shāngwù Qū
Good for: getting a caffeine fix in a nice
riverside setting close to campus.
Take a look at our ‘Feed me’ list on
Foursquare – then add your own
favourite places.
Casa Maya is a student favourite. It does
good food, great cocktails and is a lovely
place to unwind.
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foursquare.com/
uonchina/lists
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After dark
7. Wonderland
When the sun sets, Ningbo can offer you anything from
a relaxed drink or high-class cocktail to a dance into
the night.
8. Club TNT
1. A8 Music Club
开明街158号
158 Kāimíng Jiē
Good for: electro, dance and
house music.
2. CMK Music House
钱湖北路399号
399 Qián Hú Běi Lù
Good for: live music near campus.
3. Constellation Bar
人民路72号
72 Rénmín Lù, Lǎo Wàitān
Good for: fancy cocktails, big armchairs
and waiting staff in white gloves and
bowties.
4. Office Bar
中马路86号
86 Zhōng Mǎ Lù, Lǎo Wàitān
Good for: pub-style food, Englishspeaking bartenders and nice
atmosphere.
5. Shamrock Irish Pub
中马路72号
72 Zhōng Mǎ Lù, Lǎo Wàitān
Good for: a beer, coffee, quizzes and
watching international sport.
6. Le Cargo
杨山路33号
33 Yáng Shān Lù, Lǎo Wàitān
Good for: friendly staff and good music.
Lao Waitan, Ningbo’s Old Bund, is a international
haven resting on the river. Go there for pubs, bars
and restaurants.
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中马路112-116号
112-116 Zhōng Mǎ Lù, Lǎo Wàitān
Good for: mainstream dance music
月亮湖花园
Yuèliàng Hú Huāyuán
(Moon Lake Garden)
Good for: dance music, live DJs and
table service.
9. Munich Brewery
11. Jade Cellar
世纪东方广场东方宁波中山路
Shìjì Dōngfāng Guǎngchǎng
(Century Oriental Plaza)
Good for: sampling different
types of wine.
12. IStation
贸城中路
Màochéng Zhōng Lù
Good for: a quiet drink in a relaxed
atmosphere.
和义大道购物中心1041C和义路88号
1041C Héyì Dàdào Gòuwù
Zhòng Xīn (Heyi Avenue)
Good for: a drink by the river on a
summer’s day.
13. Bass Clef
10. Easy Cozy Lounge
杨山路27号
27 Yáng Shān Lù, Lǎo Wàitān
Good for: people watching at the
outdoor seating area.
月亮湖花园
Yuèliàng Hú Huāyuán
(Moon Lake Garden)
Good for: enjoying cocktails and bar
snacks in traditional surroundings.
中马路168号
168 Zhōng Mǎ Lù, Lǎo Wàitān
Good for: live acoustic sounds.
14. Buddha Bar
Take a look at our ‘After dark’ list on
Foursquare – then add your own
favourite places.
foursquare.com/
uonchina/lists
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The great outdoors
1. Dongqian Lake
东钱湖 Dōngqián Hú
Good for: walking or cycling around
Zhejiang Province’s largest lake - it even
has its own beach!
2. Yinzhou Park
鄞州公园 日丽中路
Yínzhōu Gōngyuán, Rìlì Zhōng Lù
Good for: a picnic not far from the
University.
3. Nanxi Hot Springs
南溪温泉
Nánxī Wēnquán
Good for: a weekend away to
experience mountains, rivers and hot
springs.
4. Xikou Tourist Area
溪口旅游区
Xīkǒu Lǚyóu Qū
Good for: mountains, waterfalls, rivers,
historical residences, strawberry picking
and pig racing!
5. Five dragons pools
五龙潭 Wǔ Lóngtán
Good for: hiking around pools and
streams.
6. Moon Lake Park (月湖 Yuè Hú)
柳汀街和偃月街
Corner of Liǔtīng Jiē and
Yǎnyuè Jiē
Good for: renting a pedalo on
a summer’s day in the city.
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7. Xue’ao River Rafting
宁波雪岙漂流
Níngbō Xuě’
ào Piāoliú
Good for: drifting down a river
surrounded by green hills and
mountains.
8. Fuquan Mountain Scenic Area
福泉山风景区
Fúquán Shān Fēngjǐng Qū
Good for: nature, scenery and tea
plantations.
12. Siming Mountain
National Forest
四明山国家森林公园
Sìmíng Shān Guójiā Sēnlín
Gōngyuán
Good for: walking through beautiful
bamboo forests.
13. Tantou Mountain
潭头山
Tántóu Shān
Good for: a weekend of exploring
hiking trails and beaches.
14. Eastern Zhejiang
Grand Canyon
中国浙江省宁波宁海县浙东大峡谷
Zhè Dōng Dà Xiágǔ
Good for: negotiating rope walkways.
15. Crane pools
野鹤湫风景区
Yěhè Jiǎo Fēngjǐng Qū
Good for: waterfalls and spotting
wild cranes.
9. Ningbo Youngor Zoo
宁波雅戈尔动物园
Níngbō Yǎgē’
ěr Dòngwùyuán
Good for: more than 10,000 animals
and panoramic views from the manmade mountains.
10. Mount Putuo
Take a look at our ‘The great
outdoors’ list on Foursquare – then
add your own favourite places.
foursquare.com/
uonchina/lists
普陀山
Pǔtuóshān
Good for: exploring one of the four
sacred mountains in Chinese Buddhism
on an island east of Ningbo.
11. Dongqian Water Park
东钱湖旅游度假区环湖南路
(郭 家峙村) 水秀花乡主题乐园
Dōngqián Hú Lǚyóu Dùjià Qū
Huán Húnán Lù
Good for: cooling down in summer with
water slides and wave pools.
Why not rent a pedalo at
Yinzhou Park, just a short
walk from campus?
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Captivating culture
1. Tianyi Library Museum
(天一阁 Tiānyī Gé)
天一街10号
10 Tiānyī Jiē
Good for: exploring the oldest private
library in China – it was built in 1561
and houses collections from the
11th century.
2 Ningbo Costume Museum
(宁波服装博物馆 Níngbō Fúzhuāng
Bówùguǎn)
下应镇湾底村
Wāndǐ Cūn, Yínzhōu
Good for: tracing the history of Chinese
fashion trends.
3. Ningbo Museum
(宁波博物馆 Níngbō Bówùguǎn)
南中路1000号
1000 Nán Zhōng Lù
Good for: discovering Ningbo’s 7,000
years of civilisation.
4. Ningbo Museum of Art
(宁波美术馆 Níngbō Měishù Guǎn)
人民路122号
122 Rénmín Lù
Good for: exhibitions of contemporary
art and design in a truly world-class
setting.
5. Tiantong Temple
(天童寺 Tiāntóng Sì)
中国浙江省宁波鄞州区004县道天童寺
004 Xiàn Dào
Good for: exploring one of China’s
largest Buddhist temples.
7. Drum Tower
(鼓楼 Gǔ Lóu)
中山西路 Zhōng Shānxī Lù
Good for: exploring an area dating from
Ningbo’s oldest historical period and
browsing art and antiques shops.
8. Hemudu Relics
(报国寺 Bàoguó Sì)
县道703号
703 Xiàn Dào
Good for: being the oldest and most
completely preserved wooden structure
in South China, at over 970 years old.
12. Ningbo Concert Hall
(河姆渡遗址 Hémǔdù Yízhǐ)
河姆渡遗址博物馆余姚
Hémǔdù Yízhǐ Bówùguǎn, Yúyáo
Good for: visiting the birth place of
Ningbo.
(宁波音乐厅 Níngbō Yīnyuè Tīng)
灵桥路768号
768 Língqiáo Lù
Good for: enjoying world-class
musical performances.
9. Tianfeng Pagoda
(七塔寺 Qītǎ Sì)
百丈路183号
(天风塔 Tiānfēng Tǎ)
大沙泥街258号
28 Dàshāní Jiē
Good for: panoramic views of Ningbo from
a 51-metre tower originally built in 695.
Search for the secret floors!
183 Bǎizhàng Lù
Good for: huge Buddha statues.
10.Yutai Salt Shop
6. Seven-Pagoda Temple
11. Baoguo Temple
13. Yifu Theatre
(逸夫舞台 Yìfu Wǔtái)
解放南路187号
187 Jiěfàng Nán Lù
Good for: Chinese opera.
14. Ningbo Grand Theatre
(玉泰盐铺 Yùtài Yán Pù)
奉化溪口
Xīkǒu, Fènghuà
Good for: learning about the colourful life
of Chiang Kai-Shek, who once led China
as the head of the Nationalist Party.
(宁波大剧院 Níngbō Dà Jùyuàn)
大闸路1号
1 Dàzhá Lù
Good for: a mix of traditional
and modern performing arts.
Take a look at our ‘Captivating
culture’ list on Foursquare – then
add your own favourite places.
foursquare.com/
uonchina/lists
Ningbo’s Tianfeng Pagoda is just one of many
cultural treasures in the city!
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Other things to do
You needn’t worry about getting bored in Ningbo
as there’s plenty to keep you entertained — when
you’re not studying, of course!
1. Wanda International
Cinema (IMAX)
5. Broadway Cinema InCity
万达广场四明中路999号
999 Sìmíng Zhōng Lù
Good for: international films and halfprice Tuesdays and Fridays.
印象城钱湖北路288号
288 Qián Hú Běi Lù
Good for: cheap international films — on
Tuesdays and after 10pm tickets are
only 50 RMB.
2. Toni & Guy
6. Wanda Arcade
和义大道购物中心3015A 和义路88号
3015C Héyì Dàdào Gòuwù Zhòng
Xīn (Heyi Avenue)
Good for: getting a stylish new hair do.
3. Dragonfly Spa
羊山巷37号
37 Yáng Shān Xiàng
Good for: treating yourself to a
massage or manicure.
4. HarborLand (凤凰山海港乐园
Fènghuáng Shān Hǎigǎng Lèyuán)
北仑区辽河路728号
Take a look at our ‘Other things to
do’ list on Foursquare – then add
your own favourite places.
foursquare.com/
uonchina/lists
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728 Liáohé Lù, Běilún Qū
Good for: rollercoasters and
candy floss!
万达广场四明中路999号
999 Sìmíng Zhōng Lù
Good for: playing on video games
and trying out the roller rink.
7. Ten-pin bowling
文昌大酒店 Wénchāng Dà Jǔdiàn
(Mandarin Prosperous Hotel)
中山西路文昌街2号4楼
4F, 2 Wénchāng Jiē
Zhōngshān Xī Lù
Good for: scoring a strike in a
modern six-lane bowling alley.
8. Park Hyatt Ningbo
(宁波柏悦酒店 Níngbō Bǎi Yuè
Jiǔdiàn)
东钱湖大堰路188号
188 Dàyàn Lù
Good for: afternoon tea overlooking the
lake at Ningbo’s only six star hotel.
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And now for the
sensible stuff…
Getting around
Cycling/e-biking
Ningbo has a number of lanes
made specifically for cycle and
electric bike, or e-bike, travel.
Many students choose to cycle
in order to stay fit and enjoy the
city views, while others like the
convenient nature of their e-bikes.
There are a number of scenic
spots such as Dongqian Lake with
specifically designed cycling tracks.
Buses
Buses are a favourite way to travel
around Ningbo as they plentiful,
reliable and cheap. A number of
buses which commute into the city
centre start their route just outside
the University. Fares are around
2 RMB. Long-distance buses are
also available from four stations in
Ningbo and offer daily travel to cities
such as Shanghai and Hangzhou.
Taxis
Taxis are a popular and efficient way
to get around. They are also good
value at around only 30 RMB for
30 minutes’ travel.
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Train
Ningbo has regular train services to
a number of destinations including
Shanghai, Hangzhou and Wenzhou.
The new bullet train system means
that many journeys are high speed
and your travel time is drastically
reduced - it now takes less than two
hours to get to Shanghai.
Airport
Located 20 minutes from the
University, Ningbo Lishe
International Airport offers direct
flights, some at bargain prices,
across China and to some Asian
destinations including Hong Kong
and Taiwan.
Most other Asian cities, such as
Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, can be
reached via a connecting flight. For
more international travel, Shanghai’s
airports are approximately two-anda-half hours away and run a variety
of domestic and international
flight paths.
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was accurate when published. Please note,
however, that the nature of the content means
that it is subject to change from time to time, and
you should therefore consider the information to
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