First time in Ningbo? Keep this two-day nanny-level travel guide handy.

Ningbo is truly a hidden gem with fewer crowds and beautiful scenery. Spend the first day exploring the city center, eating and drinking, and the second day sipping coffee and enjoying the leisurely breeze at Dongqian Lake. Don't miss this two-day travel guide!❗ 🅿️ Transportation: 🚄 Take the high-speed train to Ningbo Station, then transfer to subway Line 2 to reach the city center attractions directly. 🏠 Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in Ningbo city center. We stayed at the Ruby Bella Boutique Hotel on the Bund, which is a 2-minute walk to the Bund and a 5-minute walk to the subway station. The location is excellent, making it very convenient to go to the city center attractions and Dongqian Lake. The hotel environment is in a retro Republic of China style. You can drink coffee and cocktails in the lobby, which is full of character, with neon lights, retro arches, and red curtains, full of the Bund style. The rooms are also very clean and bright, with views overlooking the Bund across the street. Breakfast, gym, and laundry room are all available! Day 1: Drum Tower→Tianyi Pavilion. Yuehu Lake→Chenghuang Temple. Tianfeng Pagoda→The Bund. Catholic Church These attractions in the city center are relatively concentrated, so you can walk or bike. There are many shared bikes and electric bikes on the roadside, which are very convenient. ✅ Drum Tower: One of Ningbo's landmarks, you can stroll and eat, and also visit the bell tower above. ✅ Tianyi Pavilion, Yuehu Lake: These two are next to each other. Tianyi Pavilion Museum 🎫30 RMB, Yuehu Lake is free. It is a Jiangnan courtyard with a quiet environment. ✅ Chenghuang Temple, Tianfeng Pagoda: There are clothes, accessories, and food in the Chenghuang Temple Pedestrian Street. The food market outside is open at night. Next to it is Tianfeng Pagoda, where you can check in at the popular online spot, or enter the tower and climb to the top to overlook Ningbo city. Tianfeng Pagoda 🎫5 RMB ✅ The Bund, Catholic Church: You can stroll along the river and admire the European-style architecture here. There is also the Ningbo Art Museum next to it. The night view is also very good, and there are bars, etc. Day 2: Jianshe Village→Academician Center→Limin Village→Xiaoputuo→Hanling Old Street Take subway Line 4 to Dongqian Lake Station Exit C, then take bus 901/907/Xiaoputuo Tourist Special Line to Jianshe Village directly. ✅ Jianshe Village: The village is not big, but it is very clean. You can check in at "Ningbo Old Wall" and "Sit Down". You can go to the Academician Center through the village. ✅ Academician Center Visitor Center: Walk along the corridor to the left to check in at the popular Lonely Tree, which is very photogenic, and you can also overlook Limin Village. ✅ Limin Village: There is a small road down from the right side of the Lonely Tree that leads to Limin Village. There are many coffee shops here, as if you have arrived at the beach. Next to it is Xiaoputuo. ✅ Xiaoputuo: You can only walk in Xiaoputuo, or take a sightseeing bus from the entrance of the scenic spot to visit the Sea Guanyin and Xiayuan Temple. Then take the sightseeing bus back the same way and take a taxi to Hanling Old Street. Or you can continue walking 1 km to Qianhu State Guesthouse and then take a taxi. ✅ Hanling Old Street: An ancient Jiangnan-style street with many delicious foods. There is also the Hanling Art Museum across the street, and the architectural style is also very unique. If you have more time, you can take a taxi to Riyuepo, check in at the lighthouse, and there is also a beach camp next to it where you can play.