2 Days Classic Ningbo Tour

Full Itinerary Day by day

Day 1 Ningbo Arrival & Ningbo (L)

Welcome to Ningbo! Your local travel guide and drive will meet you at Ningbo airport / train station or your hotel and escort you to start today’s Ningbo exploration!  (Note: the number and order of attractions can be adjusted based on your schedule and interests.)

First, go to explore Tianyi Pavilion (Tianyige Museum), the best highlight of Ningbo. This private library of more than 400 years old is the oldest library in Asia and also one of the three earliest great family libraries around the world (the other two: Malatesta Library and Medici Family Library in Italy). Till now, it preserves about 300 thousand ancient books of diverse fields collected by the Fan family. Walk around the ancient traditional Chinese museum to closely look at those rolls well kept in the closets with outstanding techniques to prevent fire and moist and stroll leisurely around the garden to feel the quiet and antique flavor with sculptures, tablets, paintings, calligraphy works, etc. in rich old Chinese charm.

Continue to the nearby Tianyi Square which is the popular and prosperous CBD in Ningbo. Enjoy a relaxing walk around to admire those high modern skyscrapers, some western styled buildings, Gothic church and ancient Chinese buildings and have a personal look at the real life pace of Ningbo people.

Next, go to Ningbo Museum, which is the proud work by Wang Shu winning The Pritzker Architecture Prize and was built with lots of tiles from the old buildings in Ningbo. Then, enter to know how Ningbo developed from the Hemudu era to the international port city nowadays step by step with over 60 thousand pieces of collections of ceramics, bronze, bamboo carvings, jades, paintings and calligraphy, etc. Also, you will experience traveling back to the 20th century of Ningbo with the simulating street scenes.

Then, enjoy a leisure historical stroll at The Old Bund in Ningbo. Opening to outside world in 1844 AD, it is the earliest Bund in China and more exquisite than The Bund in Shanghai. Walk to admire the plenty of beautiful old buildings of various international styles well kept from over a century ago, including banks, consulate, cathedral and church, post office, and some privater mansions and feel the contrast modern vitality of bars, pubs, cafe, etc. along the street.

After today’s visiting, your guide and driver will escort you to your hotel in Ningbo downtown and help you with the check-in procedure. Have a good sleep!

Day 2 Ningbo & Ningbo Departure (B, L)

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to visit the Former Residence of Chiang Kai Shek to know more historical stories of that important influential political and military celebrity in modern Chinese history and know the life, work and entertainment of the elder and younger generations of Chiang. Step into Fenghao House that is the most important one and where Chiang married his first wife Mao. You will find the calligraphy by Chiang on his son’s 40-year-old birthday and great carvings, paintings, gardens, halls, etc. And go to Yutai Salt Shop where Chiang Kai Shek was born in 1,887. The shop was set up by Chiang’s grandfather and the present building was refurbished by Chiang in 1946 after fires and white ant erosion. Enjoy the layout with bedrooms, kitchen, etc. and the characters on the gate top. Continue to find the Little Western-style House that was constructed in 1930 with small and exquisite structure. Enter the house of 2 floors to see the displays and designs in the study, reception room, bedroom, etc. and learn the story of Chiang and his son. Continue your walk to find Wenchang Pavilion where Chiang and Song Meiling lived, Wuling School, Wulin Gate, etc. in the residence site.

Next, go to Xuedou Temple. This Buddhist temple from Jin Dynasty is more than 1,700 years old. As the ashram of Maitreya, it makes Xuedou Mountain where it situated one of the five great Buddhist mountains in China. Admire the shining copper statue of Maitreya of 56.74 meters high, which is the tallest outdoor one with sitting statue in the world. And also pay holy visits to the magnificent and grand halls, pavilions, towers, gate, ponds, etc. to appreciate the various sacred Buddha statues and temple designs. Do not miss the two 2,200-year old gingko trees in front of the Hall of Heavenly Kings and more sightseeing of Xuedou Mountain from the temple.

Then, discover Nantang Old Street, which is a traditional street block of about 300 meters long with large scaled of dwelling styled houses in east China from Ming and Qing dynasties. Take a relaxing walk there to admire those old buildings with dark bricks, flaying eaves, wooden doors and windows, etc., floating river, bustling stores and shops with local specialties and food.

After the visiting, your guide and driver will escort you to catch your flight or train to your next destination or home! Tour ends!

The quotation for this trip is from request Per Person

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.
2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.
3. This price is only valid to March 31, 2025.
4. Reference exchange rate of USD 1=RMB 7.00. The final quote is based on current exchange rate. It may change according to the currency fluctuation, while the RMB quotation will be remained the same.

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After sending us an inquiry, one of our travel consultants will get back to you within 0.5~23.5 hrs. In the next few days, he/she will be working closely with you to formulate a customized tour plan, as well as providing professional suggestions based on your travel interests, time, and budget.

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Local Tour Guides

Our local guide in every destination is not only very friendly, enthusiastic but also very informative and knowledgeable.

Once you arrive in the destination, the patient and punctual guides will pick you up and take you to get under skin of the city at your own pace. By in-depth discovery and explanation, they’ll show you more about the history, culture, customs and authentic local life. Throughout the journey, they're not only expert guides who take care of all the details but also fellow travelers who are dedicated to help you explore in comfort and style.

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Using our private transfer service makes you comfortable, relaxed and worry free all the way!

Our private service includes licensed drivers with many years’ driving experience and air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean and well-maintained cars/vans. Drivers are local, polite, friendly and helpful, taking you to your tourist sites, hotels, airport/train stations in safety. All kinds of vehicle are offered, and yours depends on the size of your group. Usually, we offer sedan cars, SUVs, business vans (MPV) and different types of buses, all with extra space for your luggage.

Our private transfer service guarantees you the highest comfort!

Comfortable & Homelike Hotels

In each destination, you’ll enjoy a comfortable stay in a great location!

The hotels we choose are based on star rating, great locations, well-equipped facilities, cozy bed, high quality service and guests’ feedbacks. Choices are a lot ranging from luxury 5 star, comfortable 4 star to budget 3 star. You could decide where to stay to best suit for your budget and likes. Generally, the hotels have both Western and Chinese breakfast with a wide choices.

If you have already got an ideal hotel, please feel free to tell our travel consultants and they'll book the hotel for you.

Have good sleep in our well-selected hotels in all the destinations of China.

Meals & Dining

We can satisfy all the dietary requirements no matter you want Chinese local food, western food, vegetarian food or muslin food.

The restaurants we will take you for lunch or dinner are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. They have very good sanitary conditions and the food is prepared fresh and clean.

There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private guide will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants to taste like Beijing Roast Duck, Xian Dumpling Dinner, Sichuan Hotpot, etc., if you are interested in local food tasting.

All the dining options will satisfy your stomach!

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Feedback as follows:

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3. Definitely, already recommended to some of my friends who are planning to go to China this year.

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