After returning from Ningbo, I put together this guide, hoping my sisters won’t make the same mistakes I did…

✨Ningbo 3 Days 2 Nights Nanny-Level Guide｜All About Food, Accommodation, Transport & Fun｜Only 500+ Per Person✨🌹🌹🌹🌹

Ningbo, a city cherished by the East China Sea, hides a 600-year-old library, dreams of the Republic era, and seafood so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows fall off! As a weekend treasure spot in Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai, spend 3 days exploring Ningbo’s highlights with ease for just 500+ per person!📝😘😘😘

📍Must-Visit Spots｜A Time Tunnel Through Past and Present

1. Tianyi Pavilion Museum🌟
- Address: No. 10 Tianyi Street, Haishu District
- Ticket: 30 RMB (closed Monday mornings)
- Highlights: Asia’s oldest existing private library, gilded opera stage + sparrow museum, visit and instantly grasp the essence of “books preserving past and present”!😍😍😍
- Hidden Tip: Wear Hanfu and take photos by the Moon Lake reflections for maximum atmosphere📸
2. Ningbo Old Bund🌉
- Free entry
- Night view recommendation: Lights turn on at 7 PM, century-old European buildings instantly become “Little Shanghai,” the bar street’s tipsy vibe is super romantic🍷🥰🥰🥰
3. Dongqian Lake Cycling🚲
- Ticket: Free (some spots charge)
- Tips: Rent a bike for 20 RMB/hour, cycle 10 km around the lake, reed marshes + cherry blossom forest (March-April only) are stunning!🌹🌹🌹
4. Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area⛰️
- Address: Xikou Town, Fenghua District
- Ticket: 150 RMB (includes transport)
- Must-see: 88-meter-high outdoor Maitreya Buddha, misty like a fairyland! The Qianzhangyan Waterfall is even more spectacular in the rainy season💦❤️❤️❤️

🏨Accommodation Guide｜Sleep Within the Scenery

- Best value: Near Gulou/Tianyi Square in Haishu District, metro direct to all attractions, the “Lizhai International Youth Hostel” at 100+ per person is clean and stylish✨😘😘
- Lakeview top pick: Dongqian Lake “Shanshui Resort,” open the window to an ink painting view, but a bit pricey (500+/night)😍😍
- Instagram hotspot: Old Bund “Bund No.18 Hotel,” vintage bathtub + river view breakfast, photos get flooded with questions on social media💥

🍜Food Map｜Seafood Bliss

🔥Must-eats:

- Nantang Old Street: Youzanzi (freshly fried mahua twists, 10 RMB/bag), Ningbo Tangyuan (classic black sesame from Gangyagou)🥰🥰🥰
- Ala Mingzao: Seaweed-battered yellow croaker (crispy shell + sweet fish meat), 50 RMB per person and you’ll be full!🌹🌹🌹
- Late-night eats: Jingjia Road Food Street, spicy crab roe with rice vinegar, thrilling and addictive🦀

🍰Glutinous Treats Heaven:

- Shorty Meat Pie (6 flavors mixed, 20 RMB/box)
- Qingma Rice Cake (mugwort glutinous rice ball, 5 RMB each)
- Red Bean Balls (a must for sweet lovers)

🚇Transport Guide｜Time-saving Tips

- Airport: Ningbo Lishe International Airport → Metro Line 2 direct to city center (30 minutes) ❤️❤️❤️
- High-speed Rail: Ningbo Station is closest to downtown, 10-minute walk to Moon Lake!😘😘😘
- Metro: Download “Ningbo Rail Transit” app for QR code rides, fares 2-8 RMB per trip, super cost-effective😍😍😍
- Luggage Storage Hack: Use “Cunzhi Ji” for luggage storage, covering attractions and stations, freeing your hands for more fun!🥰🥰

📅3-Day Itinerary｜No Backtracking Version
Day 1: Tianyi Pavilion → Moon Lake Park → Gulou (lunch with Ningbo cuisine) → Tianyi Square shopping → Old Bund late-night snack🌹🌹🌹
Day 2: Dongqian Lake cycling → Hanling Old Street (afternoon tea) → Ningbo Museum (free!)
Day 3: Xuedou Mountain → Xikou Jiang Family Residence → Return trip ❤️❤️

⚠️Ningbo Travel Tips

1. Seafood caution: Don’t drink cold drinks or swim within 1 hour after eating seafood to avoid stomach issues!😘😘
2. Sunscreen essential: March has many sunny days, always carry sunscreen + sunglasses at Old Bund/Dongqian Lake🌞
3. Temple etiquette: Don’t wear short skirts when visiting Xuedou Temple, respect religious culture～
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Budget Reference

- Accommodation: 200 RMB/night (youth hostel double room)😍😍
- Food: 50 RMB/meal (snacks + main meals)
- Tickets + Transport: about 200 RMB
- Total cost: 500-800 RMB per person🥰🥰

Ningbo is a city worth savoring slowly
From the ink fragrance of the library to the lively atmosphere of the seafood market, every corner is a surprise!🎒 Save this guide so you won’t get lost next time you go～