[2025 Ningbo Attraction] Travel Guide for Ningbo Academician Center (Updated May)

I went to Ningbo with my best friend this weekend. Here, you'll not only find Jiangnan gardens where the scenery changes with every step, but also the Bund port where Chinese and Western styles blend. It's also the filming location for The Three-Body Problem and Alley Family. The after-effects of traveling in Ningbo are too great! - I've quickly put together a two-day, one-night guide that won't tire you out💗 - About Transportation 🚄Bullet Train: Take a plane to Ningbo Station ✈️Plane: Take a plane to Ningbo Lishe International Airport - About Accommodation This time, we stayed at the Ningbo Shangri-La. The environment and service were excellent, and we could see the first-line river view from our room. The dinner was also very rich. It is located at the intersection of the three rivers, making it easy to get anywhere. - About Sightseeing DAY 1: Tianyi Pavilion ➟ Yuehu Park ➟ Yongshou Street ➟ Drum Tower ➟ Chenghuang Temple (Tianfeng Pagoda) ➟ Tianyi Square ➟ Sanjiang Night Tour ➟ Old Bund DAY 2: Ningbo Museum ➟ Dongqian Lake - 1️⃣Tianyi Pavilion The heart of the Jiangnan gardens, where the scenery changes with every step, is the library pavilion with a history of 400 years. Known as the "repository of books past and present," it has a rich accumulation of human history. 2️⃣Chenghuang Temple & Tianfeng Pagoda Tianfeng Pagoda is very photogenic. The classic iG angle is to have your photo partner stand in the middle of the Magpie Bridge and shoot downwards. The lively Chenghuang Night Market starts in the afternoon. 3️⃣Yongshou Street One of Ningbo's historical districts. Check out the same old street from the TV series Alley Family, and instantly return to the 1970s. 4️⃣Ningbo Academician Center Sit under the famous Internet tree, feel the cool breeze by the lake, and see the small white-walled fishing village under your feet. It's just like the Erhai Lake in Dali. Your eyes will be filled with vibrant life! 5️⃣Dongqian Lake Loop I highly recommend cycling around Dongqian Lake, which takes about 4 hrs. The azure lake water + the neat asphalt road give you the feeling of strolling along the coast. Along the way, there are many hidden gem coffee shops, and you can see Ningbo's fishing village old streets, coconut trees of the "California Coast", and the "Swiss" wooden houses of the lake home in turn. 6️⃣Ningbo Museum • A museum full of futuristic technology where you can learn about Ningbo's past and present.

#cherryblossom25 If you're looking for a serene spot to admire tulips in full bloom, head to Academician Park in Yinzhou District, Ningbo. The tulips here truly shine under the sunlight! 🌷✨ 🗺️ Location: Academician Park, Yinzhou District, Ningbo 🚗 Parking: The nearest parking lot is Parking Lot 4, just a short walk from the tulip garden. 🎟️ Admission: Free! 🕒 Best time to visit: Around 3-4 PM for that perfect sunlight glow! 🌞 Tulip Spotting Tips: There are two main areas in the park with tulips: The Sculpture Garden: While there are tulips here, they’re sparse and not as impressive. The area near Parking Lot 4: This is the main tulip garden, located after crossing the stone bridge. It’s a vast grassy area, surrounded by colorful tulips, making it the perfect photo spot. 🌸 This spot is also popular for wedding photos, with couples posing against the beautiful backdrop of tulips. 💍📸 🌳 There are shaded areas near the south side of the lawn, perfect for a picnic or flying a kite while enjoying the view! 🧺🪁 After enjoying the tulips, take a short trip to Yinzhou District Government Square to catch the last few cherry blossoms before they fade. 🌸 #travel

· ✅【Recommended Itinerary】 Day❶ Ningbo Academician Center - Limin Village - Little Putuo Day❷ Guo Jiazhi Village - Sun-Moon Slope - Hanling Old Street - International Lake House - Return 🚗【Transportation Recommendations】 Driving is more convenient, and there are many parking lots~ Alternatively, take Subway Line 4 to "Dongqian Lake Station" and then take a taxi. You can also take the bus; the various stops are very close. · 📸【Tour Introduction】 1️⃣ Ningbo Academician Center Navigate to the "Visitor Center." The internet-famous tree facing East Lake, the arched gate viewing platform, and a bird's-eye view of the small fishing village below are all here. 2️⃣ Limin Village A small fishing village built by the lake. There are many artistic shops in the village, and every alley leads to the lakeside, making it a great place for photos! 3️⃣ Little Putuo A long causeway in the middle of East Lake. Enter from the west gate near Limin Village, and walk to the other side to see the Water Guanyin and Xiayu Chan Temple. 4️⃣ Guo Jiazhi Village A smaller and quieter fishing village than Limin Village. Picture 3 is of cookiii coffee, which is located here. 5️⃣ Sun-Moon Slope The super healing East Lake lighthouse is here. Sitting on the lawn gives you a lazy and comfortable feeling of being at the seaside~ 6️⃣ Hanling Old Street Small bridges, flowing water, and houses. There are various restaurants and snacks. Near the lake, you can see the Hanling Art Museum, which is not yet open, but the building itself is very photogenic. 7️⃣ International Lake House Metasequoia trees, grassy slopes, and wooden houses. It is known as "Little Switzerland of Ningbo." You can have a picnic on the large lawn here~ · 🌱【Spring Outing Tips】 On this spring trip to East Lake, I brought some Hangzhou souvenirs for my Ningbo friends: Zhiweiguan's Longjing tea cakes and freshly baked cheese shortbread. "Jiangnan has nothing to offer, but I give you a taste of spring." The refreshing tea fragrance is a perfect match for spring. Zhiweiguan · Fireworks Market, which opened last year on Dongpo Road in Hangzhou, is full of Chinese aesthetic style, and there are always long queues every time I go there. 😭 Fortunately, Zhiweiguan is now also available online. 🛒 With a 15-day shelf life, the taste is as soft, glutinous, and fragrant as the offline store. 🍃～ ·

Not in Dali, but in Ningbo: A two-day, one-night travel guide: |||Ningbo, an underrated city, doesn't get too crowded even on holidays. Day 1: Chenghuang Temple 👉 Tianyi Square 👉 Drum Tower 👉 The Old Bund Ningbo actually has quite a few large-character signs for photos, and even on holidays, there aren't too many tourists at some of the attractions. Day 2: East Qian Lake, Academician Center 👉 Jianshe Village 👉 Limin Village (See pear blossoms, visit cafes, pretend you're in Dali. By the way, Limin Village is much more beautiful in spring than in winter. It is recommended to rent an electric scooter, otherwise you'll be exhausted from walking.) There are over 30 cafes in Limin Village, so you're bound to find one you like. I went to Sparrow's Joy, Eight Degrees Nice, and White Deer. 🌟About Food (Snacks): Rice cakes from Juxian, Cangqiao Noodle Knot Shop, Ninghai snacks (seaweed cakes), Wuji Milk Tea, Xiangshan Xiaobaixiang Seafood Noodles, Youzanzi (there are many, judge for yourself), Lao Zhou's Beef Brisket (the scallion oil noodles are delicious, but the portions are huge, good for sharing), Ruhui Fenghua Pastries (don't recommend buying too much, some only have a one-day shelf life). 🌟Seafood: I asked a few locals, and saw some mixed reviews online saying they were tourist traps, but I thought they tasted better than the ones in Shanghai, and they're really not expensive. I'll write a separate detailed post about them. 1️⃣ Amo (delicious large intestines) 2️⃣ Hongdenglong Dragon and Phoenix Restaurant (don't recommend buying the yellow mud snails here to take home, they're too small) 3️⃣ Qingjiamu Bistro (seems cheap, but the portions are small) 4️⃣ Yongshang Mingzao (super crowded, good value) 5️⃣ Xiaoyuchang Private Kitchen (I like their Shiba Zhan, and I bought some yellow mud snails to take home, they were quite big).

🚉Transportation Guide: High-speed rail + subway + bus. Most of the attractions on the first day are close to subway stations, so the subway is the main mode of transportation. 🛏️Hotel Guide: Hanting Hotel (Ningbo Yinzhou InCity) 💰Average Cost: Booked a double room, CNY 180/room after discount 🗓Itinerary: Morning: Tianyi Pavilion Museum → Moon Lake Park → Ningbo Drum Tower 9:02-9:30 Take the subway from the train station, then walk for 10 minutes to arrive at Tianyi Pavilion at 9:30. Tour for 1 hour. 10:30-11:00 Pass by Moon Lake Park and take some photos, then arrive at Drum Tower at 11:00. 11:00-12:30 Have lunch at Drum Tower. The vegetarian buffet at the entrance is CNY 28/person. It's good value for money, but there are a lot of people and you have to fight for a seat. The whole street inside Drum Tower is full of food, so you can choose what you like. Take the subway to Dongqian Lake at 12:30. Afternoon: Dongqian Lake 12:30-13:20 Arrive at Dongqian Lake Subway Station. 13:20-2:00 Take the Putuo Bus to Jian She Cun. The bus is crowded, so you can also take a taxi, but there is a lot of traffic. 2:15-3:42 Arrive at Ningbo Academician Center and tour along the way. Walk through the corridor, down the stairs, and through the village to Xiaoputuo. 4:00-4:50 Take the Putuo Bus back to Dongqian Lake Subway Station, then take the subway to the hotel. 4:50-5:40 Arrive at the hotel, put down your backpack and luggage, and freshen up. 6:00-6:40 Have a bowl of braised beef noodles at Niu Chi Cao next to InCity, CNY 28/bowl, average. 6:40-8:00: Stroll around InCity. End of the day.

In Ningbo, we found the same lonely tree as in Dali's Erhai Lake. It's in the Academician Center in Ningbo. - Although it's winter, the grass on the lawn has already withered. But the leaves on the tree are still lush and green. Because we chose a sunny day, The water of Dongqian Lake is shining like a sapphire. - A double long chair quietly stands under the big tree. Leaning on the glass fence, The whole Dongqian Lake and the closely arranged village houses are in sight. Hurry up and GET, let's take atmospheric photos together. - 📍Navigation: Ningbo Academician Center 🚗Traffic: It is recommended to drive by yourself. After arriving at the Academician Center, turn left to the Visitor Center. The Academic Comprehensive Building on the right is not open to the public. 🚇Subway: Line 4 to Dongqian Lake Subway Station, then take a Didi. But if it's too late at night, it might be difficult to get a ride back. 🎫Tickets: Free - ✅How to find the popular tree: Go down one floor from the Visitor Center, turn left into the white corridor and go straight, to the arch viewing platform, go down one floor, turn left and go straight to the end of Taogong Lecture Hall platform, then go up the stairs to the Design and Development Building, where the popular tree is located. - ✅Sangmu Coffee: The cafe + homestay next to the popular tree. You can see it from the right side of the popular tree. The cafe is quite large, with indoor and outdoor rooftops. The coffee is good, and the photos are also good-looking. - In addition to the Academician Center, Dongqian Lake also has nearby Limin Village and Xiaoputuo, which are also great check-in points. I will share more with you later!