Ningbo 2-Day In-Depth Travel Guide | Ancient Charm of Jiangnan and Coastal Scenery

| Ancient Charm of Jiangnan and Coastal Scenery. 📸Ningbo Travel Guide: In the early morning, experience the ink fragrance of Tianyi Pavilion, the lakeside whispers of Dongqian Lake, and the tipsy night scene of the Old Bund. In 2 days, see the prosperity of "the port connecting the world" and the heritage of "the library collecting books from the past and present." Also, I avoid pork and lard. Halal friends can refer to this travel guide. Best month: May with refreshing sea breeze | Total budget: CNY 800–1,000/person ✅ Day 1: Scholarly Charm, Lake and Sea Symphony 💡 Route: Tianyi Pavilion → Yuehu Park → Nantang Old Street (lunch) → Dongqian Lake cycling → Old Bund night view 🚥 Transportation: Subway + taxi, approx. 15 km in total 🔶 07:30–09:30 Tianyi Pavilion Museum • Highlights: The oldest library in Asia, Ming Dynasty garden layout, Qin Family Ancestral Hall ancient stage must-see, Mahjong Origin Museum is full of fun • Dietary restrictions: Be careful when choosing snacks around the scenic spot, as the glutinous rice balls traditionally use lard. You can buy wood jelly instead (CNY 10). • Tips: Buy tickets online in advance (CNY 30), wear Hanfu/new Chinese style clothing, and take photos in front of Sima Residence for great shots! 🔶 09:40–10:30 Yuehu Park • Walking route: Shuize Stele → He Zhizhang Temple → Fangcao Isle, feel the "Zoudong Zoulu" in the writings of Tang and Song poets • Hidden experience: Taste Wanghai Tea (green tea, CNY 38/pot) in the Huxi Tea Room and quietly watch the egrets skimming the water. 🔶 11:00–12:30 Nantang Old Street Lunch • Recommended restaurants: ▶️ Ninghai Wufengtang: Seaweed rice steamed buns (no lard), roasted vegetable rice cake (CNY 25), the kitchen is open for supervision of oil use ▶️ Shiliuge Wonton: Special seafood wonton (shrimp + fish, CNY 20), inform in advance "no lard" 🔶 13:30–17:00 Dongqian Lake Cycling • Rental point: Dongqian Lake subway station exit, electric car CNY 50/hr, bicycle CNY 30/hr • Check-in route: ▶️ Xiaoputuo: Stroll along the lakeside causeway and see the reflection of the Guanyin statue on the water. ▶️ Hanling Old Street: Ancient water village for thousands of years, minimalist architectural style photography in the art museum (free) ▶️ Qianhu Secret Realm: In May, the Persian chrysanthemum sea is in full bloom, and the blue-purple flower bushes on both sides of the cycling path are like Monet's garden. • Sunset point: Arrive at the lakeside causeway before 16:30, the golden sunset is sprinkled on the lake surface, which is super healing. 🔶 19:00–21:00 Old Bund Night Tour • Must-try: Sanjiangkou Light Show (19:30 every night), Ningbo Art Museum Bund Branch (free, industrial style architecture) • Dinner: Seafood stalls at the Bund Pier, recommended steamed swimming crab (CNY 80/piece), scallion oil sea snails (CNY 40), no risk of lard in the open kitchen 🏨Accommodation recommendation: Atour Hotel, Tianyi Square (CNY 400/night), 5-minute walk to the subway, the room has a book corner echoing Ningbo's book culture ✅ Day 2: Republican Style, Mountain and Sea Secret Realm 💡 Route: Xikou Chiang Kai-shek's Former Residence → Xuedou Mountain → Chenghuang Temple (lunch) → Ningbo Museum → Return trip 🚥 Transportation: It is recommended to charter a car (CNY 300/day, including Xikou-Xuedou Mountain connection) 🔶 08:00–11:30 Xikou Chiang Kai-shek's Former Residence • Package ticket guide: CNY 120 including Fenghao House, Wenchang Pavilion, and Xiaoyang House. The focus is on Chiang Kai-shek's family motto manuscript and the life scenes of the Republic of China. • Dietary restrictions: "Chiang Family Banquet" restaurant in the town, order taro soup (vegetarian oil), salted razor clams (CNY 45), the kitchen uses rapeseed oil • Hidden spot: Second floor of Wuling Gate Tower, wear a cheongsam/Chinese tunic suit to take a panoramic view of the Yanxi River, full of the atmosphere of the Republic of China 🔶 12:00–13:30 Exploring Xuedou Mountain • Must-play: Qianzhangyan Waterfall (abundant water volume in May), Miaogao Platform (Chiang Kai-shek's summer villa), take the sightseeing cableway (CNY 50) to overlook the canyons of eastern Zhejiang • Safety tips: The mountain steps are slippery, it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes and bring a light raincoat (mostly showers in May) 🔶 14:00–14:40 Chenghuang Temple Lunch: Recommended: Gangyagou Main Store (intangible cultural heritage glutinous rice balls), choose seafood mianjin soup (tofu skin wrapped fish, CNY 22), mugwort mochi (steamed without oil, CNY 15), emphasize "no lard" in advance 🔶 15:00–16:30 Ningbo Museum (Three-Body filming location) • Design highlights: Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Wang Shu, the exterior walls are built with old bricks and tiles from the Tang and Song Dynasties, and the museum houses 70,000 pieces of Yue kiln celadon. • Key points of the visit: "Oriental Shenzhou" exhibition hall on the second floor, see Hemudu rice and bronze ware with boat patterns from the Warring States period. • Photo spot: Rooftop terrace, take industrial-style blockbusters with the tile wall as the background (free reservation, closed on Mondays). ⚠️Precautions 1. Transportation: The subway in the urban area covers the main attractions. It is recommended to charter a car in Xikou (you can privately message to recommend local drivers). The last bus at 18:00 is easy to miss. 2. Dining: Ningbo cuisine is salty and fresh. When ordering, emphasize "no lard". Steaming and blanching are recommended; be careful when choosing fried snacks (may contain lard). 3. Equipment: The average temperature in May is 22℃. Dongqian Lake requires sunscreen clothing + sun hat, and Xuedou Mountain requires mosquito repellent + thin coat. 🎁Souvenir recommendation 1. Seafood dried goods: Nantang Old Street eel (CNY 60/pack), drunken snails (glass jar, CNY 35) 2. Cicheng Rice Cake: Original/mugwort vacuum pack (CNY 15/0.5 kg), you can DIY swimming crab fried rice cake 3. Intangible cultural heritage cultural and creative products: Tianyi Pavilion customized ancient book lamp (CNY 88), Yue kiln celadon tea set (from CNY 200), available in the museum store