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～ 😍😍 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～