Explore Cixi in 1 day: Culture, History & Marvels

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By Emily

May 7, 2024 · 1 min read

Cixi 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a one-day journey through Cixi, where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Begin your adventure at the Tianyi Pavilion Museum, the oldest private library in Asia, where you can immerse yourself in a tranquil market atmosphere for an hour. Next, delve into the past with a four-hour exploration of Minghe Ancient Town, a place where time stands still amidst its historic streets and traditional architecture. Conclude your day with a visit to the awe-inspiring Hangzhou Bay Bridge, an engineering feat that offers breathtaking views and a unique perspective of Cixi's blend of the old and the new. This compact itinerary is designed to give you a taste of Cixi's diverse attractions, from cultural gems to modern wonders, all within the span of a single day.

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1 Day in Cixi Itinerary: Day 1

1

Tianyi Pavilion Museum

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Kickstart your Cixi adventure at the Tianyi Pavilion Museum, a treasure trove of history nestled in the heart of Ningbo City. As the first stop of the day, immerse yourself in a cultural market experience for an hour, surrounded by the ancient charm of the oldest private library in Asia. Located at No. 10, West Tianyi Street, Yuehu, this historical haven boasts an impressive collection of rare books and serene gardens, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life.

Attraction Info

  • No. 10, West Tianyi Street, Yuehu, Ningbo City
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-3 hour
  • Open from 5/1-10/31,Tue-Sun,8:30am-5:30pm;Open from 11/1-4/30,Tue-Sun,8:30am-5:00pm;Open from 5/1-10/31,Mon,1:30pm-5:30pm;Open from 11/1-4/30,Mon,1:30pm-5:00pm;Open from 8:30am-5:00pm during New Year's Day,Spring Festival,Ching Ming Festival;Open from 8:30am-5:30pm during Labour Day,China's national day,Mid-Autumn Festival

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Ningbo Marriott Hotel · Fei Cui Xuan Chinese Restaurant
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Ning Bo Zhuang Yuan Lou Restaurant
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Minghe Ancient Town

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Next, step back in time with a four-hour exploration of Minghe Ancient Town. Wander through the labyrinth of time-worn streets and alleys at Sanxingqiao East Road, Cixi, where history whispers from every corner. This ancient town is a living museum, showcasing traditional architecture, age-old customs, and a vibrant local life that has thrived for centuries. Minghe is not just a destination; it's an experience that connects you to the soul of ancient China.

Attraction Info

  • Sanxingqiao East Road, Cixi, Ningbo
  • Suggested tour duration: 4 hour
  • Open 24 hours

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3

Hangzhou Bay Bridge

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Conclude your day with a visit to the awe-inspiring Hangzhou Bay Bridge. Spanning the Hangzhou Bay, this engineering marvel is a testament to modern ingenuity. Spend an hour marveling at the grandeur of one of the longest trans-oceanic bridges in the world. As you stand on this colossal structure in Cixi City, let the panoramic views of the vast sea beneath you be a fitting finale to your day's journey through Cixi's wonders.

Attraction Info

  • Cixi City, Ningbo City
  • Suggested tour duration: 1 hour
  • Open 24 hours

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Top Things to Do in Cixi-2024

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Hangzhou Bay National Wetland Park
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Highlights:
Hangzhou Bay National Wetland Park is located near the southern end of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge in the suburbs of Ningbo. The park contains open shoals, large reeds and wild grasses. It is a common migratory location for birds. This means visitors can take amazing photos here! One of the most famous scenes from Chen Kaige's movie, "Caught in the Web," was filmed here. Many fans come here to find the location of the scene.
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Haitian Yizhou
Haitian Yizhou
4.3/5 · 924 review
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Haitian Yizhou is located in the middle of the Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea Bridge, 1.7 kilometers south of the South Channel. It is connected to the main line of the bridge through the ramp bridge and is a domestic artificial sea viewing platform.


The overall appearance of the Haitian Yizhou Scenic Spot is shaped like a "dapeng holding a pearl", which means that the development of the Hangzhou Bay area can spread its wings like a roc, flying higher and higher. It covers an area of ​​12,000 square meters and is divided into two parts: a sightseeing platform and a sightseeing tower. The platform has a construction area of ​​36,600 square meters and a 6-story all-steel structure, providing comprehensive special services such as catering, accommodation, leisure, entertainment, sightseeing, and shopping; the observation tower is 145.6 meters high, with a construction area of ​​5,100 square meters, and a total of 19 floors, allowing you to Standing at the highest point overlooking the majestic bridge and the majestic waves of Hangzhou Bay.



[View the bridge view and watch the changing tides]

Viewed from the sightseeing platform, the magnificent South and North Channel Bridges echo each other, with a total length of 36 kilometers, spanning the undulating Hangzhou Bay with the beauty of "a long rainbow lying on the waves".


[Watch the tide and marvel at the natural wonders]

Hangzhou Bay is the estuary of the Qiantang River and is famous for its rapid water flow. The tidal range is 7.6 meters and is known as the world's three strongest tidal bays along with the Amazon River estuary in South America and the Ganges River estuary in India. Standing on Haitian Yizhou, you can watch the spectacular scene of the ebb and flow of the tide from a high position.

Whenever night falls, the Haitian Yizhou landscape lighting system performs lighting art in accordance with seasonal changes, dancing out the illusion of romance in spring, tranquility in summer, splendor in autumn, and warm sunshine in winter. You can listen to the sound of waves and enjoy the sun at the height of Hangzhou Bay. Sunset and sunrise.


[Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea and sky]

The sightseeing platform is a domestic marine sightseeing platform, where visitors can appreciate the magnificence and beauty of the Tangtang River tide from different angles, and at the same time have a glimpse of the heroic spirit of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge.


[View the majestic appearance of the bridge]

There is an observation tower at the highest point of the East China Sea, with a height of 145.6 meters and a 360-degree view of the entire Hangzhou Bay Bridge. You can enjoy the sea breeze and enjoy the unobstructed view of the sea. Listen to the ups and downs of the waves, watch the slow progress of the ships in the distance, and embrace the setting sun and the silhouette of the petrels.


【Bridge Exhibition Hall】

The Hangzhou Bay Cross-sea Bridge New Era Exhibition Hall will take you through time and space into the century-old dream of the Hangzhou Bay Cross-sea Bridge, experience the ups and downs of the bridge construction process, and feel the extraordinary spirit of the miracle bridge.


【Rainbow Glass Pier】

The domestic rainbow glass trestle on the sea is the main channel connecting the sightseeing platform and the sightseeing tower. It is thrilling and exciting and takes you to enjoy the scenery of Hangzhou Bay Bridge and Haitian Yizhou.


[High-altitude glass plank road]

The domestic high-altitude glass plank road on the sea is located on both sides of the observation hall on the 16th floor of the observation tower, with an altitude of 134 meters. Standing on the high-altitude glass, the whole person seems to be standing in the air. Looking down through the glass, the field of vision is wide, and you can not only appreciate Hangzhou Bay With the majestic appearance of the cross-sea bridge, you can also experience the thrilling and exciting glass plank road.

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TOP 5
Minghe Ancient Town
Minghe Ancient Town
4.4/5 · 336 review
Highlights:
Minghe Ancient Town is located in the southeast of Cixi, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. It was built during the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,200 years. It is one of the ancient market towns in the Sanbei area. It is also one of a few remaining ancient towns in Cixi representative of typical Jiangnan ancient towns. It was built on Baiyang Lake and is a true ancient town of mountains and rivers. The rivers in the ancient town flow from the west to the east through the town. The river straddles the seven ancient bridges of the Ming Dynasty. Built along the rivers are residences with Jiangnan riverfront home characteristics from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. These residences are primarily luxury houses. In the ancient town, there are also the ancient Wulei Temple with over 1,700 years of history and Jinshan Temple, which was founded in Liang Datong. Both of which add an extraordinary mystery.
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