Top 50 Best Things to Do near Ningbo
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  • Zhujiajian Scenic Area
    󰺂7.6
    15.47
    Zhoushan.Guanyin Faji/Wushitang80.2 km from Ningbo
    Highlights:
    󱓊Golden necklace-like beach & park
    󱨜Colorful murals & giant statue
    󱨠836 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    Highly recommended! The sacred altar blends traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, featuring white marble walls adorned with gilded statues—every detail showcases meticulous craftsmanship. From praying and making wishes on the first floor to worshipping the four-faced Guanyin on the seventh floor, the entire experience is enveloped in a serene and solemn atmosphere. The "Flowers Bloom, Buddha Appears" sound and light show is breathtakingly beautiful. Free luggage storage, comprehensive facilities for the disabled, and friendly staff are all available. Avoiding crowds allows you to witness the beautiful spectacle of the sun and moon shining together. This journey, combining a visual feast with spiritual healing, is worth experiencing for everyone!

  • Zhujiajian Guanyin Fajie
    󰺂7.6
    Zhoushan.Guanyin Faji/Wushitang80.5 km from Ningbo
    󱨠Saved by 185 users󱨠3606 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    Guanyin Dharma Realm is worth a visit as a supplement to the Putuoshan itinerary. It is very photogenic when the weather is good. It is beautiful both inside and out, similar to Niushou Mountain in Nanjing, but one is about Buddha and the other is about Bodhisattva. There are also many exquisite works of art and cultural relics, like a small museum.

  • Putuo Mountain Scenic Area
    󰺂8.5
    1.94
    Zhoushan.Putuo Mountain81.6 km from Ningbo
    Highlights:
    Unique sunrise view in season
    Take a cable car and enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Putuo
    󱨠Saved by 392 users󱨠21087 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Putuoshan Scenic Area (located in Putuo District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province) is one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, renowned for its worship of Guanyin Bodhisattva. It is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Putuoshan Scenic Area is permitted. 1. Landmark of the Buddhist Kingdom by the Sea 33m Standing Guanyin Statue: Cast in imitation gold bronze, with her left hand holding a Dharma wheel and her right hand in the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of fearlessness), facing the sea, it is the most striking visual symbol of Putuoshan. The Unwilling-to-Leave Guanyin Temple: Originally built in the Tang Dynasty, it is the site of the legend of a Japanese monk leaving his image and building the temple. Together with the Purple Bamboo Forest and Chaoyin Cave, it forms the cultural origin of the "Guanyin Refuses to Leave" story. 2. Three Ancient Temple Clusters Puji Temple: The main temple on the mountain, its 8.8m seated Vairocana Guanyin statue in the Yuantong Hall is the most popular; the Haiyin Pond in front of the temple is covered with lotus in summer and snow in winter, and the Yongshou Bridge features 40 stone lions in various poses. Fayu Temple: A nine-tiered temple built into the mountainside, with the Nine Dragons Hall featuring a Ming Dynasty glazed tile roof. The Imperial Stele Hall and Jade Buddha Hall cascade down the mountainside, interspersed with ancient ginkgo and dragon-phoenix cypress trees. Huiji Temple: Located atop Foding Mountain, it requires a cable car or 1088 stone steps to reach the top. Behind the temple, the "Carpinus" is a national second-class protected rare tree species, offering a 360° panoramic view of the archipelago. 3. Beaches and Unique Rocks Qianbu Beach: The longest beach on the island, with an arc length of 1750 m. The sand is fine and the slope gentle. Sunrise over the sea is visible in the morning, and the evening displays a "golden sunset over the sand." The "Listening to the Tide Stone" on the west side produces a thunderous sound at high tide. Baibu Beach: With clearer water, it's open for bathing in the summer and has complete facilities, making it ideal for seaside activities. More than twenty uniquely shaped sea-eroded rocks, including Pantuo Rock, Two Turtles Listening to the Dharma Rock, and the Sea-Sky Buddhist Kingdom Rock, are scattered throughout the mountain, forming a spectacular "mountain-sea-reef" landscape together with Chaoyin Cave and Fanyin Cave. Putuoshan blends the religious atmosphere of a "Guanyin Bodhisattva's sacred site," the magnificent seascape of the East China Sea archipelago, and the secluded depths of subtropical forests, making it a rare island-type Buddhist holy site in China that offers a four-fold experience of "pilgrimage—sea view—forest appreciation—sand play."

  • Lu Xun Native Place
    󰺂7.3
    Shaoxing.Shaoxing Downtown Area94.4 km from Ningbo
    Highlights:
    Calligraphy exhibits & craft workshops
    󱨜Visit Sanwei Bookstore & Zhou's Residence
    󱨠Saved by 200 users󱨠2374 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    For elementary school students who have already learned about Lu Xun's works, from the Hundred Herb Garden to the Three Flavors Study, and preferably have also read some of Lu Xun's works, this place is quite interesting. The scenic area is divided into several attractions with different entrances and exits. Lu Xun's ancestral home and Lu Xun's former residence are two different places. The Hundred Herb Garden seems to be located within Lu Xun's former residence, so you need to pay close attention. The Hundred Herb Garden is actually just a small vegetable garden, while the Zhu Family Garden is quite large, with a very tall tree. There are covered boats outside the scenic area. There are many Q-version Lu Xun figures. The little Lu Xun school fridge magnets in the souvenir shop are super cute.

  • Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
    󰺂8.3
    30.09
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang AreaMore than 100 km from Ningbo
    Highlights:
    󱨜World's first Ultraman-themed pavilion
    󰀆Float parade show (Nightly)
    󱨠Saved by 5985 users󱨠45932 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Ocean Park is just across the road from ski park. 1 day is enough to explore if you reach early. There are rides inside the ocean park. Use QR code and we can enter. Easy and convenient.

  • LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort
    󰺂7.6
    42.17
    Shanghai.LEGOLAND RESORTMore than 100 km from Ningbo
    Highlights:
    󱨜Enjoy 8 themed areas at Legoland Theme Park
    󰀆Experience the charm of Shanghai culture at Legoland
    󱨠Saved by 1871 users󱨠1080 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Quick and easy at entrance. Scan passport and face recognition. Went on Monday which was totally empty. Definitely will visit soon.

  • Shanghai Astronomy Museum
    󰺂7.9
    3.63
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang AreaMore than 100 km from Ningbo
    Highlights:
    Special “three-body” structure building
    󱓊Chang'e 5 lunar soil samples
    󱨠Saved by 4663 users󱨠7333 positive reviews
    4.9/5
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    My second visit was still breathtaking; the saying "revisiting the old to learn the new" is truly apt—the vast universe offers new insights with every visit. ✨ Highlights ✨ ▫️15:00- In-depth Guided Tour (1.5h) Led by a professional guide, I only discovered its wonders on my second visit. Revisiting the Foucault pendulum, meteorite craters, and the four main exhibition halls… It felt like a journey through time. 17:00 Evening Lecture Hall - Encountering the Stars Understanding meteor showers, and enjoying an immersive viewing experience of the Sun Song in the dome theater while reclining… watching the stars while lying down in the planetarium was fantastic. Following the staff's explanations, we traveled through the vast cosmos, searching for stars⭐️ These past few days have been perfect for the Geminid meteor shower. The weather wasn't great during the day, but the clouds cleared up at night, allowing us to stargaze for a while at the outdoor observatory—a wonderful experience! This time, the package we experienced last year was different; the planetarium offered more immersive experiences. I'll definitely come back to check it off my list!

  • Shanghai Wild Animal Park
    󰺂8.1
    19.94
    Shanghai.Kangqiao, Nanhui AreaMore than 100 km from Ningbo
    Highlights:
    󱓊Over 200 species rare wildlife | Nocturnal animals
    󰀆Sea lions & acrobatic shows
    󱨠Saved by 8930 users󱨠74759 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    An enjoyable day out, particularly for the safari. I had to turn a blind eye however at the enclosures where animals can be fed by the public, it seemed very cruel.

  • Leifeng Tower
    󰺂7.3
    7.13
    Hangzhou.West Lake, Lingyin Temple Scenic AreaMore than 100 km from Ningbo
    󱨠Saved by 1378 users󱨠3225 positive reviews
    4.4/5
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    Went to agent to exchange for physical ticket to enter Leifeng Tower (also given Yuefei Temple ticket which is to be used to enter the temple) Leifeng Tower gives a very good view of West Lake as well as the surrounding areas including “Three Pools Mirroring the Moon”. Yuefei Temple is where one gets to learn about the patriot Yuefei which we learned in history books when we were young.

  • Wuzhen
    󰺂8.3
    12.09
    Tongxiang.West Gate/Wu VillageMore than 100 km from Ningbo
    Highlights:
    󱓊Watch unique boat performances
    󱨜Stroll Through Wuzhen Dongzha Scenic Zone and Visit Mao Dun's Former Residence and the Shadow Puppet Show Museum
    󱨠Saved by 2302 users󱨠14763 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    I only visited Xizha in Wuzhen, arriving in the afternoon and staying until the lights were dim in the evening. This should be the off-season, as there were still a decent number of visitors, and the scenery was quite nice. However, the entrance fee seemed a bit expensive, and the food inside the scenic area was also more expensive than elsewhere.

Best things to do in Ningbo (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Ningbo? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Ningbo offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Ningbo

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Ningbo experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Zhujiajian Scenic Area

• Zhoushan.Guanyin Faji/Wushitang | 80.2 km from Ningbo

• : Golden necklace-like beach & park,Colorful murals & giant statue

Zhujiajian Guanyin Fajie

• Zhoushan.Guanyin Faji/Wushitang | 80.5 km from Ningbo

Putuo Mountain Scenic Area

• Zhoushan.Putuo Mountain | 81.6 km from Ningbo

• : Unique sunrise view in season,Take a cable car and enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Putuo

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Ningbo

If you want to explore attractions just outside Ningbo, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Ningbo, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Ningbo special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Ningbo

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4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

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What are some Best Things to Do near Ningbo?
Some Best Things to Do near Ningbo include:Zhujiajian Scenic Area, Zhujiajian Guanyin Fajie, Putuo Mountain Scenic Area, Lu Xun Native Place, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Ningbo?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Ningbo include:Zhujiajian Scenic Area:4.5, Zhujiajian Guanyin Fajie:4.8, Putuo Mountain Scenic Area:4.7, Lu Xun Native Place:4.7, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:4.6
Where are Best Things to Do near Ningbo located?
The Best Things to Do near Ningbo are mainly located in:Zhujiajian Scenic Area:Zhoushan, Zhujiajian Guanyin Fajie:Zhoushan, Putuo Mountain Scenic Area:Zhoushan, Lu Xun Native Place:Shaoxing, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:Shanghai
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