Welcome to Ningbo
Níngbō (宁波), an ancient harbour city, has been an important trading port for millennia, and today is one of China's busiest. One of the five ports opened during the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842, it has a former foreign concession, Lǎo Wàitān (老外滩), now a vibrant, pedestrian-only entertainment district along the Yǒng River. For travellers, Níngbō is primarily a waypoint on the journey to Pǔtuóshān.
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Ningbo Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport
Please wait in the hotel lobby. Your driver will find you by eye contact, or read your name from his pickup list. The hotel pickup is 24 hours available. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Is your service better than calling a taxi on site? A: Taxi service is not always available in Ningbo. If the hotel bellboy can not find a taxi for you in time, the stress of waiting for a taxi will cause big problem. Using this transfer service, you will have a better vehicle, better service from a reliable national car rental company, plus 24/7 backup from a local travel agent. The pickup will be arranged at your preferred pickup time. Q: Do you pickup from my hotel? A: This pickup price is for hotels in downtown Ningbo only. It includes 6 districts of Haishu, Jiangdong, Jiangbei, Zhenghai, Beilun and Zhangzhou. Other districts are named as Outskirts Ningbo. Hotels in Outskirts Ningbo will cost additional charge. Please check if your hotel is located in downtown Ningbo before you make a booking. If your hotel is in outskirts Ningbo, the additional cost will be advised by the local travel agent. - Plan A: If the local travel agent has receiving your reply of approval of this additional cost in time, booking will be confirmed. - Plan B: Booking will be cancelled automatically and refund will be arranged for not receiving your approval in 24 hours.Q: What should I do if I can not find my driver? A: Telephone the local travel agent. The staff will ask you to pass the phone to a Chinese standing beside you, find out your exact location. Then please wait here. Your driver will come to you. Do not move! Do not go to airport by yourself. Q: How can I modify a reservation? A: Please use the urgent contact number on your voucher, contact the local travel agent as early as possible. Q: How can I cancel a reservation? A: Please use the urgent contact number on your voucher, contact the local travel agent as early as possible. Q: Will the driver telephone me before pickup? A: No. Your driver does not speaking in English. The local travel agent will be your backup.
Ningbo Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Railway Station
The service is delivered by an experienced driver from a national car rental company, and an English speaking travel agent staff for backup support. Your driver will find you in your hotel lobby by eye contact, or spell out your name. The hotel pickup time is 2 hours prior of train departure time. This private transfer service is 24 hours available. Please buy your train ticket first, then book this transfer service. Your departure train code is required upon reservation. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Is your service better than calling a taxi on site? A: Taxi service is not always available in Ningbo. Sometimes the hotel doormen can not find a taxi for you in time, especially in rush hour, early morning or weekend. Using this transfer service, you will have a better vehicle, better service from a reliable national car rental company, plus 24/7 backup from a local travel agent. Q: Do you pickup from my hotel? A: This pickup price is for hotels in downtown Ningbo only. It includes 6 districts of Haishu, Jiangdong, Jiangbei, Zhenghai, Beilun and Zhangzhou. Other districts are named as Outskirts Ningbo. Hotels in Outskirts Ningbo will cost additional charge. Please check if your hotel is located in downtown Ningbo before you make a booking. If your hotel is in outskirts Ningbo, the additional cost will be advised by the local travel agent. - Plan A: If the local travel agent has receiving your reply of approval of this additional cost in time, booking will be confirmed. - Plan B: Booking will be cancelled automatically and refund will be arranged for not receiving your approval in 24 hours. Q: What should I do if I can not find my driver? A: Telephone the local travel agent. The staff will ask you to pass the phone to a Chinese standing beside you, find out your exact location. Then please wait here. Your driver will come to you. Do not move! Q: Will the driver telephone me before pickup? A: No. Your driver does not speaking in English. The local travel agent will be your backup. Q: Will the driver help me to check in at the railway station? A: No. Your driver will drop you off outside the departure hall of the station. Usually it is the non-parking area. Q: What is the luggage allowance? A: Each passenger (aside from infant) can check in with a maximum of 1 piece of luggage, total dimension not exceeding 158 cm (62 inch), wheels, handles and side pockets included. Each bag should not weigh over 20kg (44 lbs). Excessive and over-sized bag as subject to the availability of the storage space of the vehicle, may incurring surcharge.
1-way Transfer between Suzhou Downtown and Ningbo Downtown Per Vehicle Price
This company offers a fleet of vehicles ranging from sedans and minibuses to coaches that garners high reputations in Suzhou, Wuxi, and Shanghai private vehicle service market. The scope of service includes airport pickup and drop-off, intercity transfer, tour package, and English-speaking guide...etc., and is well-received in local expat community. Your private chauffeur with over 10 years driving experience will pick you up from the ground floor of your office, hotel, residential location, or a meeting point holding a sign with your name on it to take you on a safe and comfortable ride. Your driver understands basic English and will offer you the English-speaking hotline via his mobile phone to provide better communication and experience. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this 3~3.5hour (excluding traffic) 1-way transfer between Suzhou Downtown and Ningbo downtown. Please specify below info at time of booking. 1） Pickup date & time 2) Address in Suzhou Downtown & Ningbo Downtown 3) Number of passengers & Luggage 4) Lead passenger's name 5) Valid mobile number of lead passenger( Either foreign or Chinese one is OK. please include national code)
The highlights of Hangzhou Private Tour Trip from Shanghai
After breakfast,meet your private tour guide at your hotel lobby in Shanghai,then transfer to the train station for Hangzhou by bullet train.Hangzhou,the capital of Zhejiang province is one of the important tourism cities in China, and also the political, economic and cultural center of the province as well. It sits at the head of Hangzhou Bay, which separates Shanghai and Ningbo. Hangzhou grew to prominence as the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and has been one of the most renowned and prosperous cities in China for much of the last millennium. The city's West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site, immediately west of the city, is one of its best-known attractions.Upon arrival in Hangzhou,firstly go to the West Lake,which is undoubtedly the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, noted for the scenic beauty. In this scenic area, Solitary Hill, Leifeng pagoda, the viewing-fish-in-the-flower-harbor garden, the Su causeway, etc are the most frequently visited attractions. The "Ten West Lake Prospects" have been specially selected to give you outstanding views of the lake, mountains and monuments. A boat ride will be provided there.Secondly move to Flower Harbor (Huagang) Park,which was initially built and owned by Lu Yunsheng who was an imperial official of the South Song Dynasty is adjacent to Su Causeway and consists of Red Fish Pool, Peony Garden, Flower Garden, widespread lawns and woods, occupying an area of 21 hectares.After that you will have a yummy local lunch at a nice restaurant and Hangzhou cuisine is noted for its elaborate preparation,sophisticated cooking and refreshing taste.In the afternoon,go to visit one of the oldest Chinese medicine shop at Hefang Street,which is an ancient street with a long history and deep cultural heritage. It used to be the "Royal City Roots" of the ancient capital city of Hangzhou. It is also the cultural center and economic and trade center of the Southern Song Dynasty. The “old name” shops on the street are still familiar to Hangzhou people even today.Enjoy some free time there before going back to Shanghai by bullet train.
Private Tour: Evening River Cruise with Yu Garden Bazaar Night View with Dinner
Yu GardenYu Garden Bazaar is named as the biggest China Town in China and it looks more pretty when all the neon lights were lit up, Boasting the paradise for snacks , there are plenty of snacks for your choice , from Ningbo dumping to XiaoLongBao( Little Steamed Bun) and the thin pancake rolled with crispy fritter , just name a few , if you like ,you can have a try but Do remember not to eat full, since there are more delicacies waiting to be discovered.Huangpu River CruiseHuangpu River is the largest river in Shanghai, is a 113 kilometers (70 mi)-long river in China flowing through Shanghai. It divides the city into two regions: Pudong to its east and Puxi to the west. A river cruise will be a unmissable activity. It is not only because Huangpu River is the mother river of Shanghai, but because tourists could see all the essences of Shanghai sightseeing focus along Huangpu River, the past and present as well as the bright future of Shanghai. Dinner Choice: ( choose the favourite kind )1. Sichuan Hot Pot ( if you dare to try spicy and hot, Beef ball, mutton fillet , all kinds of Toufu ,etc., )2. Halal Muslim Food ( Big Plate Chicken, Beef Soup Noodle, Homemade Yogurt ,etc.,)3. Shanghai Dish ( small but cozy local restaurants, typical Shanghai dish such as : Grandma's Pork, Roasted Duck, Sweet and Sour pork ,etc.,)
Hangzhou to Putuo Island 2-Day Private Buddhism Pilgrimage
Day 1In the morning, our local Hangzhou tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Hangzhou downtown or Hangzhou train station with a welcome signage. And you will be transferred to Ningbo directly. Then take a jetfoil to Mount Putuo. It takes around 2 hour drive from Hangzhou to Ningbo for one way. After arrived at Mount Putuo. You will visit the highlights in Putuoshan as below:Firstly, visit Purple Bamboo Forest: Purple Bamboo Forest is located at the foot of Meitan Mountain. Although the purple bamboo isn't as exciting as it sounds, there is a little temple worth seeing. There is also a thousand armed, thousand eyed Guanyin inside.After lunch, continue your tour to Puji Temple: Located at 12.5 kilometers west of Yongji County, Puji Temple is one of the three most famous temples in Putuo Mountain as well as one of the best-preserved temples in China. It has a history of about 1200 years and can hold up more than 1000 people at the same time.Next to Mountain Putuo: It is located about 100 sea miles east of the Hangzhou Bay, Zhejiang Province. It is a small island among the Zhoushan Island complex, which covers an area of 12.5 square meters. It is long and narrow with a north-south length of about 8.6 kilometers and east-west width of 3.5 kilometers. Foding Mountain, the highest part of the island, has a height of 283 meters above sea level. The Putuoshan Mountain is surrounded by the sea with charming and gentle landscape. Quiet, fantastic and unique, it is reputed as “the first pure and clean place in man's world".Stay overnight in Mount PutuoDay 2After breakfast, continue your visit in Putuoshan to see the highlights as below:Tianyige Pavilion: The Tianyige (TYG) Library is the most ancient private library still in existence in China. It is also the oldest private library in Asia and one of the three earliest private libraries in the world. It was built between 1561 and 1566 by the Defense Minister Fan Qin during the Ming Dynasty. TYG witnessed the glories and the turmoil of the Ming and Qing dynasties, war, revolution, and numerous social changes and its own triumphs and downfalls.Move on to Tianhou Temple: Thean Hou Temple is located at the junction part of Yuyao River, Fenghua River and Yong River. It was built in 1853 and known as Guide Hall of Qing’an at that time. Merchants used to negotiate trade here and it is also the place where people worship the Goddess Matsu.After lunch, drive back to Hangzhou your two days tour in Putuoshan ends.