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'Walkin’ With Buddha' at Ningbo’s Temples
"Walkin’ With Buddha" at Ningbo’s Temples
Aug 29, 2011

Ningbo is a city with a long history, and as such, there are a bunch of really cool ancient buildings to check out if you find yourself in the area for a few days. The city-proper has some interesting sights (see the first entry), but for the real "goods" you are going to have to travel out of the city a bit to find the small Zen Buddhist temples that are hidden in the surrounding mountains! Seven-Pagoda Temple. Photo: qts.com.cn 1) Seven-Pagoda Temple 七塔禅寺 Although the Seven-Pagoda Temple is located in... Read More>>

Not a Factory in Sight: 3 Must-see Ancient Towns in Ningbo
Jun 22, 2011
Not a Factory in Sight: 3 Must-see Ancient Towns in Ningbo

Fed up of the developed, fast-paced ultra-modern high-life in Ningbo? Then put on your worst sandals, don a Hessian sack, jump in a wooden wagon and trundle back in time down the cobbled streets to... Read More>>

Ningbo Bars Look West For Inspiration
Apr 29, 2011
Ningbo Bars Look West For Inspiration

Ningbo now boasts a multitude of bars—ranging from plush-and-grand, to pokey-but-charming—which serve the loyal expatriate community, including the Munich Beer Garden, Harley Bar, Irish Shamrock Bar,... Read More>>

 
Ningbo Basics

Food

Brief Intro to Ningbo Dining
Brief Intro to Ningbo Dining

Zhejiang cuisine, also called "Yong cuisine", is comprised of three cities' respective... Read More>>

Local Products

Brief Intro to Ningbo Shopping
Brief Intro to Ningbo Shopping

Ningbo is a major textile and garment manufacturing hub, and clothing tends to be even... Read More>>

Exploring Ningbo

Rough Guide to Ningbo Travel
Rough Guide to Ningbo Travel

The city of Ningbo faces the East China Sea on the northeast coat of the Province of... Read More>>

Entertainment

Ningbo Entertainment Overview
Ningbo Entertainment Overview

The nightlife in Ningbo is similar to that in most Chinese cities, where a growing number... Read More>>

 
The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. More>>