By linking to the provincial capital of Hangzhou and to Shanghai by
rail, Ningbo traditional industries of fishing, shipbuilding and the cultivation of bamboo
shoot have been expanded, but the largest project is creating major container port with
computerised facilities capable of handling vessels up to 100,000 tons and rivalling
Shanghai, and the next stage will link the port with the Grand Canal and its vast network
of waterways.
Airport Information
- Name of airport: Lishe Airport
- Distance to city: 17 km
- Airport Transport:
- Airport Coach
- Taxi
- Most hotels provide transportation
- Airport tax: CNY 90 (international flights)
Flying hours from Hong Kong on direct flights
- Flight
Schedules from/to Hong Kong
- 1 hours 50 min
Visa
- Home entry permit required for HK Chinese.
- Visa is required for foreigners.
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more details
Embassies and Consulates
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Customs
- Customs allowance
- Tobacco: 400 cigarettes
- Liquor: two 75cl bottles of alcoholic beverages
- Customs rules require an accounting of all valuables including
watches, jewellery, cameras and currency that you are taking in. A copy of this is
surrendered on departure and anything missing may well be treated as imported and duty
required accordingly. Therefore make sure you obtain a police report for any goods stolen
during your stay.
- Recorded video-tapes must be declared and may be viewed by the
Authorities on arrival.
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Currency
- Renminbi (RMB)
- Approximately RMB1 = HK$0.9297 = US$0.1197 (updated 25 Mar 1996)
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Time Zone
- GMT: + 8
- Difference from Hong Kong: + 0
Accommodation
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Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Tourist Attraction
- Daibu Park
- Putuoshan Island - one of Buddhism's most sacred sites, which
features an array of temples and scenic spots
- Moon Lake - The old quarter of the city around it was where
the rich merchants of the Ming and Qing lived
- Tianyi Ge - the oldest existing library in China and was built
in 1561 by the Mandarin Fan Qin, its collection was up to 300,000 books. And its design
was used in the 18th century as the inspiration for seven Imperial libraries.
- Baoguo Si - one of the oldest wooden structures in China, with
some interesting exhibits of architecture through the centuries
- Tiantong Temple - one of the sacred mountains of Zen where the
famous Japanese monks Doyan and Yonsai came to study Buddha during the Song Dynasty
- Ayuwang Temple - the sarira Pagoda is the main attraction. It
is said to have contained an actual bone of the founder of Buddism, Sakyamuni. Within the
temple, calligraphy of the Song emperors and Buddhist scriptures are collected.
- Xikou in Fenghua County - it's famous for its picturesque
scenery and numerous ancient sites: Fenggao House, birthplace and residence of Chiang Kai
Shek, and his son's Western-style house and the Yutai Salt Stone
- White Rock Hill - where tomb of Chiang Kai Shek's mother and a
nunnery located
- Seven Tower Temple
Tours and Activities
- Tours
from Hong Kong
Shopping guide
- Zhong Shan Lu
- Friendship Store at th ePort Station
- Free markets on the Zhejiang's river bank
- Baizhang Lu
Weather
- Min. 4 C (in Jan)
- Max. 29 C (in Jul)
- Annual Rainfall: 3325mm
- Rainy Season: Mar - Jun
- Best Season to visit: Spring
- Temperature
- Five Day City Forcast
- Precipitation
- Five Day City Forcast
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Language
- Official Languages: Mandarin
- Language of Business and Administration: Mandarin and English
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Electricity
- 220 volts, 50 cycles
Emergency Number
- S.O.S. Worldwide Alarm Centres: Please click
here
- Tourist Hotline: 5261179
- Ambulance: 120 , 7213460
- Emergencies: 110 (foreigner's section 552729)
- Fire: 119
- Tel No. Enquiry: 114
- Police: 110
- Foreign Affairs Office of Police: 7216795
Public Holidays
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