The three must-see attractions in Ningbo are Tianyi Pavilion, Drum Tower and Dongqian Lake.

1. tianyi pavilion

tianyi pavilion is a landmark building in Ningbo and the cultural center of ancient books. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit and one of the only remaining ancient book entities in the world. Here, you can see a large number of exquisite manuscripts of ancient books and documents, and understand the profoundness of China's traditional culture.

2. Drum Tower

Located in the center of Ningbo, the Drum Tower is an ancient building of Ming and Qing Dynasties with unique style. It is magnificent with red walls and yellow tiles. The Drum Tower was built in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of thousands of years. Here, you can hear the ancient drums and imagine the ancient people going back in time. In addition, the drum tower and the surrounding business circle constitute a lively commercial district, providing tourists with a variety of delicious food and shopping experiences.

3. Dongqian Lake

Dongqian Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Ningbo and a provincial nature reserve. It is located in the south bank of Dongqian Lake Reservoir, beautiful and quiet, and it is a famous tourist attraction in Ningbo. Here, you can stroll along the lakeside path, enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, boating or fishing in the lake and enjoy a pleasant lakeside life.

Ningbo cuisine recommendation:

1. Lard dumplings: jiaozi, Ningbo is famous all over the world, and Ningbo people used to call it jiaozi. White soft glutinous rice flour with carefully made stuffing of lard, black sesame and white sugar has a classic taste, sweet and delicious taste.

2. Red cream chokes crabs: There is an old saying in Ningbo that "red cream chokes crabs and makes them salty". This delicious appetizing taste is familiar to many people in Ningbo. On holidays, a plate of red cream choking crab is an essential cold dish. Choking crab in red sauce is marinated with fat female Portunus. The red meat is fragrant and salty.

3. Baked vegetable rice cake: Although it looks ordinary, it is the taste of mother that many Ningbo people remember. The simple taste reveals the soft fragrance of baked vegetables and the soft waxy taste of rice cakes, and the rice cakes that absorb soup become mellow, just like ordinary dishes become mellow with the taste of the family.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Tianyi Pavilion

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Dongqian Lake.