Laowaitan Travel Guide
Ningbo
Popular places to visit
Tianyi Square
You can enjoy retail therapy at Tianyi Square during your stay in Ningbo. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Ningbo Jiangbei Wanda Plaza
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Ningbo Jiangbei Wanda Plaza during your trip to Ningbo. Amble around the area's forests or visit its temples.
Xuedou Temple
After visiting Xuedou Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ningbo. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Liangzhu Cultural Park
Explore the great outdoors at Liangzhu Cultural Park, a lovely green space in Ningbo. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Ningbo Ocean World
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Ningbo Ocean World during your trip to Ningbo. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Yuehu Mosque
After visiting Yuehu Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ningbo. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Top hotels in Laowaitan
Moxy Ningbo Old Bund
This hotel has a convenient location, beautiful views, and excellent service — highly recommended!
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Moxy Ningbo Old Bund
Shangri-La Ningbo
The staff services was pretty decent, but the hotel itself is quite outdated. The location itself is good near some shopping centers and restaurants.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Ningbo Marriott Hotel
Check-in time at 2 PM, arrived at 2:55 PM and was told our room was not ready... no breakfast at the executive lounge, but it was advertised?
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Sheraton Ningbo Hotel
Great business hotel
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Westin Ningbo
Great location. Beautiful facilities. Super friendly and helpful staff. Will return for sure
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Laowaitan
Haishu
Haishu is well liked for its mountain views and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Moon Lake Park and Ningbo Gu Storey are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chenghuangmiao Station or Ningbo Station to get around.
Yinzhou
You might enjoy the bars while in Yinzhou. Ningbo Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Southern Business District Station or Mingzhou Hospital Station to see more of the city.
Zhenhai District
If you're spending time in Zhenhai District, check out sights like Zheng Seventeen Rooms or Ningbo Jiulong Lake and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jinhua Road Station or Zhenhai Avenue Station.
Jiangbei District
If you're spending time in Jiangbei District, check out sights like Ningbo Jiangbei Wanda Plaza or Cicheng Ancient Buildings and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jiangbei Avenue Station or Guanshanhe Station.
Beilun
The mountain views and theme parks are just a few things visitors like about Beilun. Jiufeng Mountain and Ningbo Zhenyuan Fort are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Changjiang Road Station or Xiapu Station to get around the larger area.
Fenghua
Check out the parks while you're in Fenghua. Hop on the metro at Jinhai Road Station and Dacheng East Road Station to see top sights like Maitreya Buddha and Former residence of Chiang Kai-shek.
