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Shopping The guide was updated: 2024-11-19

Those seeking goods with local flavour can explore a number of markets selling a variety of products, from bamboo carvings and traditional artwork to exotic local snacks and fresh seafood. Local handicrafts include bone and woodwork, gold and silver embroidery, Zhujin wood carvings, bamboo engraving, colourful mire gold paint, and special straw mats.

Ningbo also boasts a large number of modern shopping malls. Tianyi Square is the prime location for brand-name shopping.

Tianyi Square / 天一广场

Tianyi Square / 天一广场

Called the Saloon of Ningbo, Tianyi Square is one of the busiest places and most fashionable shopping district of the city. Here you can find boutiques, restaurants, coffee bars and entertainment centres. The Square's series of fountains light up at night, making for a majestic outdoor show.

Ningbo Yinzhou Wanda Plaza / 宁波鄞州万达广场

Ningbo Yinzhou Wanda Plaza / 宁波鄞州万达广场

Wanda Plaza encompasses a variety of shopping malls with both local and Western stores, including Walmart, a wide selection of restaurants, and entertainment destinations. Wanda Plaza is an ideal destination for a family outing. With its vast array of shopping options, Wanda Plaza caters to visitors of all ages and interests.

Intime Department Store / 银泰百货

Intime Department Store / 银泰百货

Ningbo boasts several Intime shopping centres, the most popular of which is located in one of the city's busiest areas — Tianyi Square. With a multitude of stores and boutiques, these shopping centres offer a convenient one-stop shopping experience.

Gu Lou / 鼓楼

Gu Lou / 鼓楼

Located right by the Drum Tower, Gu Lou is a traditional commercial street with multiple small shops selling various knick-knacks, artworks, leather goods, and local snacks like traditional roasted chestnuts. Chinese lanterns linger from the sky as local cafés invite shoppers for a quick break.

Incity Plaza / 印象城

Incity Plaza / 印象城

Here you can find food, bars, cinema and of course, local stores alongside international brands. The place is located in the city centre, making it an easy stop for copious numbers of visitors.

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