Located in the eastern part of Zhejiang province and in proximity (and appearance) to cities such as Hangzhou and Shanghai, the history and geography of Ningbo make it something else entirely.
宁波位于浙江省东部，靠近（和外观）杭州和上海等城市，其历史和地理使其完全不同。
As a coastal city, Ningbo is surrounded by islands accessible to the public for a visit. With a rich history as a port city, a properly planned trip to Ningbo can be the perfect balance between city and nature.
作为一个沿海城市，宁波被公众可以参观的岛屿所包围。 作为港口城市，宁波有着丰富的历史，计划得当的宁波之旅可以成为城市与自然之间的完美平衡。
Though the city is still developing, it has plenty of spots to visit, such as the Ningbo Museum (宁波博物管). A great place to explore Ningbo’s history and culture, the museum should not only be appreciated for what’s inside. For the building itself is unlike any other.
虽然这座城市仍在发展中，但它有很多景点可以参观，比如宁波博物管。 博物馆是探索宁波历史和文化的好地方，不仅要欣赏里面的东西。 因为这座建筑本身与其他建筑都不同。
A confusing, yet aesthetically pleasing building with the stylings of a traditional Ningbo village, the walls are lined with tiles and bricks, placed using an ancient architectural technique.
一座令人困惑但美观的建筑，具有传统的宁波村庄的风格，墙壁内衬着瓷砖和砖块，采用古老的建筑技术。
The windows are another matter, placed in an intentional disorder. It looks good.
窗户是另一回事，被置于故意的混乱中。 看起来不错。
Elsewhere, the physical manifestation of all the history in the Ningbo Museum is located in downtown Ningbo at the Old Bund (宁波外滩). Showcasing the mix between modernity and history, Chinese architecture and western architecture (specifically British and Dutch), I was surprised to learn that it is some 20 years older than its counterpart in Shanghai. It’s also the oldest of its kind in China.
在其他地方，宁波博物馆所有历史的物理表现都位于宁波市中心的宁波外滩。 展示了现代与历史、中国建筑与西方建筑（特别是英国和荷兰）的融合，我惊讶地得知它比上海的同类建筑要老约20年。 它也是中国同类中最古老的。
Built during the opium war, the Old Bund now serves as home to many restaurants and bars.
老外滩建于鸦片战争期间，现在是许多餐馆和酒吧的所在地。
During the day, it’s a nice place for a walk around to look at the statues and buildings; at night it comes alive, and it’s where to be to grab some food, hang out and enjoy the atmosphere.
白天，这是一个散步看雕像和建筑的好地方；晚上，这里热闹起来，是吃点东西、闲逛和享受气氛的好地方。
To discover the local taste of Ningbo, Nantang Old Street (南塘老街) is a pedestrianised street filled with food stores that sell local snacks. It’s a great chance to sample the area’s delicacies and visit today’s trendy stores.
为了发现宁波的当地风味，南塘老街是一条步行街，到处都是出售当地小吃的食品店。 这是一个品尝该地区美食和参观当今时尚商店的好机会。
Away from urbanisation, Ningbo also has many natural attractions. The city is home to numerous scenic areas and hiking spots, such as Nine Dragon Lake (九龙湖), which is not only for hikers, but also includes a resort with a pool.
远离城市化，宁波也有很多自然景点。 这座城市拥有众多风景区和远足胜地，如九龙湖，它不仅适合徒步旅行者，还包括一个带游泳池的度假村。
With hiking trails in Nine Dragon Lake more natural than other spots as they are unpaved and without stairs, visitors can choose between a short hike or an all-day version.
九龙湖的远足径比其他景点更自然，因为它们没有铺设，也没有楼梯，游客可以选择短途徒步旅行或全天徒步旅行。
Then there are the spots for barbecues and a temple to visit. Tiantong Temple (天童禅师) is just one, although there is an entry fee, the hiking spot is free of charge. Beginning with a paved path and stairs, near the top, the pavement becomes dirt and the path a bit more challenging.
然后是烧烤的地方和寺庙可以参观。 天童禅师只是一个，虽然有入场费，但远足地点是免费的。 从一条铺好的小路和楼梯开始，靠近顶部，人行道变成了泥土，小路更具挑战性。
Finally there is the crème de la crème of Ningbo; its islands. A great way to connect with nature during your trip, the Zhoushan Islands are a group of islands located around the city.
最后是宁波的精英；它的岛屿。 舟山群岛是旅行期间与大自然联系的好方法，是位于城市周围的一组岛屿。
Take a bus from Ningbo to Zhoushan Island, the biggest island with the most places to visit. Zhoushan also acts as a gateway to some of the other, smaller islands that can only be reached by ferry, places such as Dongji Island. These don’t require much time to visit as a day can be more than enough to walk around and discover the scenery.
乘坐巴士从宁波到舟山岛，舟山岛是最大的岛屿，参观的地方最多。 舟山也是通往其他一些小岛屿的门户，这些岛屿只能通过渡轮到达，如东吉岛。 参观这些不需要太多时间，因为一天的时间足以四处走走，探索风景。
The best time to visit Ningbo is during the spring, specifically the months of March and May. For those who prefer warmer weather, September and October are best.
游览宁波的最佳时间是春天，特别是3月和5月。 对于那些喜欢温暖天气的人来说，9月和10月是最好的。