Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
3.7M
Population
9,366 km2
Area
390 Mbps
Internet
150m
Elevation
UTC+08:00
Timezone
NGB (10km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Ningbo pulses with a blend of ancient maritime heritage and modern port energy, where colossal container ships dot the horizon and narrow hutongs hide teahouses serving fragrant Longjing. Digital nomads find reliable high-speed internet in co-working spaces amid the subtropical warmth, with easy high-speed rail links to Shanghai just two hours away.
QUICK FACTS
Country
China
Region
Eastern Asia
Population
3.7M
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Elevation
150 m
Currency
CNY
Language
Chinese
Airport
NGB
GPS
29.88, 121.55
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
390 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 3,731,203
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,334 total POIs 0.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
167
Cafes
205
Bars
50
Fast Food
96
Shopping
Supermarkets
36
Convenience
44
Shopping Malls
96
Healthcare
Hospitals
53
Clinics
26
Pharmacies
21
Education
Schools
489
Universities
43
Libraries
13
Recreation
Parks
387
Playgrounds
9
Sports
45
Cinemas
14
Museums
35
Theatres
7
Transport
Bus Stops
146
Train Stations
165
Fuel Stations
39
Services
Banks
47
ATMs
20
Post Offices
12
Police
59
Fire Stations
15
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
390 Mbps
Download
53 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
13,044
Tests
3,952
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Jun
7°
J
9°
F
13°
M
18°
A
23°
M
27°
J
29°
J
27°
A
23°
S
18°
O
13°
N
9°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 18 C Range: 7.3 - 28.6 C Rain: 1,665 mm/year Sunshine: 2,522 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.1
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
59.3
Overall
AIRPORT
NGB
Ningbo Lishe International Airport
10 km from center
Very close — ~15 min ride
FUN FACTS
It comprises six urban districts, two satellite county-level cities, and two rural counties, including several islands in Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea.
In 2022, the GDP of Ningbo was CNY 1570,43 billion (US$233.479 billion), and it was ranked 12th among 293 cities in China.
As a city with rich culture and a long history dating back to the Jingtou Mountain Culture in 6300 BCE and the Hemudu culture in 4800 BCE, Ningbo was awarded "City of Culture in East Asia" by the governments of China, Japan, and Korea in 2016.
From 1842, Ningbo was one of the first five treaty ports opened up to the West.
Etymology The first character in the city's name ning (宁 or 寧) means "serene", while its second character bo (波) translates to "wave".
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ningbo known for?
Ningbo pulses with a blend of ancient maritime heritage and modern port energy, where colossal container ships dot the horizon and narrow hutongs hide teahouses serving fragrant Longjing. Digital nomads find reliable high-speed internet in co-working spaces amid the subtropical warmth, with easy high-speed rail links to Shanghai just two hours away.
How fast is the internet in Ningbo?
Ningbo has an average download speed of 390 Mbps and upload speed of 53 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Ningbo?
Ningbo has an average year-round temperature of approximately 18 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Ningbo?
Ningbo is served by NGB (Ningbo Lishe International Airport), approximately 10 km from the city center.
What is the population of Ningbo?
The population of Ningbo is approximately 3.7M.
What infrastructure does Ningbo have?
Ningbo has 3,334 mapped points of interest, including 167 restaurants, 53 hospitals, 489 schools.
What country is Ningbo in?
Ningbo is located in China.