Union Pay & Ali Pay are pre-dominant and widely acceptable. International food chains like Mc Donald’s & KFC do not accept international credit cards. A tourist can easily download WeChat (Chinese version of WhatsApp)and add a credit card to the WeChat wallet, Visa, Master Card & American Express cards are accepted at most of the restaurants. Cash is always the best option.

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The city has a climate that is hot and humid year-round. The city is also known to have rain year-round mostly during March – July.  Ningbo has the second largest port in China after Shanghai, making the evenings generally pleasant.

You can easily hire a taxi through DD (China’s version of a rideshare service). A visitor can easily get a taxi on the streets. Paying by cash would be ideal if youdo not have the DD app on your phone. Train stations have lines for taxi’s which are well managed by the authorities. The local transportation system mainly the high-speed trains are immaculate and very well planned.

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Ningbo is a busy port city and includes a lot of different manufacturing factories.  It is considered an overall business-friendly city and the government is constantly working to ensure a safe environment for locals and travelers alike. While walking around the city at night, you should always be vigilant and aware of your surroundings as a rule.

Language is a huge barrier in China and is one of the biggest challenges. It is not uncommon for Taxi drivers and residents to speak little or no English, however the younger generation does speak and understand basic English. China is a very fast paced country and the people are always on the move. Do not be offended if while on the streets someone bumps into you and keeps going, it’s not personal they just have somewhere to go and are focused on getting to their destination.  Ningbo is famous for its seafood including sea cucumber and jelly fish!