Ningbo Cultural and Creative Port, once a window of the era, is now a popular spot for internet celebrities to check in

The gentle breeze of the river, the clear stream, the endless grass, and the green-skinned train lying across the old-fashioned railway. Visitors either stroll through the 168-meter-long corridor of time, take photos under the romantic lighthouse; or swing casually on the swings by the riverbank, enjoying the city skyline across the Yong River... Under the gentle sunshine by the riverbank, there stands a cluster of retro buildings with red bricks and white walls. The towering round arches, the Renaissance-style Roman columns, the fountains in the European gardens... Stepping into the Cultural and Creative Port located on the north bank of the Yong River in Ningbo, it's like being in England, France, Germany. Hundreds of years ago, the ancient maritime Silk Road set sail from here. The confluence of three rivers witnessed the glorious history of the oriental port city 'gathering ships from thousands of miles away, and merchants from all directions,' serving as Ningbo's window to the world. Half a century ago, this place was a bustling port and railway hub with roaring machines and busy loading and unloading. Home to the North Railway Station, Ningbo Marine Fisheries Company, Ningbo Grain and Oil Food Processing Company, and many other stations and enterprises, it holds the memories of several generations of Ningbo residents. As time goes by, the stars shift, river transport turns to sea transport, and the once bustling north bank of the Yong River, with its machines silenced and tracks faded, gradually becomes a 'low-lying area' in urban development. The glory of the past is buried in the hustle and bustle of the city. How to sort out, choose, and reshape is a test of the wisdom of decision-makers. The former port warehouses have been transformed into the Port Impression Museum; the cranes standing on the riverbank are 'spiritual symbols' witnessing industrial civilization; the preserved chimneys have become the stage for the city's light show; the out-of-service green-skinned train has been converted into a themed restaurant full of artistic atmosphere; the Baisha Grain Warehouse has turned into the Ningbo Talent Home... After the transformation and upgrading with the strategic positioning of 'Ningbo's perspective,' this place has become a nostalgic site for Ningbo residents to reflect on the past and marvel at the great changes, as well as a new highland for Ningbo's cultural and scientific innovation. The goal of 'reviving the former prosperity of the north bank of the Yong River and letting the people of Ningbo enjoy a water-friendly life' is being realized step by step. 📍Detailed address: No. 545, Daqing North Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Ticket price: Free ⏳Time reference: 1 hour