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The fourth floor of Xizi International is full of gourmet restaurants. Grandma's Bridge is a bit like my mother-in-law's or Green Tea. The price/performance ratio is good, about 70 per person. The environment is good, the waiters are also good, and the ingredients taste great and are fresh, including the sweet and sour pork loin and small vines. The cauliflower pot and yellow croaker tofu rolls received unanimous praise. The fried shrimps and hand-rolled crispy steaks were also very good. I felt like I had to lose weight after eating several bowls of rice.

The environment is good, and the food tastes pretty good!!

On the third day of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, we continued to avoid the crowds and went to Ningbo Zhenhai Kaiyuan Plaza, located at No. 888 Tongxin Road, Zhuangshi Street, Zhenhai District, Ningbo. We took bus No. 31 this morning. My wife and I were the only passengers on the bus, and we got off at the Engineering College stop. The driver said he had practically chartered the bus for us from the starting station. During the holiday: highways and popular scenic spots were packed with people, while less crowded attractions were sparsely populated. Almost every bus stop was empty, which is quite unbelievable. Normally, you might occasionally find one empty bus stop, but not nearly every one like today. Kaiyuan Plaza is a comprehensive plaza integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, family activities, and daily services. It's a major place for Zhenhai District residents to relax and spend money. The plaza has many well-known retail brands, covering clothing, boutiques, digital products, supermarkets, etc. Dining is a major highlight of Kaiyuan Plaza, with an extremely wide variety of choices. Chain restaurants include: Haidilao Hot Pot, Starbucks, KFC, Pizza Hut, and other well-known domestic and international brands. Chinese restaurants include: Green Tea, Grandma's Bridge, Yongshang Grandma's Bridge, and many other popular Jiangzhe cuisine restaurants, as well as various local dishes, barbecue, grilled fish, etc. Snack and beverage options include: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice, Gu Ming, Mixue Ice Cream, and many other milk tea shops, as well as various snack stalls distributed across different floors. Kaiyuan Plaza also has a cinema, a large indoor children's playground such as Cartoon Network, a fitness center, and lifestyle services including banks, telecommunications operator service centers, and educational institutions, making it a very comprehensive complex. Address: No. 66 Yongmao West Road, Zhenhai District, Ningbo (near the Zhenhai District Government and Ningbo Botanical Garden).

First Stop: Tianyi Pavilion: Jiangnan in Ancient Books 📍Address: No. 10, Tianyi Street, Haishu District, Ningbo ⏰Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM) As China's oldest existing private library, every brick and tile of Tianyi Pavilion holds a thousand-year-old cultural heritage! We recommend entering through the west gate: 1️⃣ First, visit the Dongming Thatched Cottage to see the Ming Dynasty furniture exhibits. 2️⃣ Then, visit the Fan Family Former Residence to experience the warmth of history. 3️⃣ Finally, take a photo of your reflection in the Tianyi Pond in front of the Baoshu Pavilion. 🌊 The ancient atmosphere is truly captivating! ✨Photo spots: Baoshu Tower's eaves, Tianyi Pond's rockery, and the Mingzhou Forest of Steles corridor are all perfect for capturing photos! ⏰Duration: 1.5 hours 🍡Second stop: Chenghuang Temple - A Taste of Old Ningbo 📍Address: No. 22 Xianxue Street, Haishu District, Ningbo ⏰Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM A 10-minute taxi ride from Tianyi Pavilion will take you directly to this 🚗foodie paradise! 🔥Must-Try Recommendations: - Nantang Youzanzi (Fried Dried Twist with Sweet and Savory Flavors) - Gangyagou Tangyuan (Gan Ya Gou Tangyuan) (Delicious Black Sesame Filling) - Freshly Baked Ningbo Roasted Vegetable Rice Cake (Soft and Glutinous Rice Cake with a Wok-fried Aroma) 💡 A Local's Secret Way: Get a portion of "Scallion-Wrapped Cypress" with Youzanzi for a Double Carb Diet ⏰Recommended Stay: 1 Hour (Including Waiting Time) 🏮Third Stop: Drum Tower and Millennium Ancient Street 📍Address: Gongyuan Road, Haishu District, Ningbo ⏰Opening Hours: Open All Day A 5-minute walk from the City God Temple! The vermilion-lacquered wooden buildings flanking the bluestone pavement are a truly captivating sight. From the century-old Zhao Dayou pastry shop to arty handmade cultural and creative shops, you'll find a nighttime Easter egg: Lanterns light up at 7 p.m. 🏮Please take photos in Hanfu! 🛒 Stop 4: Tianyi Square, a hub for urban hipsters 📍 Address: No. 188, Zhongshan Middle Road, Haishu District, Ningbo This is Ningbo's "downtown" shopping district💎 Influencer Tips: ✔️ Take Instagram-worthy photos by the fountain next to the Apple Store ✔️ Go shopping on Heyi Avenue ✔️ People-watch from the open-air tables at Starbucks Street performers often perform on weekends🎸The atmosphere is fantastic! 🛍️Shopping Tip: The food court on the basement level is a blast ⛪ Stop 5: Catholic Church, a century of Gothic romance 📍 Address: No. 116, Yaohang Street, Haishu District, Ningbo ⏰Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM This church, built in 1872, is breathtaking! The rose windows and pointed arched columns🏰 create stunning photos! 📸Photography Guide: ➡️Backlit shots at 3 PM are fantastic ➡️A 45-degree wide-angle shot from the side of the church ⚠️Please be quiet~ 🍹Stop 6: Old Bund - River Breeze and a Tipsy Night 📍Address: No. 1 Old Bund, Jiangbei District, Ningbo ⏰Hours: Open all day (bar 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM) A 10-minute taxi ride from the Catholic Church! Ningbo's top nightlife destination~ ✨Must-see: ✔️Watch the Sanjiangkou night view from the terrace of "The Bund 1844" ✔️Stroll along the riverside promenade and enjoy the evening breeze ✔️The mojitos at "The Pool Bar" are absolutely amazing! 📝Itinerary Summary: Day 1: Tianyi Pavilion → City God Temple → Drum Tower → Tianyi Square Day 2: Catholic Church → Old Bund 🚗Transportation Tips: Taxis between attractions are convenient at 10-15 yuan. #NingboTravel #NingboFood #NingboCheck-In #Jiangsu,Zhejiang,ShanghaiNearbyTravel #TravelStrategy

The occupancy rate was not high on Sunday, but the food was served slowly. The overall taste of the dishes was OK and the price was reasonable.