Chenghuang Temple Commercial Pedestrian Street

城隍庙商业步行街

An old commercial center in the center of Ningbo, with snacks everywhere, it is a good place to learn about the folk customs of the Han Chinese in Ningbo.
The Tianfeng Tower in the south is the symbol of this area. You can spend 5 yuan to climb the tower and overlook the bustling city scenery of Ningbo.
Not far north of Chenghuang Temple is Tianyi Square, Ningbo's emerging commercial district, offering a modern shopping environment.
To the west, Yuehu Park is a tranquil scenic spot in the city center. It is very pleasant to stroll along the lake and admire the pavilions and gardens.

Attractions Location: No. 128 Kaiming Street, Haishu District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province (350 meters walk from Exit D of Chenghuangmiao Subway Station)

Tickets: free

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

Transportation:
Take bus No. 134/513/809/906 to Tianfeng Tower bus stop, get off and walk to the destination

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Chenghuang Temple Commercial Pedestrian Street tours

1-Day Itinerary: Ningbo Chenghuang Temple Pedestrian Street

Spend a day exploring the vibrant Chenghuang Temple Commercial Pedestrian Street and its immediate surroundings, perfect for first-time visitors.

  • Morning: Arrive at Chenghuang Temple Pedestrian Street – explore traditional architecture, historic temple, and local shops. (Transport: Subway Line 1 to Tianyi Square Station, ~5–10 min walk)
  • Late Morning: Visit Tianyi Pavilion Library (~10-minute walk) – China’s oldest private library and museum.
  • Afternoon: Explore Moon Lake Park (~5-minute taxi or 15-minute walk) – enjoy serene lake views and traditional pavilions.
  • Evening: Return to Chenghuang Street for dinner at local restaurants serving Ningbo specialties like seafood dumplings, sautéed river shrimp, and steamed scallops with vermicelli.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Tianyi Square or Chenghuang Street for convenience. Recommended dishes: Ningbo tangyuan, seafood, and local pastries.

Souvenirs: Traditional Chinese fans, Ningbo rice wine, handmade crafts, local snacks.


2-Day Itinerary: Chenghuang Street + Old Bund + Museum District

Two days allow a deeper experience of Ningbo’s history, culture, and riverfront scenery.

  • Day 1: Follow 1-day itinerary (Chenghuang Street, Tianyi Pavilion, Moon Lake Park).
  • Day 2 Morning: Visit Old Bund (Ningbo Laowaitan) (~15 minutes taxi) – enjoy colonial architecture, riverside walk, and cafes.
  • Day 2 Afternoon: Explore Ningbo Museum (~20 minutes taxi from Old Bund) – modern architecture and local history exhibits.
  • Evening: Return to Chenghuang Street for local snacks and shopping.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Old Bund or Tianyi Square. Recommended dishes: seafood hotpot, river eel, Ningbo rice cake.

Souvenirs: Ningbo-style ceramics, postcards, tea sets, handmade crafts.


3-Day Itinerary: Chenghuang Street + Museums + Cultural Villages

Three days allow for exploration of museums and traditional villages nearby.

  • Days 1–2: Follow 2-day itinerary.
  • Day 3 Morning: Visit Hemudu Ancient Site (~40 min taxi) – prehistoric archaeological site with museum.
  • Day 3 Afternoon: Explore Dongqian Lake Scenic Area (~30 min taxi) – enjoy lakeside walking, pagodas, and tea plantations.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Dongqian Lake or city center. Recommended dishes: Dongqian freshwater fish, bamboo shoots, local pastries.

Souvenirs: Tea, lake-themed souvenirs, handicrafts, local snacks.


4-Day Itinerary: Chenghuang Street + Dongqian Lake + Ningbo Countryside

Four days include natural scenery in addition to city highlights.

  • Days 1–3: Follow 3-day itinerary.
  • Day 4 Morning: Visit Ningbo Botanical Garden (~30 min taxi) – diverse plant species and serene environment.
  • Day 4 Afternoon: Explore nearby ancient villages like Fangqiao Village (~20 min taxi) for traditional architecture and crafts.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Dongqian Lake or city center. Recommended dishes: local freshwater fish, bamboo shoots, Ningbo-style tofu.

Souvenirs: Herbal teas, handmade crafts, village-style handicrafts.


5-Day Itinerary: Chenghuang Street + Lakes + Museums + Villages

Five days allow a comprehensive experience of Ningbo’s urban, cultural, and natural attractions.

  • Days 1–4: Follow 4-day itinerary.
  • Day 5 Morning: Visit Ningbo Art Museum (~15 min taxi) – modern art exhibits and cultural programs.
  • Day 5 Afternoon: Explore Ningbo Old Town alleys for shopping and traditional street food before departure.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Old Town or Tianyi Square. Recommended dishes: seafood, dim sum, local desserts.

Souvenirs: Modern art prints, ceramic crafts, Ningbo rice wine, street food gifts.


6-Day Itinerary: Full Ningbo Experience

Six days allow for city exploration, lakes, museums, countryside, and shopping.

  • Days 1–5: Follow 5-day itinerary.
  • Day 6 Morning: Visit Baoguo Temple (~15 min taxi from city center) – one of the oldest wooden structures in China.
  • Day 6 Afternoon: Return to Chenghuang Street for last-minute shopping, riverfront walk, or tea tasting.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near city center for convenience. Recommended dishes: Ningbo-style seafood, steamed buns, sweet rice wine.

Souvenirs: Temple charms, traditional crafts, tea, local snacks.


7-Day Itinerary: Comprehensive Ningbo Exploration

A full week lets you explore Chenghuang Street, museums, temples, lakes, ancient villages, and shopping districts at a leisurely pace.

  • Days 1–6: Follow 6-day itinerary.
  • Day 7 Morning: Visit Cicheng Ancient Town (~40 min taxi) – traditional architecture, city walls, and local markets.
  • Day 7 Afternoon: Leisurely walk along Dongqian Lake or city riverfront. Enjoy final local meals and purchase souvenirs before departure.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Dongqian Lake or city center. Recommended dishes: Ningbo-style seafood, local pastries, traditional desserts.

Souvenirs: Local snacks, traditional handicrafts, tea, rice wine, art pieces, postcards.


User Reviews

By Xi Xiaoyuan's Vision |

I passed by the City God Temple, which was under renovation, and took a picture of the plaque before leaving. Because the renovation was filled with a smell of paint, I endured the smell and took a picture. It’s not that I love the City God Temple so much, but just recorded that I had been here so that I can remember it next time I come.

By SummerSee the World |

You can reach Chenghuang Temple by taking Metro Line 2. It's important to note that Shanghai public transportation cards cannot be used in Ningbo (this should be the case elsewhere), including the Motor Metropolis. You can only use them in Ningbo by purchasing a ticket on site or by using the WeChat mini-program "Ride Code."

After getting off the subway, walk directly out of Exit C. A short walk will bring you to the City God Temple. Unlike the one in Shanghai, Ningbo's City God Temple is a single street, a bit like a pedestrian mall, with plenty of snacks along the way. Don't miss it if you're interested! The Ningbo City God Temple is quite picturesque at night, with many people and a lively atmosphere. I even bought a few surname plaques at a shop.

Follow the navigation all the way and you will pass a garden square. At night, there will be many small lights surrounding both sides of the road.

By July 7th |

I don't recommend coming to this food court. The taste is average. The so-called freshly squeezed juice is just old juice that was made at who knows when, plus a little new juice. I asked the clerk not to add it but he didn't listen. It's a pity that they have to swipe the card before paying. It was a very bad impression for my first visit.

By Tianshan Lake Snow |

When it was almost dark, I went to the City God Temple. To be honest, I don’t like the chaos here. It was completely demolished and there were rubble everywhere.

By China-TravelNote users |

Don't go to the Chenghuang Temple Food City here to eat. The food is expensive, but the main point is that it is dirty, messy and unpalatable. The pan-fried meat I bought was sour, not fresh, and disgusting.

By Little Pig Man |

The area is a little smaller than the Chenghuang Temple in Shanghai, but the nature is similar. You can buy local food and some small commodities.

By The next reincarnation |

[Want to eat Ningbo snacks?] [Want the cheapest clothes?] [Want the cheapest gifts?] [Ahem, you can only come here]

By yisa |

It's pretty average... Not much to do, similar to a wholesale market.

By Yu Laobei |

I don't have a very good impression of Ningbo City God Temple. It's all very cheap commercial forms. I don't want to go near it. There is too much smell of cheap barbecue oil smoke.

By If you mess with me, I'll piss you off. |

Does every city have a City God Temple? There is a market in front of the City God Temple here, but the things there are pretty average. I won’t go there next time I go.

By A small universe |

【2008】A good place to bargain for small items when you were a student~

By Doudoudoudoudou |

Every city with a bit of history has a City God Temple. Ningbo also has a lot of history, so the City God Temple is just average.

By Andy.Bohu.Tang |

Ningbo City God Temple is much smaller than Shanghai's, but you can still come and see it.

By Maomao |

The City God, also known as the City God or City God Lord, is one of the important deities widely worshipped in Chinese ethnic and religious culture. He is represented by famous officials and heroes who have made contributions to the local people. He is the guardian deity of the city, believed by Chinese folk and Taoists.

By Eagle |

There are a lot of people in the place where people go shopping.

By Cao Wenhan |

It's a pedestrian street. When I came here, the area was under renovation and it was a mess.

By Lazy Cat |

This commercial street is similar to the combination of Tianjin's Da Hutong and Maigou. Although it is not a wholesale mall, it is really dirty and messy, probably because there are so many snacks.

By Billy Peng |

Quite disappointed, it felt like it was just a bunch of hot pot. I thought there would be a lot of snacks, but in the end I only had Shanghai shengjian.

By China-TravelNote users |

I went there when it was raining. There are wholesale markets, snack towns and so on. It's just a commercial street. Apart from the name, it seems to have nothing to do with the City God Temple. It's a bit dirty because there are so many people.

By Idle Clouds and Solitary Cranes |

The commercial landscape of Chenghuangmiao Pedestrian Street still lacks the grandeur of Beijing's Wangfujing and Xidan districts, instead resembling more of a wholesale market. Some shops offer outdoor cooking, creating a vibrant atmosphere of life with the aroma of cooking wafting through the air – a rare sight in northern cities.

By Ordinary life |

The Ningbo City God Temple, also known as the Ningbo County Temple, is located in the bustling heart of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. It is one of the largest existing City God temples in China. The City God is a prominent deity widely worshipped in ancient Han Chinese religious culture. He was often portrayed as a prominent official or hero who had rendered meritorious service to the local people. He is a guardian deity of the city, worshipped by both Han Chinese folk and Taoists.

Opposite Tianyi Square, it is a great place for leisure that integrates dining, entertainment and shopping.

By Yu Xia Xia |

As soon as you enter the City God Temple, you will feel a shabby feeling everywhere that is incompatible with this big city. Most of the restaurants are snack stalls commonly seen in urban and rural fringe areas, and the clothing stores are distribution stations of Yiwu Small Commodity Market, but there are still crowds of people coming and going.

By Text | |

City God Temple and Tianyi Square are very close to each other. City God Temple has the flavor of Ningbo and is very lively.

By Wait for ten people |

I don't recommend Chenghuang Temple because of its strong commercial atmosphere. My friend bought me a watermelon and said it tasted terrible, so I returned it to him angrily. Anyway, I feel that Chenghuang Temple is very average.

By dawdler |

The City God Temple in Ningbo is smaller than the one in Shanghai, but it has a full range of snacks.

By Teddy Bear |

Like Shanghai, the Chenghuang Temple area in Ningbo is also a gathering place for small commodity markets and snacks from all over the country. It is a business district with a very low-end style and extremely rustic temperament. Tourists who come here basically just stroll around and buy small things.



When we went to the City God Temple during the Spring Festival this year, the main hall was being renovated. I don’t know if it was to restore its original function. However, there is a statue of the City God on the first floor of the City God Temple Commercial Pedestrian Street at the intersection of Kaiming Street and Xianxue Street, and people come to worship from time to time.

By Traveling hand in hand |

The old buildings of Chenghuang Temple have been fenced off, and it seems only the name remains; there's not much to see. There's a Chenghuang Temple snack street in a nearby shopping mall. You can top up your card and get a refund. The handmade glutinous rice balls and fermented rice dumplings are delicious, but not as good as those at Gangyagou. The Shaoxing stinky tofu isn't as good as the one I had in Shaoxing, but it's still good enough to satisfy your craving. The seafood fried rice cakes were decent; the crab wasn't fat and didn't have any roe, but the shellfish and shrimp were decent. It was also reasonably priced at 30 yuan, and the rice cakes were flavorful.

By Sister Da |

The City God Temple is quite ordinary, with some indoor shops selling things and clothes.

By A Smile on the Road |

In order to avoid various intentional or unintentional rumors of marriage urging, I decided to come here to pray for a marriage. The place is not big, but the incense is very popular. My friend and I took a quick look and then left. Because there were too many people, we saw after we came out that I came here to pray for a marriage, so why didn’t I go to worship Yue Lao? Well, since we are already out, we can’t spend another ten yuan for a ticket to go back in.

By Peppa Pig |

The first place I went to in Ningbo was Chenghuang Temple. There were snacks and some clothes shops. It took only a few minutes to browse around. I got a Peppa Pig tattoo.

By Commitment |

It's not the street I imagined, it has become a food court in the house, there is nothing special to eat.

By Sugar🍬 |

The City God Temple really feels like a small commodity/clothing wholesale market. If you are a bargain hunter, then the City God Temple is a good place to go.

By The confused little one in the rice jar |

There are many things to eat at Chenghuang Temple Snack Street, but I think it is unhygienic. I just want to join in the fun.

By Tian Changjun |

It's a very nerdy street. There's not much food to eat, and the clothes are all very low-end, so I don't really want to buy anything. It's just a boring street.

By Caitlin |

The prices are the cheapest among all the attractions in Ningbo. Chenghuang Temple has food and clothes to buy. I absolutely have to try the duck intestines and fresh meat. They are 5 yuan for 30 skewers, the cheapest in Ningbo. The key is that they are really delicious. I also bought clothes and shoes here. The prices are also very affordable. It is a good place for country girls to shop. Hahaha

By The only Danna sauce |

It is now a commercial street with snack shops on both sides of the road. It is nice to come here to have some snacks. Of course, although there are places to eat, the hygiene of the environment is not very good. The skewers of the internet-famous duck intestines are all over the ground. I hope a large trash can can be provided so that everyone has a place to throw them away.

By Wandering Qiqiqi |

It's the same old saying

It seems that every larger city has a drum tower, and the City God Temple is no exception.

In my personal memory, the City God Temple is a place where money is burned.

Now it has become a shopping and food street, and it is commonplace.

Honestly, it's a good place to go when you really don't know where to go.

Actually, it’s good, City God Temple, Tianyi Square, Moon Lake, etc. are all in one place.

Um

By Xiaoying~lo |

Chenghuang Temple is where snacks gather, and the scenery is just average.

By Meat tide sweet 🐣 |

I said I only looked at it from the outside.

By Lu Rending's ambition |

It seems that the City God Temple has some inextricable relationship with snacks, and this one is no exception.

By tree |

Okay hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

By Undead_soul |

The City God Temple has evolved into a large market. It is not very interesting and you can choose not to go there.

By China-TravelNote users |

There are many snacks in Chenghuang Temple. You need to charge your meal card. If you can't finish the food, you can get a refund.

By Furball, Furball, you don't bloom |

There were quite a lot of people inside, and the prices were basically under 30 yuan. I ordered a bowl of seafood noodles and beef pot stickers, but found the taste to be unsatisfactory.

By Ultimate Bliss |

It's just an antique commercial street, quite messy, without any special features, I don't recommend going there

By Da Zhu |

It's a commercial street, and the tower inside is very conspicuous, so I went in when I passed by. But there is a fee to climb the tower. My feet hurt from walking, so I didn't want to climb anymore. I rested outside for a while, and the environment was okay.

By Several people |

I just passed by and didn't look around carefully.

By Xiwei |

It's ok, there's a lot of food, but it doesn't have any obvious characteristics compared to other places.

By To meet another life |

I personally think it's a very ordinary place and don't recommend it.

By misty |

There are many unique things in Ningbo, as well as snacks and all kinds of miscellaneous things.

By Ouni |

It's just okay. If you don't have any other place to go, go check it out.

By 283557465 |

There are many small commodities for sale, and it seems that there are also many food stalls. It is quite messy. The only thing to see seems to be the Tianfeng Tower? I took two photos at the bottom.

By Little Cyclone |

Like other city god temples, it is a lively place with snacks and vendors.

By I'm by the Yongning River |

There are a lot of people in Ningbo City God Temple, but the food they eat is the same as that available all over the country.

By Grand debut |

The main reason to visit Chenghuang Temple is to see the Tianfeng Pagoda. The most popular snack nearby seems to be the chicken wing rice wrappers from two restaurants. They have rice stuffed inside the wings, with the wing tips attached underneath. It looks like the mice I folded with handkerchiefs as a kid, which is not very pleasant to look at.

By nyynuaa |

Located in the heart of downtown Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, Ningbo City God Temple is a prominent Taoist temple in the region, boasting a history of nearly a thousand years. Nearby is the Tianfeng Pagoda. Following renovations, the temple now primarily features the City God Temple Pedestrian Street and the City God Temple Snack Market, though it's relatively small and uninspiring.

By la sa |

There are no special snacks, not as many as the Drum Tower, a bit messy

By Audrey |

There are shops everywhere in Chenghuang Temple. Brother Yang insisted that I buy the inappropriate clothes. I left angrily and he left too. When he came out, he was unhappy again.

Later I sat on the wooden crossbar on the second floor, and finally~~~~

By Shadow Love |

Whether you're shopping or eating, you'll always go to Chenghuang Temple. There are indeed a lot of snacks there, and it's very close to Tianyi Square, so it's a good place to go shopping.

By The Flesh Demon King |

With all due respect... I don't know if I went to the wrong place. It was different from the Chenghuang Temple I remember from other places. I went there specifically for food. But... I don't know what I ended up doing... an indoor snack street... I chose death.

By zhm_jinan |

I thought it was a place similar to Shanghai Chenghuang Temple, but I was disappointed. There were still many areas under construction, and time was tight, so I left.

By Kebaliang |

The temple was under renovation when I went there. The area around was very chaotic. There were many cars parked in front of the temple, so I couldn't take any photos.

By China-TravelNote user 91638000 |

It’s better not to go to Chenghuang Temple, it’s just a place selling things, there’s not even a temple

By I became Darwin |

There is construction all around. I feel this place is average and the food is average too.

By Yao Yan |

Not recommended.. There is nothing special to see.. If you want to go shopping, it is recommended to go to Tianyi Square which is very close.

By Guangdong's fugitive white-cut chicken |

It's just an ordinary shopping mall area, nothing special

By Strawberry Cake |

It's such a mess... Plus with the subway being built, it's like a wet market, with sewage flowing everywhere and garbage everywhere...

By Klaus |

The shopping pedestrian street of old Ningbo has a wide variety of goods and you can enjoy bargaining.

By Huai Ashuo |

Since the second phase seems to be still under construction... there are very few people and it's a bit desolate. I've seen Wushan Square on Hefang Street many times in Hangzhou, so this may seem a bit underwhelming.

By Scarlett W |

It seems that every city has a City God Temple, and Ningbo is no exception. Here, there are all kinds of snacks, shopping and clothes.

By Shenxiu |

I went there 30 years ago. Although things have changed, I can't really turn into a dog. It's not worth going.

By Sara |

It's a very boring attraction, just like a small commodity market. It was raining heavily that day and I came here specifically, but I was very disappointed. I left in less than two minutes. There was no need to waste time here

By Experience private travel |

Ningbo feels quite comfortable, although it's not a big place.

By Juno |

It's interesting to go shopping, there are many tourists and a lot of small commodities

By iamdv |

When I went there, many buildings were under renovation, and the antique buildings made it difficult for people to imagine the prosperity of ancient times.


The attractions mentioned in the above itinerary


More attractions in Ningbo


Popular attractions in Zhejiang

Top attractions in Hangzhou

Top attractions in Jinhua

Top attractions in Lin'an

Top attractions in Lishui

Top attractions in Nanxun

Top attractions in Ningbo

Top attractions in Quzhou

Top attractions in Shaoxing

Top attractions in Shengsi

Top attractions in Taizhou

Top attractions in Wenzhou

Top attractions in WuZhen

Top attractions in XiTang

Top attractions in Zhoushan