Location and Travel
The University of Nottingham at Ningbo China (UNNC) is located in Zhejiang Province on the south shore of Hangzhou Bay, opposite Shanghai. Ningbo is a 7000-year-old, rapidly growing city, populated with more than six million people and covering over 9000 square kilometres. Ranked 7th by Forbes list of 'the top cities for business in China', it is a thriving blend of enterprise, culture, education, tradition and entertainment.
UNNC was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China in 2004. It is situated in Ningbo Higher Education Park, a leafy suburb on the outskirts of the city. The meticulously landscaped campus features many attractive spaces, including a Chinese garden and an English garden to symbolise the unique partnership behind the University's success. Distinctive canals weave through the University's extensive grounds.
Getting to the University
Car
Hangzhou-Ningbo Express Way G92/S
After passing the Dazhujia toll gate turn right onto Qianhu North Road. Drive 4km south before turning left onto Taikang East Road. The University is on the right.
Ningbo Ring Road G1501
After passing the Yunlong toll gate turn left onto Yinzhou Avenue and drive 3.5km west. Turn right onto Qianhu South Road before turning right onto Taikang East Road. The campus is on the right.
Visitor parking on campus is by permit only. If you need visitor parking, please email: facilities@nottingham.edu.cn
Plane
From Ningbo Lishe Airport
A taxi from the airport costs around 30 RMB for a 12km journey.
From Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport
Take the shuttle bus from the airport to Hangzhou Train Station then get the high speed train to Ningbo Train Station.
From Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Transfer by foot to Hongqiao Train Station then get the high speed train to Ningbo Train Station.
From Shanghai Pudong Airport
Take a taxi or the Metro to Hongqiao Train Station, then take the high speed train to Ningbo. A taxi to Hongqiao Train Station will take about one hour and costs around 250 RMB. To get to Hongqiao Train Station via Metro, take Line 2 and transfer at Guanglan Lu station.
Coach
A taxi from Ningbo Central Coach Station costs around 30 RMB for an 11km journey. Buses 115, 132, and 368 run from the coach station and stop near campus.
Train
The easiest way to get to the University from Ningbo Train Station is by taxi. The fare is around 30 RMB for an 11km journey. Buses 159, 161 and 369 run from the station and stop near campus.
Taxi
Show taxi drivers the following address to reach the University campus:
宁波市鄞州区高教园区泰康东路199 号
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China,
199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo
A map of the UoN Ningbo campus is available here: http://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/about/visitor-information.aspx