Ningbo Moon Lakealso known as Ningbo Yuehu is located in the downtown district. It is just 5 minutes walk from Gulou and not far from the Ningbo Railway Station (Ningbo Nanzhan). The Moon Lake is also next to the Tianyi Pavilion and the 5 star hotel, Howard Johnson. The Ningbo MoonLake represents 96.7 hectares of water and parklands with many beautiful gardens and walkways. In existence for nearly 1400 years, the lake is surrounded by many old pavilions and buildings. Ningbo Moonlake is a great place for a picnic, stroll, or a paddle around the lake in one of the boats available for hire.