Ningbo's fisherman have earned themselves a pretty sturdy reputation as being some of the best in the land—some even say that they've turned it into an art form. While they may or may not have made fishing into art, they certainly have made it into an amusement park. Located some 100 km (62 mi) from downtown Ningbo in Xiang Shan (Xiàng Shān, 象山), are the Shipu Fishing Harbor (Shípǔ Yúgǎng Gǔchéng, 石浦渔港古城) and the accompanying China Fishing Village theme park.

Although fishing is probably not everyone's cup of Earl Grey, China Fishing Village manages to capture a fair bit of the region's culture and customs and frames into a sort of pseudo-American style maritime village. It creates an unusual experience, which alone make it almost worth going, but it's probably best for the avid fisherman or those with an interest in maritime culture. Shipu is also the place where Ningbo's annual fisherman's festival is held in September.

Those interested in learning more about Ningbo's fishing culture should also check out the Ningbo Museum and Qing'an Guild Hall, both located in Ningbo proper.

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