Shangri-La Ningbo - The Three Rivers Intersection

Three rivers, the Yong, the Fenghua, and the Yuyao, converge right below this 34-story Shangri-La, and the wave-like facade makes sure you don't miss the point. It's a full-scale luxury hotel with 562 rooms, every one of them angled toward the city or the water. Shang Palace covers Ningbonese and Zhejiang cooking; the Lobster Bar and Grill handles seafood and grilled meats. Tianyi Pavilion, China's oldest surviving private library, is a five-minute drive.