Ningbo

Ningbo is a sub-provincial city in Zhejiang. It creates nearly 20 percent of the province's total GDP.

In recent years, Ningbo has announced policies for the improvement of its aquatic environment, air pollution, architecture and road network. Ningbo is now a pilot area for the construction of ecological civilization, low-carbon cities and sponge cities.

It is the ninth time Ningbo has been chosen as one of the happiest cities in China.

A nighttime view of Ningbo's urban area. [Photo/Zhejiang Fabu WeChat]

Taizhou

Adorned with lush mountains and clear waters, Taizhou is abundant in natural and beautiful villages.

In Taizhou, people's sense of happiness is reflected in small moments: vehicles giving way to pedestrians or the prevalence of voluntary services.

A view of the Shenxianju scenic area in Taizhou [Photo provided to ezhejiang.gov.cn]

In addition to the three cities above, Yuyao, Putuo, Cixi and Yiwu in Zhejiang appeared on the list of China's happiest county-level cities.