Ningde[a], previously romanized as Ningteh and Ning-Taik, is a city located along the northeastern coast of Fujian, China.

Like the rest of the province, Ningde sits in a mountainous region but it also enjoys almost 200 kilometres (120 mi) of coastline facing the East China Sea.

Ningde is listed No.2 in China Integrated City Index 2016's environmental ranking, a study conducted by the National Development and Reform Commission.

[2] The warm and moist climate and fertile land in the prefecture of Ningde provide it with favorable conditions for agriculture.

The area also produces large quantities of various fruits, such as shaddocks, Chinese chestnuts, plums, honey peaches, lychees and longans.

In 2000, aquatic products take up 41.3 percent of the total output value of agriculture from Ningde, with an exporting value of US$82,170,000 and an annual net income exceeding RMB 3,500 for local fishermen.

Major products include yellow croakers, oysters, razor clams, prawns and freshwater eels.

Ningde's history dates back to the Stamped Pottery Culture System (海印紋陶文化系統 Hāi-éng-ùng-dò̤ Ùng-huá Hiê-tūng).

In 1736, during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty, Ningde was promoted to Funingfu (福寧府 Hók-nìng-hū) Administration.

The bantieji parade, mostly seen during the Chinese new year, is a folk art performance popularized in Ningde since the Qing Dynasty.

The puppet lion dance, popular in Huotong Town and Jiaocheng District, originated from toys of the local children.

Common forms of the art include traditional flower patterns, words and daily life objects.

Owing to projects in recent years to protect the She heritage, three volumes of She folk tales, songs and proverbs have been published.

The Ningde UNESCO Global Geopark was created in 2015 in a volcanic region of the coast, comprising Baishuiyang, Taimushan and Baiyunshan scenic areas.