Tianyi Pavilion Museum in Ningbo

🌿A time-traveling book collection legend! This "cultural maze" in Ningbo is worth visiting again and again! ✨If you think Ningbo is only about tangyuan and seafood, you're missing out! Located on the west bank of Moon Lake, Tianyi Pavilion is the oldest private library in China, and a perfect blend of Jiangnan gardens and ancient book culture. Here, every brick tells a story of 450 years of protection. Let's explore this "cultural gene bank" that even Yu Qiuyu was amazed by! ………… 🏠Address No. 10, Tianyi Street, Haishu District, Ningbo 🚇Transportation Exit D, Ximenkou Station, Metro Line 1 🎫Tickets CNY 30/person, available on WeChat or on-site ⏰Opening hours 8:30–17:30 May 1–October 31 8:30–17:00 November 1–April 30 Closed on Monday mornings (except public holidays, open at 1:30 pm) Ancient book reading room opening hours: Summer 8:30–11:00, 14:00–17:00, Winter 13:30–16:30 (closed on weekends) ⌚️Visit duration 2–3 hours 🔥Stamps Three stamps at the visitor center ………… 📜In the 40th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty (1561), Fan Qin, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, retired and built this library with all his heart and soul. Named after the phrase "Heaven produces water with the number one, and the earth completes it with the number six" from the Book of Changes, it implies the wisdom of using water to overcome fire. More than 70,000 volumes of rare books have been protected from war, insects, and moisture here, making it the most hardcore "firewall" in ancient China! Even Emperor Qianlong came to copy its layout when building the seven royal libraries for the Siku Quanshu. 🌳Oriental aesthetics of changing scenery in the garden 1️⃣East Garden: A secluded bamboo path + a pond with koi fish. Don't forget to check in at the "Bai'e Pavilion" for top Ming dynasty stone carvings. 2️⃣Ninghui Hall: Look up! The "72 solar terms mortise and tenon caisson" from the Qing dynasty is breathtaking. 3️⃣Shuibei Pavilion: The windows reflect the scholarly atmosphere. Visit on a rainy day to enjoy the soothing sound of raindrops. 4️⃣Zunjing Pavilion: The three-story pavilion with a double-eaved hip roof is a must-see! Find an angle to capture a martial arts movie scene with the pavilion and clouds. 🌍Visit route: Tianyi Pavilion is large, so it's recommended to enter from the west gate, follow the main route signs, and exit from the south gate (see picture 15). 🔥Treasures ✅Ming dynasty local chronicles: Of the 271 types of Ming dynasty local chronicles in Tianyi Pavilion, 164 are unique in China. ✅Shenlong copy of the Lanting Preface: The "twin brother" of Wang Xizhi's original work. ✅Qing dynasty city defense map: The Ningbo version of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" features ancient delivery men. ✅Wangong sedan chair: The Hermes of Zhu Jin wood carving, with 230 gold foils creating a "wedding ceiling." ✅Qin Family Ancestral Hall stage: 24 layers of hollowed-out caisson with surround sound effects. 💡Hidden activities ▫️Mahjong Origin Exhibition Hall: Surprise! Chen Yumen invented modern mahjong here! ▫️Ancient book restoration experience: Touch the texture of ancient xuan paper (reservation required). 📸Photo tips ✔️In front of the "Tianyi Pavilion" plaque ✔️Use the bamboo forest as the foreground to capture the reflection of Zunjing Pavilion ✔️Capture the magic of light and shadow at 4 pm, it's amazing! ………… When your fingers brush over the marks on the Ming dynasty brick walls, you'll understand the Fan family's vow to "never separate from books." This is not just a library, but the heart of Chinese culture that has been beating for five centuries.❤️