Tianyi Pavilion Museum

One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Ningbo, which luckily has many branches around China: Tairyo Teppanyaki! This one is located in Tianyi Square, on the fourth floor of the International Shopping Center. If you’re a foodie and enjoy all-you-can-eat restaurants, this is the place to go. Make sure you arrive ✨hungry✨! For ¥228/person (drinks included), you can order from a huge online menu and watch the food be prepared right in front of you, served up by knife-wielding chefs who slice and dice everything from beef and lambchops to cod filets and shrimps! The quality of the dishes is great, very well served and perfectly seasoned every time. From sushi, to meat, to fried rice, noodles, veggies, and a variety of desserts, Teppanyaki is an amazing place to go with a group of friends to enjoy a night out. 🍺 Some drinks they serve: -beer -soft drinks -sake -juices -wine -water 🍱 Some food options: -sashimi (salmon, tuna, white fish) -sushi -foie gras -clams with cheese -fried shrimps -soups -fried rice -noodles -lamb -oysters and literally soooo much more To end your night, scoop up a ball of ice cream and ask them for a flaming banana to go with it! 🍦 #thisischina #foodie #teppanyaki

Ningbo isn’t known for too many tourist attractions, but its most famous one, Tianyi Ge, is worth a visit for sure! Tianyi Ge is a massive garden that is home to the oldest library in China 🤯 When you’re through exploring the gardens, rent an e-scooter and make your way through the city! They’re everywhere, come with helmets, and are only 1.5 CNY/30 min! #ningbo #china #gardens #queenb_travels #summervacation#urbanexplorer

Ningbo must hit the card, Qianqiu pen Tianyi Pavilion before the Tianyi Pavilion, the understanding of it seems to be limited to its name and its book collection. I think it should be a small building with a strong book flavor, a building that records the historical changes since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. After that, I was amazed at the fact that such a well-known library building was located in a narrow street less than 100 meters. In the late Jiajing period, the scholar Fan Qin was a 27-year-old scholar, and followed the axiom of Confucianism, and he entered the career path. He is addicted to books, and every time he takes office, he first collects a good book, and in his later years, he builds a library, and he does not leave the house, reading, copying books, and repairing ancient books. "Book of Changes" has a cloud: the sky is a raw water, the land is 60%. The library is most afraid of fire, so this building is named Tianyi Pavilion. The bookcase is hard-topped and has a wide-scale structure. The building is wide and the upper floor is a large one. There are six rooms downstairs, which is exactly the same as the "Tianyidi Six". There are corridors in front and back to communicate with each other. There is a "Tianyichi" in front of the building. The water is diverted into the pool from the Yuehu Lake. Tianyi Pavilion is fortunate. We should thank Fan Qin and Fans family for their adherence to the cabinet, and the guardianship of many people, so that the cultural treasures have not disappeared, so that we can have the good news today. The history of the book is incense. The park is very large, and it is not bad to walk around at will. The East Garden and the South Park are scattered in the mountains, ponds, pavilions, etc., which are very tasteful and comfortable. Perhaps for the people of this city, Tianyi Pavilion is not just a quiet courtyard. It has long been a symbol, a totem, and a living code of conduct that has survived. It is this respect and respect for culture that has made the development and prosperity of a city.

Located in the urban area of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, it is the earliest private library building in China. It is also the oldest library in Asia and one of the world's first three family libraries. was built in the middle of the Ming Dynasty and was built by Fan Qin, the right minister of the retreat. Many of the exhibition halls display books collected by Fan's family all over the world. The building combines traditional folk crafts such as wood carving, brick carving, stone carving, gold decoration and copying. It is a masterpiece of Ningbo residential architecture. day - There is also an interesting mahjong museum in the pavilion, which has become a popular choice for many people to take pictures.

The most famous monument in Ningbo should be Tianyi Pavilion. Tianyi Pavilion was built by Fan Qin, the ambassador of the Ming Dynasty. It is the earliest private collection in China. It is also the oldest library in Asia and one of the world's first three family libraries, covering an area of 26,000 square meters. Built in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. Tianyige is the most rare place in the collection of local history and Dengke. Tianyige master Fan Qin, the word , No. Dongming, the official to the Ministry of Military Affairs. According to the "Yi Yi Sheng Shui, the land is 60%" theory, he took the meaning of "water and fire" and named the library as "Tianyi Pavilion". Fan Qinpingsheng likes to collect ancient books, and then he has the remaining books of the Lishi Wanjuan Building in Jixian County, and the book has reached more than 70,000 volumes. When Emperor Qianlong visited the south, he ordered the paintings of Tianyi Pavilion houses and bookcases as a blueprint. He built seven royal libraries in Beijing, Shenyang, Chengde, Yangzhou, Zhenjiang and Hangzhou to collect the four books. The Library of the Book, Tianyi Pavilion has been famous all over the world.

🏃🏻‍♂️On the second day of my trip to Ningbo, I returned to the urban area from the ancient county town of Cicheng and took the subway directly to Tianyi Pavilion to revisit this attraction. The name Tianyi Pavilion is derived from 'Tianyi gives birth to water,' which is the most basic wish of the ancients. Most ancient Chinese buildings are made of wood and brick, which are extremely prone to destruction by fire, and books are good combustibles. Once a fire breaks out, years of accumulation can be destroyed in an instant. ✔️Of course, just having a nice name is not enough to prevent fires; real measures are necessary. The main fire prevention measure of Tianyi Pavilion is the tall firewalls, which block the flying sparks. In addition, there is the control of fire sources; the distance between the residences and the book collection building is quite far. There are also firefighting measures, with a pond built at the entrance, named Tianyi Pool, from which water can be drawn to extinguish fires in case of an emergency. ✔️Paper books, besides being afraid of fire, are also afraid of water. Once damp, they can become moldy, infested with insects, and turn into waste paper. Tianyi Pavilion has two floors; the first floor is damp, and during the rainy season, there is a risk of internal flooding, so the books are stored on the second floor. The second floor is designed as a large open space, with windows open to the north and south, conducive to ventilation and air circulation, making the environment much safer for the books. This design is very scientific and was later adopted by many official book collection buildings. ✔️Tianyi Pavilion was the private book collection site of Fan Qin, a Ming Dynasty scholar, and is the oldest existing book collection building in China. After leaving Tianyi Pavilion, I headed east along the Mayar River to Moon Lake. Moon Lake, named for its crescent shape, has been a bustling place in Ningbo since ancient times, where officials and dignitaries built houses to live, and scholars stored books and lectured. ✔️Walking south along the lakeshore, I came to Shangshu Bridge, which connects to a small island in the lake called Liuting, one of the four islets in the lake. In addition to Shangshu Bridge, the island also has many ancient sites such as Ludian Bridge, Yingzhou Jiewufang, Buddhist Laymen's Forest, and Guandi Temple. ✔️Crossing Liuting, I arrived at the east bank of Moon Lake and continued south to Huayu. Huayu is the largest of the four islets in the lake, with many ancient sites such as Lake Heart Temple, Shizhou Pavilion, Cangzhou Pavilion, and Yuan Zhongchen Shrine, offering a feast for the eyes. In fact, in the northern part of Moon Lake, in addition to Tianyi Pavilion, there are also many ancient sites, which are also a collection of humanities, but unfortunately, I missed them. ✔️At Moon Bay, there are Moon Island and Moon Lake Bridge, where the scenery is the most beautiful. I lingered here for a long time, and if it weren't for the need to catch a plane, I would have been reluctant to leave. The southernmost end of Moon Lake is the Ningbo Railway Station, which has a subway station. From here, I took the subway to Ningbo Airport, concluding my brief trip to Ningbo. 📍Address: Dashuyuan Lane, Haishu District, Ningbo 💰Cost: Tianyi Pavilion ticket is 30 yuan, Moon Lake is an open park

Books span from ancient to modern times, and for book lovers, Tianyi Pavilion is the moonlight in their hearts. After visiting this century-old book tower, don't miss the Chinese-style bookstore next to it, which not only carries the fragrance of books from Tianyi Pavilion but also has the lively atmosphere of the world! 📍Address: No. 198, Mayaroad, Haishu District, Ningbo, 3 minutes walk from the west gate of Tianyi Pavilion 🚇Subway: 1⃣ Line 1 Ximenkou Station Exit D, 300 meters on foot 4⃣ Line 4 Liuxi Station Exit C, 1.1 kilometers on foot 🅿Parking: Same parking lot as Tianyi Pavilion 🎫Ticket: Free Tianyi Bookstore is a fusion of classical and trendy styles, not only preserving the traditional Chinese wooden architecture but also adding trendy art for young people to take photos. Here you can drink tea🍵, coffee☕, read books📖, and participate in parent-child activities with movable-type printing, making it a rare leisure spot. Tianyi Bookstore has two floors 👉1⃣st Floor: The 1⃣st section: Coffee bar and bookshelves, which also have some books by Wang Yangming. The 2⃣nd section: Tea drinking, photo-taking area, reading area, and movable-type printing experience are also here, and the Chinese-style flowing water banquet is my favorite. The 3⃣rd section: Intangible cultural heritage display area: Yue kiln celadon, Ningbo paper-cutting, blue calico, and so on 👉2⃣nd Floor: Reading area, plenty of space 🫵Summary: Take a day off during the holidays, stroll through the old town of Ningbo, feel the fragrance of books at Tianyi Pavilion, then visit Tianyi Bookstore for tea🍵 and reading📖, and finally take a walk around Moon Lake. What a beautiful experience😁😁😁

| A place with distinctive features of southern Chinese gardens where you can also learn about local life. 'Books hold the past and present, the port connects the world' is the slogan of Ningbo City, where 'Books hold the past and present' refers to Tianyi Pavilion. In the 40th year of Jiajing, Fan Qin, the Deputy Minister of War, began to build a private library. Taking the meaning of 'Heaven generates water', he hoped to use water to prevent fire, the greatest calamity that has always plagued libraries. Over the past four hundred years, Tianyi Pavilion has endured many disasters such as dynastic changes, wars, and theft. Fortunately, despite some losses, it has been preserved to this day. This is certainly due to the family teachings of the Fan family; Fan Qin and his descendants have devoted too much effort to this library. Tour Guide Tianyi Pavilion is a thematic museum that focuses on book culture, integrating research, protection, management, display, social education, and tourism. In my opinion, the best way to visit Tianyi Pavilion is to understand its historical background in advance, or hire a guide to tell you about it. The Boya Hall, Zhuangyuan Hall, Fan's Former Residence, and Dongming Thatched Cottage are the main buildings inside. Although it is not as exquisite as the Suzhou gardens, the rockeries and ponds here also reflect the characteristics of ancient Chinese gardens. There is a display of southern wisdom here: the entire Tianyi Pavilion has no air conditioning, but the shops in the scenic area do, which makes you want to take a break in an air-conditioned room on such a hot day, and perhaps buy a cold drink or ice cream. The stone engraving of the Shenlong version of the Orchid Pavilion Preface, housed in Tianyi Pavilion, is known as the 'Crown of the Orchid Pavilion'. Photography Guide: 1 Personally, I don't have much experience with photography, but this place is definitely a great spot for taking photos in Hanfu, and even when I was visiting, many young people from Ningbo came here to take wedding photos. 2 The entire scenic area is compact, so there's no need for a telephoto lens, but the light inside the courtyard is not very good, so it's recommended to prepare a lens with a large aperture. Route and Time: Cost: 30 yuan per person Detailed Address: No. 10 Tianyi Street, Haishu District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province Transportation: You can drive there yourself, parking is convenient. Ningbo city bus routes 512, 371, 9, and 26 all reach near the scenic area. Business Hours: May 1st - October 31st 8:30-17:30; November 1st - April 30th 8:30-17:00 (closed on Monday mornings)

Have lunch at the Fly Restaurant Renhe (Yonggui Road branch) to enjoy a few local home-style dishes. Two people ordered 5 dishes and only spent 105 yuan. Then walk to the Tianyi Pavilion, to see one of the world's three largest libraries and the Mahjong Exhibition Hall. After that, head to the Drum Tower—City God Temple to take a turn and taste the local specialty, You Zanzi.

400 years ago, during the Ming Dynasty, an official named Fan Qin, frustrated in his career, devoted himself to reading, copying, and collecting books, thus erecting a pavilion that would have a profound cultural impact on later generations. This is the oldest private library in history, one of the three oldest family libraries in the world, Tianyi Pavilion. ⛩️ Tianyi Pavilion Museum 📍 No. 10 Tianyi Street, Haishu District, Ningbo City 🎫 Ticket price: 30💰 🚗 Underground parking available 🅿️ (or Metro Line 1) 🌿 | History -Tianyi Pavilion is a private library founded by Fan Qin, a book collector from the Ming Dynasty. Initially, it was only used for storing books and has been preserved and passed down through generations of the family. After 400 years of trials and tribulations, many books are still well-preserved. The local gazetteers it holds play a significant role in the study of local histories in China, and its historical and cultural value is immeasurable. -There is a documentary called 'The Legendary Tianyi Pavilion' that talks about the history of Tianyi Pavilion. It is recommended to watch it before visiting, as it details the 400-year story of Tianyi Pavilion in just three episodes. -To truly appreciate the cultural significance of this place during a visit, one must understand Fan Qin, the collection of books, and the dramatic historical and cultural fluctuations of this building. 🌿 | Landscape A very typical Jiangnan garden landscape, the private library is hidden within a private garden, and the entire scenic area is a large mansion of the Fan family. Many attractions are standalone buildings, themed around the collection of books and the history of the Fan family. 🌿 | Transportation There is an underground parking lot, and you can also take Metro Line 1. There are many attractions nearby, such as Moon Lake, which is close by. You can also visit the Ningbo Tea Culture Museum, Moon Lake Yanyu Building, etc. We had limited time, caught a cloudy day in March, and it was too cold, so we didn't stay long. If you have the chance, you can visit nearby attractions. 🌿 | Photography Whenever I visit historical and cultural sites, I prefer to take pictures of landscapes or cultural relics rather than portraits. This is a place of cultural significance, and this family has paid a great price for the preservation of books. From a historical and cultural perspective, it is quite solemn. It would be somewhat disrespectful to use it merely as a photo check-in spot. However, if you want to conduct in-depth cultural research, leaving some photographic works is highly recommended. 🌿 | Impressions I first learned about Tianyi Pavilion because I received the well-known Zhongyuan fragrant sachets, which smelled very nice. Upon further investigation, I found out that fragrant grass can prevent bookworms, and ancient people often placed it in books, which would release the fragrance of the grass when the books were opened, what we often refer to as 'the fragrance of books.' One of the reasons why Tianyi Pavilion has been able to preserve books for 400 years is that a large amount of fragrant grass was stored in the book repository. I did a lot of research before coming and left satisfied after visiting.

Tianyi Pavilion, located on the west bank of Moon Lake, is the oldest existing library in China. It houses a collection of books from ancient to modern times and has been a sacred place for literati and scholars for hundreds of years. Since ancient times, only a handful of people, all of them renowned scholars, have had the privilege of ascending the pavilion to read. Fan Qin was born during the Jiajing period of the Ming dynasty. Intelligent from a young age, he loved reading. At the age of 27, he achieved academic success and became an imperial scholar, thus embarking on his official career. He had a passion for collecting books throughout his life. Wherever he served as an official, he would collect local documents extensively. After resigning from his official position, Fan Qin built a library on the west bank of Moon Lake in Ningbo and named it 'Tianyi Pavilion'. In the 37th year of Qianlong's reign, an imperial edict was issued to compile the 'Complete Library in Four Sections', and the Fan family contributed their collection of books. Since then, Tianyi Pavilion has become famous throughout the country. To protect the collection, Fan Qin established extremely strict family rules: the books were to be owned by his descendants, and the library could only be opened when keys from all branches of the family were gathered together. This is known as 'No division among generations, no books leave the pavilion'. In addition, those who smoke or drink were forbidden from entering the pavilion; non-family members were not allowed to view the books; one must not enter the pavilion without good reason; one could not bring friends or relatives into the pavilion privately; it was forbidden to lend books to people of other surnames; and women were not allowed to ascend to the pavilion. Today, Tianyi Pavilion is grand in scale, with a profound and historical atmosphere throughout the garden, showcasing its rich cultural heritage. The garden is mainly divided into a book collection cultural area, a garden leisure area, and an exhibition area. The history of honor and disgrace has become a memory. Tianyi Pavilion has stood for hundreds of years, enduring through the ages, and the Fan family's commitment to their original intentions has allowed countless cultural treasures to be preserved. Today's Tianyi Pavilion, for Ningbo, embodies a century of cultural essence and is also a symbol of Ningbo's culture.

👍Ningbo's most famous attraction. The Tianyi Pavilion is the oldest private library in China and one of the three oldest family libraries in the world. The Tianyi Pavilion was built between the 40th and 45th years of the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1561-1566 AD), originally the book collection place of Fan Qin, the right servant of the Ming Dynasty's Ministry of War. The Tianyi Pavilion Museum is a thematic museum with the Tianyi Pavilion Library as its core and book culture as its feature. Therefore, apart from the Tianyi Pavilion, which is a native, there are many relics in the scenic area that have been moved from other places, but they are not out of place. 📸【Treasure of the Museum】 ➡️Tianyi Pavilion: Also known as Baoshu Tower, it was built from the 40th year (1561) to the 45th year (1566) of the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, presided over by Fan Qin, the then retired right servant of the Ministry of War. It is the earliest existing private library in China, the oldest private library in Asia, and one of the three oldest family libraries in the world. The Tianyi Pavilion Library has gone through more than 400 years without a single fire. The library is most afraid of fire, so the Tianyi Pavilion reflects the characteristics of fire prevention in its name, color, layout, and management. ✅Name: The name "Tianyi" implies "water", and water overcomes fire. ✅Main color of the building: Black, in the theory of the five elements, water is black, the color of the deep abyss. ✅The interior of the building has water ripple and ancient water beast decorations ✅Layout: There are high horsehead walls and fire lanes on both sides, which can effectively isolate the fire source from spreading to the Tianyi Pavilion if the surrounding houses catch fire. ✅There is a Tianyi Pond in front of the building, and a secret passage is built to the Moon Lake, in case of fire, to ensure that there is enough water for fire fighting. ✅The second floor design, and the upper floor is used for book collection, can effectively isolate the ground moisture, ensure the dryness of the books. Only one staircase is designed for climbing the tower to read books, which is convenient for management. ✅The Tianyi Pavilion Library system stipulates: "No smoking or drinking on the tower", "No lending of books, books do not leave the tower" and other strict regulations. ➡️Feng Chengsu's rubbing of the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" stele: Don't miss it in the Ninghui Hall! The "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" is a treasure of Chinese calligraphy. Although the whereabouts of the original is still a mystery, the copies made by famous artists of all dynasties have their own merits. ❗The most precious of these is this work: Feng Chengsu's rubbing of the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" stele. In addition, the Ninghui Hall also displays the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" by various calligraphers of all ages, which is a treat for calligraphy lovers. ✏️【Practical Information】 ✔️Opening hours: 8:30-17:00, stop admission at 16:30 ✔️Ticket: 30 yuan ✔️Time: 2-3 hours ✔️Tour suggestion: Praise the QR code explanation in the Tianyi Pavilion, which is very detailed, and not only has a voice version, but also a text version, with a lot of information. Listening to the audio guide with your own headphones makes the tour clear. ✔️There is a Tianyi Bookstore next to it, a quaint little bookstore, you can take a look on the way. Tianyi Pavilion Museum