Ningbo Tianyi Pavilion Museum

Ningbo Tianyi Pavilion is the oldest private library in China and one of the oldest libraries in Asia. It was built in the Ming dynasty and has a history of over 400 years. 🌟Highlights: Tianyi Pavilion is divided into a book collection area, a garden area, and an exhibition area. You can admire the architecture, enjoy the garden, and visit the exhibitions. [One] The book collection area, centered around the Baoshu Building, includes Dongming Caotang, Fan's Former Residence, Zunjing Pavilion, Mingzhou Stele Forest, Qianjin Studio, and the newly built book collection library; [Two] The garden area, centered around the East Garden, includes Ming Pool, rockery, corridor, stele forest, Bai'e Pavilion, Ninghui Hall, and other attractions; [Three] The exhibition area, centered around the modern residential building Qin's Ancestral Hall, includes Furongzhou, Wen's Ancestral Hall, and the newly built Painting and Calligraphy Hall. 🗓Tour route: You can follow the route below, which covers the main attractions of Tianyi Pavilion. You can arrange the time spent at each attraction according to your schedule: West Gate → Fan Qin Bronze Statue → Xishan Yima Painting → Dongming Caotang → Fan's Former Residence → North Library → Zunjing Pavilion → Mingzhou Stele Forest → Tianyi Pavilion → Qianjin Studio → Liufang Hall → Yanfen Hall → Yunxiang Hall → Bai'e Pavilion → Ninghui Hall → East Garden → Linquan Elegant Club → Mahjong Origin Exhibition Hall → Flower Sedan Hall → Qin's Ancestral Hall → Baojing Hall → South Garden → Shuibei Pavilion → Fan's Remaining House → Sima Mansion → West Gate. 📍Address: No. 10, Tianyi Street, Haishu District, Ningbo. 🕙Opening hours: Monday: 13:30–17:00 (except public holidays), Tuesday to Sunday: 8:30–17:00. 🚉Transportation: Bus: Take bus 512, 371, 9, or 26 to the scenic area. Subway: Take Ningbo Metro Line 1 to Ximenkou Station. 💰Ticket price: CNY 30.