subject: Top 5 Attractions In Ningbo Explore The Fascinating City Of Ningbo [print this page] Home to one of the most diverse places of interest, Ningbo has a wide range of famous temples and scenic sites. The most known temple is Baoguo Temple. It is declared as one of the oldest Buddhist temples that have been well preserved.
The architecture of the temple is quite complex and showcases a unique pattern, designed in an impressive stature. It encompasses the Grand Hall, Bell Tower and the Celestial Kings Hall. Also included are the Master Monk Hall, East and West Adjacent Rooms, Drum Tower and the Depositary of the Buddhist Sutra. With all its complexities and intricate designs, the main part of the temple belongs to the Grand Hall. This section of the temple is spectacular. The elaborate structure of hall is highlighted impressively with its imposing pillars, columns and wooden girders that interlock with each other.
Another attraction in Ningbo is the Xuedou Mountain. It is an added historic site that is popular among the tourists. Having a scenic landscape, it is regarded as the hometown of prominent historical figures in contemporary times, Jiang Jieshi and his sons. Crowned in the early Han Dynasty, it is known as the fairyland on the sea.
Surrounded by an exotic atmosphere, Ningbos Lianghuang Mountain has amazing and elegant sceneries that attract many people around the world. It is a steep mountain with huge stones and precipice peaks, highlighted in lush greenery that seems to be boundless in colour. It also has a spectacular waterfall, a deep valley, a serene spring and a tranquil gully. One of the most famous mountains in the Yangtze River, there have been countless writers and poets of ancient and modern times who have left priceless lyrical masterpieces and footprints at its luxuriant scenery.
Ningbos Chinese Fishing Village is another attraction, which is regarded as one of the largest fishing harbors in China. The multitude of such a harbors lures many people. Even though it is a small town, it blends influences of European and American flavours to give a contemporary experience of a fishing village. There is a major theme park in the village and even an on sea amusement park. Also included are the Song Imperial City, Shipu Ancient Street, the Tantou Mountain and the fisherman wharf. One can also witness the fishing culture and fishermen folk in their customary duties. Known as a seaside marine tourist spot, it has become a large scale city of marine culture and leisure in the country.
The Tianyi Pavilion is a merger between Ningbo Museum and Cultural Protection Bureau. Flaunting the history of the country, it adjoins the elegant scenery of the Moon Lake. A book-storing tower, it holds the oldest library in Asia, belonging to one of the three largest family libraries present in the world. It has expanded over the years to equip more functional areas that include exhibitions, book storing culture and gardening leisure as it features a pond where there are lush trees, small hills and rocks. It perfectly showcases the history of Ningbo and transforms into an open window to its culture, society and arts.
With such astounding places of interest, if you are searching for a hotel in Ningbo, then Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo is the ideal place. This Ningbo hotel is the citys most luxurious and largest internationally recognized hotel that overlooks its three rivers. Located in the heart of the city, guests can easily stroll around the streets of the citys commercial district.
