Ningbo Attractions
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Ningbo is situated in the northeast of the province of Zhejiang, 25km from the East China Sea, at the confluence of the Yaojiang and Yongjiang Rivers.
This important port with its network of navigable canals is also a busy industrial and trading center and has been dubbed ''Little Shanghai''.
As long ago as the Qin period, about 2300 years ago, the city was of considerable importance. Under the Tang dynasty (618-907) it grew to be one of the most important ports in China. When the Song dynasty moved its seat of government to Hangzhou in 1127, Ningbo's prosperity grew in leaps and bounds.
This important port with its network of navigable canals is also a busy industrial and trading center and has been dubbed ''Little Shanghai''.
As long ago as the Qin period, about 2300 years ago, the city was of considerable importance. Under the Tang dynasty (618-907) it grew to be one of the most important ports in China. When the Song dynasty moved its seat of government to Hangzhou in 1127, Ningbo's prosperity grew in leaps and bounds.
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Tianyi Ge Library
The 16th C Tianyi Ge Library contains a vast collection of Chinese books. A pond was created in front of the building, to be used in the event of a fire.
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Putuoshan Mountain
One of the four Holy Mountains of Buddhism, Putuoshan Mountain has long been the site of monasteries and sacred buildings.
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Tiantaishan Mountain
Tiantaishan Mountain, famous for being the original site of the Buddhistic Tiantai School, is home to several monasteries, including the Guoqing Si Monastery.
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Ashoka Monastery
Ashoka Monastery was founded in the first half of the 5th C and is believed to contain a relic of Buddha.
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Tiantong Si Monastery
The Tiantong Si Monastery stands at the base of Taibaishan. Although its roots date back to 300, the current buildings were built between the 17th and early 20th C.
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