Ningbo Must-Visit Attractions | Tianyi Pavilion

Take the kids to see the most famous attraction in Ningbo's urban area during the summer - Tianyi Pavilion, and take the opportunity to learn about Ningbo's cultural knowledge and get some cultural enrichment. The entire Tianyi Pavilion Museum is centered around the Tianyi Pavilion book collection building, featuring book culture as its theme. It covers an area of about 34,000 square meters and is now a key national cultural relic protection unit, a key national ancient book protection unit, and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Tianyi Pavilion was built in the mid-Ming Dynasty, overseen by Fan Qin, the then retired Deputy Minister of War. It is the oldest private book collection building in China, the oldest existing library in Asia, and one of the world's three oldest family libraries. Additionally, a surprising discovery was made in Tianyi Pavilion: the origin of Mahjong is actually in Ningbo, which explains why there are so many Mahjong enthusiasts in Ningbo. Museum Opening Hours: Monday 13:30—17:00 (except for statutory holidays); Tuesday to Sunday 8:30—17:00, with entry ceasing 30 minutes before closing. Ticket Price: 30 yuan per ticket.