Ningbo, a cultural and historic city of China, is one of the first excellent tourist cities in china with beautiful landscape and intelligent people. The city has 243 historical sites under the government protection, of which 7 are key units of cultural relics under state protection: Hemudu Wenhua Yizhi (Hemudu Cultural Relics), 7000 years old; Tianyige (Tianyi Pavilion Library), the most ancient library in China; Baoguosi (Baoguo Temple), the oldest wooden structure construction of South of China's celadon ware; Tuoshan Dam Water Irrigation Works in ancient China; Zhenhai Kou Haifang Yizhi (the Site of Coast Defense in Zhenhai) and the Former Residences of Chiang Kaishek in Fenghua. There are also other scenic spots: Tiantong Temple, No. 2 among the fiveChinese Zen Buddhist School Mountains; King Asoka Temple where a bone from the top of Sakyamuni's head is kept; Xuedou Temple of Maitreya's bodhimandala, one of the five famous Buddhist Mountains; Dongqian Lake, the largest fresh water lake in Zhejiang Province, etc. If Ningbo is taken as the centre, to its east, there is Putuoshan Island Mountain Yandang, which is called "Haitian Foguo (Sea Sky and Buddhist Country). To its south, there is Mountain Yandang, which is famous for its beautiful and delicate peaks. To its west, the West Lake in Hangzhou is not far away. To its north is Shanghai. A very convenient transport network is established in Ningbo. In 2000, there were 123,600 international tourists/time, and 12,300,000 domestic tourists/time, 55,880,000 USD tourism income for foreign currency, total tourism income is 11.5 billion RMB Yuan, which took 9.7% of the GDP in Ningbo.

The scenic spots and the facilities reached a certain level after several years development. Till now, there are more than ten comparatively mature scenic spots like Xi Kou scenic spot, Teng Tou ecological scenic spot, Song Lan Shan Seashore Resorts and Dong Qian Lake Resort. Out of which Xi Kou and Teng Tou is national 4A scenic spots; there are 78 tourist hotels in Ningbo and out of which 72 are star hotels; there are 57 travel agencies; nearly ten tourist land/sea transportation services.

During the tenth five-year plan, the tourism facilities will be further developed and the management level will be improved. A well planed development strategy will be featured, famous scenic spots like Dong Qian Lake, He Mu Du, Xi Kou will be presented. "One circle and four spots" will be formed for Ningbo tourism, which based on the development of city tour, include Yao river culture, Fen Hua famous people and mountain tourism spots, East seashore resorts, plus spring and old town ecological tourism spots, it will make a solid foundation for Ningbo to become a famous tourism city.

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Introduction to Major Tourist Attractions

Tianyi Pavilion is not only famous throughout the country for its book collection but also for itsbizarre and delicate design of buildings and the intricate construction of gardens.

Tianyi Pavilion Library is a major historical and cultural site under state protection and also one of the major symbols of Ningbo as a historical and cultural city.

The Best-selected Tourist Routes in 2000

1.Ecological Scenic Spots (Yinfeng Holiday Area----Mt. Xuedou Scenic Area<the place to house -arrest General Zhang Xueliang, Miaogaotai, Qianzhangyan <High Cliff>, Xuedou Temple>----Tentou Village<ecological agriculture, food and recreation on the farm, cockfight, goatfight, bullfight, race of piglings>).

2. Scenery in Xishuanbanna style (Yinfeng Holiday Area<floating, horse-ride, hunting, fish-shotting, peacock-appreciating, barbecue>----Mt. Xuedou Temple>---Wuling Town<the Fomer Residence of Jiang Kaishek, Fenggao House, small houses in western style, Wenchang Pavilion>)

3.Romantic Travel (Dongqian Lake<Yuwangmiao<Yuwang Temple>,Xiayu Park, Small Putuo, planes on water, horse-ride>----Liangzhu Cultural Park----ten sights aroungd Yuhu Lake>)

4.Red Cliff(Tianyi Pavilion Liabrary----Xianshang Hongye Scenic Area<red cliff, lobster-catching, digging razor cram>----Shipu Town, Xiangshan County<fishing port, seafood tasting)

5.Holiday on Sea (Shipu Town<seaside shopping, visit to China Aqutic Product City>----Beach of Mt.Songlan<Dongsha Beach, baisha Bay, Mituo Temple, Namsha Beach, street of seafood>)

6.Mountains & Hot springs (Nanxi Hot springs<Elong Valley, Xiangshan Valley, Wenying valley, Jingxiu Valley Scenic Area, bathing in hot springs>----Tianlao Wonderland----Xiangshan Mt.Danmen----Mt.Banbian----Shipu<fishing port, seafood>)

7.History & Culture (Tianyi Pavilion Library----Museum of Coast Defense in Zhenhai----Site of Coast Dfense----Mt.Zhaobao Scenic Area----Holiday Area of Jiulong<nine dragons>Lake<Monkey Island, yachts>)

8.Mountains & Rivers in Minghe (Minghe Scenic Area in Cixi<Mt.Wulei,Wulwi Temple, Duhu Lake, Jiuxian Temple, Baiyang Lake>)

9.Former Residence of Sagas(mt.Longquan in Yuyao<Rostrum of Wang Mingyang, Monuments to the Four Sagas, Museum of Zhu Shunshui>----Museum of Hemude Cultural Relics>).

The Subject-oriented Routes

Survey of the Vast Eastern Port ( Beilun Port---Bonded Area---the Site of Coast Defense in Zhenhai---the Museum of Coast Defense at Zhenhai )
Hemudu Cultural Relics Exploration (Hemudu Cultural Relics---Yuyao Relics in Shanglin Lake---Baoguo Temple---Tianyi Pavilion Library---Fufu House---Liang-Zhu Cultural Park--- The Site of Xufu's Departure---Xiantong Pagoda---The Fans Residences---Clock Tower---The Tianfeng Tower)
The Former Residences of Celebrities ( The Former Residences of Chiang Kaishek--- The Former Residence of Pao Yugang--- The Former Residences of Pan Tianshou--- The Former Residences of Sha Menghai--- The Former Residences of Zhou Xinfang--- The Former Residences of Pan Tianshou--- The Former Residences of Sha Menghai --- The Former Residences of Zhou Xinfang--- The Former Residences of Yu Qiaqing--- The Former Residences of Wu Jingtang--- The Former Residences of Zhang Changshui--- The Former Residences of Wang Yangming---The Former Residences of Zhu Shunshui)
Shopping (Commercial Center on Zhongshan Road--- Jiangxia Street--- Old Chenghuang Temple Food Centre---Old Chenghuang Temple Mall------ The Center for International Expo--- Textile City--- Zhonngshan Plaza--- Clock Tower Road Mall)
Pilgrim to the Buddhist Country in Southeast China (Tiantong Temple--- King Asoka Temple--- Qita (seven-pagoda) Temple---- Xuedou Temple--- Wulei Temple)
Mountains and Water (Dongqian Lake--- Yuehu Lake--- Tingxia Lake--- Siming Lake--- Jiulong (nine-dragon) Lake--- Xuedou Mountains--- Wulei Mountains--- River Yuyao)
Island and Fishing Village (Beach of Song Huangcheng--- Beach of Song Lanshan Mountains--- China Aquatic Products City in Shipu--- Island Hengshan--- Beach Park in Hangzhou Bay)
Water Care for Life in Siming Mountains (Hot Spring Village at Tianming Mountains--- Natural Scenery Area in Yancang Mountains--- Medical Spring Consulting Room at Liantou Mountains)
Clothes Shopping (Firs Brand Suit---Youngor Brand Shirt--- Romon Brand Suit---Yixiu Brand Children Clothing--- Buyun Trousers--- Falanshi Brand Fashions ---Peace Bird Brand Daily Wear)
Dining-out(Old Chenghuang Food City (Gang Ya Gou "Duck and Dog", Beiwei "Hundred Tastes" Mansion, Roast Goose, Kentucky, Fushi Restaurant, Old Temple Flavour ) --- Hualian Fast Food, Dongfu Yuan Fast Food, Dong Yishun Moslem Food, China Food City at Zhouxiang.
Revolutionary Traces (the Site of Party Committee of East Zhejiang---Mt.Siming Revolutionary Martyrs' Park in Lianglong---Mt.Siming Martyrs' Tombs in Zhangcun---Martyr Zhu Hongshan's in Cicheng---the Former Residence of Rou Shi in Ninghai---the Former Residence of Ying Fu in Xingshan---the Former Residence of Yang Xianjiang in Cixi)
Picking Fresh Fruits (Strawberries in Shangtian, Fenghua---Red Bayberries in Cixi and Yuyao---Honey Peaches in Xikou, Fenghua---Huanghua Pear in Zhouxiang and Andong, Xikou---Grapes in Xikou---Golden Tangerines in Sanshan, Beilun---Kunquats in Xiangshan and Ninghai)