3-Day 2-Night Guide to Yuyao and Ningbo

If you want to travel in the opposite direction this autumn, make sure to save this guide! Cultural and Scenic City - Yuyao If you want to travel in the opposite direction this autumn, make sure to save this guide! 1. Yangming Ancient Town (Free) Open all day You can enjoy the evening breeze of Yao River and feel the charm of the ancient town 💗. The three landmark buildings in Yangming Ancient Town are Tongji Bridge, Shunjiang Tower, and Longmen Ancient Ferry. The town is full of cultural creations, art, food (various local snacks), intangible cultural heritage, and other unique brands. It's colorful and dazzling. 2. Wang Yangming's Former Residence (Free) Open from 9:00 to 16:00 No reservation needed, just swipe your ID card at the entrance for free entry. There are QR codes on the walls for explanations. Wang Yangming proposed the theory of 'unity of knowledge and action,' emphasizing the importance of inner conscience and moral practice. Books of the Past and Present, Ports Connecting the World - Ningbo 1. Tianyi Pavilion Come and see the legendary history of Tianyi Pavilion! In Ningbo, there is an amazing place called Tianyi Pavilion, which is one of the oldest private libraries in China! Between 1561 and 1566, Fan Qin, a retired right minister of the Ministry of War in the Ming Dynasty, built it. When it was first built, it housed over seventy thousand volumes of books, all rare and precious! The Ming Dynasty's printed and handwritten books are all unique treasures! 2. Hanling Old Street With a long history, it is known as the 'First Ancient Street in Eastern Zhejiang.' This historical commercial street was transformed from an ancient village with a thousand-year history. It retains the ancient water town charm, being both tranquil and rustic while also having a modern artistic atmosphere. You can taste Ningbo delicacies in the slow life of the Jiangnan water town. ✨Must-Visit Shops/📝 ◽️Lingmu Workshop: Woodwork, cultural creations, ceramics, handmade experiences ◽️Suiyin: Silverware specialty store, jewelry 💎 ◽️Hanling Art Exhibition: Seems to be an art exhibition, didn't go in ◽️Bucktooth Fat Retro Shop: Cute little general store ◽️Liduo Bookstore: Books, coffee, restaurant, cultural creations