The only ancient city relics built in Ningbo, the must-see attractions - Drum Tower
Ningbo, located in the southeast coast, the middle of the mainland coastline; the world's five best ports, the "Maritime Silk Road" of the eastern port of origin. Therefore, the source of the name is related to the sea. In the Ming Dynasty in 1381, the name of "Haining and Boning" was officially named and it is still used today. As a national historical and cultural city, it began in the Xia Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, but the real city was built in the first year of the Tang Dynasty (821).
Located in No. 2, Park Road, Haishu District, Ningbo, the Drum Tower (Drum Tower) is the symbol of Ningbo's built city and the only remaining ancient city building in Ningbo. In ancient times, in addition to daily reporting, the Drum Tower also had the ability to reconnoiter and resist foreign enemies during wartime. Nowadays, it is a gathering place for major cultural activities in Ningbo. The building fully reflects the traditional architecture of Ningbo and the characteristics of Jiangnan water town. The upper and lower floors, Xiaoqingwa double slope roof, wind and fire horse head wall, and various fine exterior wood The decoration is especially similar to the famous city pedestrian streets such as Guanqian Street in Suzhou and Confucius Temple in Nanjing. The style of the commercial street has a strong historical and cultural texture. There are two ancient stone arches at both ends of the east and west, as well as the stone wall ruins and the stone monuments of the historical changes of the sub-city. Gulou Pedestrian Street combines local culture, shopping and leisure, food and entertainment, and is a must-see for Ningbo tourism.
is the Zhongshan Park, and there is also the earliest private library in Asia, Tianyi Pavilion and Yuehu Scenic Area.
Metro Line 2 Gulou Station
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It is recommended to play for 1 to 2 hours. The rainy pedestrian street is slippery and long-term parking is prohibited. Suitable for beautiful friends to take pictures of costumes. At the same time, there are also some specialty shops in Ningbo.
The Drum Tower, which stands in the city center, is very eye-catching and has a feeling of crossing. A glance at the commercial building and an ancient building, forms a sharp contrast. From the main entrance of the Drum Tower, there are many distinctive shops, there are food and sale, eating and drinking shopping. There are also special buildings, you can have a chance to come and see, it is a good choice.
Today Saturday, I joined a group with a few old classmates to check in at a specialty restaurant on Gulou Street. The steak in this store tastes good, like a wave.
Ningbo Drum Tower was built in the first year of Tang Changqing, and has a history of more than 1100 years. Ningbo Drum Tower is the only remaining ancient city site in Ningbo and is a key cultural relics protection unit of the state. It is also one of the landmark buildings in Ningbo.
I can rest again tomorrow. I came to the restaurant in the Drum Tower with a few girlfriends tonight to check in and eat. The environment here is still average, but the taste of the dishes is really good. Like it.
Late bell and drums early night, Geng Geng Xinghe wants to dawn the sky.