Hemudu Site
Hemudu Site is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is located in Hemudu Town, Yuyao City, 25 kilometers northwest of Ningbo City. Discovered in 1973. The site covers an area of ??40,000 square meters and is 4 meters thick. It is composed of four overlapping cultural layers. After two phases of archaeological excavation, more than 7,000 cultural relics were unearthed in ***, and early cultural relics have a history of more than 6,900 years. A large number of artificially cultivated rice and production tool bones were found in the fourth cultural layer of the site, proving that the lower reaches of the Yangtze River were one of the earliest regions in the world where rice was cultivated. The rows of wooden building remnants such as wooden piles, boards, and columns unearthed from the site are arranged in an orderly manner, and some of them have mortise and tenon joints. They are the remains of dry-rail buildings and are a miracle of human construction technology. The unearthed handicrafts include piglets, puppies, wooden bowls, bone daggers, ivory ornaments, etc., which are made by techniques such as painting, carving, kneading, and knitting. Six wooden oars were unearthed from the site, indicating that the ancestors of Ningbo began water activities as early as 7,000 years ago. A large number of bone tools, wooden tools, pottery and a small number of stone tools were also unearthed at the site, as well as the remains of Asian elephants, rhinos, Sixiangs, macaques, sika deer and other animals. Following the Hemudu ruins, more than 30 ruins belonging to the Hemudu culture have been discovered in the city, including Baziqiao, Chenjiao, Dongjiatiao, Zishan, Tongjia'ao, Mingshan and Tashan. The discovery of the Hemudu ruins proves that the Yangtze River Basin, like the Yellow River Basin, is the birthplace of the ancient culture of the Chinese nation. ?
Tiantong Zen Temple
Tiantong Zen Temple is a cultural relic protection unit in Zhejiang Province. It is located at the foothills of Taibai Mountain in Dongwu Town, Yin County, 27 kilometers southeast of Ningbo City. It was first built in the first year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (280). The original site was in Donggu, which is now called "Gutiantong". The founder was Yixing. When it was rebuilt in the Tang Dynasty, it was named "Taibai Jingshe". In the third year of Emperor Zhide of the Tang Dynasty (758), due to the narrow and shallow valley in the east valley, it was moved and built at the foot of Taibai Peak, which is the current site. In the second year of Qianyuan (759), it was said that when the ancestor Yixing was practicing and chanting sutras, he moved the Jade Emperor to send a boy to come down to earth to serve. And because there was Linglong Rock in Taibai Mountain, Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty named it "Tiantong Linglong Temple". In the fourth year of Jingde of the Song Dynasty (1007), it was conferred the title of "Tiantong Jingde Zen Temple", and during the Jiading period of the Southern Song Dynasty, it was listed as the third mountain among the five mountains in the world. In the fifteenth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1382), it was named "Tiantong Zen Temple". After several rises and declines, the temple now faces south and is built against the mountain. It has a rigorous layout and majestic momentum. On the central axis are the Fuhu Pavilion, the ancient mountain gate, the inner and outer Wan Gong Pond, the seven pagodas, the Zhaobi, the Heavenly King Hall, the Mahavira Hall, and the Dharma Hall (Tibet). Sutra Tower), Xianxian Hall, Luohan Hall, etc., flanked by auxiliary halls, meditation halls, bell and drum towers, monk rooms, guest rooms, etc., with a total of 999 rooms, covering an area of ??76,400 square meters, and a construction area of ??28,800 square meters. Its scale is rare in the country. Tendo Temple is well-known at home and abroad and is the ancestral temple of Japan's Soto Sect. Tiantong Temple and Taibai Mountain are now designated as Tiantong Temple Scenic Area. In the scenic area, green pines line the road, and the refreshing air hits your face. Looking up, you can see the tall and tall ancient pagodas on the green hills. This is Xiaobai Ridge, the first gateway to the mountains and temples. On the ridge are the Python Pagoda of Wufo Town, Iron Snake Pass, and Yirang Pavilion. . After crossing Xiaobai Ridge, we gradually entered a better environment. The main peak of Taibai Mountain is 653.3 meters high. It has many mountains, rugged rocks, deep pools, long streams, and dense pines and bamboos. Together with the thousand-year-old Tiantong Temple, it forms a "deep path of returning pine trees", "clearing the pass and spraying snow", "East Valley Autumn Red", "Nanshan Dawn" There are 10 scenic spots including "Green", "Platform with Moon" and "Fenggang Bamboo". The beautiful landscape has attracted many literati to visit here to express their feelings. Wang Anshi wrote a poem when he visited Tiantong: "The mulberry trees in the villages are floating in the sky, and the spring orioles are singing in the valley. The pines are stretching for twenty miles, and the green mountains hold out the Brahma Palace. . "Describes the artistic conception of an ancient temple deep in the mountains. Today, the forests and ecological environment of Taibai Mountain still maintain their original appearance and are protected as a national forest park. ?
Ashoka Temple
Ashoka Temple is a cultural relic protection unit in Zhejiang Province. It is located at the western foot of Ashoka Mountain in Baozhuang, Wuxiang Town, Yin County, 20 kilometers east of Ningbo City. It was built in the third year of Taikang (282 AD) in the Western Jin Dynasty. According to legend, Huida, the founder of Ashoka Temple, went to Kuaiji Mountain to pray for the pagoda containing the relics of Sakyamuni's true body. He suddenly heard the sound of bells and bells underground, and the relics of the pagoda were rising from the ground. It gushed out from the ground, so a house was built to protect it. Due to the narrowness of the original site, another treasured site, the current site, was chosen to build the temple. In the third year of Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty (522) in the Southern Dynasty, he was granted the title "Ashoka Temple", and the mountain on which it sits was also named after Ashoka. After more than 1,700 years of history, the temple has experienced several rises and falls. The existing temple consists of the mountain gate, bell tower, Tianwang Hall, main hall, relic hall, Dharma hall and monks' room, Zhaitang, side hall, etc., as well as the east and west pagodas of the Yuan Dynasty, the new imitation pavilion-style pagoda and other buildings. , covering an area of ??124,400 square meters and a construction area of ??23,000 square meters. Ashoka Temple not only has beautiful scenery and majestic temples, but also occupies an important position in the history of Chinese Buddhism. It was listed as "the second among the five mountains in the world" by Emperor Lizong of the Southern Song Dynasty. fifth". Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty, and Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty wrote plaques on it. Zeng Zhuoxi, the eminent monk Jianzhen of the Tang Dynasty, was here when he traveled east to Japan. In addition, there are many cultural relics in the temple, including the "Tang Dynasty Asoka Temple Permanent Field Stele" written by the calligrapher Fan of the Tang Dynasty, the "Miaoxi Quan Ming" monument written by Zhang Jiucheng of the Song Dynasty, the stone carvings of the sixteen statues of Guanxiu in the Tang Dynasty and the "Qin Dynasty Monument". Xilongzang "Sutra" and so on. Near the temple, there are scenic spots such as "Buddha Pavilion", "Jimu Pavilion", "Xianren Rock", "Yuexian Rock" and "Seven Buddha Pond". ?
Liangzhu Ancient Ruins and Sites
Liangzhu Ancient Ruins and Sites are cultural relics protection units in Yin County, Ningbo City. It is located in Gaoqiao Town, Yin County, 8 kilometers south of Ningbo City. The site consists of the Liangshan Bo Temple and the Liangshan Bo Zhu Yingtai tomb.
According to legend, Liang Shanbo was a native of the Jin Dynasty. He once served as a county magistrate and had political achievements. During the reign of Emperor An of Jin, he was named King Yizhong and built the Temple of King Yi Zhong, which was later called the Liangshan Bo Temple. The love story of Butterfly Lovers has been widely circulated for thousands of years. The story of the Butterfly Lovers was first seen in the book "Jinluizi" by Emperor Yuan of Liang Dynasty, and is recorded in detail in the "Siming Qiandao Illustration" of the Song Dynasty. A large number of bricks from Jin tombs were unearthed in the cemetery, and the story of Liang Zhu is told in many places across the country. However, only one tomb and temple remains in Yin County, which has now been turned into a Liang Zhu Cultural Park. ?
Shanglin Lake Celadon Kiln Site
Shanglin Lake Celadon Kiln Site is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is located in Qiaotou Town, Cixi City, 60 kilometers northwest of Ningbo City. Yue kiln is one of the famous porcelain kilns in China. It is mainly distributed on both sides of the Cao'e River in Shaoxing and in the Ningbo area. The Shanglin Lake kiln site is the central production area of ??Yue kiln. Shanglin Lake is located at the foot of Kaoluo Mountain and is surrounded by mountains. It is a long and narrow lake with a winding shoreline. The 20-kilometer-long lakeshore is dotted with more than 120 celadon kiln sites from the Eastern Han, Three Kingdoms, Tang, Five Dynasties to Northern Song Dynasty. Shanglin Lake celadon has a delicate texture and crystal-clear glaze. Lu Guimeng of the Tang Dynasty praised in his poem "Secret Color Yue Porcelain": "The wind and dew of the Nine Autumn Festival bloomed over the kilns, capturing the green color of thousands of peaks." The secret color porcelain, as green as jade, not only became a tribute to the emperor, but also became a popular product after the Tang Dynasty. From Mingzhou, it was exported to Goryeo, Japan and Arab countries, becoming a bulk commodity in ancient China's export commodities, forming the "Porcelain Road" on the sea. The peak period of Shanglin Lake was in the late Tang Dynasty. Its main products include pots, jars, bowls, plates, cups, trays, boxes, cups, spit bowls, water bottles, incense burners, inkstones, etc., and its precious "secret color" products are produced porcelain". The decorations on porcelain are based on themes such as flowers, plants, fish and turtles, and are skillfully crafted using techniques such as carving, painting, engraving, and sculpture. In the late Northern Song Dynasty, Yue kiln production declined. ?
Baoguo Temple
Baoguo Temple is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is located on the mountainside of Lingshan Mountain in Anshan Village, Hongtang Town, Jiangbei District, northern Ningbo City. According to legend, it was founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty and was originally called Lingshan Temple. In the fifth year of Huichang in the Tang Dynasty (845), the temple was destroyed and the temple was destroyed. In the first year of Guangming (880), it was rebuilt and renamed Baoguo Temple. The current building complex consists of the mountain gate, the Sutra Building, the Heavenly King's Hall, the Main Hall, the Guanyin Hall, the Sutra Library, the Bell and Drum Tower, the Zhai Fang, the Monk's Room, and the Side Hall. The main building, the main hall, was rebuilt in the sixth year of Dazhong Xiangfu (1013) in the Northern Song Dynasty, more than 980 years ago. It is a treasure among ancient Chinese buildings. The plane depth of the main hall is greater than its width. There are three hollow caissons installed in the front channel. The brackets are simple and sturdy, and are made of single arches, double arches and double bottoms for the seven pavilions. The design of the pillars is unique. The "four-section combination" of small ones and large ones is an isolated example among the existing wooden buildings in the country. The methods of buckets are also different. Begonia buckets, shoe horn buckets, etc. are also very popular among the existing wooden structures. rare. The appearance of the main hall was originally a three-bay single-eaves Xieshan style. In the 23rd year of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1684), the lower eaves were added, and now it is a double-eaves Xieshan style. The main hall of Baoguo Temple reflects the superb architectural art of that time. The predecessors praised it as "the ancient buildings are hidden in the mountains, and the palace has a unique structure." The temple also houses two precious Buddhist scripture buildings from the Tang Dynasty. The temple is surrounded by towering green mountains, gurgling water, and dotted with pavilions and pavilions. It is a famous tourist attraction in Ningbo.