Baoguo Temple (保國寺)

 

Baoguo Temple, situated 15 kilometers away from downtown Ningbo City on the side of Lingshan Mountain, is the oldest and most completely preserved wooden structure in South China. The main hall of the present temple dates back to 1013.

It consists of Shan Men (Mountain Gate), Tian Wang Dian (Hall of Heavenly King), Da Dian (Grand Hall), and the Scripture Repository, occupying an area of 13,000 square meters.

As the oldest and the best-preserved example of wooden architecture south of the Yangtze River, the Grand Hall is invaluable to the nation's architectural studies and still a mystery to scientists.

The hall was built without a single nail or beam. In addition, no birds have ventured inside to make nests, nor have insects, and no dust has accumulated. The Bell Tower, the Drum Tower and the Guest House are scattered along the hall.

Travel tips:there are 17 showrooms open to tourists to enrich themselves with knowledge during their visit.

Address:Anshan Village, Jiangbei District, Ningbo

How to get there:take bus No. 332

Hours:8:30 – 16:30

Admission:20 yuan

Tel:0574-87586317/83070065

Website:http://www.baoguosi.com.cn/ (in Chinese)