This is the largest private library in ancient China

Perhaps every person who loves collecting books has had this experience: there is nothing more fragile in this world than paper, yet nothing is more resilient than paper. A book can turn to ashes in the flickering flames, yet a book can also be reborn from the ashes. This is the transcendence of spirit over matter, and it is the essence of the Fan family, condensed within the walls of their residence. Because of the Tianyi Pavilion, the spirit of the Chinese people has a reason to endure. The Tianyi Pavilion faces south with its back to the north and is a two-story brick and wood structure with a gable and hip roof. In front of the pavilion, the 'Tianyi Pond' is connected to the Moon Lake, and the garden is designed with the overall shape of 'Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity', using rocks to create scenes like 'Nine Lions and One Elephant'. The Tianyi Pavilion and its surrounding gardens have the characteristics of a southern Chinese courtyard garden. The Tianyi Pavilion and its surrounding gardens have the characteristics of a southern Chinese courtyard garden. The book collection building is also unique in terms of fire prevention, ventilation, and moisture resistance. The upper floor is generally used for storing books, with bookcases arranged to effectively divide the large space, making the entire upper floor well-organized, while the lower floor has a layout of six rooms. There is a wall between the Tianyi Pavilion and the Fan family residence to prevent fire. Transportation Information: Bus routes 512, 371, 9, and 26 in Ningbo city can reach the vicinity of the scenic area. Take the Ningbo city subway line 1 to the Ximenkou station and walk south along Changchun Road for about 10 minutes to reach the scenic area.