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Tianyi Ge & Moon Lake Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2018

Tianyi Ge & Moon Lake Tourism Area

宁波市天一阁•月湖景区

Zhejiang, Ningbo4.7Designated 2018·30.0882°N, 120.1243°E
Ticket Price
Tianyi Ge CNY 30
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.7 / 5.0
Designated
2018

About Tianyi Ge & Moon Lake Tourism Area

A serene lake scenic area in Ningbo, Zhejiang, with crystal-clear waters and picturesque lakeside scenery.

Highlights

Tianyi Ge, China's oldest private library (Ming); the surrounding garden and book pavilions; Moon Lake park with islets and historic academies.

Suggested Route

Tour Tianyi Ge library and garden, then walk to Moon Lake park along its causeways; allow 3 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try Ningbo seafood and sweet rice balls (tangyuan); stay in Ningbo city center.

Facilities

Visitor center, restrooms and signage, flat garden paths; mostly wheelchair-accessible.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

External booking links. Prices may vary.

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Opening Hours

Peak season: 8:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:30-17:00. Boat tours operate during daylight hours.

Getting There

Metro Line 1 to Ximenkou (West Gate) Station; ~3 km from Ningbo HSR station; ~12 km from Ningbo Lishe Airport.

Reservation

Real-name ticketing; book via official site / WeChat 'Tianyi Ge' or OTA platforms.

Ticket Price

Tianyi Ge CNY 30 (≈ $4.2)

Address

Zhejiang Province Ningbo City Haishu District Tianyi Street No. 10

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
宁波市天一阁•月湖景区

浙江省宁波市海曙区天一街10号

Zhejiang Province Ningbo City Haishu District Tianyi Street No. 10

30.0882, 120.1243

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