72 hours of fun in Ningbo (Part 2)

——THE World, THE City——

Haiding Boning has a long history

Ningbo, referred to as "Yong", was called "Mingzhou" before Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty.

Due to taboo on the name, it means "Hai Ding Ze Boning"

The name was changed to "Ningbo" and is still used today.

It is an important seaport city on the southeast coast.

Continue the itinerary of the previous article,

Visit in the afternoon

Ningbo Museum with many collections

I was very surprised.

Day 2

Ningbo Museum is “New Localism”

A masterpiece of style,

He is the first Chinese to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize

Works by winner Wang Shu.

The exterior is inlaid with gray bricks, which is unremarkable at first glance,

But the more you look at it, the more distinctive it becomes,

Unique and strikingly independent.

Every angle has a different look and feel.

Attractions Ningbo Museum

The Ningbo Museum has a total construction area of ​​more than 30,000 square meters. The entire design integrates Ningbo's regional cultural characteristics, traditional architectural elements, and modern architectural forms and craftsmanship.

The Ningbo Museum display consists of three parts: theme display, special display and temporary exhibition. The exhibition contents include "Oriental "Shenzhou" - Exhibition of Ningbo Historical Relics", ""Ala" Old Ningbo - Ningbo Folk Customs Exhibition" and "Bamboo Carving Art - Exhibition of Mingqing Bamboo Carving Treasures Donated by Qin Bingnian".

I originally planned to visit the Hemudu ruins, but then I considered that the round trip would take two hours, the journey was a bit far, and there was rain in the forecast, so I wanted to see if there were similar collections to visit in the museum. Some dog and pig bones were displayed, indicating that dogs and pigs were domesticated by humans during that period and were the main sources of meat and housekeeping animals in modern times.

Among them, what impressed me deeply was in front of Shi Shou’s tomb

Two large statues, more than two meters tall,

Right civil servant, left warrior,

Extraordinarily tall and straight, it shows

Strong economic strength and honor.

Seven thousand years ago, when the Hemudu people ignited the fire of civilization, the roots of history were deeply rooted in this fertile soil, and the tree of civilization had deep roots and luxuriant leaves. After walking through this period of history, we not only felt the pain of the hard work of our ancestors, but also tasted the sweetness of their creation. Today in Ningbo, the Oriental "Shenzhou" is sailing toward tomorrow.

Wan Gong sedan

The Old Ningbo Customs Exhibition displays many ancient wedding accessories, all of which are extremely luxurious and amazing! In particular, this Wangong sedan chair is an intangible cultural heritage feature. It not only represents the superb skills of ancient craftsmen, but also interprets the proud legend of Ningbo girls when they get married, reflecting the grand occasion of Ningbo's "Ten Miles of Red Makeup". Just because, Ningbo people marry Female, was canonized by the emperor.

There is a legend that in the second year of Jingkang of the Song Dynasty, Emperor Jianyan Zhao Gou fled to Mingzhou, with Jin soldiers in hot pursuit. Later, he was rescued by a girl with wit. Zhao Gou revealed his identity and made an appointment to take him into the palace later. Later, because the news was leaked and it could not be identified, Zhao Gou authorized Ningbo girls to follow the etiquette of princesses and princesses when they get married.

The bamboo carving art gallery on the third floor of the museum is also very artistically decorated, with display cabinets displaying various flower windows. Boxwood carvings, jade carvings and ivory carvings are all very distinctive. The knife work is meticulous, the characters are vivid, the patterns are complex, and they are very exquisite! The whole floor of the library was donated to Qin Bingnian. It is indeed the style of everyone to be rich but not stingy.

OURDREAM

Introduction by Qin Binnian

Qin Bingnian, born in Shanghai, native of Ningbo, is a Chinese collector, cultural relic scholar, and lifelong researcher of Tianyige Museum. The family ran a bank in Shanghai in the early years, and all of their ancestors were leaders in the bank industry. His father, Qin Kangxiang, was a master of Shanghai-style seal cutting. He became rich in collecting seals, bamboo carvings, and guqin from all over the world. He donated in batches to many national museums and received commendations from the Ministry of Culture.

The Ningbo Museum has three floors. You need to visit it carefully and take time to appreciate its charm. The numerous collections are breathtaking. It is because of the generous donations from people like Mr. Qin that the museum has such rich and timeless collections.

Food Thep Kobi

Dinner was arranged at this Dongdu Road restaurant, which is right near the hotel. It was love you met around the corner. The main dishes are Lao Tan pickled fish, fried yellow croaker with bean curd skin, which are delicious. There is also Ningbo Lao Sanxian which is very delicious. Shrimp, fried fish, meatballs, quail eggs, etc. are stewed together, and the taste is wonderful. Ningbo grilled dishes have a unique taste and are slightly sweet. You can give it a try. Especially the price is very affordable.

Day 3

Gourmet Crock Duck Dog

Special introduction to this old shop, which specializes in Ningbo glutinous rice balls. The name comes from the nickname of the shop owner "Jiang Agou", which is also introduced in the folklore exhibition of the museum. The distinctive signs of this store are a vat, a duck and a dog. The image is vivid and impressive. It became famous for a while and gradually became a famous time-honored brand in Ningbo.

The original distinctive signboard has been replaced by three large characters, and only the sign at the door can still see these three representative mascots. This store is not big and there are not many people. It is suitable for enjoying breakfast leisurely on weekends.

I ordered a sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice dumpling, with yellow rice outer shell and sweet-scented osmanthus filling. It was sweet and soft. There are also shrimp wontons, plum chicken wings, vegetable steamed buns and a side of boiled lettuce. I also ordered a portion of old yogurt, which was sour, sweet and refreshing. It was very satisfying. I thought it tasted good, but because I had high expectations, it wasn't very surprising.

After finishing this rich breakfast, we have to continue to the next stop. Let's go to Ningbo Art Museum together.

Attractions Ningbo Art Museum

The Ningbo Art Museum was also designed by Mr. Wang Shu. I heard that it was converted from a warehouse. With the hands of an architect, it can turn decay into magic and create a unique artistic atmosphere. In addition, museums and art galleries must register with ID to enter. Friends who want to visit must not forget to do so.

It is currently the centenary of the founding of the Party. When you enter the art museum, you will see a large red background wall and the large characters "Century Journey" will come into view. The first floor displays exquisite oil paintings and prints from many historical periods such as the founding of the Party, the founding of the country, the revolution, and the Long March.

"The Long March is not afraid of the difficulties of the expedition...The five mountains are meandering and the waves are rolling, the Wumeng is majestic and the mud balls are walking, ...The three armies are all happy after they pass." Many works such as "Jiang", "Green Shazhangli", "Southern Tour", "Golden Misty Rain Tower", etc., depict vivid characters of great men and revolutionaries and patriots in various historical periods.

According to reports, this batch of works was created by Ningbo Art Museum and the Central Academy of Fine Arts. At that time, a group of young painters were studying in the oil painting training class of the Academy of Fine Arts, and then started to create this batch of exquisite works of art, which will be left as a permanent souvenir.

Displayed on the second floor are some prints with vivid characters and distinctive images, including many works by Zhang Huaijiang, a professor of Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts and other great figures. He has passed away, but the works will last forever.

Finally on the way home

The sun sets in the west, the breeze blows slowly,

The scenery along the way is refreshing

Three days is not long, and it is enough to take you around Ningbo.

Come to this place steeped in history and culture

Treasure City, and more exciting things are waiting for you to discover!

There are also many scenic spots and delicious food waiting for you to discover.

In fact, the next stop in life is on the road -