Yanyulou Tower

Yanyulou Tower is a scenic area in Ningbo, China.

Visitor information

Also known as: 烟屿楼
City: Ningbo
Coordinates: 29.8689393, 121.5382116

About Yanyulou Tower

Yanyu Tower is the former residence and main library of Xu Shidong, a famous bibliophile in Ningbo during the Qing Dynasty. The building is named after it is located on "Yanyu", one of the ten continents of Yuehu Lake. It was originally named "Lianhu Library". It was built during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. The main building faces west and faces east. The collection of books once reached 100,000 volumes. During the Xianfeng and Tongzhi years of the Qing Dynasty, the books in the building were burned and looted due to wars, resulting in heavy losses. After Xu Shidong built the "Chengxi Thatched Cottage" and "Shuibei Pavilion" to continue the book collection business.

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More attractions in Ningbo

Tianyi Ge & Moon Lake Tourism Area — 5A
Xikou-Tengtou Tourism Area (Fenghua, Ningbo) — 5A
Tengtou scenic spot — 5A
Ninghai Shili Hongzhuang Museum — 5A
Xiangshan Global Studios — 4A
Ninghai Forest Hot Spring — 4A
Old Bund of Ningbo — 4A
Zhaobao Mountain Scenic Area — 4A

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Frequently asked questions

How do I visit Yanyulou Tower with a local guide?

Open the Ningbo page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.