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Tianyi Pavilion · Antique Book Tourism

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Tianyi Pavilion · Antique Book Tourism

China's oldest surviving private library, built in 1561, preserves rare Ming and Qing dynasty books using traditional conservation methods. The collection includes local chronicles, imperial examination papers, and rare editions of Chinese classics. The garden setting and traditional architecture provide insight into scholarly life in imperial China.

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China's oldest existing private library from 1561 with rare Ming Dynasty editions and classical Chinese texts.

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Best season
spring
Difficulty
easy
Region
China, Zhejiang

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