Ninghai | Dragon Palace, a hidden ancient village hidden in the mountains of Ningbo

Ninghai | Dragon Palace, a hidden ancient village hidden in the mountains of Ningbo
According to historical records, during the Xuanhe period of the Northern Song Dynasty, Chen Chongliang from Pinghu, Xinchang, traveled here and was delighted by the beautiful scenery. He settled down here and the area became a village. When the village was first built, it was originally called Longxi Village, and later changed to Longgong Village.

This place is named after the dragon, so of course there are many legends about dragons. It is said that there once was a dragon living in a deep pool in the south of the village. The pool is bottomless, the water is clear and blue, and it never stops flowing all year round, just like a crystal palace, so it is called the Dragon Palace.
The most famous attraction in the village is the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a national key protected unit. It has a long history, exquisitely carved window grilles and buildings, and a strong ancient village cultural atmosphere. It is very exquisite, showing the exquisite architectural skills of the craftsmen and can be called an artistic treasure deep in the mountains. In the center of the lobby hangs a plaque inscribed with "Xingju Hall", with more than 10 new and old plaques hung on the wall, including "Jinshi", "Gongsheng", "Zhuangyuanjidi", "Hanlin", etc.
The name of Longgong Village comes from the pool under the waterfall in the stream behind the village. So this is also a good place to play in the water and go tracing the river.

:Longgong Village, Shencun Town, Ninghai County, one and a half hours' drive from the city.
:You need to go to Ninghai Bus Terminal first and take a minibus to Magang or Longgong.
You can reach Longgong Village

Post by DRAKE DAWSON | Dec 5, 2023