Three Rivers Transformation: A Chronicle of Ningbo's Urban Development History

Author: Lin Shimin
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: Ningbo is located by the East Sea and is an ancient port city with a long-standing civilization on the southeastern coast of China. It is the eastern starting port of the Maritime Silk Road. Since the establishment of Mingzhou City in the "Three Rivers" area, the city of Ningbo has a history of 1,180 years. Over these long years, through the efforts of generations of ancestors, a wealth of cultural relics and historical sites have been preserved to this day. These historical and cultural heritage are an important part of the outstanding cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, so the State Council has designated Ningbo as a national-level historical and cultural city. Since the 20th century, with the upgrading of the city and the transformation and expansion of the old city, Ningbo has been advancing toward becoming a modern international port city. The construction of the old city has been developing rapidly, bringing vitality to the cause of cultural relic preservation and archaeological work. To write this book well, the results of archaeological excavations and surveys conducted in Ningbo since its liberation have been scientifically studied, highlighting the key points in the historical development of the port city and recording the historical events. This approach not only emphasizes the key aspects but also accurately documents the major historical events.