Qing'an Guild Hall
庆安会馆
A Qing-dynasty guild hall for ship merchants that doubles as a Tianhou temple on the east bank of the Sanjiang confluence. It is known for its red-and-gold lacquered wood carvings and twin opera stages, and it is a Maritime Silk Road heritage site.
Qing'an Guild Hall was built during the Qing Daoguang era, funded by the Northern Hao ship merchants of Ningbo. It serves as both a trade guild and a Tianhou (Mazu) temple, and it is one of China's eight major Tianhou temples. It is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit and is included in the Grand Canal World Heritage listing as well as the Maritime Silk Road nomination sites. Inside, the red-and-gold lacquered wood carvings, brick carvings and stone carvings are exceptionally fine, and the two opera stages, front and back, are rare. It now houses the Zhedong Maritime and Folk Culture Museum. Located on the east bank of the Sanjiang confluence, it is about a 10-minute walk from the Old Bund. It is generally closed on Mondays, and admission details should be checked on site.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00, closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Ningbo Old Bund
- Ningbo Museum of Art
- Tianfeng Pagoda
- Ningbo City God Temple
- Ningbo Drum Tower (Haishu Tower)
- Moon Lake (Yuehu)
- Nantang Old Street
- Tianyi Pavilion (Tianyi Ge Library)