As a voracious reader and husband of a librarian I was interested to try this site. There was some English interpretation of the library materials and explanation of the site's history. Unless you have scholarly interest in the historical books and records, this will be a quick visit. One recommendation- have a cab bring you there. I came on foot,... More

Tian Yi Library is a very old library, and is a site that both Chinese from other regions and Westerners alike should see. It features genuine Chinese architecture, several courtyards and has rooms with display cabinets, containing examples of the books collected over the ages. The largest courtyard has a large pool with lots of large fish. Quite cool. You... More

This is a superb example of how the wealthy Chinese used to live and spend their time in a spiritual way. You'll need an hour at the least to wander round and soak up the karma. I wasn't bothered about the books which I know is something that the second world war taught me i should be, but the library... More