Zhaobao Mountain
Zhaobao Mountain also known as Zhaobao Mount or Zhaobao Hill. Located on the north bank near the mouth of the Yong River at the east end of the town of Zhenhai northeast of the city of Ningbo.
Description
The Zhaobao Mount Scenic Area includes walking trails on and around the hill with numerous sites to explore during a visit. These include the seven-story Aozhu Pagoda, the Weiyuan City Wall built during the Ming dynasty, and the even older Zhenhai Seawall originally built in 897 CE during the Tang dynasty. Sanskrit rock carvings, including a Buddhist prayer chant, are one of the oldest features of the hill. The Tianhou Temple is dedicated to the Heavenly Empress and the Guanyin Pavilion is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy.The mountain is named after the sea god Zhāobǎo Qīláng, a forerunner of the more recent sea deity Qianliyan, a subordinate of the goddess Mazu.
At the foot of the hill is the Zhenhai Coastal Defense Museum. Exhibits include the war against Japanese pirates during the Ming dynasty, the Battle of Zhenhai in 1885, and the modern Chinese navy.