In pics: Captivating scenery of Qiantong Ancient Town

A bird's eye view of Qiantong Ancient Town in Ninghai county, Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]

Qiantong Ancient Town in Ningbo's Ninghai county is a national 4A scenic spot and is the only ancient town known for Confucian culture in eastern Zhejiang.

The history of dragon and lion dances in Qiantong can be traced back to the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-95).

The town is also renowned for Lianghuang Mountain, which has been one of the most famous mountains in the south of the Yangtze River since the Song Dynasty (1127-1279). It got its name as an emperor during the Liang Dynasty (502-557) lived there in seclusion.

A bird's eye view of Qiantong Ancient Town in Ninghai county, Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]

A bird's eye view of Qiantong Ancient Town in Ninghai county, Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]