Baoguo Temple./保国寺。[Photo by Tang Yan]唐严摄
 

　　By Xu Zhuowei

　　Baoguo Temple has a long history. It was founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty, expanded in the Tang Dynasty, and witnessed its heyday in the Northern Song Dynasty. The majestic main hall, which has been preserved to this day, was rebuilt in 1013 during the Northern Song Dynasty. As the oldest and best-preserved timber structure in southern China, it has great historical, artistic and research significance and is considered a gem of architecture.

　　保国寺历史悠久，创于东汉，建于唐代，兴于北宋，现存大殿即为北宋祥符六年(1013年)所重建，气势恢宏，是江南最古老、保存最完好的木结构建筑遗存，具有很高的历史、艺术和科学价值，为江南一绝的古建筑瑰宝。

　　Baoguo Temple is located at the foot of Lingshan Hill in Hongtang Town, Jiangbei District, Ningbo. It is famous for the exquisite architectural techniques employed. The Temple's buildings have a simple and elegant design, surrounded by beautiful, well-kept gardens and points of interest such as Linglong Spring, Xianren Bridge, and Diejin Terrace. It is a unique destination that showcases cultural legacy in a well-protected natural environment.

　　保国寺坐落在宁波市江北区洪塘镇的灵山之麓，因精湛绝伦的建筑工艺而闻名于世。整个建筑群古朴典雅，园林绿树繁花，生态、自然环境优越，散落着灵龙泉、仙人桥、叠锦台等景点，是一个罕见的文化、生态完美交融的旅游园区。