Tian Yi Square

Tian Yi Square is the biggest square in Ningbo, It is located in the city centre, covering an area of 2 million square meters. The Square is surrounded by 22 different buildings with a European style. In the central part, there is an open area covering 350,000 square meters and a water area covering 6000 square meters which includes pools and fountain. There is a musical fountain in the central square, which is the highest one in Asia with a height of 40 metres. The fountain can turn into different shapes and styles, such as mineral-flower-style and waltz-flower-style. Near the fountain, there is a water screen where tourists can watch movies. The water screen is 20 meters high and 60 meters wide. There is also a typical Gothic Church in front of the square.

Tian Yi Square is also the biggest multi-function square in China. It won the prize for the best public art construction after being completed in 2003. The Square is divided into 10 sections, including supermarket area, retail area, electronics area, souvenir area, clothing area, hotel area, entertainment area, restaurant area, children’s area and a mixed area. There are a total of about 300 shops in the Square. Tian Yi Square provides tourists and citizens with a fashionable and pleasant paradise for relaxing and shopping. It is also a lively and important commercial area for business and trade in Ningbo.

External links

*http://gtoc.ningbo.gov.cn/art/2006/8/18/art_618_37703.html