[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhejiang Provincial Museum (Updated Aug)

I. Key Information at a Glance 1. Opening Hours & Tickets - Main Scenic Area: Free entry year-round (some attractions charge separately): ▸ Leifeng Pagoda: ¥40/person (50% off for students, free for seniors over 70), offers panoramic lake views from the top. ▸ Lingyin Temple: Combo ticket ¥75 (includes Feilai Peak ¥45 + temple ¥30), free admission on West Lake Day (June 24). ▸ Yuewang Temple: ¥25/person (half-price for students/seniors), open 7:30-18:00 during peak season. - Discounts: Hangzhou Park Annual Card covers most attractions; free for minors under 18 and active military personnel. 2. Best Seasons - Summer (June-August): Lotus blooms at Quyuan Garden and Qianwang Temple Lotus Exhibition (through mid-October). - Night Activities: Song Dynasty poetry night tours (through National Day) and lakeside music fountain shows (19:00/20:00 daily). II. Transportation Guide 1. External Transport - Train/Flight: Take Metro Line 1 from Hangzhou East Station/Xiaoshan Airport to Longxiangqiao Station (east lakeshore). - Driving: Odd-even license plate restrictions on weekends; park at Huanglong Sports Center and transfer by bus. 2. Internal Transport - Metro Connections: 12 stations offer shuttle buses like romantic route WE1314 from Longxiangqiao to Broken Bridge. - Boats & Sightseeing Cars: ▸ Three Pools Mirroring Moon combo ticket: ¥55 (includes boat), book via "West Lake Tourism" WeChat 3 days ahead. ▸ Lake loop sightseeing car: ¥80/person (4 sections), hop-on service. III. Classic 3-Day Itinerary Day 1: Classic Lakeside Route - Morning: ▸ Broken Bridge: Capture morning mist and Baoshi Mountain reflections before crowds. ▸ Bai Causeway: Visit Pinghu Autumn Moon, Gushan Island, Xiling Seal Engravers' Society, and Zhejiang Museum. - Afternoon: ▸ Boat to Three Pools Mirroring Moon: Compare with ¥1 bill scenery. ▸ Leifeng Pagoda at sunset: VR restoration show (¥30) of ancient pagoda. - Evening: Lakeside music fountain → Hefang Street snacks (cong you bing, dingsheng cake). Day 2: Hidden Gems & Culture - Dawn: Arrive at Maojiabu before 4:30 for reed-shrouded paddle boats (¥200/hour, 4-person sharing). - Morning: ▸ Nine Creeks Meandering Trail: Hike from Longjing Village, taste spring tea (¥80-120/person). ▸ China Academy of Art: Instagrammable red walls and architecture. - Afternoon: ▸ West Lake State Guesthouse: Free access to Mao Zedong's study spot and imperial steles. ▸ Su Causeway cycling: Six historic bridges connecting scenic views. - Night: Song Dynasty poetry tour (¥188) with flower-pinning games and tea ceremonies. Day 3: Zen & Nature - Full Day: ▸ Lingyin Temple prayers: Take Metro Line 3 to Dongyue Station, transfer to shuttle bus. ▸ Longjing Village tea-picking: Try frying techniques with Dongpo pork lunch (¥100/person). ▸ Qiantang River night cruise: Buy premium Lion Peak tea (¥800-1200/jin) before departure. IV. Special Experiences 1. Lotus Exhibitions & Night Gardens - Qianwang Temple Lotus Show: Free on June 24, night tickets ¥35 (17:30-23:00) with light installations. - Interactive: July's Hanfu night tours feature lotus lantern rituals. 2. Cycling/Hiking Routes - Yanggong Causeway: Less crowded, Guo's Villa (¥8) connects to autumn ginkgo views. - Baoshi Mountain sunset: 20-minute climb to Baochu Pagoda for night vistas. V. Accommodation & Food 1. Hotels - Luxury: Four Seasons Hangzhou (garden-style, walk to Quyuan Garden). - Budget: Ruye B&B (near Lingyin Temple), Siyanjing Wabi-Sabi Mountain View. - Unique: West Lake State Guesthouse's century-old gardens (free visit by appointment). 2. Must-Try Foods - Hangzhou cuisine: ▸ Louwailou: West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo pork (¥150/person at Gushan branch). ▸ Zhiweiguan: Cat-ear noodles, pian'er chuan (¥30/person at lakeside). - Street eats: Hefang Street's scallion pancakes, Youbu soy milk. - Tea-infused dishes: Longjing Village farm meals with spring tea pairings. VI. Tips 1. Preparation - Gear: Sun protection, mosquito repellent, comfortable shoes (20,000 steps/day), foldable umbrella. - Documents: ID cards (required for boat reservations), student IDs for discounts. 2. Etiquette - Environment: No swimming/feeding fish; carry out trash. - Culture: Maintain silence at temples; avoid touching artifacts. 3. Emergency - Medical: Lakeside First Aid (0571-87037120), Lingyin Clinic (8:00-17:00). - Transport: Check last bus times via "Hangzhou Bus" app. VII. FAQs 1. Q: Does Leifeng Pagoda require reservations? A: No, but pre-booking via WeChat avoids queues. 2. Q: How to avoid crowds at Nine Creeks? A: Visit early/late; park at Shannan Yin lot on weekends. 3. Q: Are e-tickets accepted for boats? A: Yes (QR code/ID), but children need on-site tickets. Epilogue West Lake's charm lies in its ever-changing beauty and millennia of culture. Whether boating or strolling poetic causeways, savor every moment. Follow "West Lake Tourism" WeChat for updates, and may your journey be filled with Jiangnan magic. 🌿🚣‍♂️

Tomorrow (July 15), Hangzhou will officially enter the hottest period of the year! The days with the highest temperatures, heaviest humidity, and most stifling heat are coming! How to get through it safely? Keep this guide handy! Tomorrow marks Hangzhou's official entry into the dog days! "As the saying goes, 'During the dog days, the weather is as hot as boiling soup.'" On July 15, Hangzhou officially enters the hottest period, and this year's "Sanfu" (three periods of hot weather) will last for 40 days. The so-called "Sanfu" refers to the collective term for the first, middle, and last fu periods. Traditionally, the first and last fu periods are fixed at 10 days each, while the middle fu period varies—sometimes 10 days, sometimes 20 days. From 2015 to this year, China has experienced 10 consecutive years of 40-day "Sanfu" periods. The dog days typically occur from mid-July to late August on the Gregorian calendar, coinciding with the periods between Minor Heat and End of Heat, when the weather is at its hottest. Everyone must take precautions against the heat! Cool ways to beat the summer heat in Hangzhou! With the dog days approaching and the scorching summer heat, where are the best places in Hangzhou to escape the heat? Museums! Caves! Air-raid shelters! Turns out, you can enjoy both coolness and fun! Let's go! Find a shady spot in Hangzhou to spend the long summer days. Museums: Hangzhou National Archives of Publications and Culture, Zhejiang Provincial Museum, China National Silk Museum, etc. When summer heat is unbearable, anywhere beyond air conditioning feels like a distant land! For outings, indoor locations are the first consideration, and museums shine in this regard. Natural caves: Lingqi Cave Scenic Area, Lingshan Fantasy Realm, Yaolin Fairyland, etc. Hidden in the mountains, natural caves are excellent spots to escape the heat, offering not only cool temperatures but also breathtaking natural wonders. Air-raid shelters: Sipailu Summer Cooling Spot (No. 38 Sipailu), Baimamiaoxiang Summer Cooling Spot (No. 48 Baimamiaoxiang), Shuguang Road Summer Cooling Spot (No. 97-1 Shuguang Road), Mantoushan Road No. 27 Summer Cooling Spot (No. 27 Mantoushan Road) Cooling off in air-raid shelters is a fond memory for many longtime Hangzhou residents—no electricity, no cost, and just cool enough without needing long sleeves. Finally, we remind everyone again to plan outdoor activities wisely and take proper heat prevention measures.

#postandearn Introduction to Zhejiang Museum Located in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Museum is one of China's most prestigious cultural institutions. Established in 1929, it boasts a rich collection of over 100,000 artifacts, showcasing the region's historical, artistic, and archaeological heritage. The museum is divided into multiple sections, including the Main Hall, Wenlan Pavilion, and West Lake Gallery, each offering unique insights into Zhejiang's past. Historical Significance Ancient Civilizations: The museum houses relics from the Hemudu Culture (5000–3000 BCE), one of China's earliest Neolithic cultures. Artifacts such as pottery, bone tools, and rice cultivation remnants highlight the advanced agricultural practices of ancient Zhejiang. Imperial Era: Exhibits from the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE) to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) include bronze ware, calligraphy, and porcelain, reflecting Zhejiang's role as a cultural and economic hub. Modern History: The museum also preserves documents and artifacts related to Zhejiang's development in the 20th century, including its contributions to China's modernization. Key Collections Ceramics and Porcelain: Zhejiang was a major center for celadon production, and the museum's collection includes exquisite pieces from the Yue Kiln and Longquan Kiln. Calligraphy and Paintings: Works by renowned artists like Huang Gongwang and Qi Baishi are displayed, showcasing the evolution of Chinese ink art. Archaeological Finds: The Liangzhu Culture (3300–2300 BCE) jade artifacts, such as cong (ritual tubes) and bi (discs), are among the museum's most prized possessions. Architectural and Cultural Experience The museum's traditional Chinese architecture blends harmoniously with the scenic West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Interactive exhibits and multimedia displays enhance visitor engagement, making history accessible to all ages. Educational and Research Role Zhejiang Museum actively promotes cultural education through workshops, lectures, and temporary exhibitions. Its research initiatives contribute to the study of Chinese archaeology, art history, and conservation techniques. As a guardian of Zhejiang's cultural legacy, the museum offers a captivating journey through time. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a casual visitor, Zhejiang Museum provides an unforgettable glimpse into China's rich heritage.

#discoverchina 🏛 An Architectural Masterpiece ✔Designed by a Pritzker Prize-winning team, the building’s shape echoes the Liangzhu jade cong, with a central water feature inspired by the Grand Canal ✔Features the world’s first “double-helix” exhibition flow, allowing visitors to experience two narrative paths of civilization. 📍 Address: Zhijiang Cultural Center, Xihu District, Hangzhou (Direct access from Exit A, Zhipulu Station, Metro Line 6) 🕒 Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM, closed on Mondays) 🎫 Admission: Free (Reservation required via official mini program)

#discoverchina #hangzhou Home to priceless treasures, Zhejiang Museum showcases the province’s rich history. Its star attraction is the Liangzhu Jade Cong,a 5,000-year-old ritual artifact with intricate carvings. Equally stunning is the Yue Kiln Celadon Goose,a delicate Five Dynasties porcelain masterpiece. The museum also houses part of Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains,Huang Gongwang’s iconic Yuan Dynasty painting. Other highlights include Warring States bronze swords and Tang Dynasty gold relics.Each piece tells a story of craftsmanship and heritage, making the museum a must-visit for history and art lovers. A journey through time awaits! 🕰️Business Hours:0900-1700(closed on Monday)

The "Palace Museum Tea World" is a large-scale exhibition themed around tea culture, jointly organized by the Palace Museum and Zhejiang Provincial Museum. The exhibition runs from January 10, 2025, to April 6, 2025, and is located in the temporary exhibition hall on the first floor of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum's Zhijiang Branch. This exhibition aims to showcase the rich connotations of ancient Chinese tea culture, attracting many tea culture and history enthusiasts to visit! The exhibition features 114 (sets) of precious cultural relics from the Palace Museum's collection, including historical figures' authentic paintings and calligraphy, treasures, and surviving tribute teas. One of the 195 cultural relics prohibited from leaving the country, "Lin Bu's Running Script Self-Written Poetry Scroll" The four great masters of the Song Dynasty gather: "Su Shi (attributed) Running Script Draft of Two Poems for Dinghui Temple Scroll", "Huang Tingjian's Running and Regular Script Poem for Nephew Forty-Nine Scroll", "Mi Fu's Running Script Fahua Platform Poem Post", "Cai Xiang's Running Script Entering Spring Post" There are also Tang Yin's "Tea Matters Painting" and Wen Zhengming's "Ten Tea Utensils Ode Scroll", etc.

✅ Zhejiang Museum consists of the Gushan Pavilion and the Zhijiang Pavilion. The Gushan Pavilion is located by the West Lake and has a small collection. If you are visiting the West Lake, you can visit it along the way, ❗ otherwise it is not worth a special visit. ✔️ The Zhijiang Pavilion is a new pavilion completed in late August 2023. ✔️ It is a national first-class museum with four floors and 12 exhibition halls, and is well worth a visit. There are also newly built libraries, intangible cultural heritage museums, and literature museums near the museum. You can spend a day visiting them. ✅ Guide: The new museum is extremely large, with 4 floors and 12 exhibition halls. ➡️ 1F: General History Exhibition Hall A: Prehistoric to Sui and Tang Dynasties Temporary Exhibition Hall A: A Grand View ➡️ 2F: General History Exhibition Hall B: Wuyue and Song Dynasties General History Exhibition Hall C: Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties to Modern Times Temporary Exhibition Hall B: Local Exchange Hall ➡️ 3F: Folk Culture Hall, Celebrity Culture Hall Song Culture Hall, Celadon Culture Hall Marine Culture Hall ➡️ 4F: Guqin Art Hall Fuchun Mountain Residence Hall ❗ It may take more than a day to visit the entire museum in detail. ❗ Focus on the parts you are interested in. ✅ Must-see cultural relics: [Top 10 Treasures] 1️⃣ Double Bird Pattern Ivory Butterfly: 1F - General History Exhibition Hall A 2️⃣ Jade Cong King: 1F - General History Exhibition Hall A 3️⃣ Bronze House Model: 1F - General History Exhibition Hall A 4️⃣ Sword of King Yue: 1F - General History Exhibition Hall A 5️⃣ Painted Clay Bodhisattva Statue: 2F - General History Exhibition Hall B 6️⃣ Gilded Pure Silver Galaxy Yuwang Pagoda of Wuyue Kingdom: 2F - General History Exhibition Hall B 7️⃣ Longquan Kiln Celadon Boat-shaped Inkstone: 3F - Celadon Culture Hall 8️⃣ Ningbo Flower Sedan Chair with Red Gold Wood Carving: 3F - Folk Culture Hall 9️⃣ Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains: 4F - Fuchun Mountain Residence Hall 🔟 "Colorful Phoenix" Seven-stringed Guqin: 4F - Guqin Art Hall ✅ Transportation: Metro Line 6 [Zhijiang Cultural Center] Station City bus 324M/1499/500/1411/8514 to Longwangsha Station/Bibo Road Wenjing Road Intersection Station Parking: CNY 4/h (free within 1 hour) ✅ Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00–17:00, last admission at 16:30, closed at 17:00 Reservation: Real-name online reservation via the "Zhejiang Museum" mini program, reservations can be made for visits within 7 days. Each reservation can be made for up to 4 people. Visitors can enter the museum with the reservation QR code or directly with a physical ID card. ✅ Guide service: Manual guide fee: CNY 120/1–5 people, CNY 160/6–10 people, CNY 200/11–20 people, CNY 240/21–30 people. You can also rent a guide device or experience a free guide on the mini program.

Here is a travel guide for the Zhejiang Museum (Zhijiang Branch): • Opening hours and address: • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (last admission at 4:30 pm, closed at 5:00 pm); closed on Mondays, open on public holidays, and closed on the first day after the holiday. • Address: Zhijiang Cultural Center, at the intersection of Wenjing Road and Fenghua Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. The surrounding environment is beautiful and the transportation is convenient. • Transportation: • Bus: Take bus No. 500 to Shanhusha Jiayuan South Station or bus No. 1411 to Bibo Road Wenjing Road Station. • Subway: Take subway line 6 to Zhijiang Cultural Center Station or Fenghua West Road Station, and walk to the museum. • Reservation: • Make a reservation through the "Zhijiang Cultural Center" mini program, and click "Venue Reservation". • You can also make a reservation through the official WeChat account of the "Zhejiang Museum" or directly scan the QR code. • Exhibition: • The Zhijiang Branch has a wide variety of exhibitions, including the General History Exhibition Hall, Song Yun Culture Hall, Digital Experience Hall, and other special exhibition halls. • The first floor has the General History Exhibition Hall A (Zhejiang 10,000 Years - Prehistory to Sui and Tang Dynasties) and Temporary Exhibition Hall A, the second floor has the General History Exhibition Hall B and C, the third floor has the Song Yun Culture Hall and other special exhibition halls, and the fourth floor has the Guqin Art Hall. • Recommended visiting time: • Due to the large size of the museum and its rich collection, it is recommended to visit your favorite exhibition hall for 3-4 hours. • Dining and rest: • The Zhijiang Branch has a food street on the basement floor, where you can taste various Hangzhou delicacies, which are hygienic and comfortable. • Cultural exploration experience: • There are two cultural experience activities in the museum every day, with a limit of 20 people per session, and reservations are required in advance. • Notes: • Visitors are required to undergo a security check before entering the museum. It is forbidden to bring flammable, explosive, and other dangerous goods and items prohibited by the state. • Drunk people, people with limited capacity for civil conduct, people with inappropriate clothing, and people with pets are not allowed to enter the museum. We hope this guide will help you better plan your trip to the Zhejiang Museum (Zhijiang Branch). Have a nice trip!

Zhejiang Museum is a comprehensive museum integrating cultural relics collection, research, display and education. It gathers the most exquisite cultural relics in Zhejiang and even the whole country, showcasing the unique charm of Chinese aesthetics. 🏮The exterior design of the museum is antique and complements the surrounding natural scenery. Walking into the museum, it feels like traveling through time and space and returning to the ancient times thousands of years ago. 🌿The museum displays a wealth of cultural relics, including ceramics, calligraphy and painting, bronze ware, etc. Each cultural relic embodies the hard work and wisdom of ancient craftsmen and showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of Chinese aesthetics. Food: After leaving the museum, I went to eat Xinjiang cuisine. The taste was great. The waiters were all from Xinjiang and it was very authentic. The name of the restaurant is: Narat Xinjiang Xinjiang Cuisine (Meiyuan Branch). If you are interested, you can also try it~ ✨Summary: Because it is a new museum, it is still very comfortable to visit as a whole. The place is large and the cultural relics on display are also very rich. If you have enough time, you can visit it for a whole day. 🚗Location: Located on the beautiful West Lake

To understand the development of celadon in China, one must understand the important role Zhejiang played in ancient celadon production and culture. Celadon production in Zhejiang can be traced back to the Xia and Shang dynasties, when the ancestors of Zhejiang successfully fired primitive celadon in the Dongtiao River basin, marking the beginning of Chinese porcelain production. From the Xia and Shang dynasties to the Eastern Han dynasty, Zhejiang's primitive celadon production went through a process of initial development to maturity, forming several large-scale production centers. The characteristics of Zhejiang celadon include a hard and delicate body and a bright and lustrous green glaze. For example, Yue kiln celadon is known for its thin body, even glaze, and bright and lustrous green color. It reached its peak in the Tang dynasty, becoming a tribute to the court and an important trade ceramic. In addition, Longquan celadon began in the Three Kingdoms and Jin dynasties and flourished in the Song and Yuan dynasties, known for its "jade-like green, mirror-like brightness, and chime-like sound." The historical background of Zhejiang celadon shows that its production and technology reached its peak in the Tang dynasty. Before the Tang dynasty, China's porcelain industry was mainly concentrated in Zhejiang. In the Tang and Song dynasties, Zhejiang celadon kilns, represented by Yue and Longquan kilns, were technologically advanced. Yue kiln celadon was closely related to the tea-drinking fashion of the Tang dynasty, and its porcelain quality and glaze color were loved by tea drinkers.

When visiting the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, a large sedan chair attracts many visitors to stop and watch. Ordinary sedan chairs are generally seen by people, even if they are rarely seen now, but they are occasionally used during Chinese-style weddings. But today I saw this eight-carried sedan chair called "Wangong Sedan Chair," which is difficult to see elsewhere. This is a red and gold wood-carved Ningbo sedan chair. This Ningbo sedan chair was built by ten craftsmen over ten years, with more than 10,000 working hours, so it is called "Wangong Sedan Chair," which is the highest-grade sedan chair and the most luxurious sedan chair in existence. The sedan chair is made of light and strong materials, so camphor, ginkgo, and other woods are generally used. The body of this sedan chair adopts a mortise and tenon structure, and the content is extremely rich, combining Chinese and Western styles, and combining rigidity and flexibility. This sedan chair is mainly decorated with red lacquer wood carvings, with hundreds of figures, flowers, birds, insects, and animals carved in the round or in relief, so it is also called "Baizi Sedan Chair." The pavilions and towers "perform" famous opera scenes such as "Water Margin," "The Story of the Washing Silk," "The Story of the West Chamber," "The Story of the Hairpin," and "The Story of the Jade Bracelet." As the sedan chair moves, the characters on the stage begin to rotate and "perform." The sedan chair's clothes embroidered with gold and silver and the small wooden palace lanterns rise and fall with the swaying of the sedan chair. The glass wind chimes make a pleasant sound when the wind blows. The double-layer glass paintings on the four sides of the sedan chair are selected from auspicious themes such as "Heavenly Palace Blessing," "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea," "Kirin Sending Children," "Hehe Erxian," "Golden Dragon and Colorful Phoenix," "Joy on the Eyebrows," and "Pomegranate Opening a Hundred Sons." The sunlight shines on the sedan chair, making it look like a golden shrine. This "Wangong Sedan Chair" is one of the top ten treasures of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum. If you have the opportunity to visit the Zhejiang Provincial Museum's Zhijiang Pavilion, you must go and admire this rare "Wangong Sedan Chair."

The Zhejiang Museum (Zhijiang Branch) exhibition "Zhejiang: 10,000 Years" is a chronological exhibition that uses artifacts to tell the story of Zhejiang's history. The exhibition features a wide range of artifacts from different historical periods, presenting visitors with a rich, exciting, and magnificent historical picture. The large number of artifacts from the Liangzhu Culture are particularly impressive. Zhejiang Province is one of the birthplaces of ancient Chinese civilization and traditional Chinese culture, and is home to a rich cultural heritage. Zhejiang's cultural heritage is diverse, including the Neolithic Liangzhu Culture and Hemudu Culture, as well as regional cultures such as Jiangnan Culture and Song Yun Culture. These cultures not only demonstrate Zhejiang's deep historical roots, but also reflect its important position in Chinese culture. The ancestors who once lived on this land evolved from primitive hunting and slash-and-burn farming to simple pottery making and livestock raising, and from tribal living to building stilt houses. Both production methods and social forms have developed and changed throughout history. Our ancestors used their hands and wisdom to continuously create history, leaving behind a rich material and spiritual wealth for us today. This exhibition is well worth a visit.

The Zhijiang Branch of Zhejiang Museum officially opened to the public on August 29. The new Zhijiang Branch is located in the Zhejiang Zhijiang Cultural Center, with a construction area of 100,000 square meters, an exhibition area of 32,012 square meters, a building height of 59.9 meters, eight floors above ground, and two floors underground. It is the largest single building in the Zhijiang Cultural Center and a modern public cultural space integrating collection, protection, research, display, publicity, education, and cultural experience. The exhibition and public service space of the new Zhijiang Branch of Zhejiang Museum is located from the first floor underground to the fourth floor above ground. The exhibition planning is based on the principles of "ideological height, academic depth, and humanistic temperature" to build a "159" diversified exhibition system. The "Ten Thousand Years of Zhejiang" general history exhibition uses archaeological achievements and cultural relics to construct the grand history of Zhejiang, highlighting the highlights of Zhejiang's history, as well as the origins of rice cultivation, silk, porcelain, etc., reflecting the contribution of Zhejiang's humanities and technological development to Chinese civilization and even world civilization; five Zhejiang cultural thematic exhibitions decode Zhejiang's unique cultural genes from the perspectives of celadon culture, marine culture, Song Yun culture, painting and calligraphy culture, and celebrity culture; nine functional expansion and experience exhibitions have the characteristics of personalization, diversification, and quality, and also have a sense of technology and experience. The visit time is about five hours.

Zhejiang is the birthplace of porcelain and the main production area of ancient celadon. If the Yue Kiln celadon of the Tang Dynasty is as smooth as ice, then the Longquan celadon of the Song Dynasty is as warm as jade. Ceramics are transformed from clay, absorbing the agility of water, the depth of earth, and the tempering of fire, forming various types of ceramics such as celadon, white porcelain, black pottery, and purple sand. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, dragon kilns had become commonly used kilns in Zhejiang. They were built on sloping hillsides and consisted of three parts: the combustion chamber, the firing chamber, and the smoke chamber. Dragon kilns had the advantages of low construction cost, fast burning speed, and easy temperature rise and rapid cooling. During the Jin Dynasty, the craftsmen of the Yue Kiln dug a small window every 1.3 meters on the kiln wall as a place to put firewood, ensuring that the porcelain blanks were all within the range of the burning firewood. The kiln workers invented various kiln tools to improve the firing method, such as saggars, pads, rings, and support nails, which greatly improved the yield of porcelain. The fire mirror is a piece of glaze installed near the firewood hole. When the temperature cone is seen to have softened and bent, a long iron hook can be used to pick out the fire mirror, and the finished porcelain can be seen after cooling.

✨The Zhejiang Museum in Hangzhou is easily accessible by subway! 🏛️I was amazed by the grand scale of the Zhejiang Museum as soon as I walked in! I felt like I couldn't finish the tour even if I came early in the morning, as there are more than a dozen exhibition halls in the main building. I visited six exhibition halls in the afternoon, and I plan to come back earlier next time to see them all. 🔍Starting with prehistoric culture, the museum presents a long history. Many of the exhibits were unearthed locally in Zhejiang, and I felt a strong connection to them, as if I could hear them telling ancient stories. I felt that every exhibit here has its own story, especially when I followed the guide and listened to the guide's explanation, I felt I learned a lot.

🌟 The Zhejiang Museum Zhijiang Branch is located in the Zhijiang Cultural Center and has been a popular spot for locals since it opened. The museum has a large exhibition area and a wide range of exhibits, covering everything from the general history of Zhejiang to various special topics. 🔹 "Zhejiang: 10,000 Years" is a chronological exhibition that presents the most representative cultural relics and traces of civilization from various historical periods in Zhejiang. The exhibition covers 10,000 years of history, from the Shangshan culture to the Liangzhu culture, the ancient Yue culture, the Song Dynasty, and the Red Boat, showcasing the rich history of Zhejiang. 🔹 "East to the Sea: Zhejiang Maritime Culture" covers the history of Zhejiang's ancient ancestors, from ancient times to the modern era, as they resisted the tides, reclaimed land, developed transportation, and engaged in cultural exchanges. 🔹 "The Secret of Jiangnan: Zhejiang Celadon Culture" showcases the famous kilns and celadon of Zhejiang, the birthplace of celadon and the main production area of celadon after the Han Dynasty. The exhibition highlights the development of Zhejiang's porcelain industry, its unique craftsmanship, and its impact on human civilization. 🔹 "A Thousand Years of Tradition: Zhejiang Calligraphy and Painting" showcases the highlights of Zhejiang's literati calligraphy and painting from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. 🔹 "Song Dynasty: Rhythm" explores the political, spiritual, and cultural life of the Song Dynasty, highlighting the unique cultural connotations of the Song Dynasty. 🔹 "Zhejiang Celebrity Culture Series" tells the story of Qian Liu, the founder of the Wuyue Kingdom, and his achievements in water conservancy, urban construction, production development, and overseas trade. The exhibition highlights the economic and cultural prosperity of the Wuyue Kingdom, which laid the foundation for the Southern Song Dynasty's capital in Hangzhou. 🕣 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Zhejiang Museum is currently hosting the "Yan Se: The Aesthetics of Color in Monochrome Glazed Porcelain from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties" exhibition. 🌟Highlights: Since ancient times, monochrome glazed porcelain has conveyed the traditional Chinese aesthetic with its simplicity, elegance, and tranquility. Monochrome glazed porcelain, with its pure and minimalist form, offers a sense of serenity and depth. 👍Recommended: The "Shang Qing" section, which is elegant and simple. ✅Must-See: "Worldly Sentiments" porcelain from the Song and Yuan dynasties. ❤Recommended: The exhibition brings together many exquisite pieces from the Zhejiang Museum, Hangzhou Museum, Henan Museum, Tea Museum, Wuyi Museum, and more. Each exhibit is beautiful. 📍Address: Temporary Exhibition Hall A, 1F, Zhejiang Museum. 🕙Opening Hours: The temporary exhibition ends on December 8. 🪻Free admission.

Zhejiang Museum's General History Exhibition Hall displays the most representative cultural relics and civilization marks of various historical periods in Zhejiang, fully demonstrating the splendid "Yue Chapter" in the history of Chinese civilization. 🌸 Zhejiang Museum Zhijiang Branch is located in Zhijiang Cultural Center. 🌺 Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm. 🪷 Free admission.

Zhejiang Museum's General History Exhibition Hall, with three sections: Wu and Yue, the Two Song Dynasties, and Jiangnan, introduces Zhejiang's history and culture through numerous precious cultural relics and written materials.

👋 Hi, dear travel buddies! Today, I'm taking you to Zhejiang Museum, a place full of historical charm and artistic atmosphere, guaranteed to make your trip full of surprises and rewards! 🎁 🔍【Introduction】 As soon as I stepped into the museum, I was deeply attracted by the solemn and elegant atmosphere. From the mystery of the ancient Yue Kingdom to the prosperity of the Southern Song Dynasty, each exhibit tells the long history of Zhejiang. 👀 📍【Must-visit Attractions】 1️⃣ 🏺 Hemudu Site Exhibition Area: The pottery, bone, and stone tools here made me feel like I traveled back to the primitive society 7,000 years ago, feeling the wisdom and diligence of the ancients. 2️⃣ 🖼️ Calligraphy and Painting Hall: The famous calligraphy and paintings made me intoxicated in the ocean of art, especially the few landscape paintings of the Song Dynasty, which are so beautiful that they take my breath away! 📚【In-depth Insights】 Zhejiang Museum is not only a place to display cultural relics but also a hall to inherit culture and inspire wisdom. Here, I deeply felt the profound and long-standing Chinese civilization. 🙏 🌈【Conclusion】 If you love traveling and exploring the unknown world like me, then Zhejiang Museum is definitely a destination you can't miss! Come here and feel the weight of history and the charm of art with me! 🎉 💬【Interactive Guide】 Which exhibition area of Zhejiang Museum do you like the most? Leave me a message, and maybe we can meet next time to explore more cultural treasures together! 💌

I have been to Hangzhou several times and visited all the major attractions, so I thought of going to a less popular spot, the Zhejiang Museum, to take a look. However, there were still many people, mostly parents bringing their children to gain knowledge. The museum is quite large, and even a cursory tour takes more than an hour. The most impressive exhibits include the little pig, bronze mirrors, the sailing sculpture, and the large flower sedan chair, as shown in the photos. If you have finished touring outdoor attractions like West Lake and Xixi, and want to gain some knowledge while avoiding the heat, Zhejiang Museum is the perfect choice.

Zhejiang Provincial Museum It is difficult to see in one day, and you need to invest about two days. If you study Chinese Liangzhu culture and go, it is recommended because it is easier to understand. Most of the signs are in English, and there are no Korean signs. However, it is written at a level that can be understood by Koreans with Korean parents who graduated from middle and high school in Korea. There are many relics to see, including pottery, porcelain, and bronzeware - the bronzeware of the family, the era of the Seven Heroes, and the Song Dynasty ^^

June in Hangzhou is misty with rain. Holding an umbrella, feeling the West Lake in the rain? No, no, no, you're going to get your shoes wet When you come to Hangzhou, you must go to the Zhejiang Provincial Museum to find the top ten treasures of the museum. Let's go, set off! …… Choose the Zhejiang Pavilion, this is the new pavilion, very beautifully and grandly built! Transportation: Subway, just a few steps from the subway station, very convenient Reservation method: Free online reservation in advance or on-site ID card scanning Visiting method: Start from the first floor, don't miss anything from floors 1-4, it's quite large, it's recommended to bring a water bottle and necessary snacks. Of course, the museum has thoughtfully considered the visitors, there is a separate area for dining after exiting the museum, and you can re-enter after eating. Speaking of the museum, the top ten treasures are a must-see. Here are a few photos of the treasures for everyone, not all of them, leaving some suspense for you to see on-site.

"To the East is the Sea - Zhejiang Marine Culture Exhibition" is the first historical and archaeological exhibition in China with the theme of regional marine civilization. The 1,000-square-meter exhibition space tells the story of Zhejiang people and the ocean from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. The earliest seafood industry: starting with canoes and spearfishing The earliest canoe discovered in China is the "First Canoe of China" which has been moored at Kuahu Bridge for more than 8,000 years. More than 8,000 years ago, along the coast of eastern Zhejiang, the ancestors of Jingtou Mountain had already shot fish darts into the sea. The people of Jingtoushan mainly made a living by gathering, fishing and hunting near the coast, and fish darts were the main fishing tools at the time, representing the coastal life of the people of Jingtoushan. The Jingtoushan site in Yuyao, Ningbo, which dates back 8,300 years, is the earliest and deepest shell mound site discovered in China to date. A large number of marine shellfish and marine fish remains have been unearthed from the cultural layer of the site. More than 1,000 years earlier than the Hemudu culture, the Jingtoushan site has great academic value in studying the origin of China's maritime culture and was selected as one of the "Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries in China in 2020." The Great Wall on the Sea that Cannot Be Moved: Advanced Seawall Haining Yuling Stone Pond, the Great Wall and the Grand Canal are known as the three major ancient engineering projects in my country. In the 21st year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1542), Huang Guangsheng, the assistant water conservancy official of Zhejiang Province, took the strengths of various companies and pioneered the five horizontal and five vertical fish scale ponds in Haiyan. The fish scale pond has a strong ability to resist erosion and is known as the "eternal pond". In the Qing Dynasty, Zhejiang Governor Zhu Shi, Grand Secretary Ji Zengyun and others improved on the basis of their predecessors, and the Fish Scale Stone Pond in Haining became a typical pond type in Zhejiang during the Qing Dynasty. Looking at the pond from the side, the stone layers are arranged like fish scales, neat, beautiful and solid, so it is named "Fish Scale Pond". The first appearance of the "foreign trade hit": they travel on merchant ships and pass through ports Among the commercial ports in eastern Zhejiang, Ningbo Port is the most famous. With the discovery of the ruins of the ancient port of Shuomen in Wenzhou, Wenzhou Port has been confirmed as one of the important ports for maritime trade in my country since the Song and Yuan Dynasties. The "foreign trade hit" Longquan celadon a thousand years ago entered the sea from Wenzhou and went to the world. Rare Buddhist art treasures in the same frame: Witnessing the history of the sea Two precious Buddhist scriptures are exhibited together for the first time: two volumes of the Lotus Sutra. Both are classics of the Tiantai Sect, one is a printed version from the Tang and Five Dynasties, and the other is a handwritten version from the Northern Song Dynasty. The latter was written in silver, while words such as "Buddha" and "Tathagata" were written in gold. After more than a thousand years, the silver characters have oxidized and faded, while the gold characters are still shining. Time has been left on the scriptures in a visible way. At the end of the exhibition, a multimedia video takes us back to the time when Zhejiang people stepped out on the waves, starting with canoes, fishing boats, merchant ships, ferries... Generations of Zhejiang people have lived on the sea, resisted the tides, and engaged in trade and cultural exchanges at sea. The ocean is a symbol of freedom and openness. To the east is the sea, the future and hope. [Exhibition Name] To the East is the Sea - Zhejiang Marine Culture Exhibition [Exhibition location] Zhejiang Provincial Museum (Zhijiang Museum) · Maritime Culture Museum [Exhibition Ticket Price] Free ref: Zhejiang Provincial Museum

Hangzhou Exhibition｜Secret Colors of Jiangnan——Exhibition of Zhejiang Celadon Culture As the saying goes, "Half of the history of ceramics can be found in Zhejiang." Zhejiang, as the hometown of celadon, is also the main celadon producing area in the ancient world. This vibrant land has given birth to many magical and beautiful things. Zhejiang is the hometown of celadon and the main production area of ​​celadon after the Han Dynasty. Zhejiang celadon has led the world fashion with its unique secret color and exquisite craftsmanship. By displaying the famous kilns and porcelains in Zhejiang Province, we can get a glimpse of the ancient celadon culture of Zhejiang, and highlight the development history, technological characteristics, and influence of Zhejiang's porcelain industry on human civilization. Whether it is the primitive celadon that originated during the Xia and Shang dynasties, or the Longquan celadon that lasted until the Ming and Qing dynasties, more than 3,000 years of history are condensed here in the Celadon Culture Exhibition Hall, where you can fully appreciate the magnificent style of ancient Chinese ceramic art and feel the quiet and profound beauty of a thousand years. [Exhibition Name] Secret Colors of Jiangnan - Exhibition of Zhejiang Celadon Culture 【Exhibition Venue】Zhejiang Provincial Museum (Zhijiang Museum) [Exhibition Ticket Price] Free ref: Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Art Travel Culture

Hangzhou Exhibition｜The Songyun Cultural Museum’s favorite is Simian Pavilion, which is named after the ci tune What kind of rhyme is Songyun? The Song Dynasty was the peak era of Chinese traditional culture, with an open and inclusive cultural atmosphere and an elegant and lively life aesthetics. Get close to the civil service politics, the spiritual world of the literati and the rich and diverse life of the common people in the Song Dynasty, and feel the connotation of Song Dynasty culture with Chinese style and Zhejiang identity. The Songyun Museum covers an area of ​​more than 860 square meters and exhibits 191 pieces (sets) of documents and 22 first-class cultural relics. The first unit, “Ding Fengbo: The Flow of Times and Thoughts”, has the main color of the Daizhe red of the palace walls of the Southern Song Dynasty. Most of the first-class cultural relics exhibited in the Song Yun Museum, as well as the treasures of the museum on loan from various museums, appear in this unit. The second unit, "Man Jiang Hong: The Spiritual World of the Literati", aims to reflect the elegant and refined life aesthetics and cultural spirit of the Song Dynasty, using the light green of celadon as the main color. The view is full of green. The four-sided pavilion in the middle is hung with pearl necklaces and is surrounded by the West Lake landscape and garden scenery, which is peaceful and remote. The "Four-Sided Pavilion" is a special display cabinet. It is represented by four figures: Su Shi, Yue Fei, Li Qingzhao and Lin Hejing. The Guoxi Pavilion, Fengbo Pavilion, Fanghe Pavilion and Qingzhao Pavilion are integrated into one, and display objects such as "Su Dongpo in Sandals and Hat", "Yue Fei Writing "Return My Rivers and Mountains", "Lin Hejing Releasing Cranes on Gushan Mountain" and the Qing Dynasty engraved "Jinshilu" respectively. The third unit, "Looking at the Sea Tide: Rich and Diverse Civilian Life", is a glimpse into the diverse and inclusive civilian culture and open and lively lifestyle in the city of Lin'an from this miscellaneous history. 【Exhibition Name】Song·Rhyme [Exhibition location] Zhejiang Provincial Museum (Zhijiang Museum) Songyun Cultural Center [Exhibition Ticket Price] Free ref: Zhejiang Provincial Museum

It's raining in Hangzhou, between the misty rain in Lingyin of West Lake and the cultural tour of Zhejiang Museum, I chose the latter. Zhejiang Provincial Museum has many treasures with a long history, many of which are very precious national treasures, such as the 'Double Birds Facing the Sun' ivory carved butterfly-shaped utensil from the Hemudu period, the jade cong king of the Liangzhu culture, the sword of the King of Yue in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, etc. Unfortunately, the 'Remaining Mountain Map' of Huang Gongwang's 'Fuchun Mountain Residence Map' was not on display, and I couldn't see its true face. I also look forward to the 'Useless Teacher Scroll' being able to reappear in the future; the Zhejiang Library next door is also very worth visiting.

🏛️Zhejiang Museum, a wonderful experience you deserve! 👋Hello everyone, today I want to share with you my experience of visiting the Zhijiang area of ​​Zhejiang Provincial Museum. 👀 1️⃣First of all, the architectural style, the perfect combination of modern and classical, is eye-catching. 2️⃣There are rich exhibits, 🖼️ ranging from ancient artifacts to modern art. 3️⃣The service is thoughtful, the staff is warm and friendly, making people feel at home. 4️⃣The environment is beautiful, 🌿shaded by green trees and fresh air. It is a good place to relax. 5️⃣Convenient transportation, 🚗can be reached by bus and subway, very convenient. In general, the Zhijiang area of ​​Zhejiang Provincial Museum is a good place integrating culture, art and leisure. 🎉I had a great day here, have you ever been there? 🤔

Zhijiang Cultural Center has officially opened to the public. I took my kids there and it is indeed a great place to take them for a walk! There are quite a lot of people bringing their kids here~ This is a large modern cultural complex! One day can't finish the tour~ . ⬇️The venues included are: 🌟Zhejiang Library (the lobby is very impressive, it is easier to make an appointment, there is a lot of 📖 in the children's book area on the 2nd floor by the escalator) 🌟Zhejiang Provincial Museum (reservations are required in advance, we didn’t make it, so we didn’t go) Zhejiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum (also difficult to make an appointment, it was full when it first opened, so we didn’t go) 🌟Zhejiang Literature Museum (not open yet) 🌟 Public Service Center (This is open to the public without appointments. There are markets, exhibitions, performances, food, etc. The picture I shared has a map of the cultural center, as well as exhibition and performance times!) . 📒You need to make an appointment in advance to visit the venue. 🅿️Parking is convenient. You can park on the road or underground. The underground space is relatively empty, while the road is full.