Shanxi Provincial Museum

Visiting the museum requires an advance reservation, especially during holidays, when it's really crowded. However, during the holidays, the Shanxi Museum sometimes arranges for visitors to queue up after 4 pm, and there are a lot of people waiting in line, taking about half an hour to get in. The Shanxi Museum is one of the first batch of national first-class museums, a national museum cultivation object jointly built by the central and local governments, and the largest center in Shanxi for the collection, preservation, protection, research, and exhibition of cultural relics. Representative exhibits include the Marquis of Jin's bird zun, the Houma Covenant, Hu Fu's wine vessel, the animal-shaped goblet, the Meidigou painted pottery jar, the painted goose and fish bronze lamp, the bronze chariot for the footless man guarding the park, the stone sarcophagus from Yu Hong's tomb, and the six-piece jade pendant string. The museum is well planned, with a clear and detailed visiting route, and a rich variety of cultural and creative products. There are a lot of people stamping their visit.

The Shanxi Museum is located at No. 13, North Section of Binhe West Road, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province. It is one of the first batch of national first-class museums, and its predecessor was the Shanxi Educational Library Museum established in the eighth year of the Republic of China (1919). The exhibition area of the Shanxi Museum is 13,000 square meters, and the cultural relics warehouse area is 12,000 square meters. It has a collection of more than 500,000 items, featuring bronzes, porcelain, stone carvings, Buddhist statues, murals, calligraphy, and paintings. The basic display is themed around "Jin Soul". The five-thousand-year civilization can be seen in Shanxi. It is said that the three figures Yao, Shun, and Yu were all born in Shanxi. The ancient land of Sanjin has left too many footprints of Chinese civilization, and the Shanxi Museum is also worth your careful appreciation. After browsing, my personal favorite is the Northern Qi green-glazed dragon-handled chicken-head pot (Figure 2), which is 50.5 cm high, with a mouth diameter of 11 cm and a base diameter of 13 cm, unearthed in 1981. The dish mouth is slightly open, with the dragon's mouth holding the lip, the dragon's neck connecting to the belly, a fine high neck, a bulging belly, with three knobs on each side, and a treasure-flower attached below the middle knob; the belly has ridges, with four spread-winged phoenix birds attached below. The overall glaze is bright, and both the shape and material are exquisite, looking particularly textured. Friends who love Chinese civilization and the history of Shanxi, come and explore the Shanxi Museum to touch the "Jin Soul" up close.

In the Shanxi Museum, I saw the colored sculptures of the 28 constellations from the Fen Yang Tai Fu Temple. At first, I thought they were replicas, but it wasn't until I noticed the "safety belts" on them that I asked the administrator if photography was allowed. The answer I got was "Feel free to take pictures if you like"‼️ 🏯About Fen Yang Tai Fu Temple The colored sculptures + hanging sculptures of Fen Yang Tai Fu Temple hold a place in my heart that is at least in the top ten of all ancient Shanxi architecture. The original Ziwu Pavilion collapsed, but the colored sculptures of the 28 constellations were preserved. Eight of them were "invited" to be exhibited in the Shanxi Museum, while one remains in the temple. 🌟The 28 Constellations 🐉Eastern Azure Dragon: Horned Dragon, Neck Dragon, Root Ferret, Room Rabbit, Heart Fox, Tail Tiger, Winnowing Basket Leopard 🦚Southern Vermilion Bird: Well Wood Badger, Ghost Metal Sheep, Willow Earth Deer, Star Day Horse, Extended Net Moon Deer, Wings Fire Snake, Chariot Water Worm 🐯Western White Tiger: Legs Wood Wolf, Bond Metal Dog, Stomach Earth Pheasant, Hairy Head Day Chicken, Net Moon Crow, Beak Fire Monkey, Three Water Monkey 🐢Northern Black Tortoise: Dipper Wood Hyaena, Ox Gold Ox, Girl Earth Bat, Emptiness Day Rat, Rooftop Moon Swallow, Encampment Fire Pig, Wall Water Deer 🤔Some Questions When I visited Fen Yang Tai Fu Temple, all the colored sculptures were prohibited from photography. What impressed me the most were the 28 constellations, only one of which remained in the temple and was strictly off-limits for photography, claiming that taking pictures would damage the artifacts. So how come it's allowed to take pictures freely in the Shanxi Museum? The treasures left by our ancestors are not to be photographed just because they say so, is such a "regulation" reasonable? Since the Shanxi Museum allows photography, there must be relevant scientific evidence, so why is there such great resistance to taking a picture in the counties and cities below? I love Shanxi But I hate the "regulations" that prohibit photography‼️ Please respect science Let the cultural relics come to life and pass on the cultural context‼️

I suggest stamping first and then looking for them one by one (Of course, every museum recommends this way of visiting) If you didn't bring a book, you can buy a cultural creative ice cream, tear open the box, and it will be even more memorable It's pretty good, but it's a bit too fond of birds, bird keepers all come to visit, you guys must be very happy, because basically in the cultural relics area, there's a bird every three steps 💦💦💦 (It's a bit of an exaggeration but anyway...

At the Shanxi Museum, explore the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancients, and feel the depth of history and the charm of art. Each cultural relic here sparkles with human intelligence and emotion. Come and check in, leave your mark!

🌟 Taiyuan-Jinzhong Travel Guide 🌟 Due to changes in the New Year's plan, I chose the journey from Taiyuan to Jinzhong. Shanxi gives me the impression that it is low-key, with many historical sites and low consumption; the people are enthusiastic and real, and the kind drivers and tour guides add color to the journey; the New Year's atmosphere is strong, and the festive atmosphere can be felt everywhere. 🏯 Twin Tower Temple 🏯 👍 Fun part: Climb the tower to experience the heaviness of history and overlook the beautiful scenery of Taiyuan. 💼 Preparation: Dress comfortably and pay attention to safety when climbing the tower. 💔 Pitfall to avoid: The stairs inside the tower are narrow and it is not easy to pass side by side when there are many people. 🍜 Liuxiang, Bell and Drum Tower, Food Street 🍜 👍 Fun part: Taste various foods and feel the architectural style of ancient and modern fusion. 💼 Preparation: The taste of food is diverse, prepare a good appetite. 💔 Pitfall to avoid: There are a lot of people on weekends, it is recommended to avoid peak hours. 🏛 Pingyao Ancient City 🏛 👍 Fun part: Rent a car for sightseeing, take less detours, and understand the history of Jin merchants. 💼 Preparation: Prepare a good itinerary, and the car rental cost needs to be considered in advance. 💔 Pitfall to avoid: There are many people in the ancient city, and renting a car can save time. 🕌 Jinci 🕌 👍 Fun part: Feel the ancient culture and appreciate the historical relics. 💼 Preparation: The cost of the tour guide needs to be understood in advance, and the time arrangement should be paid attention to. 💔 Pitfall to avoid: The cost of the tour guide is relatively high, and it needs to be weighed whether it is worth it. 🏺 Shanxi Museum 🏺 👍 Fun part: Visit the museum and understand the history and culture of Shanxi. 💼 Preparation: The visit time should be arranged as early as possible, and the interpreter can be rented. 💔 Pitfall to avoid: Reserve enough time for the visit to avoid missing the closing time. 🏨 Accommodation recommendation 🏨 Hilton Huanpeng: The rooms are spacious and the breakfast is rich, but the coffee taste is average. Lifeng Hotel: High cost performance, the price is suitable during the New Year, and there are gifts for check-in. 🍽 Dining recommendation 🍽 Food Street: Try Shanxi delicacies such as gold silk beef pie, the price is moderate. 🚗 Traffic advice 🚗 High-speed rail: Convenient travel, early booking can enjoy discounts. Taxi: Flexible travel, but pay attention to traffic congestion. The journey from Taiyuan to Jinzhong, where historical sites and food coexist, and culture and history shine each other, is an unforgettable trip to Shanxi!

Be sure to reserve plenty of time for a morning or afternoon, because I went after three o'clock and went twice.

📍Shanxi Museum, located in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, has an exhibition area of 13,000 square meters, spread over 4 floors🤓 It mainly features bronzes, porcelain, stone carvings, statues, murals, calligraphy, and paintings. The collection is really rich and it's a place well worth visiting in Shanxi✅! There, I saw many beautiful bronzes and pottery, and there was a standing statue, my goodness, it's so beautiful, who understands😭😭 The moment I saw it, I couldn't take my eyes off it - ⏰Opening hours 9:00～17:00 (entry stops at 16:00, closed on Mondays) 🎫: The museum has no admission fee🆓 but you need to book in advance (booking opens three days in advance) 📕Museum stamping points: On the 4th floor, there are bronze seals in the 【World of Shapes】 and 【Porcelain Garden】 exhibition halls, and on the 1st floor, there is a free stamp and one set color consumption stamp in the cultural and creative store, all of which are exquisite～

Taiyuan in Shanxi is a seriously underrated treasure of a tourist city, and I highly recommend eight essential tourist attractions. Shanxi Museum: (Highlight) Free, online reservation required. For terrestrial relics, look to Shanxi; Shanxi Museum has a rich collection, and it is recommended to see the Jin State Hegemony and the Buddhist Charm. The museum's treasure is the Marquis of Jin's bird zun. The first floor has a cultural and creative shop, and those who like to collect stamps should remember to bring a notebook. China Coal Museum: The ticket is 60 yuan. After visiting the Shanxi Museum, take the opportunity to tour the Coal Museum, where you can experience a mine and feel the development history of the coal province. Chunyang Palace: The ticket is 30 yuan. It was built at the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty. It is a Taoist temple for worshipping Lu Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals, hence the name Chunyang Palace. Inside, there are two cultural relics forbidden to leave the country: one is the Nirvana Transformation Stele from the time of Empress Wu Zetian, and the other is the Tang Dynasty 'Changyang Tianzun Statue'. Shanxi Businessmen Museum: Free, it has been the highest administrative organ in Shanxi since the Ming Dynasty, and it was the location of the provincial government until 2021. You can learn about the development history of Shanxi merchants. (Close to the food street) Food Street Zhonglou Street: (Highlight) In Food Street, you can taste snacks from all over the country. Zhonglou Street forms a T-shape with Food Street and is one of the busiest streets in Taiyuan. There are many time-honored brands, such as Xueshan Cold Drinks, Liuweizhai, Renyili, Qingheyuan, Mouse Hole Yuanxiao, God's Fried Chicken, etc., especially in the evening when the lights are on, the colors are dazzling, the tourists are like weaving, and it is extraordinarily lively. It is a must-visit pedestrian street for tourists to Taiyuan. Jinci: (Highlight) The ticket is 80 yuan, and it is far from the city center, but there is a direct bus 856. Jinci is the only existing imperial ancestral temple, with Nanlao Spring, Maid Statue, and Zhou Cypress known as the 'Three Wonders of Jinci'. There are halls and pavilions from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, various ancient buildings, Song Dynasty clay sculptures, and eight-pillar coiled dragons. Taiyuan Ancient County Town: Free, it is recommended to enter from the east gate, where the filming location of the movie 'Man Jiang Hong' is located, instantly transporting you to ancient Jinyang. It is a perfect place for national style photography. Taiyuan Botanical Garden: It has been recently built, covering a very large area, combining pristine ecology with technology. It is recommended to check out the popular elevator and the tropical rainforest pavilion. The entire botanical garden is very suitable for photography. Very photogenic. If you have time, you can visit the Twin Pagoda Temple, which is a symbolic building of Taiyuan, standing for 400 years without falling.

🎈Adventure at the Shanxi Museum, dare you come? 👋Hello everyone! I recently visited the Shanxi Museum and it was truly an eye-opener! 🤩First of all, the exhibits inside are diverse, ranging from ancient artifacts to modern artworks, everything is available. 🏺And those exquisite ceramics, bronzes and jades, they simply amazed me. 🌟Moreover, the architecture of the museum is also very spectacular, as if I had traveled back to ancient times. 🏯Most importantly, the guides here are very professional, which gave me a deeper understanding of Shanxi's history and culture. 📚In short, this trip was very rewarding and made me love our traditional culture even more. 👍Have you ever been to the Shanxi Museum? Come and share your travel experiences! 💬

Day1: Shanghai-Taiyuan Shanxi Museum, Coal Museum, Bell Tower Street, Food Street Recommendation: Gold Silk Beef Pie, God Fried Chicken. Stay in Taiyuan Day2: Jinci Museum, Taiyuan Ancient County. Stay in Taiyuan Day3: Yanmenguan, Yungang Grottoes. Stay in Datong Recommendation: Purple Mud 369 Coarse Grain Record (The waitress is very enthusiastic, every dish we ordered is very generous and super delicious) Day4: Huayan Temple, Nine Dragon Wall, Datong Ancient City Wall, Ying County Wooden Tower, Hanging Temple, Wutai Mountain East Terrace. Stay in Wutai Mountain (Wutai Mountain East Terrace climbed half, saw the sunset, and there are many cows! The scenery is too beautiful! Be sure to rent a military coat, because it's really cold in the evening) Day5: Wutai Mountain Shuxiang Temple-Wuye Temple-Tayuan Temple-Xiantong Temple-Bodhisattva Top-Dailuo Top, watch 'See Pingyao Again'. Stay in Pingyao Ancient City ('See Pingyao Again' is really amazing! So good-looking! The immersive experience completely immerses people in the plot) Recommendation: Vegetarian Dicos Day6: Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao's Grand Courtyard, return to Taiyuan at night Recommendation: Tianyuan Kui (The boss is too enthusiastic, poured a lot of vinegar for us to taste, I like the concubine vinegar, gold vinegar and persimmon vinegar the most), Mr. Liang (The refrigerator stickers are so good-looking! Vinegar ice cream is very exciting) If you have time, you can also take some photos. Day7: Jin Merchant Museum, Double Tower Temple, return to Shanghai at night There are several Chinese-style afternoon teas in the Jin Merchant Museum, all of which are very delicate. Shanxi is definitely an underestimated treasure place. The people in Shanxi we met this week are really very hospitable and enthusiastic. Using Dong Yuhui's words, 'Time seems to favor this land of Shanxi, so it leaves many traces of its past here.' Only by coming here in person can you feel its unique charm. Because each place is far apart, it is recommended to charter a car to go!

1 Jincheng Museum A local cultural history museum built on the site of the old Shanxi governor's mansion, integrating cultural relics, ancient buildings, garden landscapes, and exhibitions. Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, stop admission at 16:00. 2 Shanxi Museum Shanxi Museum is a national first-class museum with more than 500,000 cultural relics, including more than 40,000 precious cultural relics, 2129 first-class cultural relics, and 10 treasures of the town hall. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00, stop admission at 16:00. 3 Jinci Museum The real Jinci is the Jinci Museum inside, full ticket 80. The Jinci Museum is a free scenic spot in Jinci Park. You can walk in the park or take a sightseeing car for 10 yuan round trip. Opening hours: 8:30-18:00, stop admission at 17:40. 4 Taiyuan Botanical Garden The most beautiful botanical garden that integrates ecology and technology, a 60m internet celebrity escalator, like a time and space tunnel, three dome spheres are tropical rainforest, desert plant museum, and flower museum respectively. Opening hours: 9:00-18:00. 5 Zhonglou Street Zhonglou Street is named after a bell tower. It is a long-standing bustling street in Taiyuan. It is recommended to come at night, the night view is super good! 6 Taishan Taishan is not very high, it is not tiring to climb, suitable for all ages. The scenic area has mountains and water, and there are many waterfalls and streams along the way. The climbing experience of Taishan is the best. 7 Mengshan Big Buddha National AAAA level tourist attraction, it has a history of about 1500 years, the air here is really good, the autumn is high and refreshing.