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If you want to delve into the millennia-old Chinese civilization, you must not miss the Shaanxi History Museum!

It houses over 1.7 million artifacts, spanning from the Stone Age to the Tang and Song dynasties, making it a microcosm of Chinese history! But first things first: there are a lot of people! A lot of artifacts! No preparation = missing the highlights and getting exhausted! ✅ Booking in advance is super important! The Shaanxi History Museum is always crowded and operates on an online reservation system: Reservations open at 17:00 every day for slots within the next 5 days! You can make a reservation on the official WeChat public account of the Shaanxi History Museum. ✅ Arrive early to be in the first batch to enter and avoid the crowds Shaanxi History Museum (Main Hall) Address: No. 91 Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District Subway: Line 2, get off at Xiaozhai Station, Exit E, and walk about 800 meters

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Posted: Apr 7, 2025

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