China Grand Canal Museum｜Immersive Journey Through a Millennium of the Canal

📍: Sanwan Scenic Area, Guangling District, Yangzhou City 🎫: Reserve via the WeChat public account "China Grand Canal Museum," bring ID for entry ⏰: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays) 🚇: Driving or taxi is most convenient, very large parking lot —— 📌 Must-visit Exhibition Halls (Follow the floor order to avoid getting lost!) 1️⃣ 1F｜Epic History of the Canal Through the Ages Hall 1: The Grand Canal—China’s World Cultural Heritage 👉 Start here! Panoramic sand table + immersive projection, like standing above the canal watching history unfold, absolutely breathtaking! Hall 2: Boats on the Canal 👉 Realistic replicas of various ancient boats, plus you can step into the "Sand Flying Boat" to experience a canal boat ride, with screens on both sides simulating the riverside scenery, instantly transporting you back in time! 📸 Take a photo from the bow with your back to the camera, it feels like you’re really sailing~ Hall 3: Born from the Canal—Impressions of Grand Canal Streets and Shops ‼️ Highly recommended! A replica of Song Dynasty canal-side towns, with real ancient streets and small bridges over flowing water, the lighting cycles from sunrise to night, and shops actually sell items! 📸 Night scenes are stunning! Perfect for photos in Hanfu when the lanterns light up (costumes available for rent inside). —— Mezzanine (J Level)｜Connecting 1st and 2nd Floors Hall 4: World Famous Canals and Canal Cities 👉 Venice, Amsterdam… a comparison of global canal cities, the sets have a strong exotic vibe. —— 2️⃣ 2F｜Feast of Art, Nature, and Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall 5: Canal and Art 👉 Special exhibition area for calligraphy and painting, currently featuring the "More Than Eight Eccentrics" Qing Dynasty Yangzhou painting scene, a must for fans of literati painting. Hall 6: Canal Wetland Exploration ✅ Perfect for families! Simulated wetland ecosystem, animal specimens + interactive games, kids won’t want to leave~ Hall 7: Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage 👉 Embroidery, woodblock printing, shadow puppetry… all exquisite handmade treasures. Hall 8: Love of the River 💥 Digital immersive experience! 720-degree surround screen + floor projection, feels like lying in the canal waves, visually stunning! Hall 9: The Forbidden City and the Grand Canal 👉 Red walls and golden tiles palace style, exhibits mostly artifacts relocated from the Forbidden City, every treasure here once traveled the canal to enter Beijing, very worth seeing❗ Hall 10: Emperor Yang of Sui and the Grand Canal 👉 History buffs must see! Challenges your views on Emperor Yang of Sui, learn about the magnificent construction of the Grand Canal. Halls 11 & 12: Temporary Exhibition Halls ✨ Current special exhibition: "Dream Liang Chang’an—Southern Song Hangzhou City" Replicates the Southern Song capital’s look, West Lake’s ten scenic spots, and daily life scenes, Hangzhou locals find it very familiar! —— 🍽️ Food, Drink, and Rest B1 Level: Restaurant and café available Rooftop Garden: Rest and enjoy views of the Sanwan Scenic Area on the top floor —— ✨ Tips for Visiting: 1. Wear comfortable shoes! Plan for at least 3-4 hours 4. Book in advance during peak season❗❗❗ ——