Zhenjiang Museum | A National First-Class Museum at the Ancient Ferry of Jiangnan

In the gentle embrace of misty Jiangnan, there is a serene and solemn place - Zhenjiang Museum. It is not just a building, but a guardian of time, quietly narrating the past. Practical tips: 📍Address: No. 85, Boxian Road, Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City (near Xijin Ferry) 🕒Hours: 09:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:00) Free Admission, on-site reservation required for visit 💚On-site reservation required, two exhibition halls on both sides of the road are available for visit Upon arriving at Zhenjiang Museum, the first thing that catches the eye is the exotic British-style building, the former site of the British Consulate, which now serves as a museum bearing heavy history. 🏰 Each brick and tile here reveals stories of the past, whispering and inviting us into a cross-era journey. Zhenjiang Museum, a true treasure trove! With its rich collection, it ranks third among the 13 key museums in Jiangsu. Each exhibit is a witness to history and a cultural gem. 💎 🔸Zhenjiang Museum is astonishing with its bronze artifacts from the Wu culture period, which account for nearly 85% of similar collections nationwide! Each pattern and carving reflects the wisdom and strength of the ancients. 🗡️ 🔸The celadon from the Six Dynasties is as warm as jade, quietly exuding the fragrance of time. Its charm is second only to Nanjing, making one indulge in its elegance and simplicity. 🍵 🔸The gold and silver wares from the Tang Dynasty are even more luxurious and dazzling, accounting for two-thirds of the national total. From the Six Dynasties to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, a series of gold and silver wares showcase the pinnacle of ancient craftsmanship, each piece being a rare art masterpiece. 👑 🔸What I find most stunning are the more than 30 sets of silk garments from the Southern Song Dynasty. They are like messengers traveling through time, with delicate textures and exquisite embroidery, unparalleled, making one feel as if they can touch the prosperity and elegance of that era. 👗 Here, history is no longer just words in textbooks; it is tangible and vivid. Come, let us walk through the corridor of history together and feel each heartbeat resonate with those from a thousand years ago. 💖