[2025 Haining Attraction] Travel Guide for Haining Museum (Updated Apr)

| Check in at four free attractions in one day, a paradise for literary youth. 🎨First stop: Haining Museum 📍 No. 2, Huayuan Road, Xiashi Street ⏰Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-16:30 (last admission at 16:00) ✨Highlights: The Dinosaur Museum is a must! Zhejiang dragon fossils are more shocking than textbooks Xishi Lantern Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall: April limited lanterns are on display The calligraphy and painting museum houses the authentic works of Chen Hao, a master from Haining during the Qing Dynasty. Tips: Wear cheongsam in April and get a free guide, and immerse yourself in the Republic of China for a day 🏰Second stop: Xu Zhimo’s former residence 📍No. 38, Ganhe Street, Xiashi Subdistrict ⏰8:00-17:00, extended to 18:00 during cherry blossom season in April ✨Highlights: The glass sun room in the back garden is a new place for marriage proposals A copy of Momo's manuscript is hidden in the secret compartment of the bookshelf in the study The second-floor terrace faces Dongshan Mountain, and you can take photos that look like "Aimei Xiaozha" at sunset. Tips: Get a free ancient-style round fan at the front desk, and turn into Lu Xiaoman in a long skirt 📸The third stop: China Silk Factory No. 3 Cultural and Creative Park 📍Luotang Riverside, Haizhou Street 🅿Free parking lot can accommodate 200 cars, search "China Silk Factory No. 3" on navigation ✨Highlights: Building No. 6: A glass plank road transformed from an abandoned silk reeling workshop, with supermodels photographed from above Shanmu Waterfront: Foggy in the early morning of April, take a drone to shoot the forest of Hayao Miyazaki LOFT apartment facade: rusted iron plate + creeper, a popular place for wasteland style wedding photos Tips: The light is soft after 4pm, so bring your own reflector to take industrial style photos 📖Fourth stop: Jing'an Study 📍Enter Xishan Park from the north gate, turn right and walk 200 meters ⏰8:30-20:00, extended to 21:30 in April ✨Highlights: The secret passage in the basement leads to the century-old ginkgo tree - There is a reading area for periodicals from the Republic of China in the bay window on the second floor, where you can read "Shijuan" founded by Xu Zhimo. There is a Guqin gathering every Thursday night at 19:00. You need to make an appointment by phone in advance. Tips: Order a cup of "Xiyuan Wenmei" special blend (15 yuan) and write postcards with an old-fashioned fountain pen 🍴End of the night snack: Nanguanxiang Historic District Zhou's hometown stinky tofu: freshly fried with rose sauce Luotang Riverside BBQ Stall: Before the lobster season arrives, try the charcoal-grilled silkworm pupae Dongshan Tea House: 28 yuan per person for self-service tea, available until 2 a.m.

#discoverchina Haining Museum is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the city’s rich cultural heritage. From ancient traditions to local craftsmanship, every exhibit tells the story of Haining’s historical evolution. A must-visit is the stunning Lantern Gallery on the second floor. The dazzling display of intricate lanterns is breathtaking, blending artistry and tradition in a mesmerizing showcase. Whether you’re here to learn or simply to capture beautiful photos, this space is a visual delight you won’t want to miss. 🏛️✨📸

Song people drank wine, pursuing style and etiquette. Plum vases were used to store wine, which was poured into a pot before drinking. The pot was placed in a warming bowl, and hot water was poured in to warm the wine, which was then poured into a cup for drinking. After the Song Dynasty, porcelain incense burners gradually became mainstream. Hanging paintings originally referred to paintings related to tea that were hung next to the seats at tea parties. Later, scrolls of poems, lyrics, calligraphy, and paintings became the main focus, and they became an important medium for home appreciation or elegant gatherings. The Hutian Kiln in Jingdezhen was one of the largest ancient kilns in the Song and Yuan dynasties. The famous Qingbai porcelain was first fired in the Song Dynasty. Underglaze painting began in the Three Kingdoms period, and overglaze painting began to appear in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Doucai and Wucai porcelain were first fired in the Chenghua and Jiajing periods of the Ming Dynasty. In the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong periods, further techniques were developed, such as Famille Rose, enamel, and overglaze blue, ink, and gold. Blue and white porcelain was first fired in the Tang Dynasty and matured in the Yuan Dynasty in Jingdezhen. The cobalt material used to paint Yuan blue and white porcelain was a rare material produced in ancient Persia, which disappeared after the Xuande period. Jiaxing was an important lacquerware production center in the Yuan Dynasty, especially famous for its carved lacquerware. Qianlong visited Jiangnan six times, and visited Haining four times to inspect the seawall. A total of about 13,826 zhang of fish scale stone seawall was built. The Chen family bought the Yuyuan Garden in Salt Officer in the late Ming Dynasty, and it was passed down to Chen Yuanlong, who renamed it Suichu Garden. After Qianlong stayed there, he renamed it Anlan Garden. There were many book collectors in Haining during the Ming and Qing dynasties, including Xu Xiangqing, Zhou Mingfu, Zhu Yibin, and Lu Yu in the Ming Dynasty. After the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods of the Qing Dynasty, there were Zha Shenxing, Wu Qian, Ma Sizhan, Chen Zhan, Xu Dun, Chen Bangyan, and Jiang Guangxun. Haining's book collectors wrote many books, and many of them became famous for their engraved books. They also collected gold and stone tripods, famous calligraphy and paintings, and Han seals and Jin bricks. Haining has two outstanding representatives of gold and stone research - Liu Zhou and Wang Guowei.

Haining Museum is a world of its own. During the New Year, there is a temporary exhibition of "plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum" where you can experience the charm of the gentleman's style. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Huang Fengchi, a book merchant from Huizhou, edited and published the painting album "Four Albums of Plum, Bamboo, Orchid, and Chrysanthemum." Plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, known as the "Four Gentlemen," began to spread widely and became the subject of repeated depictions by literati. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the monk Zhongren created ink plum blossoms, and Yang Buzhi developed the double hook method of painting plum blossoms. In the Yuan Dynasty, Wang Mian called himself the owner of the Plum Blossom House, and at the end of the Qing Dynasty, Gao Ye Hou had a seal that read "paint plum blossoms that do not let others." At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, Zhao Mengjian and Zheng Sixiao were both known as masters of ink orchids. The orchids painted by Zheng Sixiao had no soil or roots, implying that the land had been taken by foreigners and was unwilling to take root. Yao Yuqin and Qi Baishi were known as "North Qi and South Yao" and were good at painting orchids.

One of the main reasons I came to Haining, Jiaxing, was to see the Haining Lantern Festival, a local specialty. There is a lantern show in the Nanguanxiang Historical and Cultural District these days, and to get a better look, I went to the Lantern Museum at the Haining Museum to appreciate the charm of the lanterns. 📍Detailed address: Haining Museum is a third-class museum, and the exhibits I am most interested in are the Haining Lanterns, which are different from those in other places. It is located opposite Xishan Park, about 600 meters from Haining Railway Station. 🌟Highlights: The Lantern Museum is on the second floor of the museum, with various exhibits of Haining Lanterns. As an intangible cultural heritage, you can learn about the whole picture of Haining Lanterns here. Haining Lanterns are indeed the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage. The Lantern Museum fully displays the history and development of Haining Lanterns, as well as various techniques. You can see dragon boat lanterns, teapot lanterns, vase lanterns, bead curtain umbrellas, pinzi pavilions, cornucopias, and more. Especially the little animals in the lanterns, they look really lifelike and very cute. 📝Tips: To really get to know a city, you must visit the local museum and appreciate the essence of the city. The Haining Museum will give you a comprehensive understanding of Haining's lantern culture, in addition to its tidal bore. It is worth a visit. In addition, it is free and does not require a reservation.

Compared to the hustle and bustle of downtown Hangzhou, I prefer to explore the charm of the surrounding small towns. This time, my friend and I took the subway to Haining. This unique town gave us quite a few surprises. Haining is not only home to the former residences of literary giants such as Xu Zhimo and Jin Yong, but also has a rich cultural heritage. It also has old streets and houses with a strong Republic of China style, and ancient Jiangnan buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, all of which show the charm of history. The famous Leather City is a great place to shop, and the ready-to-wear brand Snow Leopard, which has been around for more than 40 years, is of outstanding quality. 🚶🏻‍♂️Haining 1-day tour route Depart from Hangzhou and arrive at Haichang Road Subway Station in Haining, then go to Haining Museum (Lantern Museum is a must-see), Huili Temple, Xu Zhimo's Former Residence, Hengtou Street Historical and Cultural District, Kangqiao 1924 Cultural and Creative Island, and Nanguanxiang Historical and Cultural District, and finally Haining Leather City (Snow Leopard Store). ✅Must-see attractions in Haining 1️⃣Haining Museum 📅Closed on Mondays, no reservation required, open from 08:30 to 17:00. The museum not only displays artifacts from the Han and Song dynasties, showing the historical context of Haining, but also has a Lantern Museum on the second floor, which is both beautiful and photogenic. 2️⃣Xu Zhimo's Former Residence Here you can find traces of the great poet's life, and most of the buildings retain the style of the Republic of China. There are also many cultural and creative products and art installations based on Xu Zhimo's works, and the nearby Huili Temple is also worth a visit. 3️⃣Kangqiao 1924 Cultural and Creative Island A cultural and creative island full of retro industrial style, accessible by a bridge. The red brick walls on the island are a testament to Haining's industrial development in the past, and now it has become a place where art and fashion converge. 4️⃣Nanguanxiang Historical and Cultural District In the city of Haining, you can also enjoy the elegant charm of the Jiangnan water town. The street is not long, but it is full of historical traces. Especially near the Spring Festival, the streets are decorated with lanterns and streamers, full of festive atmosphere. 5️⃣Haining Leather City How can you miss it when you come to Haining? Its scale and modernization are amazing. I walked into Snow Leopard in Building A and was instantly conquered by the texture and details of the fur. I immediately made a video call to my mom to ask if she liked any of the styles. 🤗

Haining Museum covers an area of ​​approximately 8,666.67 square meters, with a construction area of ​​more than 5,000 square meters. On June 1, 1958, Haining Municipal Museum was established in Huili Temple in Xishan Park; in July 1999, it was rebuilt in a new location; in March 2001, it was officially opened to the public; the exhibition area is 1,680 square meters, with a maximum height of 20 meters, including one on the first floor. It is a calligraphy and painting exhibition hall, a dinosaur hall and a temporary exhibition hall. The second floor is the Xia Shi Lantern Hall, and the first floor below is the Cultural Relics Exquisite Hall. It displays basic displays such as "Cultural Relics Guanghua - Collection Exhibition" and "Xia Shi Lanterns"; as of 2022 At the end of the year, the number of collections in the Haining City Museum was 6,474 pieces/set, including 1,741 precious cultural relics/set. The visit lasts about an hour.

Haining, also known as Chaoxiang, is one of the birthplaces of the Liangzhu culture. The Xieshi Lantern Festival during the Spring Festival, which began in the Tang Dynasty, has the reputation of being the 'first lantern market in the south of the Yangtze River'. The performance of the large banners in Wengbu, Xucun, Haining, has a history of more than 150 years. Haining Shadow Play, introduced to Haining after the Song Dynasty moved south, has a history of more than 800 years. 'A mouth narrates the ancient events, and two hands dance with millions of soldiers.' Shadow play was once in its heyday, and Haining used to watch shadow plays at weddings, funerals, house construction, and temple fairs. Haining shadow puppets are mostly made of cowhide or sheepskin, with little carving and heavy painting. The performers of Haining Shadow Play usually do not exceed five, commonly known as 'Five Busy'. Because of the long performance of 'Canhua Play', it is also called 'Canhua Class'. The singing tone of Haining Shadow Play is mainly based on the 'Haiyan Tone' and 'Yiyang Tone' in the four major tones of Ming Dynasty Nanxi. The melody is high and passionate, reflecting the local craftsmanship and customs of Haining, and it is very characteristic.