Open tomorrow at 09:00-17:00(Admission ends at 16:30)Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
0577-56988690,0577-56988280,0577-56988683
A Wonderful Time at the Museum
Of the many exhibition halls in the museum, the first one I entered was the History Hall. With the theme of "Wenzhou People", the hall vividly showcases the development of Wenzhou from ancient times to the modern era through four sections: "The Kingdom of Dong'ou", "Dong'ou under the Central Dynasty", "After the Opening of the Port", and "Today's Wenzhou". Looking at the precious cultural relics and historical photos, I felt as if I had traveled through time and witnessed the great changes in Wenzhou with my own eyes.
Next, I went to the Painting and Calligraphy Hall. The works on display here are mainly fine paintings and calligraphy from the museum's collection, supplemented by excellent works by Wenzhou painters and calligraphers from various periods. I stopped in front of the exquisite paintings and calligraphy works, savoring the charm and artistic conception of the brush and ink. The long scroll of calligraphy from the Tang Dynasty, the works of Ren Daoxun and Wang Shouren from the Ming Dynasty, and the paintings of Zhu Da and Hua Yan from the Qing Dynasty all fascinated me and made me linger.
The Ceramics Hall also left a deep impression on me. The exhibition is divided into sections according to the development of ceramics, showcasing the evolution of Wenzhou ceramics from ancient times to the modern era. The exquisite celadon works of Ou Kiln, with their unique shapes and exquisite craftsmanship, made me feel the wisdom and craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen.
GEMMA PITTMAN
You don't have to go to Shanghai to eat it...
Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Croissant 🥐
The outer layer of the croissant is shiny and crispy, and the sound of biting into it is so satisfying. The crispy skin crumbles between your teeth, and each bite is rich and delicious...
Dubai Pistachio Tart 🥧
The appearance is already a winner, full of crushed pistachios. The tart is thin and crispy, with a milky and eggy aroma, and a rich pistachio flavor. It's hard not to love it❗️
The store also has tiramisu, Basque, etc. If you love sweets, you must try it.
CharlotteFraser43
Wenzhou Travel.
🌟3-Day Wenzhou Tour: Explore the City's Charm and Natural Beauty🌟
🚀Day 1: Explore Wenzhou's Culture
• 🏨Morning: Arrive in Wenzhou, check in to the hotel, and take a short break to prepare for the exciting journey.
• 🍽️Noon: Find authentic Wenzhou food around the hotel and enjoy a special lunch.
• 🏞️Afternoon: Visit Jiangxin Island, feel the historical charm of Wenzhou's iconic attractions, and stroll between ancient temples and twin towers.
• 🛍️Evening: Visit Wuma Street at night, experience the bustling commercial atmosphere of Wenzhou, and taste various authentic snacks, such as Dengzhan Cake and Pork Balls.
🌿Day 2: Natural Scenery and Ancient Town
• 🌄Morning: Go to Baizhangji Waterfall, enjoy the spectacular waterfall group, and record the beauty of nature.
• 🏡Afternoon: Stroll along Wutian Old Street, experience the ancient buildings and water town style of the ancient town, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea.
• 🌃Evening: Take a night cruise on Tanghe River, enjoy the night view of Tanghe River, and enjoy the visual feast of lights and performances along the river.
🎨Day 3: History and Art Tour
• 🖋️Morning: Visit Mochifang, immerse yourself in the world of calligraphy, and explore cultural relics and exhibitions.
• ☕Noon: Have lunch at a cafe near Mochifang and feel the artistic atmosphere.
• 🏛️Afternoon: Visit Wenzhou Museum, learn about the history and culture of Wenzhou through rich cultural relics and exhibits.
🛫End of the pleasant journey, go to Wenzhou South Railway Station or Airport according to the return plan, and start the return journey.
📌Travel Tips:
• 🦞Pay attention to diet: Wenzhou is mainly seafood. If you are allergic to seafood, please inform us in advance. Taste snacks in moderation to avoid stomach discomfort.
• 🙏Respect culture: When visiting temples and monuments, observe etiquette and respect local culture and beliefs.
🍽️Recommended Wenzhou Snacks:
• 🍚Three Sisters Steamed Rice: No. 88, Fuxue Lane, Lucheng District, steamed rice with glutinous rice and fried dough sticks, and delicious meat soup.
• 🍡Xianqian Tangyuan Shop: No. 3, Gongyuan Road, Wuma Street, Lucheng District, traditional sesame tangyuan, soft skin and sweet filling.
• 🍜Agao Pig Offal Noodles: No. 46, Xicheng Road, Lucheng District, pig offal noodles are Wenzhou's intangible cultural heritage, with a rich taste.
• 🥧Biantou Dengzhan Cake: No. 2, Gulou Street, Lucheng District, Dengzhan Cake with crispy skin.
BOBBY JACOBS
Wenzhou Museum | A museum not to be underestimated.
🌱The museum has a "History Hall" as its core exhibition hall, showcasing the 5,000-year history of the "Wenzhou people". There are also four specialized halls: the Painting and Calligraphy Hall, the Natural History Hall, and the Handicrafts Hall.
❗Reservations: Free. Tickets can be booked in advance on a certain software, or an e-ticket can be obtained by scanning the QR code at the museum entrance.
📍Navigation: No. 491, Shifu Road, Wenzhou City
🕝Time: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-16:30. After 16:30, only exit, no entry.
⭐ History Hall
The Oujiang River has nurtured the prosperity of both banks, witnessing the arduous journey and hard work of the Wenzhou people over the centuries. The convergence and integration of diverse cultures has created the glory of Wenzhou history and the Wenzhou people, and it is also the source of power for the creation of the Wenzhou model.🌸🌸
🎨 Handicrafts Hall
Mainly explains Chinese and Buddhist culture. Most of the precious cultural relics unearthed in the pagoda are related to Buddhism.🙏🏻🙏🏻
📚 Painting and Calligraphy Hall
The Painting and Calligraphy Hall exhibits mainly the museum's collection of paintings and calligraphy, supplemented by excellent works by Wenzhou painters and calligraphers from various periods. There is a Tang Dynasty Ganning Sutra scroll on display.🖼️
🏺 Ceramics Hall
The Ceramics Hall is divided into sections according to the development of ceramics, with the origin, development, and withdrawal of the Ou kiln as the time axis.
🌲 Natural History Hall
Let people savor the endless charm of the animal world and enjoy the vitality of nature. The vast earth, with thousands of species, from low to high, one extinction, one rise. In order to survive, reproduce, and develop, they display a variety of behavioral strategies and skills.🌴🌴
【Small suggestion】
1. While visiting the Wenzhou Science and Technology Museum, you can also arrange a visit to the Wenzhou Museum, which takes about 2 hours to visit.
2. Parents with strollers👩🏻 can take the elevator on the first floor side door to go upstairs.
【Precautions】
1. Flashlights, selfie sticks, stands, tracks, reflectors, etc. are prohibited in the exhibition hall📷. Commercial photography is prohibited. For professional video recording activities, an application must be submitted to the official in advance.
2. Without prior approval, lectures, performances, interviews, commercial photography, media live broadcasts, recordings, etc. are prohibited.
rileymoonlight
Wenzhou Museum: Encounter between Dong'ou and Kucha—Cultural Symphony on the Silk Road Exhibition
Coinciding with the Encounter between Dong'ou and Kucha—Cultural Symphony on the Silk Road exhibition officially opening at the temporary exhibition hall of Wenzhou Museum. This exhibition brings together more than 80 exhibits, including modern mural reproductions and artifacts made of ceramics, paper, metal, coins, bricks, and tiles, as well as modern arts and crafts. It connects the cultural exchange and dialogue between Kucha and Dong'ou, the land and maritime Silk Road civilizations, and the inheritance and innovation of the Silk Road spirit in modern times.
2024 marks the tenth anniversary of the successful transnational application for the World Heritage status of the 'Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor.' The spirit of the Silk Road still shines brightly today. The ancient city of Kucha and Wenzhou Dou City, located at the eastern and western ends of mainland China, respectively, serve as important transportation hubs of the land and maritime Silk Roads, witnessing the symbiosis and prosperity of ancient civilizations through exchange and mutual learning. To further deepen the paired construction between Wenzhou City and Baicheng County, the launch of this Silk Road-themed exhibition strengthens the cultural ties between Wenzhou and Baicheng, supporting the Strong City Initiative and enriching the cultural and happy Wenzhou.
_Beth_22
Roam the country of hundreds of crafts, unlock the 'Oriental Three-Dimensional Oil Painting'!
Since the Tang and Song dynasties, Wenzhou has been famous for its production of lacquerware. During the Song Dynasty, large-scale production workshops were formed, with both production and sales thriving, and products were even exported overseas. The exquisite lacquer art has been passed down to later generations, giving rise to related crafts such as Ou sculpture, sandwiched lacquerware, and lacquer painting.
Ou sculpture, evolved from the traditional lacquer art technique of piled lacquer, is known as the 'Oriental Three-Dimensional Oil Painting' and has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.
The piled lacquer technique, also known as 'piled door', involves creating patterns with lacquer putty. During the Song Dynasty, Wenzhou was the manufacturing center of Chinese lacquer art. The sutra and relic boxes unearthed from the Hui Guang Pagoda and the lacquer sculpted jewelry decorations on the Bodhisattva colored sculptures unearthed from the White Elephant Pagoda all demonstrate the superb skills of ancient Wenzhou craftsmen.
As early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties, Yongjia on the north bank of the Ou River had already begun producing primitive porcelain, which by the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty had developed into true porcelain.
Wenzhou Ou kiln, founded during the Eastern Han Dynasty, matured during the Jin Dynasties, and entered a prosperous period in the Northern Song Dynasty. Among them, Piao porcelain is a representative of southern celadon. The brown-colored celadon under the glaze from the Six Dynasties period is an important milestone in the history of ceramic development.
LunarTraveller_012
Wenzhou's New Landmark: Cyberpunk Museum Check-in Guide
Wenzhou's new landmark‼️ Cyberpunk Museum check-in guide✨
Wenzhou is really getting better and better‼️
The over 60-year-old Dongyu Old Power Plant has transformed into the Wenzhou Energy Museum😆
The perfect combination of technology and industry🤓 Industrial relics, landscape parks, the Star of Tang River... Retaining the original industrial plant and chimney landmarks, while incorporating elements of science education, energy museum, and cultural and creative spaces, it's super interesting👍
I declare, it's the top of my list for Wenzhou museums🌸🤩
💡Check-in Guide:
⏰Opening hours: 9 am to 4 pm, closed on Mondays (it is recommended to book in advance, as there are fewer visitors on weekdays).
🔍Two free guided tours are arranged daily
Morning: 9:30 to 10:30; Afternoon: 14:30 to 15:30
🔍Kind reminder: Parking around the museum is quite tight🅿️, it is recommended to travel green; everyone should visit civilly; visitors must enter before 15:40
📷Visit & Photo Guide:
🔺The Energy Museum is lively with science, with many interactive technological installations, so it's also very suitable for parent-child research and learning. Adults can learn a lot too～
🔺The Industrial Relics Hall displays actual installations, which are really cool, especially with the lighting effects, full of cyberpunk style. Observe carefully and feel the changes of the times.
🔺Recommended spots: The alien on the outer wall; the huge chimney, which is also beautiful at night; inside the museum, don't miss the giant red installation at the corner of the second floor; the industrial hall on the 2nd floor; the digital phoenix and 🐲 on the big screen on the 1st floor...
Which type of exhibition hall do you prefer to visit?
nocturna_0724
Come here to learn about the past and present of Wenzhou
Ever since I don't know when, visiting a local museum has become an indispensable part of the itinerary whenever I go to a new place. This stop in Wenzhou, let's walk into —— Wenzhou Museum, and take a look at the past and present of Wenzhou.
Wenzhou is not a very famous tourist destination, so compared to the competition for spots at other museums before departure, it's much calmer here. When I arrived at the museum on the day, I didn't feel that there were many people inside, allowing for a quiet enjoyment of this historical journey.
Wenzhou Museum is not only a history museum but also a natural history museum. Here, you can not only learn about the historical changes of Wenzhou but also see the natural ecology of Wenzhou. It truly is a one-stop experience of the charm of this city.
The museum has many exhibition halls, and it takes about 3-4 hours to carefully go around. If you get tired, you can find a chair to rest in the public areas inside the museum, or go to the museum's lounge to order a drink and enjoy some peaceful time.
DanielleEvans456+
Wenzhou is great, I will visit again
Whenever there is a holiday, deciding where to go is always a dilemma 😮💨. I don't want to be in crowded places, nor do I want to exhaust myself just to buy a ticket. So, I open the map and start searching for a destination that is not 'popular' 🔍
This time, it's Wenzhou's turn. Wenzhou doesn't seem to be often associated with tourism, but indeed, tickets were easy to purchase, and I quickly snapped them up. Hotel prices were also reasonable; we chose a hotel near Wuma Road, and at less than 400 per night, it was totally acceptable.
🗓 Itinerary:
This time, the focus was on a casual trip, so we didn't specifically plan any routes. We just listed some places we wanted to eat and play, and then went wherever we felt like. Occasionally giving up on meticulous planning and just enjoying a holiday is also a nice choice.
After a round of exploration, Wenzhou is really delicious 😋. Wangji tofu pudding, glutinous rice, Runhefeng beef offal, I highly recommend all of these, they are incredibly tasty. Especially Wangji tofu pudding, which has no bean smell and is not as cloying as pudding or cream, it's refreshing, delicious, and guilt-free. I would visit Wenzhou again just for it.
AUBREY HUDSON
White Elephant Pagoda: Astonishing artifacts unearthed after 900 years of weathering!
During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, successive kings of Wuyue had a deep faith in Buddhism. Throughout their rule over Zhejiang, they built numerous pagodas, carved Buddhist scriptures, and constructed a countless number of temples and precious pagodas within their territory. In the Song Dynasty, Wenzhou leapt to prominence as an important commercial and trade city along the southeastern coast, rivaling the prosperity of Hangzhou, which was known as a paradise on earth. At this time, Buddhism also entered a golden age, "Narayana and his eight hundred disciples dwelled in the country of Chenla; now five hundred reside in Tiantai, and three hundred in Yandang." Many Buddhist practitioners followed in the footsteps of Indian monks to come to Wenzhou to practice and cultivate, and many famous monks emerged, making Wenzhou a major Buddhist center in the southeast. As the most important carriers of Buddhism, Buddhist architectures such as the Jingguang Temple Pagoda, White Elephant Pagoda, Huiguang Pagoda, Guo'an Temple Stone Pagoda, and the twin pagodas on Jiangxin Isle sprang up like bamboo shoots after a rain, with over two hundred Buddhist pagodas standing tall on the land of Dong'ou.
The White Elephant Pagoda is located on Tanghe riverside in Bai Xiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou City. It was first constructed in the third year of Chongning during the Northern Song Dynasty (1104) and completed in the fifth year of Zhenghe (1115). The pagoda body has experienced 900 years of weathering and was nearly collapsing. In 1965, due to severe tilting of the pagoda, it was dismantled with the approval of the provincial government. During the demolition, cultural relic workers excavated a variety of iron, copper, porcelain, and wooden objects from the pagoda, as well as a large number of scriptures, paintings, sculptures, stone carvings, and other Northern Song Dynasty artifacts, totaling over a thousand items unearthed. Among them, the most numerous were Northern Song Dynasty painted clay Bodhisattvas, Heavenly Kings, warriors, musicians, and offering stars, followed by Northern Song lacquerware, brick carvings, wood carvings, celadon, bronzeware, printed scriptures, handwritten scriptures, paintings, and Tang and Song Dynasty coins. The underground palace was empty, likely having been looted long ago. Among them, the 42 Northern Song Dynasty painted clay Buddhist statues unearthed from the niches in the pagoda body are the most valuable artistic treasures among the artifacts.
JamesAnderson.28
Wenzhou Museum, tracing the footsteps of 5,000 years of history
Wenzhou Museum is located in Century Square, Shifu Road, Lucheng District, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and is a comprehensive local museum. The museum covers an area of about 26,000 square meters, with a total exhibition area of 12,000 square meters. The building is a standalone enclosed structure, with the entrance hall directly connected to the central circular courtyard hall, which is more than ten meters high and has walls inlaid with multiple giant copper relief works.
Wenzhou Museum has more than 20,000 cultural relics, including ceramics, bronzes, colored sculptures, brick carvings, lacquerware, calligraphy and paintings among 20 categories. The collection highlights include the Ou kiln celadon gourd-shaped pot with lid, Ou kiln celadon cup-mouthed pot, Northern Song Dynasty colored sculpture of a Bodhisattva, manuscript of 'Zhou Li Zheng Yi' by Qing Dynasty's Sun Yirang, and the letter to Song Shu by Xia Zengyou from the modern era, among others.
Wenzhou, formerly known as Dong'ou, has a long history and a rich cultural heritage. More than 5,000 years ago, our ancestors labored and lived on this land. Over 2,200 years ago, the King of Dong'ou governed and established his capital here. The Ou River, flowing between the mountain cities, has nurtured prosperity on both banks and witnessed the enduring and striving spirit of the people of Wenzhou over thousands of years.
Wenzhou Museum's core exhibition hall is the History Hall, which showcases the 5,000-year historical footsteps of the 'Wenzhou people', and also includes six major exhibition halls: the Calligraphy and Painting Hall, the Ceramics Hall, the Natural History Hall, the Craft Hall, and the Temporary Exhibition Hall.
The History Hall consists of four major sections: 'The Kingdom of Dong'ou', 'Dong'ou under the Central Dynasties', 'After the Port Opening', and 'Wenzhou Today'. The theme is 'The Story of Wenzhou People, a Tale of Survival and Development'.
The Calligraphy and Painting Hall focuses on the museum's collection of fine calligraphy and paintings, supplemented by outstanding works of Wenzhou-born calligraphers and painters from various periods.
The Ceramics Hall is arranged chronologically according to the development of ceramics, with the emergence, development, and decline of the Ou kiln as the main thread of the exhibition.
The theme of the Craft Hall is 'The Story of the White Elephant Pagoda'. In 1965, the White Elephant Pagoda, built during the Northern Song Dynasty and severely tilted, was dismantled. Unexpectedly, despite the underground palace having been looted, over a thousand exquisite Song Dynasty cultural relics were still discovered within the walls of the pagoda.
In 2004, Wenzhou Museum was named a provincial-level patriotic education base, and in May 2009, it was rated as a national second-level museum. On May 18, 2017, it was promoted to the third batch of national first-level museums.
📍Detailed address:
Century Square, Shifu Road, Lucheng District, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang
Opening hours: 09:00—17:00
Ticket price: Free
⏳Time reference: 2 hours
HarmoniousEscapes
All Things Have Their Path - Life in Ancient Wenzhou Under the Perspective of Ou Kiln
Ou Kiln, also known as East Ou Kiln, generally refers to the southern Zhejiang region, centered on ancient Wenzhou, mainly distributed in the Oujiang River Basin, sprouted in the Neolithic Age, matured in the middle and late Eastern Han Dynasty, and widely used brown color decoration technology during the Two Jin Dynasties. It was gradually replaced by Longquan style porcelain during the Tang, Five Dynasties, and the middle and late Southern Song Dynasty.
During the Two Song Dynasties, Wenzhou, under the guidance of the concept of emphasizing commerce and practicality, 'the land is not suitable for mulberry and weaving work, not suitable for wheat and rice, not suitable for lacquer but utensils are available', the business is highly developed.
The path is in things, and things are in the path. Everything in the world has its path, and the universe also has its path. 'All things have their path' is the Confucian theory of the Yongjia school. All things have their path, apply knowledge to practical affairs, uphold both righteousness and profit, and now it has become the ideological source of the pragmatic spirit of Wenzhou merchants.
More than 100 pieces of Ou Kiln fine products and representative kiln site specimens from various historical periods of Ou Kiln, spanning from the Warring States period to the Southern Song Dynasty, covering various types such as tea sets, porcelain pillows, and musical instruments. Northern Song Dynasty Ou Kiln celadon melon edge bottle, Three Kingdoms Ou Kiln celadon chicken head pot, Late Tang Ou Kiln celadon brown color urgent beard, Five Dynasties Ou Kiln celadon pigeon Xun... Walking through the exhibition, the audience can get close to the ancient pottery and porcelain relics from various historical periods.