[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhejiang Provincial Museum (Updated Jan)

The "Palace Museum Tea World" is a large-scale exhibition themed around tea culture, jointly organized by the Palace Museum and Zhejiang Provincial Museum. The exhibition runs from January 10, 2025, to April 6, 2025, and is located in the temporary exhibition hall on the first floor of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum's Zhijiang Branch. This exhibition aims to showcase the rich connotations of ancient Chinese tea culture, attracting many tea culture and history enthusiasts to visit! The exhibition features 114 (sets) of precious cultural relics from the Palace Museum's collection, including historical figures' authentic paintings and calligraphy, treasures, and surviving tribute teas. One of the 195 cultural relics prohibited from leaving the country, "Lin Bu's Running Script Self-Written Poetry Scroll" The four great masters of the Song Dynasty gather: "Su Shi (attributed) Running Script Draft of Two Poems for Dinghui Temple Scroll", "Huang Tingjian's Running and Regular Script Poem for Nephew Forty-Nine Scroll", "Mi Fu's Running Script Fahua Platform Poem Post", "Cai Xiang's Running Script Entering Spring Post" There are also Tang Yin's "Tea Matters Painting" and Wen Zhengming's "Ten Tea Utensils Ode Scroll", etc.

✅ Zhejiang Museum consists of the Gushan Pavilion and the Zhijiang Pavilion. The Gushan Pavilion is located by the West Lake and has a small collection. If you are visiting the West Lake, you can visit it along the way, ❗ otherwise it is not worth a special visit. ✔️ The Zhijiang Pavilion is a new pavilion completed in late August 2023. ✔️ It is a national first-class museum with four floors and 12 exhibition halls, and is well worth a visit. There are also newly built libraries, intangible cultural heritage museums, and literature museums near the museum. You can spend a day visiting them. ✅ Guide: The new museum is extremely large, with 4 floors and 12 exhibition halls. ➡️ 1F: General History Exhibition Hall A: Prehistoric to Sui and Tang Dynasties Temporary Exhibition Hall A: A Grand View ➡️ 2F: General History Exhibition Hall B: Wuyue and Song Dynasties General History Exhibition Hall C: Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties to Modern Times Temporary Exhibition Hall B: Local Exchange Hall ➡️ 3F: Folk Culture Hall, Celebrity Culture Hall Song Culture Hall, Celadon Culture Hall Marine Culture Hall ➡️ 4F: Guqin Art Hall Fuchun Mountain Residence Hall ❗ It may take more than a day to visit the entire museum in detail. ❗ Focus on the parts you are interested in. ✅ Must-see cultural relics: [Top 10 Treasures] 1️⃣ Double Bird Pattern Ivory Butterfly: 1F - General History Exhibition Hall A 2️⃣ Jade Cong King: 1F - General History Exhibition Hall A 3️⃣ Bronze House Model: 1F - General History Exhibition Hall A 4️⃣ Sword of King Yue: 1F - General History Exhibition Hall A 5️⃣ Painted Clay Bodhisattva Statue: 2F - General History Exhibition Hall B 6️⃣ Gilded Pure Silver Galaxy Yuwang Pagoda of Wuyue Kingdom: 2F - General History Exhibition Hall B 7️⃣ Longquan Kiln Celadon Boat-shaped Inkstone: 3F - Celadon Culture Hall 8️⃣ Ningbo Flower Sedan Chair with Red Gold Wood Carving: 3F - Folk Culture Hall 9️⃣ Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains: 4F - Fuchun Mountain Residence Hall 🔟 "Colorful Phoenix" Seven-stringed Guqin: 4F - Guqin Art Hall ✅ Transportation: Metro Line 6 [Zhijiang Cultural Center] Station City bus 324M/1499/500/1411/8514 to Longwangsha Station/Bibo Road Wenjing Road Intersection Station Parking: CNY 4/h (free within 1 hour) ✅ Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00–17:00, last admission at 16:30, closed at 17:00 Reservation: Real-name online reservation via the "Zhejiang Museum" mini program, reservations can be made for visits within 7 days. Each reservation can be made for up to 4 people. Visitors can enter the museum with the reservation QR code or directly with a physical ID card. ✅ Guide service: Manual guide fee: CNY 120/1–5 people, CNY 160/6–10 people, CNY 200/11–20 people, CNY 240/21–30 people. You can also rent a guide device or experience a free guide on the mini program.

Here is a travel guide for the Zhejiang Museum (Zhijiang Branch): • Opening hours and address: • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (last admission at 4:30 pm, closed at 5:00 pm); closed on Mondays, open on public holidays, and closed on the first day after the holiday. • Address: Zhijiang Cultural Center, at the intersection of Wenjing Road and Fenghua Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. The surrounding environment is beautiful and the transportation is convenient. • Transportation: • Bus: Take bus No. 500 to Shanhusha Jiayuan South Station or bus No. 1411 to Bibo Road Wenjing Road Station. • Subway: Take subway line 6 to Zhijiang Cultural Center Station or Fenghua West Road Station, and walk to the museum. • Reservation: • Make a reservation through the "Zhijiang Cultural Center" mini program, and click "Venue Reservation". • You can also make a reservation through the official WeChat account of the "Zhejiang Museum" or directly scan the QR code. • Exhibition: • The Zhijiang Branch has a wide variety of exhibitions, including the General History Exhibition Hall, Song Yun Culture Hall, Digital Experience Hall, and other special exhibition halls. • The first floor has the General History Exhibition Hall A (Zhejiang 10,000 Years - Prehistory to Sui and Tang Dynasties) and Temporary Exhibition Hall A, the second floor has the General History Exhibition Hall B and C, the third floor has the Song Yun Culture Hall and other special exhibition halls, and the fourth floor has the Guqin Art Hall. • Recommended visiting time: • Due to the large size of the museum and its rich collection, it is recommended to visit your favorite exhibition hall for 3-4 hours. • Dining and rest: • The Zhijiang Branch has a food street on the basement floor, where you can taste various Hangzhou delicacies, which are hygienic and comfortable. • Cultural exploration experience: • There are two cultural experience activities in the museum every day, with a limit of 20 people per session, and reservations are required in advance. • Notes: • Visitors are required to undergo a security check before entering the museum. It is forbidden to bring flammable, explosive, and other dangerous goods and items prohibited by the state. • Drunk people, people with limited capacity for civil conduct, people with inappropriate clothing, and people with pets are not allowed to enter the museum. We hope this guide will help you better plan your trip to the Zhejiang Museum (Zhijiang Branch). Have a nice trip!

To understand the development of celadon in China, one must understand the important role Zhejiang played in ancient celadon production and culture. Celadon production in Zhejiang can be traced back to the Xia and Shang dynasties, when the ancestors of Zhejiang successfully fired primitive celadon in the Dongtiao River basin, marking the beginning of Chinese porcelain production. From the Xia and Shang dynasties to the Eastern Han dynasty, Zhejiang's primitive celadon production went through a process of initial development to maturity, forming several large-scale production centers. The characteristics of Zhejiang celadon include a hard and delicate body and a bright and lustrous green glaze. For example, Yue kiln celadon is known for its thin body, even glaze, and bright and lustrous green color. It reached its peak in the Tang dynasty, becoming a tribute to the court and an important trade ceramic. In addition, Longquan celadon began in the Three Kingdoms and Jin dynasties and flourished in the Song and Yuan dynasties, known for its "jade-like green, mirror-like brightness, and chime-like sound." The historical background of Zhejiang celadon shows that its production and technology reached its peak in the Tang dynasty. Before the Tang dynasty, China's porcelain industry was mainly concentrated in Zhejiang. In the Tang and Song dynasties, Zhejiang celadon kilns, represented by Yue and Longquan kilns, were technologically advanced. Yue kiln celadon was closely related to the tea-drinking fashion of the Tang dynasty, and its porcelain quality and glaze color were loved by tea drinkers.

When visiting the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, a large sedan chair attracts many visitors to stop and watch. Ordinary sedan chairs are generally seen by people, even if they are rarely seen now, but they are occasionally used during Chinese-style weddings. But today I saw this eight-carried sedan chair called "Wangong Sedan Chair," which is difficult to see elsewhere. This is a red and gold wood-carved Ningbo sedan chair. This Ningbo sedan chair was built by ten craftsmen over ten years, with more than 10,000 working hours, so it is called "Wangong Sedan Chair," which is the highest-grade sedan chair and the most luxurious sedan chair in existence. The sedan chair is made of light and strong materials, so camphor, ginkgo, and other woods are generally used. The body of this sedan chair adopts a mortise and tenon structure, and the content is extremely rich, combining Chinese and Western styles, and combining rigidity and flexibility. This sedan chair is mainly decorated with red lacquer wood carvings, with hundreds of figures, flowers, birds, insects, and animals carved in the round or in relief, so it is also called "Baizi Sedan Chair." The pavilions and towers "perform" famous opera scenes such as "Water Margin," "The Story of the Washing Silk," "The Story of the West Chamber," "The Story of the Hairpin," and "The Story of the Jade Bracelet." As the sedan chair moves, the characters on the stage begin to rotate and "perform." The sedan chair's clothes embroidered with gold and silver and the small wooden palace lanterns rise and fall with the swaying of the sedan chair. The glass wind chimes make a pleasant sound when the wind blows. The double-layer glass paintings on the four sides of the sedan chair are selected from auspicious themes such as "Heavenly Palace Blessing," "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea," "Kirin Sending Children," "Hehe Erxian," "Golden Dragon and Colorful Phoenix," "Joy on the Eyebrows," and "Pomegranate Opening a Hundred Sons." The sunlight shines on the sedan chair, making it look like a golden shrine. This "Wangong Sedan Chair" is one of the top ten treasures of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum. If you have the opportunity to visit the Zhejiang Provincial Museum's Zhijiang Pavilion, you must go and admire this rare "Wangong Sedan Chair."

The Zhejiang Museum (Zhijiang Branch) exhibition "Zhejiang: 10,000 Years" is a chronological exhibition that uses artifacts to tell the story of Zhejiang's history. The exhibition features a wide range of artifacts from different historical periods, presenting visitors with a rich, exciting, and magnificent historical picture. The large number of artifacts from the Liangzhu Culture are particularly impressive. Zhejiang Province is one of the birthplaces of ancient Chinese civilization and traditional Chinese culture, and is home to a rich cultural heritage. Zhejiang's cultural heritage is diverse, including the Neolithic Liangzhu Culture and Hemudu Culture, as well as regional cultures such as Jiangnan Culture and Song Yun Culture. These cultures not only demonstrate Zhejiang's deep historical roots, but also reflect its important position in Chinese culture. The ancestors who once lived on this land evolved from primitive hunting and slash-and-burn farming to simple pottery making and livestock raising, and from tribal living to building stilt houses. Both production methods and social forms have developed and changed throughout history. Our ancestors used their hands and wisdom to continuously create history, leaving behind a rich material and spiritual wealth for us today. This exhibition is well worth a visit.

The Zhijiang Branch of Zhejiang Museum officially opened to the public on August 29. The new Zhijiang Branch is located in the Zhejiang Zhijiang Cultural Center, with a construction area of 100,000 square meters, an exhibition area of 32,012 square meters, a building height of 59.9 meters, eight floors above ground, and two floors underground. It is the largest single building in the Zhijiang Cultural Center and a modern public cultural space integrating collection, protection, research, display, publicity, education, and cultural experience. The exhibition and public service space of the new Zhijiang Branch of Zhejiang Museum is located from the first floor underground to the fourth floor above ground. The exhibition planning is based on the principles of "ideological height, academic depth, and humanistic temperature" to build a "159" diversified exhibition system. The "Ten Thousand Years of Zhejiang" general history exhibition uses archaeological achievements and cultural relics to construct the grand history of Zhejiang, highlighting the highlights of Zhejiang's history, as well as the origins of rice cultivation, silk, porcelain, etc., reflecting the contribution of Zhejiang's humanities and technological development to Chinese civilization and even world civilization; five Zhejiang cultural thematic exhibitions decode Zhejiang's unique cultural genes from the perspectives of celadon culture, marine culture, Song Yun culture, painting and calligraphy culture, and celebrity culture; nine functional expansion and experience exhibitions have the characteristics of personalization, diversification, and quality, and also have a sense of technology and experience. The visit time is about five hours.

Zhejiang is the birthplace of porcelain and the main production area of ancient celadon. If the Yue Kiln celadon of the Tang Dynasty is as smooth as ice, then the Longquan celadon of the Song Dynasty is as warm as jade. Ceramics are transformed from clay, absorbing the agility of water, the depth of earth, and the tempering of fire, forming various types of ceramics such as celadon, white porcelain, black pottery, and purple sand. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, dragon kilns had become commonly used kilns in Zhejiang. They were built on sloping hillsides and consisted of three parts: the combustion chamber, the firing chamber, and the smoke chamber. Dragon kilns had the advantages of low construction cost, fast burning speed, and easy temperature rise and rapid cooling. During the Jin Dynasty, the craftsmen of the Yue Kiln dug a small window every 1.3 meters on the kiln wall as a place to put firewood, ensuring that the porcelain blanks were all within the range of the burning firewood. The kiln workers invented various kiln tools to improve the firing method, such as saggars, pads, rings, and support nails, which greatly improved the yield of porcelain. The fire mirror is a piece of glaze installed near the firewood hole. When the temperature cone is seen to have softened and bent, a long iron hook can be used to pick out the fire mirror, and the finished porcelain can be seen after cooling.

✨The Zhejiang Museum in Hangzhou is easily accessible by subway! 🏛️I was amazed by the grand scale of the Zhejiang Museum as soon as I walked in! I felt like I couldn't finish the tour even if I came early in the morning, as there are more than a dozen exhibition halls in the main building. I visited six exhibition halls in the afternoon, and I plan to come back earlier next time to see them all. 🔍Starting with prehistoric culture, the museum presents a long history. Many of the exhibits were unearthed locally in Zhejiang, and I felt a strong connection to them, as if I could hear them telling ancient stories. I felt that every exhibit here has its own story, especially when I followed the guide and listened to the guide's explanation, I felt I learned a lot.

🌟 The Zhejiang Museum Zhijiang Branch is located in the Zhijiang Cultural Center and has been a popular spot for locals since it opened. The museum has a large exhibition area and a wide range of exhibits, covering everything from the general history of Zhejiang to various special topics. 🔹 "Zhejiang: 10,000 Years" is a chronological exhibition that presents the most representative cultural relics and traces of civilization from various historical periods in Zhejiang. The exhibition covers 10,000 years of history, from the Shangshan culture to the Liangzhu culture, the ancient Yue culture, the Song Dynasty, and the Red Boat, showcasing the rich history of Zhejiang. 🔹 "East to the Sea: Zhejiang Maritime Culture" covers the history of Zhejiang's ancient ancestors, from ancient times to the modern era, as they resisted the tides, reclaimed land, developed transportation, and engaged in cultural exchanges. 🔹 "The Secret of Jiangnan: Zhejiang Celadon Culture" showcases the famous kilns and celadon of Zhejiang, the birthplace of celadon and the main production area of celadon after the Han Dynasty. The exhibition highlights the development of Zhejiang's porcelain industry, its unique craftsmanship, and its impact on human civilization. 🔹 "A Thousand Years of Tradition: Zhejiang Calligraphy and Painting" showcases the highlights of Zhejiang's literati calligraphy and painting from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. 🔹 "Song Dynasty: Rhythm" explores the political, spiritual, and cultural life of the Song Dynasty, highlighting the unique cultural connotations of the Song Dynasty. 🔹 "Zhejiang Celebrity Culture Series" tells the story of Qian Liu, the founder of the Wuyue Kingdom, and his achievements in water conservancy, urban construction, production development, and overseas trade. The exhibition highlights the economic and cultural prosperity of the Wuyue Kingdom, which laid the foundation for the Southern Song Dynasty's capital in Hangzhou. 🕣 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Zhejiang Museum is currently hosting the "Yan Se: The Aesthetics of Color in Monochrome Glazed Porcelain from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties" exhibition. 🌟Highlights: Since ancient times, monochrome glazed porcelain has conveyed the traditional Chinese aesthetic with its simplicity, elegance, and tranquility. Monochrome glazed porcelain, with its pure and minimalist form, offers a sense of serenity and depth. 👍Recommended: The "Shang Qing" section, which is elegant and simple. ✅Must-See: "Worldly Sentiments" porcelain from the Song and Yuan dynasties. ❤Recommended: The exhibition brings together many exquisite pieces from the Zhejiang Museum, Hangzhou Museum, Henan Museum, Tea Museum, Wuyi Museum, and more. Each exhibit is beautiful. 📍Address: Temporary Exhibition Hall A, 1F, Zhejiang Museum. 🕙Opening Hours: The temporary exhibition ends on December 8. 🪻Free admission.

Zhejiang Museum's General History Exhibition Hall displays the most representative cultural relics and civilization marks of various historical periods in Zhejiang, fully demonstrating the splendid "Yue Chapter" in the history of Chinese civilization. 🌸 Zhejiang Museum Zhijiang Branch is located in Zhijiang Cultural Center. 🌺 Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm. 🪷 Free admission.

Zhejiang Museum's General History Exhibition Hall, with three sections: Wu and Yue, the Two Song Dynasties, and Jiangnan, introduces Zhejiang's history and culture through numerous precious cultural relics and written materials.

👋 Hi, dear travel buddies! Today, I'm taking you to Zhejiang Museum, a place full of historical charm and artistic atmosphere, guaranteed to make your trip full of surprises and rewards! 🎁 🔍【Introduction】 As soon as I stepped into the museum, I was deeply attracted by the solemn and elegant atmosphere. From the mystery of the ancient Yue Kingdom to the prosperity of the Southern Song Dynasty, each exhibit tells the long history of Zhejiang. 👀 📍【Must-visit Attractions】 1️⃣ 🏺 Hemudu Site Exhibition Area: The pottery, bone, and stone tools here made me feel like I traveled back to the primitive society 7,000 years ago, feeling the wisdom and diligence of the ancients. 2️⃣ 🖼️ Calligraphy and Painting Hall: The famous calligraphy and paintings made me intoxicated in the ocean of art, especially the few landscape paintings of the Song Dynasty, which are so beautiful that they take my breath away! 📚【In-depth Insights】 Zhejiang Museum is not only a place to display cultural relics but also a hall to inherit culture and inspire wisdom. Here, I deeply felt the profound and long-standing Chinese civilization. 🙏 🌈【Conclusion】 If you love traveling and exploring the unknown world like me, then Zhejiang Museum is definitely a destination you can't miss! Come here and feel the weight of history and the charm of art with me! 🎉 💬【Interactive Guide】 Which exhibition area of Zhejiang Museum do you like the most? Leave me a message, and maybe we can meet next time to explore more cultural treasures together! 💌

I have been to Hangzhou several times and visited all the major attractions, so I thought of going to a less popular spot, the Zhejiang Museum, to take a look. However, there were still many people, mostly parents bringing their children to gain knowledge. The museum is quite large, and even a cursory tour takes more than an hour. The most impressive exhibits include the little pig, bronze mirrors, the sailing sculpture, and the large flower sedan chair, as shown in the photos. If you have finished touring outdoor attractions like West Lake and Xixi, and want to gain some knowledge while avoiding the heat, Zhejiang Museum is the perfect choice.

June in Hangzhou is misty with rain. Holding an umbrella, feeling the West Lake in the rain? No, no, no, you're going to get your shoes wet When you come to Hangzhou, you must go to the Zhejiang Provincial Museum to find the top ten treasures of the museum. Let's go, set off! …… Choose the Zhejiang Pavilion, this is the new pavilion, very beautifully and grandly built! Transportation: Subway, just a few steps from the subway station, very convenient Reservation method: Free online reservation in advance or on-site ID card scanning Visiting method: Start from the first floor, don't miss anything from floors 1-4, it's quite large, it's recommended to bring a water bottle and necessary snacks. Of course, the museum has thoughtfully considered the visitors, there is a separate area for dining after exiting the museum, and you can re-enter after eating. Speaking of the museum, the top ten treasures are a must-see. Here are a few photos of the treasures for everyone, not all of them, leaving some suspense for you to see on-site.

It's raining in Hangzhou, between the misty rain in Lingyin of West Lake and the cultural tour of Zhejiang Museum, I chose the latter. Zhejiang Provincial Museum has many treasures with a long history, many of which are very precious national treasures, such as the 'Double Birds Facing the Sun' ivory carved butterfly-shaped utensil from the Hemudu period, the jade cong king of the Liangzhu culture, the sword of the King of Yue in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, etc. Unfortunately, the 'Remaining Mountain Map' of Huang Gongwang's 'Fuchun Mountain Residence Map' was not on display, and I couldn't see its true face. I also look forward to the 'Useless Teacher Scroll' being able to reappear in the future; the Zhejiang Library next door is also very worth visiting.

Hangzhou is a land of fish and rice, a house of silk, and one of the seven ancient capitals. The teeth of the Jiande people 50,000 years ago, the carbonized rice grains of the Kua Lake Bridge 8,000 years ago, the crystal cup of the Warring States Period, the frog-shaped water bowl of the Yue Kiln, the grain silo of the celadon, and the Jing brick of the Leifeng Tower in the Five Dynasties. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Huaxin built a pond, and West Lake gradually became an inner lake. During the Sui Dynasty, Yang Su built a city based on Phoenix Mountain. During the Tang Dynasty, Li Bi opened six wells and introduced West Lake water into the city. The Wu-Yue Kingdom prospered and repaired water conservancy, respected Confucianism and promoted literature, promoted Buddhism and emphasized Taoism, giving birth to the paradise of Suzhou and Hangzhou. It was friendly with its neighbors, later protected its territory and its people, and returned its land to the Song Dynasty. Buddhism in Hangzhou began in the Two Jin Dynasties, prospered in Wu-Yue, and was known as the Buddhist country of the southeast. During the Song Dynasty, they respected the scriptures and ran schools, respected literature and scholars, and were known as the Renaissance period in the East. Bi Sheng invented movable type printing, and Shen Kuo wrote the scientific monument 'Dream Creek Notes'. The Song people loved to wear flowers, and several emperors and empresses of the Southern Song Dynasty personally participated in the affairs of the painting academy, and the official kiln reached its peak with its lustrous color. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Hangzhou was the capital, establishing the pattern of 'Southern Palace and Northern Market, Garden City'. During the Yuan Dynasty, it was praised by Marco Polo as 'the most beautiful and noble heaven city', and the area around the Qingtaimen Inner Recommendation Bridge was a residential area for Muslims. During the Ming Dynasty, Feng Mengzhen retired from office and lived in Xixi, built 'Xixi Thatched Cottage', and enjoyed plum and bamboo. Xianyu Shu, a calligrapher of the Yuan Dynasty, built the Kunxuezhai in the Tiger Forest of West Lake, and had a mutual appreciation with Zhao Mengfu, a giant of the calligraphy world, and became the center of the Xixi Elegant Gathering. During the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi came to Hangzhou five times, and Qianlong visited Hangzhou six times. Hangzhou in the Ming and Qing Dynasties was famous for its night market, and the Wulin School of Painting was praised in the history of painting.