Guangdong Provincial Museum
Visiting the Guangdong Provincial Museum is a great idea for tourists interested in history. The capital of the province is Guangzhou, which has many interesting attractions. But this does not mean that you should avoid museums. This museum is considered the newest in the region; the modern exhibition hall displays relics that are more than several thousand years old. They have no analogues in the whole world. Free entry can be a pleasant bonus for travelers.
History of creation
The history of the Guangdong Provincial Museum begins in the 50s of the 20th century. Collectors collected interesting artifacts that had their own historical and cultural value for the city and province. The museum was located in its building until 2003, but the active formation of the collection led to the fact that there was no longer enough space. Then it was decided to build a new, more spacious building that could accommodate all the valuables. The newest building was opened in 2010. Everything at the Guangdong Provincial Museum is designed for the convenience of visitors. Tourists can walk through modern halls while enjoying exploring ancient treasures.
What interesting things can you see
The most interesting thing is hidden inside the museum building, but the building itself is an interesting architectural model. It skillfully intertwines the traditions of Chinese and modern architecture. The result is an interesting structure, consisting of many faces that gradually flow into each other. In the evening, the lighting adds whimsicality, the building looks like an alien structure. Many city guests happily take pictures at the gates of the building, which resembles a spaceship.
More than 160,000 artifacts are available for viewing at the Guangdong Provincial Museum. A collection of relics from the world of animals and plants from different times introduces the visitor to the history of the region and clearly shows how nature developed in Guangdong. You can get acquainted with the history of people in this area. Household items, rare photographs, and elements of buildings are of particular interest to those who are interested in the human side of the country's formation. They will also be interested in objects of art, represented by ceramics, elements of wood carving, lacquered boxes, and parts of local clothing.
The Chinese love for tea and tea ceremonies is also reflected in the Guangdong Provincial Museum. Here is a collection dedicated to the culture of tea ceremonies. Tourists are invited to explore various cups, bowls and other objects of tea art. Lovers of jewelry and precious stones will also not be bored. One of the exhibitions is a collection of stones mined in the province. You can also visit an exhibition dedicated to Chinese medicine, where various herbs are presented.
Working hours, address
The Guangdong Provincial Museum is open from 9:00 to 17:00, but you can enter until 16:00. Monday is a day off, admission is free, but there is a limit on visiting. During the active tourist season, it is worth arriving early. For an audio guide you will have to pay 30 yuan and leave a refundable deposit of 200 yuan. You can get there by metro (the nearest station is Zhujiang Xincheng) or other public transport.
