In-depth tour of Datong Museum｜Unlock a feast of cultural relics beyond imagination

Why is it worth a special trip? 1. **The "National Memory" of the Northern Wei Dynasty**: Lacquer screen from Sima Jinlong's tomb (the first batch of cultural relics prohibited from leaving the country), Persian gilded silver plates, glassware...a collection of top national treasures. 2. **3D textbook for fans of ancient architecture**: 1:1 model of the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and replica of the heavenly palace and pavilions of the Bhagavata Hall of Huayan Temple, for an immersive experience of the construction techniques. 3. **The building itself is a work of art**: the suspended bronze pyramid shape, the light and shadow corridor, and the spiral staircase are highly photographed. 🎫 Useful information card - **Opening hours**: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays, last admission at 16:00 | excluding statutory holidays) - **Ticket reservation**: Free! Make an appointment on the official WeChat account 1 day in advance (morning/afternoon sessions, ID card required) - **Guide service**: - Manual explanation: 9:30/10:30/14:30/15:30 (100 yuan/session, limited to 20 people) - Electronic tour guide: 20 yuan/set (deposit 200 yuan) - Public lectures: 10:00/15:00 on weekends (check the sign at the entrance of the exhibition hall) 🚌 Traffic guide - **Self-driving**: Navigate to "Datong Museum", ground parking lot is free (it is recommended to arrive before 9:30 on weekends) - **Public Transportation**: - Datong Station: Take bus No. 70 directly to the station (about 40 minutes) - Datong South Station: Take bus No. 66 → transfer to bus No. 65 (about 50 minutes) - Qingyuan Gate of the Ancient City: Take bus No. 38 → transfer to bus No. 65 (about 35 minutes) - **Special Tip**: It forms a cultural building complex with Datong Art Museum, Library and Grand Theater. It is recommended to arrange a whole day to visit it together 🕋 Exhibition Hall Circulation Guide **▌First floor: vicissitudes of life (prehistory-Qin and Han dynasties)** - **Must-see highlights**: - Xujiayao Man fossil (100,000-year-old ancient human skull) - Dinosaur Fossil Wall (the only large dinosaur exhibition area in Shanxi) - Bronze Xizun (Warring States sacrificial wine vessel, cute animal shape) **▌Second floor: Wei capital Pingcheng (Northern Wei)** - **Soul Crit Zone**: - Lacquer screen from Sima Jinlong's tomb: the lacquer painting looks as fresh as new, and the details of the mixed clothing of the Hu and Han peoples subvert our cognition - Persian gilded silver plate: a luxury item imported from the Sassanid Empire, depicting scenes from Greek mythology - Glassware group: Roman glass + Northern Wei blue, witnessing the glory of the Silk Road **▌Third floor: Liaojin Xijing (Liao, Song, Jin and Yuan)** - **Treasure of the Museum**: - Glazed Chiwen (original component of Huayan Temple, 2.5 meters high) - Mural of "Medicine Buddha Assembly" (original large reproduction, Jin Dynasty painters are so delicate that even hair is visible) - Yuan Dynasty Blue and White Peony Vase (a rare early blue and white porcelain) **▌Fourth floor: Important town in Ming and Qing dynasties** - **Interesting highlights**: - Secret Seal of Shanxi Merchants' Tickets (Ancient Anti-Counterfeiting Code) - Datong Copper Hot Pot (the same "Dragon and Phoenix Pot" as Empress Dowager Cixi) - Nine Border Town Defense System Sand Table 📸 Filming camera list 1. **Bronze curtain wall**: Take a 45° upward shot at the entrance, the metallic texture and blue sky are a perfect match 2. **Spiral staircase**: Take a bird's-eye view of the spiral staircase on the third floor. It is recommended to wear a solid-color long skirt 3. **Light and Shadow Corridor**: At 3 pm, the sun penetrates the grille, forming geometric light spots 4. **Corner of the Northern Wei Dynasty Exhibition Hall**: Silhouette shot in front of the lacquer screen with side light, creating a full atmosphere 🍜Nearby food map - **10-minute walking circle**: - **Tianyuan Coarse Grain Restaurant** (Taihe Road): Yellow rice jelly + sour soup oat noodle fish, 30 yuan per person - **Hongya Restaurant** (Yudong Branch): Northern Wei Hu Bing + Hunyuan Liangfen set meal, ancient style plating - **Ku Coffee** (exit of the museum): Cultural Relics Latte Art, Sima Jinlong lacquer painting coasters - **Special recommendation**: After visiting, take a taxi for 15 minutes to "Kai Ge Restaurant" (Zhenxing Street Branch), where the Fengsha Chicken + Fresh Pepper Chicken Lo Mein are the best. ⚠️ Local advice 1. There is a huge flow of people on weekend afternoons, and you need to queue up to view the lacquered screen display cabinet. It is recommended to rush in on weekday mornings 2. Bring a jacket! The temperature in the museum is kept at 20℃, especially in the underground exhibition hall, where the air conditioning is strong. 3. Stamping Party A5 size book: 7 museum stamps are free at the service desk, and more than 20 cultural relics stamps can be stamped when spending in the cultural and creative store 4. The focus of the family tour is on the first floor: dinosaur interactive screen + archaeological sand pit (toy shovels are provided) 🗺️ In-depth joint travel plan **Culture attack version**: Morning: Museum (focus on the 2nd floor) → Afternoon: Yungang Grottoes (see the prototype of the Mingtang relief in Cave 6) → Evening: Night view of Mingtang Park **Walking with kids for leisure**: Morning: Museum (1st floor dinosaur area + 4th floor interactive screen) → Noon: Picnic at Wenying Lake → Afternoon: Fantawild Happy World 📌 Ultimate Experience**: “When the lacquer maid from 1,600 years ago looks at you through the glass, you will suddenly understand what Chen Danqing called the ‘critical strike of art’ – those mottled cracks contain a Northern Wei dynasty that is more authentic than the history books.” Datong Museum Collect the strategy guide and start an ultimate conversation across 1600 years!