Guangzhou 7 Major Musuems: Itinerary for 7 Days Cultural Travel

#chinatravelitinerary The role of musuems in understanding of local culture is significant. Usually it is believed, that Guangzhou has seven most important museums reflecting local history and culture thanks to their rich collections of artifacts from diverse epochs. These seven major museums in Guangzhou include the Guangdong Provincial Museum, the Guangzhou Museum, the Guangzhou Maritime Museum, the Guangzhou Folk Culture Museum, the Nanyue King Museum, the Sun Yat-sen Grand Marshal's Mansion Museum and the Liwan Museum. The following below is a detailed introduction to these museums and 7 day itinerary at the same time: Day 1: Guangdong Provincial Museum: Located in Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, covering an area of 670,000 square meters, it is the only provincial comprehensive Museum in Guangdong Province.The museum displays many aspects of Guangdong's history, culture, art and nature, and is a national first-class museum.Opening hours are 9:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday, tickets are free but advance reservation is required Day 2: Guangzhou Museum: Located in Yuexiu District, it has the largest garden scenery in Guangzhou, including ancient buildings in the Ming Dynasty, forts in the Qing Dynasty and the modern Zhongshan Monument.Next to it is a modern high-rise building, and the scenery is very dreamy.Opening hours are 9:00-17:30 from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays. Day 3: Guangzhou Maritime Museum: Located in Huangpu District, the theme of the museum revolves around the Maritime Silk Road.This is not only a good place to take pictures, but also suitable for learning about the history of maritime trade.Opening hours are 9:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays. Day 4: Guangzhou Folk Culture Museum: Located in Baiyun District, it displays traditional Cantonese pawnshops and warehouses. You can see the scene of the year well.Opening hours are every Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-12:00、14:00-17:00, Closed on Mondays, too. Day 5: Nanyue King Museum: Displays cultural relics from the Qin Dynasty to the Republic of China, and preserves intact underground ditches and drainage systems. Opening hours are 9:00-17:30. Day 6: Sun Yat-sen Grand Marshal's Mansion Museum: Located in Haizhu District, it has displays such as “The Centennial of Shuaifu” and “The Biography of Famous Figures of Shuaifu”. Day 7: Liwan Museum: Located in Liwan District, it has the taste of a Chinese courtyard and Laoguang. These museums not only showcase the rich history and culture, but also provide a variety of interactive experiences, making them a great place to learn about Guangzhou's history and culture.