Zhongshan Museum: Feel the profound charm of culture in the poetry of history

#Zhongshan Attractions Zhongshan Museum Experience Environment and Architecture Zhongshan Museum is located at No. 197 Sunwen Middle Road, Shiqi District, Zhongshan City. The site of the museum was originally the Overseas Chinese Zhongshan Hospital built in 1934. It is a courtyard building that combines Chinese and Western styles. The new museum opened on May 18, 2022. It adopts a garden-style layout, integrating new and old buildings such as the former site of the Overseas Chinese Zhongshan Hospital, the Zhongshan Radio Museum, and the former residence of Zheng Zaoru to form a cultural space where history and modernity are intertwined. The museum houses a large lacquer mural titled "Wind Rising from Lingdingyang," which is 15 meters long and 9 meters wide. It is the second largest lacquer mural in my country and showcases the historical charm of Xiangshan. Cultural and historical experience 1. Theme Exhibition ◦ "Winds Rising from Lingdingyang - Exhibition of Zhongshan History": The permanent exhibition is divided into five themes, including "The Misty Rains of Xiangshan on the Sea" and "The Trends Set by Zhongshan in Modern Times". Through cultural relics, multimedia and scene restoration, it tells the story of the historical changes of Xiangshan (Zhongshan) for more than 5,000 years. ◦ "The Vast Ocean - Zhongshan Overseas Chinese History Exhibition": Shows the global vision and patriotic contributions of overseas Chinese. Exhibits include historical photos, real objects and multimedia interactions. ◦ Special museums: such as the Zhongshan Radio Museum (displaying the history of radio development), the Xiangshan Commercial Culture Museum (presenting modern commercial history), etc., suitable for visitors with different interests. 2. Interaction and experience ◦ Stamp Collection Activity: You can get the "Exhibition Exploration and Stamp Collection" when you enter the museum. The "Beauty of Tile Ends" intangible cultural heritage rubbing experience will be held in the lobby from 2:30-4:30 pm every day. ◦ Free guided tours: Guided tours are provided at scheduled times every day. For example, the guided tours of the "Wind from Lingdingyang" exhibition are from 10:00 to 11:00 and 14:30 to 15:30. Visiting Information • Opening hours: ◦ Tuesday to Friday: 9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:30). ◦ Closed on Mondays (except statutory holidays). • Reservation method: You must make a reservation one day in advance through the official WeChat account "Zhongshan Museum Subscription Account" and enter the museum for free. • Transportation Guide: ◦ Bus: Take bus routes 001, 002, 050, etc. to "Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station". ◦ Self-driving: There is a parking lot opposite the museum, the fee is 6 yuan/day. Useful Tips • Note for taking photos: The use of flash, selfie sticks and tripods is prohibited. • Nearby food: We recommend Shiqi pigeon and Shaxi fried dough sticks on Sunwen West Road Pedestrian Street, or Minxin double skin milk near the museum. • Best time: It is recommended to visit in the afternoon so that you can enjoy both the daytime exhibition and the Qijiang light show at night. With its immersive exhibitions, rich cultural and creative activities and profound historical heritage, Zhongshan Museum has become a must-visit place for cultural experience in Zhongshan.