[2025 Taicang Attraction] Travel Guide for Taicang Museum (Updated Mar)

This small city in the south of the Yangtze River seems like a pearl lost in time. Walking on this land, it feels like being in an ink painting. The quaint streets, the long bridges and the flowing water, every blade of grass and every tree here are worth recording carefully. This is a collection of the in-depth one-day travelogue of Taicang. Itinerary: (on the way and every attraction is very close) 1. Taicang Museum 2. Song Wenzhi Art Museum 3. "International Wharf" Theme Art Museum 4. Former Residence of Wang Xijue 5. South Park

Suzhou to Taicang only takes 1h‼️ If you haven't been here yet, I can only say it's really a pity! - Today, we will check out some niche attractions and see what treasures Taicang has to offer⁉️ Route: No need to retrace your steps! I've done the homework✅ Taicang Museum→Song Wenzhi Art Museum→'International Wharf' Theme Art Museum→Wang Xijue's Former Residence→Nanyuan First stop: Taicang Museum This place is really cool! As soon as you enter, you can see two big ships. I'm very curious about how they were moved into the museum? It is said that these are wooden ships used by Zheng He during his voyages to the West. You can take photos and check in, and there are some interactive game experiences, but be careful not to damage the ship's body~ The museum is divided into one underground floor and four above-ground floors. Each exhibition hall is very interesting and very suitable for children. You can spend a whole day here! - Second stop: Song Wenzhi Art Museum (Taicang Celebrity Museum) I only found out about this art museum after doing some research. The museum is not very large and is very quiet. The exhibits cover 115 celebrities from Taicang from the Song Dynasty to the present, including important works such as 'Seeking Poems in the Pine Forest', 'Great Changes in Mountains and Rivers', and 'Chairman Mao's Former Residence in Shaoshan'. These works represent the artistic achievements of Mr. Song Wenzhi in various periods. - Third stop: 'International Wharf' Theme Art Museum This is the anchoring point for the seven voyages of the Ming Dynasty navigator Zheng He, known as the 'International Wharf'. The museum has two floors and is built in the style of the Republic of China. It's really suitable for taking photos and checking in. There is a folded-ear cat in the museum, which is very cute. - Fourth stop: Wang Xijue's Former Residence I met a local friend who said it was her first time here too. She had passed by many times but never came in to visit. It's really quiet inside, but the courtyard is very large, and the architecture is designed like a garden. After walking around, I found that there are more than twenty historical steles embedded in the walls of the ancestral hall and courtyard corridors. Such a treasure of a spot really needs to be checked in! - Last stop, Nanyuan Today, we checked in for the night tour of Nanyuan. The main feature is off-peak travel. Come and see the wonderful performances by the teachers. The night tour opens at 6:30 PM, and the performances start at 7 PM. Following the guide, you can easily learn about the layout and historical background of each spot. The performances by the teachers are also wonderful. Every step of the Kun dance seems like the next moment they will fly to the moon. The Kunqu opera 'The Peony Pavilion' is a must-listen. Watching it from across the river, the immersive experience is really fantastic! ⚠️Activity time is every Friday and Saturday from 18:30 to 21:30. Don't miss out!

The name Taicang is quite imposing. It is said to be named after King Fuchai of Wu, one of the Five Hegemons during the Spring and Autumn period. King Fuchai of Wu was the first to build a granary in Taicang. 'Tai' means extremely large, and 'cang' refers to a building for storing grain. During the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period, Taicang was the national granary, entirely due to its geographical location. Taicang is near the Yangtze River and has convenient access to the sea. During the Yuan Dynasty, the northern economy was in decline, and Beijing relied entirely on grain transported through the Grand Canal. Taicang's Liuguo Wharf was reputed to be the largest wharf at that time. Taicang Wharf was also the departure point for Zheng He's voyages to the Western Seas.

I declare, Taicang is truly the most underrated treasure small city I visited this year. This small city in Jiangnan is like a pearl lost in time. Walking on this land, it feels like being in an ink painting. The ancient streets and alleys, the long bridges and flowing water, every plant and tree here is worth recording with care. 15 Itinerary: (Conveniently located and each attraction is very close) Taicang Museum | Song Wenzhi Art Museum "World Wharf" Theme Art Museum Wang Xijue's Former Residence Nanyuan Nanyuan 2 Taicang Museum The ancient streets and alleys, the long bridges and flowing water, every plant and tree here is worth recording with care. This is a collection of a one-day deep tour of Taicang. 5 Itinerary: (Conveniently located and each attraction is very close) Taicang Museum Song Wenzhi Art Museum → "World Wharf" Theme Art Museum Wang Xijue's Former Residence Nanyuan 1 Nanyuan Taicang Museum 3 "World Wharf" Theme Art Museum: 4 Wang Xijue's Former Residence 5 Song Wenzhi Art Museum

Taicang Historical and Cultural Exhibition - 'Wen' Gallery Located on the second floor of the Taicang Museum, the Taicang Historical and Cultural Exhibition condenses thousands of years of Taicang's history and culture into three galleries: 'Cang', 'Gang', and 'Wen'. The 'Wen' gallery presents the prosperous development of Taicang's culture from four aspects: the land of outstanding people, diverse schools of thought, fragrant art gardens, and the gardens of Loudong. It showcases Taicang's elite celebrities, calligraphy and painting schools, Jiangnan-style residences, and introduces famous historical gardens such as Yanshan Garden and Nanyuan Garden. 1. Exhibition Location Second floor of Taicang Museum 2. Specific Address 100 Shanghai East Road, Taicang City 3. Opening Hours Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00 Closed on Mondays 4. Transportation Routes Bus routes 115, 122, 137, etc. to the Municipal Government Shanghai Road Station 5. Parking Lot Free parking for the first 2 hours in the underground parking lot 6. Free Admission

Taicang Museum ~ Taicang Historical and Cultural Exhibition The Taicang Historical and Cultural Exhibition is currently the largest exhibition area and the richest in content at the Taicang Museum. The Taicang Historical and Cultural Exhibition condenses thousands of years of Taicang's history and culture into three exhibition halls: 'Cang', 'Gang', and 'Wen'. With detailed historical materials and a wealth of cultural relics, and the use of modern multimedia information technology, it vividly reproduces the changes in Taicang's history, economic development, and the process of cultural prosperity. 1. Exhibition Location Second floor of Taicang Museum 2. Specific Address No. 100, Shanghai East Road, Taicang City 3. Opening Hours Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00 Closed on Mondays 4. Transportation Routes Bus routes 115, 122, 137, etc. to the Municipal Government Shanghai Road Station 5. Parking Lot Free parking for the first 2 hours in the underground parking lot 6. Free Admission

Taicang Museum - The Yuan Dynasty Ancient Ship Exhibition The Yuan Dynasty Ancient Ship Exhibition is a major feature of the Taicang Museum, located in the atrium of the museum. In May 2014, a wooden sunken ship was discovered during the dredging of the Banjing River section in Wanfeng Village, Taicang City, which is the largest wooden sunken ship found in Jiangsu Province in recent years. Archaeological identification determined that the ship was built during the Yuan Dynasty, with a history of over 660 years. The restored ancient ship is 19.80 meters long, 5.55 meters wide, and 1.71 meters high, with all its various parts intact. The Taicang Yuan Dynasty ancient ship demonstrates the advanced shipbuilding technology of ancient China, showcases the glorious splendor of Yuan Dynasty sea ships, and reflects the brilliant history of ancient Taicang as a major port for maritime transport and foreign trade. 1. Specific Address 100 Shanghai East Road, Taicang City 2. Opening Hours Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00 Closed on Mondays 3. Transportation Bus routes 115, 122, 137, etc. to the Municipal Government Shanghai Road Station 4. Parking Free parking for up to 2 hours in the underground parking lot 5. Free Admission the Museum's Secrets

🌸 Shaxi Ancient Town = Free The ancient town is quite large and not overly commercialized. It's very photogenic when the weather is nice. Snack recommendations: grass head cake, shredded radish cake, meat floss green dumpling, Taicang meat floss (specialty). Just wandering around, you can eat your fill. 🌼 Taicang Museum and Art Gallery are free, no reservation needed. The two are close to each other, so you can check them both out together. Remember that the exhibition halls close at 16:30, so plan your time well, or you might miss out! The museum has a large ancient ship, with exhibits on all four floors, which you can visit for quite a while. The art gallery is also very photogenic outside, with its clean white architecture. 🔥 Haiyun Dike Style Street = Free It looks deserted during the day with few people around, but at night when the lights are all on, it's beautiful. Inside, there are European-style buildings and graffiti, great for taking photos, a bit like a cultural and creative district. There are many restaurants for dining, and it's quite nice to enjoy a meal with the lake breeze! It's recommended to come at night when the lights are beautiful~ 🌟 Nanyuan = Free A beautiful garden with lots of flowers and plants. It's said that it used to require an entrance fee, a 3A tourist spot, not much different from the popular gardens in Suzhou, and definitely worth a visit. 💫 Taro Ice Cream · Taicang's First 10r/bowl Put this first, no need to say anything else, just go for it! Really delicious! I bought coconut ice with lots of toppings! There's watermelon, taro, coconut ice, coconut slices, crushed peanuts, taro balls~ 🔥 Egg Meat Burger 6r/each, consistently delicious Plenty of meat filling, brushed with a layer of sauce on the outside, one word! Yummy!!!! ☁️ Northeastern Grilled Cold Noodles 8r/serving The owner is from the Northeast, very enthusiastic~ The grilled cold noodles are sour, sweet, and fragrant~ You can add fire turkey noodles, I saw many people eating it that way! They also have cabbage rice, which looks really tasty, and the portions are huge!

❣️Two years of traveling with kids ❣️Collected many lesser-known destinations ❣️For those who love photography📸 ❣️Don't miss out on this treasure route 🌈Route: 👉Baodao Yet Another Village→Huiju Temple→Haiyun Dike Rothenburg German Style Street & Taicang Art Museum→Taicang Museum 🌈Attractions 👉Baodao Yet Another Village: Located in Kunshan, known as 'Little Taipei', this Taiwanese-style district is perfect for taking photos. If Taiwan is too far, come to Baodao Yet Another Village instead. There are markets on holidays where you can enjoy various Taiwanese snacks 👉Huiju Temple: A beautifully exquisite Mazu temple, resplendent in gold, designed with 'Min-Taiwan' style and characteristics of Lugang. It's right next to Baodao Yet Another Village 👉Haiyun Dike Rothenburg German Style Street: A place filled with European charm, instantly transporting you to Germany. It features a car-themed restaurant, located on the south bank of the Liuyang River, opposite the riverside park, where camping⛺ is allowed 👉Taicang Art Museum: An architecturally designed building that captures the essence of the Loudong painting school's heavy ink landscapes. The museum is closed on Mondays but hosts exhibitions every day, often conducts calligraphy and painting training, and has a reading room for calligraphy and painting books, open free of charge to all enthusiasts 👉Taicang Museum: In addition to the regular museum exhibits, what I find particularly interesting are the airplane exhibition and the Zheng He treasure ship display. It's great for taking kids out, as you can board the ship and participate in interactive experience games. Located opposite the art museum, it's perfect for a combined visit

The Taicang Museum is a round warehouse type, which dilutes the type of granary. The god of container is integrated into the Chinese national heritage of tolerance and greatness, which contains the historical crystallization and human essence of Taicang. . There are four basic exhibitions in the museum: Fushe Memorial Hall, Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall, Taicang History Hall of Fame, and Four Kings Memorial Hall. The basement level is the cultural relics warehouse area, processing workshop, large equipment space and underground parking lot. One layer from four layers in order