[2025 Zhaoqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhaoqing Museum (New Building) (Updated Jun)

Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is a living history in the concrete jungle. Elderly men jog up the Song Dynasty steps Teenagers drift on skateboards in the Ming Dynasty city gate Delivery drivers ring their bells Breaking the 600-year-old morning light of Piyun Tower 🍢 When the beef offal stall on Zhongyong Road opens The city wall becomes an open-air bar The chili sauce tastes like the Guangxu era The fireworks are strong here The people are warm The sunset is beautiful

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province is a world-renowned tourist resort city, attracting tourists from all over the world. Today I recommend a museum in Zhaoqing City: Zhaoqing Exhibition Hall. Zhaoqing Museum is an important cultural display and exchange platform in Zhaoqing City. It is mainly used to hold various theme exhibitions covering culture and art, historical relics, urban construction, scientific and technological development, etc. It is an important window for citizens and tourists to understand Zhaoqing’s culture, art and social development. Digital exhibition hall: Some exhibitions use VR, AR and other technological means to enhance the exhibition experience. Quickly grasp the history, art and development status of Zhaoqing through the exhibition. Suitable for art lovers, especially those interested in the Lingnan School of Painting and Duan Inkstone art. Very suitable for sightseeing, vacation, taking photos and checking in! Address: No. 5, Crossroad, Chengxi Street, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province Opening hours: 09:00-17:30

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province is a world-renowned tourist resort city, attracting tourists from all over the world. Today I would like to recommend a famous cultural relic protection site: Mi Cang Lane. Micang Lane is located in Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City. It is an old street with a history of thousands of years. It was named because it was once the location of a granary in ancient times. This was once an important storage area for Zhaoqing Prefecture during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Today, it still retains the quaint Lingnan style of residential buildings, making it a great place to explore the history of the ancient city of Zhaoqing. In ancient times, Zhaoqing was an important grain transportation hub in the Xijiang River Basin. The government set up granaries (rice warehouses) here to supply military supplies and food to the people, and the name of the alley came from this. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the area around Mi Cang Lane was one of the core areas of Zhaoqing City, where many merchants gathered. Very suitable for sightseeing, vacation, taking photos and checking in! Address: 20 meters northwest of the intersection of Haoju Road and Mumin Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province Opening hours: All day

#discoverchina 📍 Address: Beside Chaotian Gate Ancient City Wall, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province 🕒 Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays) 🎫 Admission: Free Located next to the Chaotian Gate of the ancient city wall, the museum draws upon the rich heritage of Duanzhou Ancient City to present over 2,000 years of Zhaoqing's cultural evolution.

The new museum will officially open in May 2021 Adjacent to Zhaoqing Municipal People's Government, with a superior geographical location Shows the changes of Zhaoqing's thousand-year history There are two exhibition halls on the first and second floors of the museum. They are "The First State in Lingnan---Zhaoqing Historical and Cultural Exhibition" and "Zhaoqing Collection - Exhibition of Fine Cultural Relics from the Museum" The exhibition hall on the first floor is about the origin of the Cantonese, the early development of Guangdong, The Millennium Prefecture and the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi are the main lines. Shows the historical changes of Zhaoqing over the past thousand years The second floor exhibition hall mainly displays the Zhaoqing area Precious historical relics, Including the Duan Inkstone, the first of the four famous inkstones, Painting and calligraphy, tinware, porcelain, etc. The human head column is very unique Only found in Lingnan area, never found in Central Plains area It was unearthed in Guangdong It is a cultural relic from the Warring States Period. The body of the vessel is a square long strip. Slightly flat, larger on top and smaller on the bottom There are square holes on the lower side. A long wedge is inserted in the middle It often appears in the tombs of tribal leaders or nobles with status. 📍📍Location: No. 5, Cross Road, Duanzhou District ⏰⏰Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:30 (no admission after 16:30) ⚠️Please remember to make an appointment in advance

Meet up with old friends in Zhaoqing and enjoy a 3-day tour of Seven Star Crags and Dinghu Mountain. Stroll along Lingyang Gorge and the ancient city wall, and enjoy a shopping-free tour! -- Must-see attractions: 🌟 Dinghu Mountain: Home to a primeval forest and rich subtropical vegetation, you can also pray for blessings at the ancient Qingyun Temple. Electric cars are available to make your visit easier, making it perfect for seniors. 🏛️ Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall (Songcheng 1st Road): The only complete ancient city wall left in Guangdong, the houses and street scenes on the wall have a unique charm. Free entry, fun, and accessible. 🌳 Lingyang Gorge Ancient Plank Road Forest Park: With a rich history and culture, the park is home to many ancient relics. A great place for seniors to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the unique scenery. 🎨 Zhaoqing Museum (New Museum): With a large building area and unique design, the museum has many exhibition halls and a rich variety of exhibitions, allowing seniors to learn about history and culture while having fun. -- Tips: 🚗 Airport transportation: Zhaoqing has convenient transportation. You can rent a car or take a bus to explore the city. 📸 Photo spots: Seven Star Crags and Dinghu Mountain are beautiful photo spots, so don't miss them! 🎉 Local customs: Water Lantern Festival and Fire Dragon Dance, experience the unique folk culture of Zhaoqing. ❄️ January climate: Zhaoqing is a little cold in January, so remember to bring warm clothes. -- On your Zhaoqing tour, don't miss the beautiful scenery and delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back to experience more of the unique local culture! 🌸

Station Eleven: Zhaoqing Museum Zhaoqing, known as the 'Pearl of the Xijiang River.' The main stream of the Pearl River, the Xijiang River, flows through the territory, with the Tropic of Cancer running across it. Nestled against the Nanling Mountains, bordering Guangxi to the west, controlling Cangwu to the north, and connecting to the South China Sea to the south, it is the throat of western Guangdong and the gateway connecting the Pearl River Delta to the greater southwest. Zhaoqing, the cradle of ancient humanity. For hundreds of thousands of years, this place has left behind a wealth of Old and New Stone Age cultural sites and relics, making it an important region for exploring the ancient culture of Lingnan. Zhaoqing, 'a famous prefecture in Lingnan.' Since the Qin and Han dynasties, the Central Plains culture and the Baiyue culture have deeply integrated here, gradually evolving into the local Cantonese culture with regional characteristics, radiating to the surrounding areas and forming a unique entity. The birthplace of Cantonese culture, the spread of the Cantonese language, and the establishment of successive administrative regions, from county and state (prefecture) to government office, made it the renowned 'Zhaoqing Prefecture' in the Lingnan region, which was an economic, political, and military stronghold during the Ming and Qing dynasties, occupying a significant position in the history of Lingnan. The Duan Inkstone Exhibition - Donated by Mr. Xie Zhifeng In 2009, Mr. Xie Zhifeng, the president of the Guangdong Province Chinese Cultural Relics Appraisers Association, generously donated 140 pieces of his collection to Zhaoqing City, including 116 ancient Duan inkstones from various dynasties, 21 contemporary famous calligraphy and paintings, a Qing dynasty sourwood box, stone carvings, etc. Among these ancient Duan inkstones, many were used by historical figures who inscribed them with writings and engravings, and over sixty percent come with their original precious wooden boxes, making them highly valuable for collection and research. In February 2009, the People's Government of Zhaoqing City awarded Mr. Xie Zhifeng the title of 'Honorary Citizen of Zhaoqing' in recognition of his active contributions to the development of Zhaoqing's Duan inkstone culture. The exhibition is arranged in chronological order of the Duan inkstones and displays a selection of ancient Duan inkstones and famous calligraphy and paintings donated by Mr. Xie Zhifeng, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique charm of Duan inkstone culture and art. The total construction area of Zhaoqing Museum is approximately 11,550 square meters, with an exhibition hall of 4,280 square meters. It features basic displays such as 'The First Prefecture from South of the Nanling Mountains - Historical and Cultural Display of Zhaoqing,' and major exhibitions like 'The Duan Inkstone Exhibition - Donated by Mr. Xie Zhifeng.' The museum is built according to a diverse and inclusive design principle, combined with the concept of 'bringing cultural relics to life,' and is constructed in line with the four major positioning plans of 'China's Most Characteristic Museum,' 'The Brightest Cultural and Museum Name Card of Lingnan,' 'The Most Concentrated Cultural Element Window of the Greater Bay Area,' and 'The Heaviest Historical Foundation Display Platform of the Pearl River Delta.' Zhaoqing Museum will become a new cultural landmark showcasing the historical development of Zhaoqing City. Its opening to the public fully demonstrates the new achievements of our city's cultural and museum industry, enhances the public's recognition of Zhaoqing's historical and cultural heritage, establishes cultural confidence, and helps accelerate the construction of a modern city that 'exhibits Chinese characteristics, inherits excellent traditional culture, and has a beautiful ecological environment.'

Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is located in Songcheng Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, built in the Song Dynasty, it is the most iconic ancient building in Zhaoqing; the ancient city wall is still well preserved, which is rare in the country. Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is a national key cultural relics protection unit. Opening hours: 8:00～17:30 Free admission Transportation: self-driving, taxi, bus Tour route: Zhaoqing Museum—Micang Lane/Baogong Well—Ancient City Wall—Piyun Tower—Liqiao Tower—Prefecture Ruins Park—Zhongya Lane—Songcheng Qilou Street Tour highlights: 1. Zhaoqing Museum (free), displaying Zhaoqing's history and ancient relics, after visiting, you can have a better understanding of Zhaoqing, worth visiting. 2. Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall, a national key cultural relics protection unit, has a relatively complete ancient city wall, including Piyun Tower, Liqiao Tower, Micang Lane/Baogong Well and other ancient sites, which can be savored and photographed. 3. Songcheng Qilou Street, just opened at the beginning of the year, lacks commercial atmosphere, you can visit and experience. 4. Zhongya Lane is located between Zhaoqing Museum and Qilou Street, there is a 66-meter-long mural of 'Ancient Lane Songqing' on the wall, if interested, you can visit and tour. Warm tips: 1. Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is located in the city center, which is convenient for touring. 2. The ancient city wall is not fully connected, you need to walk through the alley to get from Piyun Tower to Liqiao Tower. 3. Songcheng Qilou Street is nearby, you can walk there for a visit.