Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
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9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada8,742 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
I was very excited to see this museum after a positive review in That's Guangzhou but I found it very underwhelming. There is a couple of halls dedicated to ceramics which we just weren't into. Highlights of course are the facade of the building and being able to walk into the tomb.
Written July 12, 2020
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Elizabeth
9 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
This is a place to come if you like porcelain, history, and archaeology, which I do. The artifacts were beautifully displayed and meaningful. There were much-appreciated English captions on all the artifacts, although I wish some had included deeper explanations: for example, how did the dew-collecting cup work, and how did they figure out what it was?
My children, 11 and 13, were less enthused, since they would rather play with their phones than learn something, but I think it was good for them. They most liked the interactive digital screens, the jewelry and the swords.
My children, 11 and 13, were less enthused, since they would rather play with their phones than learn something, but I think it was good for them. They most liked the interactive digital screens, the jewelry and the swords.
Written December 30, 2020
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KestasKS
Vilnius, Lithuania3,782 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
A historical emperor tomb dating back more than 2000 years that was found by chance in the 80s. Well preserved tomb and a nice museum contains all the artifacts found. Very much worth a visit for anyone interested in history.
Written March 16, 2023
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,604 contributions
Aug 2019
My third time through this great museum. Every time, I learn something new. Don't know if the entrance fee varies. We paid 5 rmb per adult. The poor concubines who had to be buried with the King. I assume their burial was the same time as his, and not at the time of their natural death. Great archaeological find. Wonderful collection of jade pieces which made up the King's burial garment, Museum is not large, but is well worth seeing and is very educational. Most displays are in Chinese and English.
Written August 23, 2019
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InnaYYZ
Toronto, Canada1,496 contributions
Aug 2019 • Business
The emperor was buried in a suit made of decorative flat jade rings, woven together by silk. There is a very informative video presentation, maybe about eight minutes in length. Well worth watching. It is in Chinese with English subtitles.
Written August 20, 2019
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onehitwonder
Sydney, Australia48 contributions
If you've got a couple of free hours in Guangzhou and feel a need to investigate some of the amazing history of a country breathlessly hurtling towards the future, a visit to this Museum will not disappoint. I've experienced some pretty under-whelming archaeological sites and museums in China but this one would have to rate as one of my favourites.
Its impressive facade and interior provides a welcome escape from the constant noise and pollution typical of most major Chinese cities.
I caught a taxi straight from my hotel on the other side of town - the taxis here are so cheap, help save a lot of time trying to work out the public transport system and a definite plus is witnessing the wonder of the interaction between cars, pedestrians and buses from the front seat - usually better than any computer game I've ever played! The museum ticket cost less than 2USD and fortunately for those with little or no Chinese language skills, there are excellent descriptions of all of the artefacts in recognizable English.
Found in 1983 under a huge mound during the preparation of an urban site for an apartment block, the excavated tomb can be inspected in detail. It has been sympathetically conserved: a contrast with other 'reconstructions' done in the earlier days of Chinese archaeology. There are also spacious exhibition rooms holding the nearly 1000 artefacts that were recovered from the untouched tomb. The exquisite examples of jade, bronze, ivory, gold, silver and pottery artefacts found with the remains of the Emperor, his four concubines, musicians, eunuchs and other favourite courtiers provide a fascinating glimpse of their everyday lives 2100 years ago. There is a huge cross-section of items including the Emperor's jade burial suit, the usual precious jewellery, extremely rare remnants of silk textiles, medicines and the musicians' instruments.
There is the usual retailing opportunity in the gift shop, with many reproductions and souvenirs - unfortunately, as is often the case, the quality of the publications and postcards leaves a lot to be desired. This is a shame considering the beauty and workmanship of the objects on display and the excellent standard of curation of the entire museum. Perhaps it's best to just take your memories away with you.
Its impressive facade and interior provides a welcome escape from the constant noise and pollution typical of most major Chinese cities.
I caught a taxi straight from my hotel on the other side of town - the taxis here are so cheap, help save a lot of time trying to work out the public transport system and a definite plus is witnessing the wonder of the interaction between cars, pedestrians and buses from the front seat - usually better than any computer game I've ever played! The museum ticket cost less than 2USD and fortunately for those with little or no Chinese language skills, there are excellent descriptions of all of the artefacts in recognizable English.
Found in 1983 under a huge mound during the preparation of an urban site for an apartment block, the excavated tomb can be inspected in detail. It has been sympathetically conserved: a contrast with other 'reconstructions' done in the earlier days of Chinese archaeology. There are also spacious exhibition rooms holding the nearly 1000 artefacts that were recovered from the untouched tomb. The exquisite examples of jade, bronze, ivory, gold, silver and pottery artefacts found with the remains of the Emperor, his four concubines, musicians, eunuchs and other favourite courtiers provide a fascinating glimpse of their everyday lives 2100 years ago. There is a huge cross-section of items including the Emperor's jade burial suit, the usual precious jewellery, extremely rare remnants of silk textiles, medicines and the musicians' instruments.
There is the usual retailing opportunity in the gift shop, with many reproductions and souvenirs - unfortunately, as is often the case, the quality of the publications and postcards leaves a lot to be desired. This is a shame considering the beauty and workmanship of the objects on display and the excellent standard of curation of the entire museum. Perhaps it's best to just take your memories away with you.
Written May 22, 2006
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PushExplore
Singapore, Singapore4,951 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Visit to this Museum was nice since it was something different from our weekly hangout. The place is quite large and well maintained and the exhibit of the king etc. were quite interesting to see. Overall quite a decent outing.
Written March 11, 2019
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Jiayan C
Singapore, Singapore121 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This mausoleum is a great place to visit. It’s the site of an emperor and those who sacrificed about/more than 2,000 years ago. Buried 20m below ground in a hill, it was accidentally uncovered in 1983, an untouched burial tomb. About 10,000 pieces of items were uncovered, actual items and replica were displayed. The items helped to appreciate the living standards at that period. Recommending this visit, its a much smaller scale compared to Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum in Xi An, however a complete set to appreciate their life at that era.
Written October 20, 2018
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Syeec
Singapore53 contributions
We had a free morning before our tour group left for the airport. So we chose this museum over shopping and didn't regret it. First, it's very easy to get to, being on a main road. We took a cab. Second, the queue wasn't too long (it's not the kind of attraction with mass tourist appeal, but that just works out for visitors who are keen on history and culture), so we got in in minutes. Third, the admission price is really affordable and more than value for money for the quality of exhibits. Fourth, the infrastructure is very good, the place is air-conditioned and clean, a nice respite from the hot, humid and dusty city outside. May I add that we encountered the best toilets on this trip in the museum. This made the wife very happy; she had to pull herself away to see the rest of the exhibits. Fifth, the English signage is above average and definitely helps in understanding the exhibits. Sixth, there was a free introductory video that keeps running over and over in one of the rooms near the entrance, to prime visitors before they go further. Seventh, the way they preserved and presented the tomb was excellent and sensitive. The walk-through of the tomb is realistic and easily the top highlight of the museum. There must have been a lot of work done to prop up the structures and keep it safe for visitors, but it is essentially an "in the ground" earth tomb with small chambers. Pretty hands on for the visitor. Overall, the quality of the museum is high. A few hours of onsite education in air-conditioned comfort, followed by dim sum lunch in the nearby Yuexiu Garden, was a good end to this trip.
Written February 25, 2010
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leona0328
FI133 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
A surprisingly good visit. Good to have a journey to explore the history of Canton. Highly recommended for those interested in history.
Written December 27, 2019
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Do I need to produce passport for entry? can i show a soft copy
Written January 17, 2024
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