Hunan Museum Visiting Guide and Tips

#falladventures As a prestigious National First-Class Museum, Hunan Museum lives up to its reputation. Nonetheless, the tickets are notoriously difficult to get. When you actually get a chance to visit the museum, do make full use of the visit time to ensure you get the best experience. 🏛 Must-See Treasures: ✅ Lady Xin Zhui (辛追夫人) – The legendary 2,000-year-old preserved body that has baffled modern science, a perfectly preserved Han Dynasty wet mummy, with the astonishing mystery of “no decay after a thousand years.” ✅ T-shaped Silk Painting (T形帛画) – A visual masterpiece showcasing ancient cosmology. It showcases the Han people’s view of the universe, with exquisite details that feel like a time-travel drama scene brought to life. ✅ Gauze Silk Dress (素纱禅衣) – Weighing only 49 grams, so thin it floats like air — impossible to replicate even today! ⸻ 🍽 4th Floor: Cafe & Cultural Creativity Zone Yes, there’s even a tea shop where you can sip tea with a beautiful view! The gift shop has creative souvenirs. For 39.9 RMB, you can buy a collector’s passport booklet and stamp it throughout the museum. ⸻ 🧭 Exhibition Floors Overview • 2nd Floor: Hunan People – History & Culture Exhibition, featuring intriguing legends and stories. • 1st Floor: Besides Lady Xin Zhui, there are two paid exhibitions and a cultural gift shop. Almost everything has collectible stamps – don’t miss out! ⸻ 📍 Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Kaifu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province 🕘 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday:9:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00). Closed on Mondays 🎫 Admission: FREE! But online reservation is required through the official Hunan Museum website or WeChat public account (book up to 7 days in advance during peak season). The tickets go out real fast! ⸻ ⚠️ Important Notes: • ❌ No flash photography (damages artifacts) • ❌ No photography in the Lady Xin Zhui exhibition (please respect the remains and maintain a quiet atmosphere) • ✅ Bring your ID card– both reservation QR code and ID are required for entry • ✅ Audio guides available for 20 RMB per person or enjoy free guided tours by volunteers (refer to schedule on official site)