Shaanxi History Museum

The ancient capital of Xi'an, a gem of Chinese history and culture, boasts a wealth of historical sites, museums, and cuisine. Firstly, when you come to Xi'an, you must visit the Terracotta Warriors. This World Heritage Site is a burial pit of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and is hailed as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. The terracotta warriors in the three pits are all different in shape, vivid and lifelike, leaving people in awe. After visiting the Terracotta Warriors, you can take a cruise to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lishan Mountain and overlook the entire Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. Secondly, you must climb the ancient city wall of Xi'an. You can ride on the ancient city wall and appreciate the local style of Xi'an. At the same time, the corner tower on the city wall is one of the iconic buildings of Xi'an and a symbol of the ancient capital of Xi'an. In addition, attractions such as the Shuyuan Gate and the Stele Forest inside the city wall are also worth visiting. In addition to historical sites, Xi'an also has many museums worth visiting. The Shaanxi History Museum is one of the largest history museums in China, housing a large number of precious cultural relics and artworks, showing the evolution and development of Chinese history. In addition, Xi'an has many other museums, such as the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Museum, etc., you can choose to visit according to your interests. In Xi'an, you can't miss the food. Xi'an's cuisine is famous for its unique flavor and taste. Roujiamo, Liangpi, Yangrou Paomo, Guotie and other delicacies will definitely make you linger. In Xi'an, you can taste a variety of authentic snacks, such as Hulu Tou, Lazhi Roujiamo, etc., these delicacies will definitely make you feast. Finally, the nightlife in Xi'an is also very rich. You can go to the Tang Dynasty Everbright City to enjoy the night view and feel the prosperity and bustle of the ancient capital. In addition, Xi'an has many bars, cafes and other entertainment venues, where you can relax and enjoy the fun of modern cities. In general, the ancient capital of Xi'an for a thousand years is a charming tourist destination. Whether you come to understand Chinese history, taste food, or enjoy modern urban life, Xi'an can meet your needs. I hope you have wonderful memories on your journey in Xi'an and leave a deep impression of this city.

If you're looking to learn about the history of Xi'an, the Shaanxi History Museum should be your first stop. Covering everything from prehistoric civilizations to the prosperous Tang Dynasty, this museum contains an awe-inspiring array of ancient artefacts, each with its own mysterious story. Walking from room to room is like taking a step back in time.

The Tang Dynasty Treasure Hall The fourth exhibition hall of Shaanxi Museum In my opinion, it's worth every penny! Out of the eighteen treasures of the Shaanxi Museum, four are in this exhibition hall. It is said that the treasures unearthed from two places in Shaanxi best reflect the wealth of the 'Tang Dynasty's prosperous era'. One is the underground palace of Famen Temple in Baoji, and the other is the cellar of Hejiacun in Xi'an. All the treasures in this hall come from Hejiacun. With a ticket price of 30, do you think it's worth it? 🏺 About the Hejiacun cellar All the treasures were hidden in two large and one small jars, including gold, silver, jade, and agate objects... over a thousand pieces of invaluable treasures. They were not buried in tombs but were buried underground in the village. As for who buried them, it remains a mystery to this day... 📸 Nine must-see national treasures 1️⃣ Silver sachet with grape, flower, and bird patterns: The love token of Emperor Li Longji and Yang Yuhuan 2️⃣ Gold-inlaid beast head agate cup: A wine vessel, (Treasure of Shaanxi Museum) 3️⃣ Gilt silver cup with dancing horse: A wine vessel, (Treasure of Shaanxi Museum) 4️⃣ Red gold dragon: A ritual object used in Taoist prayer ceremonies 5️⃣ Gold-inlaid white jade bracelet: Is it considered gold with jade inlay? 6️⃣ Mandarin duck and lotus petal pattern gold bowl: Goldware, (Treasure of Shaanxi Museum) 7️⃣ Parrot pattern silver pot with handle: Silverware, (Treasure of Shaanxi Museum) 8️⃣ Peacock pattern silver box with lid: A box for jewelry? 9️⃣ Lion pattern white jade belt hook: Jade, for belts 📌tips: Compared to the overcrowded regular exhibition halls, the atmosphere in the fourth hall's Treasure Hall is much better. Perhaps the admission fee is a significant barrier.

The Shaanxi History Museum is really, really crowded. You must book your tickets in advance, they are free but not exempt from booking, especially on weekends, you must book in advance, otherwise, you won't be able to get a reservation!!! When you enter the museum, you must get a guide, either a person or an audio guide, otherwise, it's easy to not know what you've seen. Relics are priceless treasures, but the stories behind them are even more worthy of our exploration. I love this little bronze dog the most, it's so cute and lifelike, and it even has a harness on its body, the ancients also loved their little dogs🐕 wow. There are also various gold coins, gold cakes, and gold bowls, which still shine brightly after a thousand years!!!! And the craftsmanship of the relics is not inferior to today's technology, the wisdom of the ancients is really amazing!!!! A museum worth visiting

Recommended 9⃣ favorite cities | Xi'an Travel Date: May 2021. Xi'an, formerly known as Chang'an, was the capital of thirteen dynasties, hence it has the deepest cultural heritage and history. I have been to Xi'an several times back and forth. Here, you can encounter history, culture, cuisine, architecture... 📸 Itinerary DAY01: Shaanxi History Museum - Da Ci'en Temple/Grand Tang Mall DAY02: Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang - Huaqing Pool Performance DAY03: Famen Temple - Ancient City Wall - Muslim Street/Spray Gold Bridge 🔥 Key points here / Pitfall Guide 📍 Shaanxi History Museum China's first large-scale modern national museum, with a collection of over 370,000 items, ranging from Shang and Zhou bronzes, terracotta figures from various dynasties, Han and Tang gold and silverware to Tang tomb murals, known as the treasure house of Chinese civilization. ▪️ Book in advance, Tang Dynasty Mural Exhibition 300 yuan / Tang Dynasty Treasures 30 yuan ▪️ Human guide basic hall 100, treasure hall 50 yuan ▪️ Audio guide rental 30, deposit 100 📍 Da Ci'en Temple/Grand Tang Paradise/Grand Tang Mall Da Ci'en Temple is most famous for the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built under the supervision of Xuanzang to preserve the scriptures and Buddha statues he brought back. Grand Tang Paradise is mainly a large-scale royal theme park showcasing the culture of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. There are also many performances in the park at different times. 🌈 If time is short, it is recommended to go directly to the Grand Tang Mall to experience the bustling Tang Dynasty night market! After all, the night view here is exciting! 📍 Muslim Street/Spray Gold Bridge Muslim Street is basically one of the most concentrated tourist food spots, very crowded, and the dining prices on Muslim Street are not cheap, it can be treated as a sight to stroll through. ➡️ As for Spray Gold Bridge, there are fewer people compared to Muslim Street, but it's not exactly off the beaten path anymore. I personally recommend the old alleys next to Spray Gold Bridge, which are very nice to walk through and have an authentic local atmosphere. 📍 Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang Approved by the United Nations in 1987 to be listed in the 'World Heritage List', it is known as the eighth wonder of the world. This attraction needs no introduction, a pride of the Chinese people. It's very crowded, be careful not to get pushed over. 📍 Huaqing Pool Huaqing Pool, also known as Li Palace, where Yang Guifei bathed, is a very small pool. 🌈 The evening performance of 'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow' is recommended, with a total of ten acts, lasting 70 minutes. The performance is beautiful, and the prosperity of the Grand Tang Dynasty is worth seeing. 📍 Famen Temple Founded during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it has a history of over 1900 years. Located in Baoji City, also known as the True Body Pagoda, it became a holy place for Buddhism because it houses the finger bone relics of Sakyamuni Buddha. Famen Temple visit order: Old Temple > Museum > New Temple ➡️ Inside the Ten-Combined Relic Pagoda, which has an investment of over 5 billion, there is a performance about the past of Famen, which is quite beautiful. Friends who have the money and leisure can go and see it. 📍 Ancient City Wall On the last day, you can climb the Ming Dynasty Ancient City Wall, which is the largest and most intact ancient city wall existing in China. There are four city gates in total, and the wall is especially magnificent at sunset. Highly recommended!

🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary: Day1: Xi'an North Railway Station→Zuichangan (Bell Tower Flagship Store)→Xi'an Drum Tower→Xi'an Bell Tower→Muslim Street Day2: Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang→Museum of Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum - Lishan Garden→'The Revival of the Legion' Performance Day3: Shaanxi History Museum→Xi'an Restaurant (Datang Everbright City Store)→Datang Everbright City Day4: Zhongmao Plaza→Joy City→Big Wild Goose Pagoda→Da Ci'en Temple→Sajinqiao Food Street Day5: Home Inn (Xi'an Bell Tower Metro Station Muslim Street Store)→Shaanxi Archaeological Museum→Xi'an North Railway Station I went to Xi'an in August 2023, just in time for the summer vacation. It was super crowded and hot, so I didn't fully experience the charm of Xi'an. The Terracotta Army was very impressive despite the crowds. It's essential to hire a guide, or else you'll just see some clay figures without knowing the stories behind them. There's a direct bus from the Terracotta Army to Lishan Garden, which is very convenient, and I even met an official guide who was very amusing and gave an interesting explanation. It's a bit of a pity that I didn't book 'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow'. The museums in Xi'an are definitely worth visiting

①⚠️Important words to say three times: Closed on Monday, Closed on Monday, Closed on Monday, don't go on Monday (except for statutory holidays)!! ②‼️Be sure to book tickets in advance and enter the museum at the reserved time. (Reservation method attached below) —— ♨️The must-see when traveling to Xi'an is the "Shaanxi History Museum". The museum houses more than 1.7 million (group) collections, from the New and Old Stone Age through the dynastic changes and historical changes, you can understand many precious national treasures and the entire history and culture of China at once, it is the deserved "ancient capital pearl, Chinese treasure house"! —— 💫"Ticket Reservation": Free tickets can be reserved on the official account of the Shaanxi History Museum. 🔴"Ticket Release Time": Tickets are released at 10:00, 11:00, 18:00, and 19:00 every day. Please be sure to reserve three days in advance, set an alarm in advance, and refresh more!! ⏰"Business Hours": Peak season (March 15th-November 14th) 08:30-18:00, stop entering the park at 16:30 Off-season (November 15th-next year March 14th) 09:00-17:30, stop entering the park at 16:00 Closed on Monday (except for statutory holidays) —— ☞"About Transportation": Self-driving navigation to the parking lot of the Shaanxi History Museum Bus: Route 27, 527, 400, 30, 19, 401, etc., get off at the Shaanxi History Museum station and walk to the destination 🚇Subway: Subway lines 2, 3, and 4 can all reach, get off at Dayan Pagoda Station Exit A or Xiaozhai Station Exit E, and walk to the destination —— 🎫"Ticket Cost" ①Basic Exhibition Hall (Shaanxi Ancient Civilization Exhibition) Free reservation on the official account; ②Treasure Hall (Tang Dynasty Treasures-Hejia Village Cellar Excavated Cultural Relics Exhibition) Ticket 30 yuan/person ③Mural Hall (Tang Dynasty Mural Treasure Hall) Ticket 270/person ⚠️Note: Only after reserving a free ticket to the basic hall can you buy tickets for the Treasure Hall/Mural Hall in the museum. Buying a ticket to the Mural Hall can visit the Treasure Hall without buying an extra ticket!! ———— 🔮"About Explanation": There are explainer rentals in the museum for 30/unit (deposit 100) Human explanations can be requested on the right hand side when entering the door. If conditions permit, be sure to ask for an explanation, otherwise it will be very boring! (Team explanation 30 people form a team, cost 15/person, separate explanation cost about 300) —— 🛎️【18 Must-See Treasures of the Museum】 9 of them are free (Three in the first exhibition hall) 1, Yu Ding 2, Wu Shi Wei Ding 3, Duo You Ding (Two in the second exhibition hall) 4, The Seal of the Empress 5, Gilded Silver Bamboo Joint Copper Incense Burner (Four in the third exhibition hall) 6, Tang Sancai Camel Carrying Music Figurine 7, Black Glaze Oil Drop Bowl 8, Celadon Handle Pouring Pot 9, Mandarin Duck Lotus Petal Pattern Gold Bowl —— 9 are charged 10, Mandarin Duck Lotus Petal Pattern Gold Bowl 11, Gold Inlaid Beast Agate Cup 12, Gilded Parrot Pattern Handle Silver Can 13, Gilded Dancing Horse Bit Cup Pattern Silver Pot 14-16 Tomb of Prince Zhang Huai: Guest Envoy Picture 17 Tomb of Prince Yi De: Que Tower Guard Picture 18 Tomb of Princess Yongtai: Palace Lady Picture

The Shaanxi History Museum, China's first large-scale modern national museum, is one of the first batch of 'AAAA' level tourist attractions and is known as the 'Pearl of the Ancient Capital, Treasury of Chinese Civilization'. It is located at No. 91, Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, northwest of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It houses more than 1.7 million pieces (sets) of collections, among which there are 762 first-grade cultural relics (sets), 18 national treasure-level cultural relics (sets), including 2 that are among the first batch prohibited from being exhibited abroad, ranking at the forefront of museums in China. It has been recognized by UNESCO as a world-class museum. The architectural appearance of the Shaanxi History Museum is designed to highlight the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty, and it has won the Architectural Creation Award from the Architectural Society of China. Chang'an has been the imperial capital since ancient times, with thirteen feudal dynasties such as Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang establishing their capitals here in history, which has yielded a wealth of aboveground and underground cultural relics, forming the unique historical and cultural landscape of Shaanxi.

😍The Shaanxi History Museum, which is as difficult to get tickets as climbing to the sky, I finally came! ✨Today is really a happy and lucky day!🤩 🌳Walking into the museum, it's like traveling through time and space, being in the long river of history.😀From the treasures of ancient civilization to the precious cultural relics of modern times, each exhibit tells their story. 📷During the visit, there are more surprises waiting for us! The firefighters from the Shaanxi Mobile Team of the National Fire and Rescue Bureau (the only forest fire team in Shaanxi) appeared! They warmly invited everyone to take a group photo to commemorate, this is simply an unexpected joy!🚒 👏These brave firefighters, not only bravely move forward in the face of fires and disasters, but also actively participate in social activities and interact with us at close range. Standing with them, I felt endless peace and warmth. 🎊The existence of the firefighters made me have a deeper understanding and respect for their work. They use their youth and sweat to protect our beautiful home. 🌟Continuing the visit, I was shocked by the rich collection in the museum. Exquisite bronzes, gorgeous ceramics, precious calligraphy and painting, all show the wisdom and artistic achievements of the ancients. Every exhibit makes me indulge in the charm of history and linger. 🙏Thank you to the Shaanxi History Museum and the fire brigade for giving me such an unforgettable experience! 🏠Address: Shaanxi History Museum ⏰Today's opening: 09:00-17:30, stop entering at 16:00 🏙Free admission ⛳️Location: No. 91, Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province

Shaanxi History Museum| It's really breathtaking!! Worth a visit! Several dynasties, how many buildings in the misty rain; Gilded floating dreams, a glimpse of a thousand years of splendor in a short distance. No wonder it's so hard to make an appointment, it's really breathtaking and interesting, the advantage of having many people is that you can catch the explanation wherever you go (not really), the effect is even better when used with the B station "Shaanxi History Museum full visit explanation" video🤭

Shaanxi History Museum, the first large-scale modern national museum in China, is one of the first 'AAAA' level tourist attractions and is known as the 'Pearl of the Ancient Capital, the Treasure House of China'. It is located at No. 91 Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, northwest of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It has more than 1.7 million (sets) of collections, among which, there are 762 (sets) of first-class cultural relics, 18 (sets) of national treasure-level cultural relics, 2 of which are the first batch of cultural relics prohibited from going abroad (territory) for exhibition, ranking among the top of Chinese museums. The exterior of the Shaanxi History Museum building deliberately highlights the splendor of the Tang Dynasty. Chang'an has been the capital of emperors since ancient times. In history, there have been 13 feudal dynasties such as Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang. It has a wealth of above-ground and underground cultural relics, forming a unique historical and cultural landscape of Shaanxi. The predecessor of the Shaanxi History Museum was the 'Shaanxi Provincial History Museum' established in June of the 33rd year of the Republic of China (1944). It was renamed Shaanxi Provincial Museum in June 1955. In 1983, according to the instructions of Premier Zhou Enlai during his lifetime, the new museum began to be planned at the current site. Construction started in the summer of 1986, and it was officially completed and opened on June 20, 1991, and was named the current name. The museum covers an area of 65,000 square meters. The building area is 55,600 square meters, the cultural relics storage area is 8,000 square meters, and the exhibition hall area is 11,000 square meters. The museum's cultural relics range from simple stone tools used in the initial stage of ancient humans to various objects used in social life before 1840, spanning more than one million years. The cultural relics are not only numerous and varied, but also of high quality and wide value. It won the Architectural Creation Award of the Architectural Society of China and was recognized by UNESCO as a world-class museum. In 2008, the Shaanxi History Museum was rated as a national first-class museum. In 2009, it was designated as a national key museum jointly built by the central and local governments. In 2016, the Shaanxi History Museum was selected into the 'Chinese 20th Century Architectural Heritage' by the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics and the Architectural Society of China. In December 2017, it was selected into the first batch of national primary and secondary school students' research and practice education base list by the Ministry of Education.

Check-in 18 treasures of the museum, the pearl of the thirteen dynasties, the treasure of China✨ Shaanxi History Museum, with a collection of more than 1.7 million pieces What are the treasures of the museum? How to tour the essence route? Shaanxi Museum nanny-level guide, hurry up and collect it‼ ⚫Reservation for visit "Shaanxi History Museum" basic museum free🆓 reservation ✔️Treasure Hall 30 yuan, ✔️Mural Hall 270 yuan Can be booked 3 days in advance, summer holidays can be booked 7 days in advance Ticket release time daily 10:00, 11:00, 18:00, 19:00 During the reservation period, enter the museum for visit with the original ID card ⚫Opening hours 🔸Summer March 15th~November 14th Daily 08:30-18:00 (Closed on Mondays) Note: Stop admission at 16:30, clear the venue at 18:00 🔹Winter November 15th~next year March 14th Daily 09:00-17:30 (Closed on Mondays) Note: Stop admission at 16:00, clear the venue at 17:30 ⚫Treasures of the museum 18 treasures of the museum are distributed in: ✔️Basic Museum 9 pieces Qi Ding, Wu Si Wei Ding, Duo You Ding, Empress Jade Seal, Gilded Silver Bamboo Section Bronze Incense Burner, Tang Sancai Camel Carrying Music Figurine, Celadon Handle Pouring Pot, Black Glaze Oil Drop Bowl, Mandarin Duck Lotus Petal Pattern Gold Bowl ✔️Treasure Hall 4 pieces Mandarin Duck Lotus Petal Pattern Gold Bowl, Gold Inlaid Beast Head Agate Cup, Gilded Parrot Pattern Handle Silver Can, Gilded Dancing Horse Bit Cup Pattern Silver Pot ✔️Mural Hall 5 pieces ✅Prince Zhang Huai's Tomb: Guest Envoy Picture, Hunting Outing Picture, Polo Picture ✅Prince Yi De's Tomb: Que Tower Ceremony Picture ✅Princess Yong Tai's Tomb: Palace Lady Picture Covering many precious cultural relics, sorted according to the tour route as shown in the picture Follow this guide, easily check in the 18 treasures of Shaanxi Museum✨ ⚫Stamp Guide First floor visitor center—free stamp 2 pieces Second floor cultural and creative area—special stamp 20 pieces (consumption required) ⚫Transportation Address: No. 91, Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 🚇Subway: Line 2/3 Xiaozhai (Exit E) walk 7~8 minutes 🚌Bus: 24, 19, 701, 27, 401, 400, 521, 5, 26, Tour 8 (Get off at Shaanxi History Museum/Cuihua Road) 💡Some small tips： ①The Treasure Hall must go, the treasures of the museum are here, and there are many valuable treasures; the mural hall ticket is purchased according to personal needs, the knowledge of the mural hall is more profound ②It is recommended to find professional explanation, the on-site explanation queue time may be longer, you can find it online in advance ③The museum's cultural and creative shop is worth a visit, and you can also mail postcards by the way ④There are many delicacies nearby, and there is also a restaurant on the negative first floor of the museum