{"id":1093,"date":"2026-06-05T11:45:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T03:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/?page_id=1093"},"modified":"2026-08-20T14:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T06:34:37","slug":"museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/ja\/museum\/","title":{"rendered":"\u535a\u7269\u9928"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1093\" class=\"elementor elementor-1093\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf17e97 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf17e97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39454dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39454dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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It is a national AAA-level tourist attraction and a national third-class museum. The memorial hall centers on the \u201cFour Masters of Jinling\u201d\u2014Lin Sanzhi, Hu Xiaoshi, Gao Ershi, and Xiao Xian\u2014with four separate memorial halls dedicated to these masters of calligraphy and painting. These halls were constructed successively between 1992 and 2006, covering an area of 60 mu with a total floor area of 5,200 square meters. The complex includes the Qiu Yushan Academy of Calligraphy and Painting and a cultural plaza, with a green space coverage rate exceeding 90%. It currently houses a collection of 2,978 cultural relics (including sets), 144 of which are classified as precious artifacts.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NfRTdmWqwoPaucxZ59Acndocn0e\">Each memorial hall features a distinct architectural style: the Lin San-zhi Memorial Hall is modeled after Ming and Qing dynasty gardens; the Hu Xiaoshi Memorial Hall features the courtyard-house style of the Republic of China era; the main exhibition hall of the Gao Ershi Memorial Hall is shaped like a windmill; and the Xiao Xian Memorial Hall is modeled after Han and Tang dynasty architecture and includes a reconstruction of her former residence.<\/div>\n<div><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5a755632e7c1041a0e511849b32726c7-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" 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It is the oldest state-owned museum within the district (county)-level cultural heritage system in Nanjing, having been established on 6 May 1958 and boasting a history of over sixty years. The museum site covers an area of 17.8 mu, with a total floor area of 7,480 square metres. The main building is a three-storey reinforced concrete structure. Its design draws inspiration from the distinctive platform-shaped foundation of the Huxu Culture, whilst incorporating the traditional Chinese cosmological concept of \u2018the sky is round and the earth is square, with humanity and nature coexisting in harmony\u2019. It harmoniously integrates mountains, water, the city and woodland into a single landscape. The main building, designed in an ancient architectural style, stands amidst lush greenery and clear waters, creating an exceptionally elegant and serene environment.<\/p>\n<h2>I. One Site, Two Museums: The Comprehensive History of Jiangning and the Splendour of the Eastern Jin Dynasty Side by Side<\/h2>\n<p>The museum adopts a \u2018one site, two museums\u2019 layout\u2014a rarity in China\u2014comprising two main areas: the Jiangning Museum and the Eastern Jin History and Culture Museum. The former systematically presents the historical evolution of Jiangning from prehistoric times to the modern era, whilst the latter is the country\u2019s first specialised museum to comprehensively reflect the history and culture of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The museum houses three permanent exhibitions\u2014\u2018A Thousand Years of Jiangning\u2019, \u2018The Splendour of the Eastern Jin Dynasty\u2019 and \u2018The Pei Family\u2019s Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition\u2019\u2014as well as a temporary exhibition hall. It is also equipped with a diverse range of functional spaces, including an academic lecture theatre, an intangible cultural heritage exhibition area, a 4D multi-purpose cinema, the \u2018Bosutang\u2019 cultural and creative shop, a pottery workshop, a sand painting experience area and a leisure reading area.<\/p>\n<h2>II. Highlights of the Collection: Treasures from the Neolithic Age to the Ming Dynasty<\/h2>\n<p>As of 2022, the Jiangning Museum\u2019s collection comprises 8,370 artefacts and sets, of which 973 are classified as precious cultural relics. The collection spans an extensive chronological range, from the Neolithic Age through to the Ming and Qing dynasties, and includes items such as a Western Han Dynasty bronze cauldron, a Western Han Dynasty three-legged cauldron with an ox-head handle, a large jade bi disc from the Han Dynasty, Han-dynasty polychrome lacquer bowls, a land purchase certificate from the first year of the Tiance era of the Eastern Wu Kingdom, a Buddhist-style mirror from the Eastern Wu Kingdom, a rooster-headed jar and a frog-shaped water basin from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, a Song-dynasty celadon porcelain pillow, a Yuan-dynasty bronze weight, as well as a large number of bronze mirrors and ceramic funerary objects. The museum\u2019s collection of Ming-dynasty artefacts is particularly valuable; items such as a gem-encrusted gold sutra case, a gold hair-binding crown and gold funeral currency are regarded as national treasures.<\/p>\n<h2>III. Core Exhibitions: Focus on Six Dynasties Celadon and the Elegance of the Eastern Jin<\/h2>\n<p>Among the numerous artefacts, Six Dynasties celadon constitutes the most distinctive category in the Jiangning Museum\u2019s collection. Represented by the Yue Kiln, Six Dynasties celadon attained an artistic pinnacle described as \u2018resembling ice and jade\u2019, playing a pivotal role in bridging the past and the future in the history of Chinese ceramics. The museum\u2019s collection of Six Dynasties celadon encompasses vessels such as jars, pots, cups, bowls, bowls, incense burners, censers, washbasins, ladles and candlesticks. Ranging from everyday storage and household items to banquet and wineware, tea sets for refined conversation, and the refined pastimes and calligraphy implements of the literati, these artefacts comprehensively reflect the prosperity of the agricultural economy during the Six Dynasties period, as well as the lifestyle and spiritual pursuits of the literati class. The museum\u2019s collection of artefacts from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, such as the \u2018chicken-headed\u2019 jar and celadon spittoons, features a warm, lustrous glaze and simple, rustic forms, serving as precious evidence of the Jiangning Dragon Kiln site. The museum\u2019s \u2018The Elegance of the Eastern Jin\u2019 exhibition hall is particularly ingenious: the introductory hall utilises a scroll-style projection, with seven scenes recreating the daily lives of renowned Eastern Jin literati such as Wang Dao, Xie An and Wang Xizhi. The exhibition hall is divided into four sections\u2014tile ends, tomb inscriptions, gold and jade, and celadon\u2014showcasing 86 Eastern Jin artefacts, including animal-mask-patterned tile ends and celadon chicken-headed jars.<\/p>\n<h2>IV. Historical Origins: Jiangning \u2013 The Fertile Heartland of Jinling Culture<\/h2>\n<p>Jiangning possesses an exceptionally rich historical and cultural heritage. This land is home to traces of ancient human activity dating back 500,000 years, stone and bone tools left by early inhabitants 8,000 years ago, the 4,000-year-old Huxu Cultural Site, and earthen mound tombs from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods dating back 3,000 years; 2,000 years ago, this was the fiefdom of a marquis; from 1,800 years ago onwards, it became the capital region of the ancient capital, Jinling. Since the founding of the People\u2019s Republic of China, excavations of ancient sites and tombs within Jiangning have unearthed tens of thousands of cultural artefacts, and the Jiangning Museum serves as a vital custodian and showcase for this precious cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<h2>V. Visitor Information<\/h2>\n<p>The museum is situated at No. 80 Zhushan Road, Jiangning District, within Zhushan Park on the banks of the Qinhuai River. Admission is free to the public, and opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00\u201317:00 (closed on Mondays). The museum organises special exhibitions and public education activities throughout the year, such as study programmes on Six Dynasties celadon and hands-on workshops recreating Eastern Jin-era \u2018chicken-headed\u2019 jars, allowing visitors to experience the charm of traditional craftsmanship through practical activities. 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data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f74ee7 T-expect elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"9f74ee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"CYaAdqiXxo3Htjxs5bRcwq9znZc\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qd47dVMKGosAgsxrWiyc8oPKnmb\">The largest comprehensive museum in Jiangbei\u2014a cultural landmark that offers insight into Tangyi\u2019s 3,000-year history.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Iv2Vdj8nJokar6xfYRYcla3Unef\">Three Major Permanent Exhibition Halls<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EHz4dlL0joHnOPx3Q16cX77KnIh\">First Floor | A Thousand Years of Tangyi, the Six Heavens Under Heaven<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VZ3cdYszUoMN37xo2EScZKxIn2f\">The Six Heavens, historically known as Tangyi, was Nanjing\u2019s earliest recorded administrative division. It is often said that \u201cTangyi came first, followed by Jinling.\u201d<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JEQwdhQ4fo1LwlxLeWTcu5eynSb\">Highlights:<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BYtidh28Moq5EqxKlDzcR6K4nKc\">The Museum\u2019s Crown Jewel \u2014 The \u201cZhi Yi\u201d Sword of the King of Yue from the Warring States Period<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z1iXdewwMoiMoMxZJIucP7hvnpl\">This sword was carried by the great-great-grandson of King Goujian of Yue and is the only sword belonging to a King of Yue ever unearthed in Nanjing. The blade features a gold-inlaid inscription in bird-and-insect seal script reading, \u201cKing of Yue Zhi Yi\u2019s personal sword,\u201d dating back over 2,400 years.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U2Shd125yoaZGuxFT5ActGjlnyg\">A sand table model of the ancient city of Tangyi, Shang and Zhou dynasty chime bells, and a Southern Dynasties celadon lotus-shaped vessel\u2014over 440 cultural relics trace a complete historical timeline from ancient times to the Ming and Qing dynasties.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W40edyJ3yoat0AxCBfKcwmf1n7d\">Second Floor | A World of Traditions, Arts of Liuhe \u00b7 Intangible Cultural Heritage Old Street<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MQMGdYsM3oJTJGxilhgcwYZ2n5A\">A 1:1 replica of the Qing Dynasty Liuhe County Government Street, featuring an immersive, retro-style alleyway.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Cgt0dsIRVolJ1kx4NrXcj2Wznkg\">Showcases dozens of intangible 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geological science displays<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X09ydehroo0m3JxpTS4chb0inXe\">Hometown of Peasant Paintings: Vibrant, rustic folk paintings, accompanied by cultural and creative merchandise<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Du5tdfXaeotOV8xN4q1cvlwvnQb\">Hometown of Culinary Delights: Unique culinary traditions such as Liuhe Pork Head, Dragon Robe Soup Dumplings, and Beef Jerky in a Bowl<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gz1Edb4ruobCmYx4FZ0cHUNfnGd\">The museum features a cultural and creative goods store selling the \u201cJasmine Flower\u201d series, Yuhua stone jewelry, and peasant painting merchandise.<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5bb9ebaf7efdc9c5a6099eb03047a620-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" 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id=\"T-post\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11fe057 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11fe057\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e033f59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e033f59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nanjing Yuhua Stone Museum<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756a2d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"756a2d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f74ee7 T-expect elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"9f74ee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"CYaAdqiXxo3Htjxs5bRcwq9znZc\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NzKNd2CD2oandLxM6b4ciaRNnsf\">Located near the south gate of the Yuhuatai Scenic Area, this is China\u2019s only museum dedicated to Yuhua stones. The museum houses hundreds of precious natural Yuhua stones, displayed according to their texture, colour and patterns, allowing visitors to learn about the geological origins and cultural significance of these stones. There is a fully-stocked shop on the premises where visitors can purchase authentic Yuhua stone artefacts.<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/qOnitnFthJ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/qOnitnFthJ.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/qOnitnFthJ-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/qOnitnFthJ-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6742cb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6742cb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" 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data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Xcl5dgU5po5aY3xbZrXcQjwhnDh\">Address: No.500 Tianshengqiao Avenue, Lishui District<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XGOFdsQhhoQHMixB7brcfPYXnjh\">Located inside the Tianshengqiao &amp; Yanzhi River Scenic Area, Lishui District Museum is a national third-class comprehensive local history museum, and the only officially graded museum in Lishui. First founded in 1986, the museum relocated to the current venue in 2016. Its unique architectural design draws inspiration from the natural arch of Tianshengqiao, echoing the grand legacy of the Ming-dynasty Yanzhi River water conservancy project.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NNJUdrJHMoJkPCxkLmccGJ1kn5f\">The museum houses more than 4,500 cultural relics, including 4 national first-class cultural relics, 25 second-class and 194 third-class relics, covering a time span from the Neolithic Age to modern times. Four permanent exhibition halls unfold the story of Lishui:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IrUndL1qXo7geaxKfMocZwvUnqe\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Dreams of Yanzhi River<\/strong>: Recounts the excavation of Yanzhi River and ancient canal transportation history;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZEpSdzhNiouc9MxfWjccKTYonZc\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Gathering of Talents<\/strong>: Features historical literati and celebrities who once lived and worked in Lishui;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SJVddv4bcouAtExbgFAc1If9nad\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Ancient Treasures<\/strong>: Displays unearthed bronzes, porcelain, stone carvings and other artefacts;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H8ZEdTZfNo8yN1xZhnzcEg4Wncd\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Local Customs<\/strong>: Showcases intangible heritage such as Luoshan Grand Dragon, Mingjue iron painting and traditional folk rituals.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CJLNdEmpGonoNOxKtkVcqoX2nmb\">The star exhibits include the Yuan Dynasty Longquan Kiln celadon lotus-leaf covered jar, Yuan blue-and-white porcelain box and antique Ge ware vases. There is also the Zhao Songquan Art Gallery and a multi-purpose temporary exhibition zone.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JaF2dYT5GorCxexQm9Cc7X0ynOf\">Admission is free. Opening hours: 09:00\u201317:00, Tuesday to Sunday; last entry is at 16:30. Closed every Monday (adjusted for public holidays). A complete visit takes roughly 1\u20131.5 hours.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZFZPdB8OPoX1MExpjIecWKnAnhh\">Ideal for: history enthusiasts, cultural travellers and study tour groups. Visiting this museum helps visitors fully understand Lishui\u2019s water conservancy history, Wu-Yue regional culture and folk customs before exploring surrounding scenic spots.<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2345 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a2643330361fe3958415a4a72d31e31a-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a2643330361fe3958415a4a72d31e31a-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a2643330361fe3958415a4a72d31e31a-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a2643330361fe3958415a4a72d31e31a-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a2643330361fe3958415a4a72d31e31a.png 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/img_v3_0214n_5c985cf1-65ab-4c7f-880e-3a871e522b5g.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2323\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/img_v3_0214n_5c985cf1-65ab-4c7f-880e-3a871e522b5g.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/img_v3_0214n_5c985cf1-65ab-4c7f-880e-3a871e522b5g-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/img_v3_0214n_5c985cf1-65ab-4c7f-880e-3a871e522b5g-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/img_v3_0214n_5c985cf1-65ab-4c7f-880e-3a871e522b5g-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-823b943 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"823b943\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"T-post\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11fe057 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11fe057\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e033f59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e033f59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nanjing Southern Dynasties Stone Carvings Exhibition Hall (Qixia Mountain Branch)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756a2d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"756a2d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f74ee7 T-expect elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"9f74ee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"CYaAdqiXxo3Htjxs5bRcwq9znZc\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z2KId5b6NoMWdxxUk49cMjz9nLe\">\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Scattered across the fields, villages, campuses, and roadsides of Qixia District in Nanjing lies a collection of silent yet profoundly moving historical remains\u2014the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Southern Dynasties Imperial Mausoleum Stone Carvings<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">. Qixia District boasts the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">highest concentration of Southern Dynasties stone carvings in the Nanjing area<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, with over 10 extant examples of sacred way (shendao) stone carvings, accounting for more than half of all Southern Dynasties stone carvings in Nanjing. It is acclaimed by cultural heritage experts as the &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">finest preservation of district-level Southern Dynasties stone carvings.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">I. Qixia: An &#8220;Open-Air Museum&#8221; of Southern Dynasties Stone Carvings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The Southern Dynasties (420\u2013589 AD) spanned the Song, Qi, Liang, and Chen dynasties, with Jiankang (present-day Nanjing) as the capital. Members of the imperial family and nobility were predominantly buried in the outskirts of the capital. According to historical records, Qixia District is home to over 10 extant Southern Dynasties mausoleum stone carving sites. These include sites believed to be\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">imperial mausoleums<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, such as the Yongning Mausoleum of Emperor Wen of Chen (Chen Qian), known as the Shizichong (Lion&#8217;s Charge) stone carvings; and those of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">imperial clan members and nobles<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, including the tombs of Xiao Hong, Prince Jinghui of Linchuan; Xiao Xiu, Prince Ancheng Kang of Liang; Xiao Hui, Prince Zhonglie of Poyang; Xiao Dan, Prince Shixing Zhongwu of Liang; and Xiao Jing, Prince Wuping Zhonghou of Liang, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">These stone carvings are essential components of the sacred way (shendao) leading to the mausoleums. They typically include\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">guardian mythical beasts (stone qilin, tianlu, and bixie), sacred way stone pillars (huabiao), and sacred way steles (monuments)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0. They are hailed as the &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">crowning achievements of ancient Chinese mausoleum stone carving.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">II. The Essence of the Stone Carvings: Three Iconic Types<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Southern Dynasties stone carvings can be broadly classified into three major types, each exceptional in its own right:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">1. Guardian Mythical Beasts \u2014 Stone Qilin, Tianlu, and Bixie<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The mythical beasts are the most visually striking elements of Southern Dynasties stone carving. In front of imperial mausoleums, the qilin (single-horned) and tianlu (double-horned) stand\u2014both male figures, with vigorous postures, raised heads and chests, long beards, and intricately decorated bodies that exude a powerful sense of rhythm. In front of noble tombs, bixie (hornless) stands guard, equally imposing in presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Among the most graceful is the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Shizichong (Lion&#8217;s Charge) stone carving<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, believed to belong to the Yongning Mausoleum of Emperor Wen of Chen (Chen Qian). A pair of stone qilin and tianlu, facing each other from east to west with a spacing of 24.45 meters, display a lively elegance that is widely recognized as an artistic masterpiece among Southern Dynasties stone carvings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">2. Sacred Way Stone Pillars (Huabiao) \u2014 A &#8220;Twin Marvel&#8221; of Calligraphy and Form<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Stone pillars served as important markers along the sacred way, with inscriptions of the tomb owner&#8217;s biography often carved on the shafts. The stone pillar at the tomb of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Xiao Jing, Prince Wuping Zhonghou of Liang<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, is particularly exquisite. Its inscription is written in &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">reversed left-hand script (fanzuoshu)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0,&#8221; a unique form in the history of Chinese calligraphy that is virtually unparalleled in artistic value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">3. Sacred Way Steles \u2014 The Best-Preserved Southern Dynasties Inscribed Monuments<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Stele inscriptions are crucial historical materials for verifying the identities of tomb occupants. The sacred way stele at the tomb of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Xiao Dan, Prince Shixing Zhongwu of Liang<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, is the best-preserved, with clearly legible inscriptions that serve as invaluable physical evidence for the study of Southern Dynasties history and calligraphy. The tomb of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Xiao Xiu, Prince Ancheng Kang of Liang<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, features the largest number of stone carvings, arranged from south to north as a pair of bixie, a pair of steles, a pair of stone pillars, and another pair of steles\u2014the most extensive surviving grouping of Southern Dynasties stone carvings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">III. Preservation and Exhibition: Qixia&#8217;s Technology-Empowered Approach<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Since the Southern Dynasties stone carvings are predominantly immovable cultural relics scattered across open fields, Qixia District is gradually enhancing their exhibition conditions through\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">environmental improvements<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">digital technology<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">. Key sites\u2014including the tombs of Xiao Hong, Xiao Xiu, and Xiao Jing\u2014have already undergone environmental upgrades, with the installation of lawns, pathways, and parking facilities, creating a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Southern Dynasties Stone Carving Cultural Exhibition Route<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">In the realm of digital display, the Qixia Mountain Grotto Research Institute has undertaken\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">high-precision 3D scanning, digital modeling, and 3D-printed reproductions<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0of stone artifacts in its collection, enabling the permanent preservation and dynamic presentation of cultural relics. In March 2026, the Longmen Grottoes Research Institute and the Qixia Mountain Grotto Research Institute jointly launched the &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Integration of Hu and Han Cultures \u00b7 Digital Re-illumination<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">&#8221; Grotto Art Joint Exhibition at Qixia Ancient Town, employing digital technology to bring the &#8220;stone epic&#8221; of the Southern Dynasties back to life for contemporary audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">IV. Featured Exhibition Room and Visitor Experience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Adjacent to the Qixia Mountain Scenic Area, a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">small exhibition room<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0displays replicas of nearby Southern Dynasties mausoleum stone carvings along with illustrative materials. The exhibits include representative artifacts such as mythical beasts, stone pillars, and steles. While smaller in scale than the main exhibition hall in Jiangning, it has the advantages of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">proximity and convenience<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u2014visitors can easily incorporate this stop after touring Qixia Mountain to explore the essence of Six Dynasties imperial tomb culture. The exhibition room is free of charge and is recommended to be visited alongside other Six Dynasties Buddhist sites such as the Qixia Mountain Grottoes and the Thousand-Buddha Cliff, forming a comprehensive\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Six Dynasties cultural heritage route<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The Southern Dynasties stone carvings represent Nanjing&#8217;s most profound and magnificent cultural imprint as the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties. Standing silently amidst the mountains and waters of Qixia, they have watched over this land for over 1,500 years, waiting for every mindful visitor to listen to the &#8220;dreamlike&#8221; stone epic of the Six Dynasties.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2323 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/img_v3_0214n_5c985cf1-65ab-4c7f-880e-3a871e522b5g-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/img_v3_0214n_5c985cf1-65ab-4c7f-880e-3a871e522b5g-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/img_v3_0214n_5c985cf1-65ab-4c7f-880e-3a871e522b5g-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/img_v3_0214n_5c985cf1-65ab-4c7f-880e-3a871e522b5g-768x512.jpg 768w, 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data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11fe057 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11fe057\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e033f59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e033f59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gaochun Museum<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756a2d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"756a2d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f74ee7 T-expect elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"9f74ee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"CYaAdqiXxo3Htjxs5bRcwq9znZc\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NZlDdbB0KoLyxMx9D3fcN3N2nYf\">\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">At the southernmost tip of Nanjing, in Gaochun District, the ancient Baosheng Temple Pagoda stands tall, watching over the land for centuries. Beside this thousand-year-old pagoda, a modern building sits as its neighbor\u2014this is the Gaochun Museum, a comprehensive local museum dedicated to collection, research, exhibition, and education. In August 2024, the Gaochun Museum was elevated to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">National Second-Class Museum<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0status, becoming the most worthy guardian and storyteller of Gaochun&#8217;s history and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">I. Museum Overview: A New Cultural Landmark Beside an Ancient Pagoda<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The Gaochun Museum is located adjacent to the Baosheng Temple Pagoda Cultural Park, near the Baosheng Temple Pagoda, which was first built during the Three Kingdoms period under the Wu regime (circa 3rd century AD). The museum has a total construction area of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">9,522.3 square meters<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, with nearly\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">3,000 square meters<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0of exhibition space. It officially opened to the public on\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">November 28, 2013<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">. The museum houses\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">8,204 cultural relics (sets)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0, including\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">646 precious artefacts<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, encapsulating Gaochun&#8217;s civilization spanning from the Neolithic Age to the present day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The museum features\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">3 permanent exhibition halls<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">1 temporary exhibition hall<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">. The core historical and cultural exhibition, themed &#8220;Lush Waters, Green Hills, Pure Folk Customs,&#8221; is complemented by the special exhibition &#8220;The Splendor of Laizhu: Bronze Casting History\u2014Zhou Dynasty Bronzes Unearthed in Gaochun,&#8221; together forming a concentrated essence of Gaochun&#8217;s history, culture, and human ecology.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">II. Core Exhibition: A 6,000-Year Civilization Unfolds<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The museum&#8217;s permanent exhibition follows a chronological timeline, beginning with Gaochun&#8217;s earliest human habitation and tracing the threads of history through the ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Xuecheng Site: Nanjing&#8217;s Earliest Prehistoric Village<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A large map of Gaochun&#8217;s ancient sites spreads across the exhibition hall, revealing the faces of primitive settlements and ancient cities from thousands of years ago. The life-scene reconstruction of the Xuecheng Site\u2014known as &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Jinling&#8217;s Earliest Ancient Village<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">&#8220;\u2014is the most captivating highlight. Over 6,000 years ago, the people of Xuecheng lived by the water, thriving on rice and fish. Visitors can view specimens of the rice, fish, clams, and other shellfish they consumed, along with production and daily-use tools such as stone axes, adzes, bone hairpins, and ceramic spinning wheels. Beneath towering &#8220;ancient trees,&#8221; the inhabitants hunt with primitive tools; outside a thatched hut, children help their mother light a fire for cooking\u2014a vivid tableau of life from over 6,000 years ago, brought back to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The painted pottery jars, black-spotted jade bracelets, black pottery cups, and other artefacts on display are elegantly shaped. One particular black pottery cup features a specially crafted notch at the rim for drinking\u2014a design that could well be considered fashionable even by today&#8217;s standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Ancient Engineering and Urban Memory<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The exhibition also features a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">1:1 scale replica<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0of the &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Xiaoguan Stele<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">&#8220;\u2014renowned as the &#8220;Foremost Stele South of the Yangtze River&#8221;\u2014and presents life-scene reconstructions of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Wu Zixu&#8217;s excavation of the Xu River<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0(one of the world&#8217;s oldest artificial canals) and the ancient\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Gucheng City<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, which was built 208 years earlier than the Stone City of Nanjing. These vivid recreations allow visitors to trace the journey of ancient people from primitive settlements to the early walled cities of a more advanced society. In addition, there is a streetscape reconstruction of the historic\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Gaochun Old Street<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0from the Republic of China era, featuring three representative shops that have become cherished memories for the older generation of Gaochun locals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Daoist Deity Paintings and Regional Culture<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The Gaochun Museum houses an\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">exceptional collection of over 330 Daoist deity paintings from the Ming and Qing dynasties<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u2014a rarity in China. These works, divided into &#8220;divine scrolls&#8221; and &#8220;divine plaques,&#8221; reflect the folk customs and traditions of the Jiangnan region. A selection of 13 of these paintings is on display, offering a precious glimpse into Daoist cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Visitors can also learn about the Gaochun dialect, hailed as &#8220;a living fossil of ancient Chinese,&#8221; and see silver ingots from the Southern Song Dynasty inscribed with &#8220;exit tax&#8221; characters. From local customs to regional culture, the unique character of Gaochun is narrated, piece by piece, within the display cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">III. Bronze Treasures: The Resonant Voice of Laizhu&#8217;s Bronze Age<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">On the museum&#8217;s first floor, the exhibition &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">The Splendor of Laizhu: Bronze Casting History\u2014Zhou Dynasty Bronzes Unearthed in Gaochun<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">&#8221; is on display. The name Laizhu dates back to the Spring and Autumn period\u2014in 514 BC, King Yuji of Wu built Gucheng in Gaochun and established &#8220;Laizhu Yi&#8221; (the present-day Gucheng Site). Situated at the border of Wu and Chu, Gaochun was a key passage for the Wu state&#8217;s military campaigns against Chu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The exhibition features\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">79 bronze artefacts from the Shang and Zhou dynasties<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, used for rituals, ceremonies, and warfare. With exquisite patterns, masterful craftsmanship, and distinctive styles, these bronzes hold great historical, scientific, and artistic value. Among them,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">four bronze swords from 2,500 years ago<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0are particularly striking\u2014two of them, remarkably, bear no trace of rust and remain sharp to this day. According to the curator, &#8220;a single gentle swing of a wooden stick could cut through with them.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">IV. Museum Highlights and Temporary Exhibitions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Beyond its 8,200-piece collection, the Gaochun Museum actively brings in high-quality exhibition resources. In July 2026, the museum signed a collaborative development agreement with the Nanjing Museum General Administration and launched the exhibition &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Gleaming Gold and Radiant Jade: Gold, Silver, and Jade Artifacts from the Song and Ming Dynasties Unearthed in Nanjing<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">,&#8221; featuring 119 precious artefacts on display. These pieces were mainly unearthed from tombs of prominent Song Dynasty families, Ming Dynasty nobles (including the Mu clan), and founding heroes of the Ming Dynasty. Together, they offer a complete picture of the aesthetic tastes of both dynasties\u2014from the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">double-dragon-head gold bracelet weighing over 400 grams<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, excavated from the tomb of Mu Zan&#8217;s wife in the Ming Dynasty, to the silver ware discovered in the tomb of the son of Southern Song poet Zhang Xiaoxiang\u2014each piece demonstrates the ingenuity and artistry of ancient craftsmen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Previously, the museum also curated a series of original exhibitions, including &#8220;Farming and Scholarship: A Family Legacy\u2014Calligraphy and Painting from the Museum Collection&#8221; and &#8220;In Search of Red Memories\u2014Revolutionary Artefacts from the Museum Collection.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">V. Visitor Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The Gaochun Museum is currently a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">National Second-Class Museum<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0and is\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">free and open to the public<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Address<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Building 1, No. 7, South Shijiuhu Road, Chunxi Subdistrict, Gaochun District, Nanjing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Opening Hours<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays; holiday hours subject to separate notice)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Contact Number<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: 025-68616278<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Gaochun Museum\u2014beside an ancient pagoda, a chronicle of a region&#8217;s history. More than 6,000 years of civilization are distilled within its walls, waiting patiently for every visitor to turn the pages.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-page-id=\"CYaAdqiXxo3Htjxs5bRcwq9znZc\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fc3347398fbc6cc4ef2eab596bf7685a.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"930\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fc3347398fbc6cc4ef2eab596bf7685a.png 930w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fc3347398fbc6cc4ef2eab596bf7685a-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fc3347398fbc6cc4ef2eab596bf7685a-768x574.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nanjing Museum of Palaeontology<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756a2d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"756a2d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f74ee7 T-expect elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"9f74ee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"CYaAdqiXxo3Htjxs5bRcwq9znZc\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Puq2devvhoLxYPxvSiecT4qsnZf\">\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Amidst the curling incense smoke of Jimi Temple and the blossoming sea of cherry blossoms on the avenue, there lies an unassuming yet remarkably significant treasure\u2014the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Nanjing Paleontology Museum<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">. Situated on the south side of the Jimi Temple Scenic Area, just a wall away from this thousand-year-old Buddhist temple, it stretches the scale of time from a mere millennium to hundreds of millions of years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">I. More Than &#8220;Niche&#8221; \u2014 A World-Class Professional Institution<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The Nanjing Paleontology Museum is affiliated with the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0, and was jointly established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the People&#8217;s Government of Jiangsu Province. It is a modern museum integrating exhibition, collection, research, and education. With a total construction area of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">8,500 square meters<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0and nearly\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">4,200 square meters<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0of exhibition space, it is\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">one of the world&#8217;s largest professional paleontology museums<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">. The museum completed a comprehensive exhibition upgrade on New Year&#8217;s Day 2021 and has since been open to the public\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">free of charge<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, presenting the story of Earth&#8217;s evolution and the history of life in a brand-new light.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">II. Treasures of the Collection: From the Chengjiang Biota to Sinosauropteryx<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The museum specializes in collections of fossilized invertebrates, paleobotany, and micropaleontology, featuring a rich and exquisite array of fossil specimens. Two of the most renowned &#8220;national treasure&#8221; fossil assemblages are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The Chengjiang Biota<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2014 Hailing from Yunnan Province and dated to approximately 518 million years ago, this is a precious testament to the Cambrian Explosion, showcasing the magnificent and sudden emergence of major animal phyla in the early history of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The Jehol Biota<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2014 Represented by the &#8220;<\/span><em><span class=\"\">Sinosauropteryx<\/span><\/em><span class=\"\">,&#8221; the museum&#8217;s &#8220;crown jewel&#8221; and the world&#8217;s first discovered feathered dinosaur fossil, which provided crucial evidence for the theory that birds evolved from dinosaurs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">In addition, the museum displays significant fossil specimens including the Guizhou ichthyosaur (<\/span><em><span class=\"\">Guizhouichthyosaurus<\/span><\/em><span class=\"\">), the saber-toothed cat (<\/span><em><span class=\"\">Machairodus<\/span><\/em><span class=\"\">), and the Nanjing Man (<\/span><em><span class=\"\">Homo erectus<\/span><\/em><span class=\"\">). In April 2026, the museum launched China&#8217;s first special exhibition dedicated to fossil-bearing concretions, titled &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Nature&#8217;s Nucleus<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">,&#8221; bringing together rare concretionary fossils from around the world, including Asia&#8217;s largest Early Triassic\u00a0<\/span><em><span class=\"\">Whiteia<\/span><\/em><span class=\"\">\u00a0fossil (measuring 29 cm in length) and a 3-meter-long Guizhou Guanling ichthyosaur fossil.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">III. Immersive Exhibition: Walking the &#8220;Path Uphill,&#8221; Travelling Through 600 Million Years<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The museum&#8217;s exhibition is organized around the theme &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Evolving Earth, Evolving Life<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">,&#8221; following a chronological timeline. The staircase leading from the first to the second floor is designed as the &#8220;<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Path Uphill<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">&#8221; \u2014 simulating the geological profile of Nanjing&#8217;s strata from 540 million to 140 million years ago. With each step upward, you travel through ten million years of Earth&#8217;s history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Along this path, both sides are embedded with simulated rock sections of Nanjing&#8217;s strata from the Sinian to the Jurassic periods, displaying many locally discovered fossils. Walking this path is like experiencing hundreds of millions of years of marine and terrestrial transformations in the Nanjing area. The museum also features over a dozen thematic exhibition zones, including the Dinosaur World, the Colonization of Land, Invertebrate Fossil Gallery, the Permian Mass Extinction, and the Origin and Evolution of Birds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">IV. Where Science Meets Romance: A Coffee Bar with a View of Jimi Temple<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The museum&#8217;s second floor houses a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Science Caf\u00e9<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0with 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows directly facing Jimi Temple. Visitors can enjoy a cup of &#8220;Cambrian Latte&#8221; or &#8220;Pterosaur Latte Art Coffee&#8221; while seated by the window, appreciating the cherry blossom avenue and the ancient temple&#8217;s charming scenery\u2014with paleontology-themed drinks in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">This &#8220;photogenic&#8221; corner has become one of the museum&#8217;s highlights, particularly popular during the cherry blossom season when the window frames a sea of pink blossoms and visitors outside, while inside, hundred-million-year-old fossils and a warm cup of coffee create a perfect intersection of science and romance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">V. Family-Friendly Science Education and Nearby Attractions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The museum is a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">National Science Education Base<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0and a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Jiangsu Provincial Scientist Spirit Education Base<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, offering regular public science activities, educational lectures, and hands-on workshops. The exhibits are accompanied by richly illustrated explanations and interactive multimedia presentations, making the museum highly suitable for family visits and school groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Located right next to Jimi Temple, visitors can easily explore a series of landmarks on foot: the ancient Jimi Temple, the Ming City Wall (Taicheng section), and Xuanwu Lake\u2014forming a perfect one-day itinerary of &#8220;Cherry Blossom Avenue \u2014 Ancient Temple Visit \u2014 Fossil Exploration \u2014 City Wall Panorama.&#8221; A suggested route is to visit Jimi Temple and the City Wall in the morning, tour the museum in the afternoon, and then relax at the Science Caf\u00e9\u2014all within walking distance, connecting Nanjing&#8217;s thousand-year history with the beauty of nature spanning hundreds of millions of years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">VI. Practical Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Category<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Details<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Address<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">No. 39 Beijing East Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing (south side of the Jimi Temple Scenic Area)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Opening Hours<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM); closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except public holidays)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Admission<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Free<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0(advance reservation required via the official WeChat public account)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Transport<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Metro Line 3 or Line 4 to Jimi Temple Station, Exit 5, approx. 200 meters walk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Recommended Visit Duration<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Approximately 1.5 \u2013 2.5 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Special Experiences<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Science Caf\u00e9 (with Jimi Temple view), paleontology-themed stamp collection<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">From the Cambrian trilobites to the Jurassic dinosaurs, from the incense of Jimi Temple to the floor-to-ceiling windows of the caf\u00e9\u2014the Nanjing Paleontology Museum, in its own unique way, compresses billions of years of Earth&#8217;s history into one building, waiting quietly for every curious visitor to explore and discover.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ozeMhaGhkN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ozeMhaGhkN.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ozeMhaGhkN-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6742cb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6742cb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/ja\/nanjing-museum-of-palaeontology\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-load-more-anchor\" data-page=\"1\" data-max-page=\"2\" data-next-page=\"https:\/\/www.nanjingtravel.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1093\/page\/2\/\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"elementor-pagination\" aria-label=\"Pagination\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"page-numbers prev\">&laquo; 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