Jilin Provincial Museum Tour | Experience the Rich History and Culture of Northeast China
by EMILY POWERS
Mar 1, 2025
😉Jilin Province, this charming land, not only boasts magnificent natural scenery but also harbors a rich history and culture. Located at No. 1666 Yongshun Road, Jingyue National High-tech Industry Development Zone, Changchun City, stands a cultural sanctuary that carries the millennial memories of Jilin—the Jilin Provincial Museum. Today, let's explore its unique charm together!😉
Stepping into the Jilin Provincial Museum is like entering a time tunnel, where the scrolls of history unfold before your eyes. With a construction area of 32,000 square meters, it encompasses exhibition areas, collection storage areas, cultural relic preservation technology areas, public service areas, and office areas, showcasing its grand scale. The museum houses over 120,000 cultural relics, each bearing the marks of time and telling stories of the past.
The museum boasts 295 first-grade cultural relics, 3,379 second-grade cultural relics, 14,280 third-grade cultural relics, and nearly 100,000 other cultural relics. Among them, relics from the Goguryeo, Balhae, and Liao-Jin periods highlight the unique ancient civilizations of Northeast China. These exquisite artifacts, crafted with superb skill, range from ancient bronzes to delicate ceramics, from ornate gold and silver wares to simple wood carvings, all demonstrating the exceptional craftsmanship and extraordinary wisdom of the artisans of that time.😮
The museum also features a remarkable collection of Chinese calligraphy and paintings from various dynasties. Precious calligraphy works, such as Wang Duo's self-written poetry album, exhibit flowing brushstrokes and majestic momentum, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique charm of calligraphy art. The paintings vividly depict historical scenes and people's lives, transporting viewers back in time.🖼️
Relics of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army are another highlight of the museum. In the "Black Earth Military Soul - Exhibition of the History of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army," a wealth of artifacts, documents, and the latest research findings comprehensively showcase the glorious history and contributions of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army. These exhibits offer a profound understanding of the army's tenacious struggle in harsh conditions, evoking deep respect for their heroic spirit.💪
The permanent exhibitions also have their own distinct features. "Memories of White Mountains and Black Waters" is divided into five sections, spanning from the Shoushan Xianren Cave in Huadian during ancient times to the Liberation War and the founding of the People's Republic of China. It comprehensively presents Jilin Province's history, culture, archaeological sites, world heritage, and cultural relic treasures, reflecting the historical process of the Chinese civilization written by people of all ethnic groups in Jilin.📜
In addition, the museum hosts several special exhibitions, including "Jilin Stories - Exhibition of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Jilin Province" and "Gems of the Porcelain Garden - Exhibition of Fine Ceramics from the Jilin Provincial Museum Collection." These diverse exhibitions offer visitors a deeper understanding of Jilin's unique culture and folk customs.💕
A visit to the Jilin Provincial Museum will leave you in awe of its rich collection and profound cultural heritage. It is not just a museum but also an inheritor of history and culture, an important window for people to understand and appreciate Jilin.😌If you are interested in history and culture, don't miss this place. Come and embark on a cultural journey through time!🥳
Post by EMILY POWERS | Mar 1, 2025













