🧵 The Hunan Xiang Embroidery Museum 湖南湘绣博物馆— A Hidden Gem of Craft and Culture

🎨 What It Offers
1. Timeless Art, Free Admission
This museum is dedicated to Xiang embroidery, one of China’s four great embroidery traditions. With over 1,200 pieces spanning more than 2,000 years, the exhibits trace the art from ancient relics to modern masterpieces. Entrance is free, with bilingual explanations (Chinese / English) throughout.
2. Immersive Heritage Experience
The museum includes embroidery-making zones where visitors can try stitching, thread-pulling, and basic techniques. On-site instructors guide beginners to create small embroidered souvenirs — free of charge (remember to reserve via the museum’s public account in advance).
3. Handcrafted Souvenirs & Artisan Goods
Traditional embroidery becomes wearable art here. You’ll find pieces like earrings, brooches, fans, handbags — beautifully embroidered and elegant. A standout is the double-sided silk cat brooch — in sunlight, the threads shimmer in surprising ways.
4. Photogenic Spaces
The museum’s design merges old and new. Light and shadow play in long corridors, and large Xiang embroidery screens (e.g. “A Hundred Birds Greeting the Phoenix”) create backdrop walls that feel like living paintings. Wearing Hanfu or solid-color clothes can make your photos even more striking.

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📍 Practical Tips
• Address: No. 39 North Station Road, Yuelu District, Changsha (near Changsha Railway Station)
• Getting There: Take Changsha Metro Line 2 to Changsha Railway Station (Exit 6) and walk about 800 m
• Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Weekends open by group reservation only)
• Admission: Free

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