Discover Porcelain at Guangdong Museum

Step inside the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou and you enter a grand treasure trove—an architectural poem shaped like an ornate Cantonese ivory puzzle ball, with spiralling atrium staircases that draw you ever upward into light and discovery. Nestled in the vibrant Zhujiang New Town, its gleaming façade and expansive galleries house history, art, and culture woven together in exquisite harmony.

Wander through halls where the past unfolds: from dramatic ritual relics—bronze, jade, ceramic vessels and ceremonial bells dating back to the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties—to the hushed marvel of Botero’s voluptuous forms, now on display for his first major exhibition in South China, until November this year. Contemporary whispers are likewise alive in vivid brushstrokes: delicate watercolours by Ye Xianmin, gestural abstractions by Liu Dongfeng, and profound explorations of “nothingness” by Jongkyu Park on view this summer.

Every corner pulses with a sense of resonance—a dialogue across epochs and cultures. Here, antiquity glows beside modernity, ceremonial grandeur meets soft introspection, and global artistry intertwines with Guangdong’s rich legacy. Visiting the Guangdong Museum is to be swept away by a tapestry of time, where wonder, reflection, and creativity converge in splendid accord.

Guangdong Museum contains some of the most interesting relics in all of Southern China. For those interested in pottery and ceramics the collection is a must see addition to any itinerary! The museum is conveniently located for shops and restaurants, so you have plenty of choices of places to relax after a tiring few hours walking through the museums many exhibits.#Museum #guangzhou #history #ceramics #familytrip #historicallandmarks

Post by MikeJMJones | Sep 8, 2025