A Guide to Exploring the Langya Ancient City Commerce and Trade Museum

💝 Throughout history, Linyi served as a key hub for north-south trade routes, witnessing the flourishing development of agriculture, fishing and salt production, metallurgy, sericulture, and other industries. Commerce thrived in this era. Today, when you step into the Langya Ancient City Commerce and Trade Museum, that glorious history unfolds before your eyes. Here's a guide for your visit.

💝 Tour Route

Enter through the main gate and walk along the main road. The first thing you'll see is the Commerce and Trade Museum. This museum uses scene reenactments to comprehensively showcase the prosperity and historical changes of Linyi's commerce.

1️⃣ Ancient Commerce Zone: Stepping into the museum is like traveling back in time to the ancient city of Yizhou, with its bustling shops and merchants. Here, you can see realistically restored ancient shops, such as cloth stores, rice shops, and banks, and learn about the business models of the time. You can also observe the evolution of ancient measuring tools and the development of currency from metal to the "wenzi" paper money.

2️⃣ Modern Commerce Zone: Going deeper into the museum, you'll arrive at the Modern Commerce Zone. This area displays the trajectory of Linyi's commercial development in modern times, from the transformation of traditional commerce to the rise of the modern logistics hub. Old photographs and artifacts tell the story of Linyi's commercial transformation and innovation.

💝 Photo Spots

1️⃣ Ancient Shop Street Scene: Stand on the replicated ancient street, with the antique shops as your backdrop. Dress in ancient costumes and take photos, imagining yourself as an ancient merchant or a wealthy lady.

2️⃣ Currency Display Area: In the area showcasing various currencies, use the clever lighting and display arrangements to capture photos with a historical feel.

3️⃣ Modern Commercial Scene Replicas: Take retro-style photos in front of miniature scenes like the old train station and the cargo terminal.

⏰ Opening Hours

Open daily from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The recommended visiting time is 2–3 hours. It's best to go in the afternoon so you can enjoy the night view of the ancient city after visiting the museum.

🎫 Ticket Information

Ticket price: General admission is typically CNY 118. Free admission for children under 1.3m tall, seniors over 70, journalists, people with disabilities, tour guides, and military personnel with valid ID. Discounted tickets are available for seniors aged 60–70 and students.

🚗 Transportation Guide

Driving is more convenient. Navigate directly to "Langya Ancient City". There is a parking lot near the scenic area. Parking fees apply after 30 minutes at CNY 10, with no time limit. However, parking spaces are limited during peak tourist seasons, so it's recommended to arrive early.

💝 Nearby Attractions

1️⃣ Other Areas of Langya Ancient City: After exploring the Commerce and Trade Museum, you can visit the Yizhou Government Office to experience the working environment of ancient officials, stroll through the Yimeng Old Street while listening to red songs and experiencing the revolutionary era, or watch spectacular performances like *Only Langya* and *Guo Xiu: Langya* for an immersive audio-visual feast.

2️⃣ Linyi City Attractions: If you have more time, you can visit the former residence of Wang Xizhi to appreciate the charm of the calligraphy master or go to the Yimeng Mountain Yinzuo Tianmeng Tourist Area to enjoy the natural scenery and challenge yourself on the glass bridge.