Quzhou Museum: Discover the "Three Zi" Culture


Everyone knows that Confucius and chess are two of Quzhou's "zi" culture, but the third "zi" is actually the museum's treasure, the little golden man, which is a popular Tang-Song-Yuan era fertility charm called "Mogura" 👶🏼

⏰ Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays)
🎫 Tickets: Free, no reservation required

Museum treasures:
✅ Miniature Southern Song Dynasty golden baby
✅ 4-meter-tall "Lixian Jiangshan Dragon" fossil, the largest and most complete new genus and species of lizard dinosaur fossil discovered in Zhejiang to date

✅ First floor exhibition hall
1️⃣ Preface Hall: A large bronze mural "Heaven and Earth Chessboard" with the two "zi" culture as the core, reflecting the cultural heritage of Quzhou.
2️⃣ Ancient History Exhibition Hall: Displays historical relics from the Stone Age to the Qing Dynasty, including pottery, bronzes, porcelain, etc., to help you learn about Quzhou's long history.

✅ Second floor exhibition hall
Modern History Exhibition Hall: Displays cultural relics and historical materials from the War of Resistance Against Japan, recreating that turbulent period.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall: Quzhou has a rich intangible cultural heritage, such as the Quzhou Southern Confucius Temple Fair and celadon firing techniques. Get up close and personal with them and learn the stories behind them.

✅ Third floor exhibition hall
Folk Culture Exhibition Hall: Displays the daily life and traditional customs of the people, including clothing, food, marriage customs, etc., to experience the wisdom and creativity of the people.

✅ Nearby attractions:
Confucius Southern Ancestral Temple and Quzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum are both next to the museum, where you can learn about the history and culture of the Confucius Southern Ancestral Temple.

Post by SofiaLammi | Jan 31, 2025

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