Shanghai Museum – A Treasure Trove of Ancient Chinese Art

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Located on People’s Square in the heart of Shanghai, the Shanghai Museum is one of China’s finest museums, showcasing 5,000 years of Chinese art and cultural relics. Designed in the shape of an ancient bronze ding (ritual vessel), the museum houses 120,000+ artifacts across 11 permanent galleries.


🏛️ Why Visit?
✔ World-Class Collections – Masterpieces from Neolithic jades to Qing Dynasty calligraphy
✔ Architectural Symbolism– The round dome and square base represent "Heaven and Earth" in Chinese cosmology
✔ Free Admission– Rare for a museum of this caliber

Post by Winnie21 | Apr 18, 2025