What surprises does the new Shanghai Museum exhibition "Dragon Soars in China" hold?

Hello everyone👋! The Shanghai Museum East Wing's annual major exhibition—"Dragon Soars in China: Archaeological Special Exhibition on the Ancient Civilization of the Hongshan Culture"—officially opens today🎊! This exhibition focuses on the Hongshan Culture in the Liao River basin, one of the important origins of Chinese civilization🧐. The "dragon" totem’s central role in early Chinese civilization is vividly showcased, with its historical value shining brightly📜! Missing this is truly a lifelong regret, so friends who are interested, hurry up and go💥!

😎 Thoughtful tour group, experience maximized
🎫 Say goodbye to the nightmare of queuing for tickets: Honestly, waiting in line for tickets is torture😫! This time, the tour group has tickets well arranged, plus access to a green channel, making it super smooth～ While others wait under the sun, we’ve already passed security easily and are enjoying the artifacts in the exhibition hall, saving time and effort—you’ll know how great it is once you try it🤩!

✨ Professional guides, unlocking deep insights: Before, I just glanced through exhibitions. This time, with professional guides, the explanations are both expert and easy to understand👍. Even a history newbie like me can follow clearly, and my kid at home was totally captivated, remembering several artifacts. It feels like the child’s interest in history has been ignited😆!

🗓️ Flexible timing options: The tour group offers two sessions daily, morning and afternoon, so you can come whenever it’s convenient without worrying about time conflicts. Super considerate💯!

👥 Small premium groups, comfortable viewing: Small groups mean less noise and a very pleasant experience. The audio equipment is excellent, clear to hear and detailed to see, elevating the exhibition experience by several levels. Totally worth the money💰!

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📜 Exhibition logic: Dual threads interwoven, deeply decoding Hongshan Culture
Main thread: Comprehensive presentation of Hongshan Culture’s achievements
Systematically showcasing the brilliance of Hongshan Culture in society, religion, rituals, jade craftsmanship, and more, immersing us in the charm of Hongshan Culture🧐.
Secondary thread: The "dragon" element runs throughout
Using the "dragon" element as a link, it deeply explains the close connection between the dragon totem and Hongshan Culture, as well as its profound influence on later generations, helping us deeply understand the inseparable bond between Hongshan Culture and the "dragon"✨.

🎯 Three major sections exploring the development of Hongshan Culture

1. "Dragon Emerges from the Liao River" (Origins and Development)
Tracing the origins of Hongshan Culture, showing how it gradually rose in the Liao River basin, unlocking the origin story of Hongshan Culture and feeling the birth of civilization🌱.
2. "Dragon Moves through Hongshan" (Ancient State Characteristics)
Focusing on the Niuhewan site, analyzing the advanced ritual architectural complexes of "altars, temples, and tombs" in the late Hongshan Culture, revealing the complex social structure and "ancient state" form of Hongshan Culture, uncovering the mysterious veil of the Hongshan ancient state🕵️.
3. "Dragon Spreads Across the Nine Provinces" (Inheritance and Influence)
Focusing on representative jade artifacts and jade ritual systems of Hongshan Culture, exploring their profound influence on later Chinese jade culture and ritual traditions, witnessing the continuation of civilization and feeling the historical brilliance of Hongshan Culture🌟.

📌 Exhibition info for quick reference
Exhibition name: "Dragon Soars in China: Archaeological Special Exhibition on the Ancient Civilization of the Hongshan Culture"
Location: Shanghai Museum East Wing, Bright Dairy First Special Exhibition Hall
🗓️ Dates: 2025.06.26 - 10.08

Post by ButterflyWhisper | Jul 15, 2025