Taiyuan | This Jin Merchants Museum is Amazing!

It was my first time in Taiyuan, and I only had time to visit the Shanxi Museum and Jinci Temple. This time, I came just for the Jin Merchants Museum 🤟.
The museum is like a living historical painting, with blue bricks, gray tiles, carved beams, and painted rafters. The architectural style combines the characteristics of Jin merchants from the Ming and Qing dynasties, making you feel like you've traveled back in time to that prosperous era.
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🏆 Must-see List
1️⃣ "Rishengchang" Bank Draft: The earliest bank draft in China
2️⃣ Jin Merchants Account Book from the Qing Dynasty: Densely packed calligraphy records of century-old business practices
3️⃣ Gilded Copper Abacus: Made of pure copper and inlaid with gemstones, this abacus is a luxury item that outshines modern calculators
4️⃣ Miniature Model of Jin Merchants Courtyard: A 1:50 scale model of the Qiao Family Courtyard, showcasing the essence of Jin merchants' architecture 🏯.
5️⃣ "Jin Merchants" Airplane: A testament to Jin merchants' involvement in modern aviation history ✈️
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🔖Name | Jin Merchants Museum
📍Address | No. 218, Yingze Street, Yingze District, Taiyuan
🚇Transportation | 10-minute walk from Exit C of "Dananmen Station" on Line 2
🈺️Hours | 09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays
💰Tickets | Free, reservation required 👸, or scan the code on-site (may be fully booked during holidays); no reservation required for seniors over 60

Post by Gray Amelia96 | Feb 7, 2025