Explore Hubei Museum and experience the charm of Jingchu culture

Hey guys, today I'm taking you to a place full of history and culture - Hubei Museum. It's like a three-dimensional history book, with countless precious cultural relics that bear witness to the historical changes in the land of Jingchu. It's a must-see for every history and culture lover. Now, let's start this wonderful cultural exploration journey together! History Hubei Museum was founded in 1953. After years of development and accumulation, it has become a large comprehensive museum. It is not only a place for cultural relics, but also a window for the dissemination of Jingchu culture. From ancient stoneware and pottery to bronze ware of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and to various cultural relics of the Qin, Han, Tang, and Song dynasties, each exhibit tells the story of what happened on this land and shows the long history and splendid civilization of Hubei. Featured collections Marquis Yi of Zeng's chime bells: This is the treasure of Hubei Museum and one of the first Chinese cultural relics prohibited from being exhibited abroad. The chime bells are composed of 65 bronze bells, with a range of five and a half octaves and twelve semitones. Its superb casting technology and excellent musical performance have rewritten the history of world music. When you stand in front of the chime bells, you can almost hear the melodious melody played by ancient musicians and feel the splendor of ancient civilization. Sword of Goujian, King of Yue: The sword is covered with diamond-shaped dark patterns, with blue glass inlaid on the front of the sword grid and turquoise on the back. It is still extremely sharp after more than 2,000 years. The bird seal script inscription on the sword reads "Sword made by Goujian, King of Yue", which is a precious physical material for studying the history of the Yue Kingdom and the manufacturing process of ancient weapons. Yunxian Man skull fossils: This is one of the important ancient human fossil discoveries in China, which is of great significance for the study of human origin and evolution. These skull fossils are relatively complete, providing key clues for scientists to explore the life and evolution of ancient humans. Venue layout The museum has several exhibition halls, each with its own unique theme. The "Hubei in Ancient Times" exhibition hall displays human activities and cultural development in Hubei from ancient times to the Xia and Shang dynasties; the "Hubei in the Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties" exhibition hall presents the political, economic, and cultural development and changes in Hubei during this period; the "Hubei in the Sui, Tang, Song, and Yuan Dynasties" exhibition hall focuses on the prosperity and exchanges in Hubei during this historical period. The Marquis Yi of Zeng exhibition hall is dedicated to displaying a large number of precious cultural relics unearthed from the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, including chime bells, bronze ware, jade ware, etc., allowing you to fully appreciate the cultural charm of the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng. Visiting tips Visiting route Half-day tour: If you have limited time, it is recommended to focus on the Marquis Yi of Zeng exhibition hall and the exhibition hall where the Sword of Goujian, King of Yue is located. First, go to the Marquis Yi of Zeng exhibition hall to admire the exquisite cultural relics such as chime bells and learn about the historical background of the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng; then go to the exhibition hall of the Sword of Goujian, King of Yue to see this legendary sword up close and feel the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient sword casting. One-day tour: If you have enough time, you can start from the ancient times exhibition hall and visit each exhibition hall in turn to fully understand the history and culture of Hubei. During the visit, you can also participate in the museum's regular explanations to learn more about the stories behind the cultural relics. You can have lunch in the museum's restaurant and continue your visit after a short break. After the visit, don't forget to visit the museum's cultural and creative store and pick some cultural and creative products with Jingchu characteristics as souvenirs. Notes Reservation: Hubei Museum implements a free ticket policy, and you need to make a reservation in advance on the official WeChat account or official website. Enter the museum according to the reservation time to avoid delaying your trip. No photo area: Some precious cultural relics and special exhibition areas in the museum are not allowed to be photographed. Pay attention to the signs and follow the rules during the visit. Do not take photos forcibly to avoid damaging the cultural relics or affecting other visitors. Civilized visit: Keep quiet in the museum and do not make loud noises or chase and play. At the same time, take care of the cultural relics and exhibition facilities, do not touch or climb the cultural relics, and jointly maintain a good visiting environment. Guys, the cultural charm of Hubei Museum is waiting for you to experience it in person. Pack your bags and come here to start a journey through time and space!