Hubei Provincial Museum: Worth a Visit

Pre-trip Preparations - Ticket Reservation: Make a real-name reservation through the official WeChat account or website of "Hubei Provincial Museum." It's best to book 3–5 days in advance. - Opening Hours: Open from 9:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Sunday. Entry stops after 16:00. Closed on Mondays (except national holidays). - Other Preparations: Watch documentaries like "The Eight Hundred Years of Chu State" to learn about the relevant history. Bring your ID card. Luggage can be stored at the south and north gates. Getting There - Subway: Take Subway Line 8 to Provincial Museum Hubei Daily Station. Exit from Exit A and walk about 200 meters to the south gate. - Driving: After successfully making a reservation, you can park your car in the museum's parking lot. However, due to traffic congestion on weekends and holidays, driving is not recommended. Visiting Guide - Must-see Exhibits: These include the Marquis Yi of Zeng's Chime Bells, the Marquis Yi of Zeng's Zun Pan, the Sword of Goujian, King of Yue, the Tiger-seated Bird-frame Drum, and the Spear of Fuchai, King of Wu. - Recommended Route: Start from the Sword of Goujian, King of Yue exhibition hall on the second floor, then visit the Marquis Yi of Zeng exhibition hall, and then proceed to the Zeng Family exhibition hall. Afterwards, go up to the third floor and visit the Eight Hundred Years of Chu State exhibition hall and the Liangzhuang King Collection exhibition hall. Finally, go to the basement floor to watch the chime bell performance and admire the Chongyang Bronze Drum. Other Services - Guided Tours: You can book a guided tour by phone 5–7 days in advance. You can also rent an audio guide, which generally costs CNY 30 per unit. You can also check the volunteer guide schedule and wait at the entrance of the exhibition hall. - Cultural and Creative Products & Food: There are cultural and creative stores on each floor of the museum where you can buy unique souvenirs. The restaurant on the fourth floor offers light meals, desserts, coffee, and more.