Shaanxi History Museum: A Glorious Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Civilization
Boasting a collection of more than 1.7 million precious cultural relics, it spans over a million years of Chinese history, from the prehistoric Homo erectus lantianensis relics to the cultural treasures of the late Qing Dynasty. The museum’s collections are renowned for their large quantity, diverse types, high historical and artistic value. Among them, the exquisite bronze wares of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, vivid pottery figurines and splendid tri-color glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty, magnificent tomb murals of the Tang Dynasty, and delicate gold and silver artifacts are the most eye-catching highligh...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
Lunch
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Shaanxi History Museum
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Shaanxi History Museum (Chinese: 陕西历史博物馆) is a national-level comprehensive historical museum and one of the largest and most visited museums in China .
- Location: Northwest of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, No. 91 Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.
- Architecture: Designed in a magnificent Tang Dynasty style—white walls, dark gray tiles, and a central hall with corner towers . Total area: 65,000 m² .
- Collection: Over 1.7 million artifacts (including 370,000+ exhibits), spanning 1.63 million years from prehistory to the late Qing Dynasty . Highlights include:
- Bronze ritual vessels of the Shang & Zhou Dynasties
- Terracotta figures and Tri-color Glazed Pottery of the Tang Dynasty
- Gold & silver treasures, jade, and ancient ceramics
- Core Exhibitions: Covering Prehistory, Zhou–Qin–Han–Tang Dynasties, and later periods .
- Status: A key window for understanding ancient Chinese civilization.
Shaanxi History Museum: A Glorious Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Civilization
Boasting a collection of more than 1.7 million precious cultural relics, it spans over a million years of Chinese history, from the prehistoric Homo erectus lantianensis relics to the cultural treasures of the late Qing Dynasty. The museum’s collections are renowned for their large quantity, diverse types, high historical and artistic value. Among them, the exquisite bronze wares of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, vivid pottery figurines and splendid tri-color glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty, magnificent tomb murals of the Tang Dynasty, and delicate gold and silver artifacts are the most eye-catching highligh...
