Museums

Hu Qing Yu Tang Chinese Medicine Museum

In an ancient building in Hangzhou you will find something quite unique it’s the Huqingyu Tang Chinese Medicine Museum of Chinese herbal medicine. The museum is located in a very old and very famous shop the Hangzhou Chinese herbal medicine shop. In the exhibition hall you are introduced to the traditional Chinese medicine from many aspects as well as its role in world history. And outstanding museum with an outstanding history.

Location: No.95, Dajing Alley, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou

 

Hangzhou History Museum

The museum primarily showcases the history of Hangzhou. Its permanent collection includes relics from many eras, including works considered to be national treasures. There is a hall dedicated to stamps, and another displaying works of calligraphers and painters from the region as well. The museum has incorporated many elements of modern technology. It also hosts temporary exhibits.
Location: No.18 Liangdao Mountain, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
Website: http://www.hzmuseum.com/

 

China National Tea Museum

This wonderful museum is a must-visit for all tea fans. It not only introduces the visitors about Dragon Well Tea, but also over one hundred kinds of other popular teas in China
Location: Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

 

China National Silk Museum

The largest silk museum in the world. It shows visitors the history and culture about silk and the Silk Road over 5,000 years. The exhibits of China National Silk Museum include tradition looms, exquisite Chinese-styled costumes from 1920s to 2010s, Western-styled fashions during the past 400 years, vivid models that recreate the process of making silk, and cherished royal silk treasures and other archaeological objects. Without exaggeration, visitors can learn the most comprehensive story about silk and the Silk Road there.
Location: No.73-1, Yuhuangshan Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou