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Hubei Provincial Museum

Hubei Provincial Museum

湖北省博物馆·Wuhan, Hubei·Central China

Start with the Marquis Yi tomb exhibition, then see the Sword of Goujian, and finish with the bell performance.

Suggested Itinerary

  1. The Marquis Yi exhibition
    Begin with the tomb contents - the chimes, lacquerware and coffins.
  2. The Sword of Goujian
    Find the sword in the bronze gallery - look for the queue.
  3. The bell performance
    Attend the chime-bell concert (30 RMB) - check the schedule on arrival.

What to See

1

The Chime Bells

A 65-piece bronze orchestra weighing 2.5 tons - the largest set ever found.

2

The Sword of Goujian

The uncorroded bronze sword with rhombic patterns and turquoise inlay.

3

The Lacquerware Panels

Painted scenes of court life in vivid colour after 2,400 years.

4

The Coffin

The massive painted burial coffin of the Marquis.

5

The Jade Ornaments

Delicate jade pendants and bi discs from the tomb.

6

The Bell Performance Hall

Daily concerts on replica chimes - 30 minutes.

Photo Gallery

Tips from Real Travelers

Food & Drink

The museum cafe

Light meals and coffee on the ground floor.

East Lake restaurants

Lakeside dining near the museum.

Jianghan Road dining

Metro back to the old town for the full range of dining.

Hubu Alley snacks

Traditional Wuhan breakfast and snacks.

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