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Hebei Provincial Museum is the best place to show the glory of Hebei province
Hebei Provincial Museum was built in April, 1953. It covers an area of more than 20,000 Square meters, of which the area of exhibition halls accounts for more than 10,000 square meters. There are 18 exhibition halls, which are divided into three parts, namely, ancient exhibition halls, modern exhibition halls and contemporary exhibition halls. In the library there are 150,000 cultural relics in the museum, of which there are 321 first-grade ones (including six national treasures) and l, 060 second-grade ones. There are also more than 50,000 books, many of which are rare editions of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and more than 20,000 photos.
There are five basic displays in Hebei Provincial Museum First, “Display of Ancient Hebei “. More than 600 cultural relics and more than 200 pieces of literature and pictures to show the survey of the history of Hebei from the appearance of man to the Qing Dynasty, especially the splendid achievements in science, technology and culture. Second, “Display of Modern Hebei ” More thsn 200 cultural relics, more than 500 pictures and restored scenes, sculptures and paintings show the survey of the history of Hebei from the opium war in 1840 to the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, and develop the fighting spirit of Hebei people fighting against invasion and oppression. Third, “A Mysterious Kingdom, State of Zhongshan during the Warring States Period, ” It reproduces vividly the history, territory, capital, palace, etiquette, fighting, hunting and customs of the state of Zhongshan during the Warring States Period. Fourth, “Mancheng Han Tombs, the Hometown of jade Clothes Sewn with Gold Thread “. In a simple and unsophisticated, imposing and grand atmosphere, it shows us more than 300 fine cultural relics unearthed from Mancheng Han Tombs. Fifth, “Display of Contemporary Hebei “. It gathers all the famous, fine, new and special products from all parts of the province, and shows the splendid achievements in the economic and social development of Hebei since the reform and opening up to the outside world.
SERVICES Hebei Provincial Museum lies in the center of Shijiazhuang City, so it’s very convenient for you to get board and lodging.
HOW TO GET THERE Drive Southward along Beijing-Shenzhen Expressway to Shijiazhuang Exit, go westward along Yuhua Road to Dongdajie Street, turn right and drive to Zhongshan Road to get there.