Huguang Guild Hall
A guild hall complex from the Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty, tied to the "Huguang filling Sichuan" migration: Yuwang Palace, Qi'an Guild Hall and Guangdong Guild Hall together form the largest surviving ancient guild hall complex in China; the opera-stage caisson ceilings and wood and stone carvings are exquisite, and the Migration Culture Museum tells the epic of the "Huguang filling Sichuan" migration
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-18:00
- Ticket
- CNY 30
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A guild hall complex from the Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty, tied to the "Huguang filling Sichuan" migration: Yuwang Palace, Qi'an Guild Hall and Guangdong Guild Hall together form the largest surviving ancient guild hall complex in China; the opera-stage caisson ceilings and wood and stone carvings are exquisite, and the Migration Culture Museum tells the epic of the "Huguang filling Sichuan" migration. The guild hall sits by the river next to the old Dongshuimen city wall; admission CNY 30, 09:00-18:00; within walking distance of Metro Line 1/6, Xiaoshizi Station; a visit takes about 1.5-2 hours.
Getting there: Metro Line 1/6, Xiaoshizi Station
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