Liangzhu Museum
The research and exhibition hub of Liangzhu culture: the building itself, designed by David Chipperfield as 'a handful of jade awls scattered on the ground', is an attraction in its own right; displays of the complete ritual-jade system of cong, bi and yue tell of hierarchy and belief in Liangzhu society
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-16:30 · closed Mondays
- Ticket
- Free · reservation required
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The research and exhibition hub of Liangzhu culture: the building itself, designed by David Chipperfield as 'a handful of jade awls scattered on the ground', is an attraction in its own right, and displays of the complete ritual-jade system of cong, bi and yue tell of hierarchy and belief in Liangzhu society. Free with reservation, closed Mondays, reachable at Liangzhu Station, and pairs with the ruins park for a full day (museum first, then the site).
Getting there: Liangzhu Station
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