Liaoning Provincial Museum
Founded in 1949 as the first museum of New China, its collection is famed for masterpieces of Jin, Tang, Song and Yuan painting and calligraphy: “Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers” (Zanhua Shinü Tu), attributed to Tang painter Zhou Fang; “Auspicious Cranes” (Ruihe Tu), painted personally by Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji; and “Prosperous Suzhou” (Gusu Fanhua Tu), a monumental scroll by Qing painter Xu Yang—all landmark works in the history of Chinese painting and calligraphy
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00 · Closed on Mondays
- Ticket
- Free (reservation required)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Founded in 1949 as the first museum of New China, its collection is celebrated for famous paintings and calligraphy of the Jin, Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties: “Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers” (Zanhua Shinü Tu), attributed to Tang dynasty painter Zhou Fang; “Auspicious Cranes” (Ruihe Tu), painted personally by Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji; and “Prosperous Suzhou” (Gusu Fanhua Tu), a monumental scroll by Qing painter Xu Yang—all landmark works in the history of Chinese painting and calligraphy. The Liao dynasty artifacts are equally splendid: Khitan horse tack, Liao ceramics and Liao tomb murals recreate the aura of a steppe empire; its special displays of ancient maps are unique in the country. The new building is in Hunnan with spacious galleries; lovers of painting and calligraphy should plan at least half a day.
Getting there: Zhihui Avenue, Hunnan District
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