China National Silk Museum
The world's largest museum dedicated to silk: three halls in one — Silk Road Hall, Intangible Heritage Hall and Fashion Hall — with full-chain displays from the origins of sericulture through the Silk Road to contemporary fashion; its 'National Silk' dyeing and weaving restoration techniques are renowned in international heritage conservation
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00 · closed Mondays
- Ticket
- Free · reservation required
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The world's largest museum dedicated to silk: three halls in one — Silk Road Hall, Intangible Heritage Hall and Fashion Hall — with full-chain displays from the origins of sericulture through the Silk Road to contemporary fashion; its 'National Silk' dyeing and weaving restoration techniques enjoy an international reputation in heritage conservation. Free with reservation, closed Mondays, reachable by bus at the foot of Yuhuang Hill; a must for silk lovers and fashion design professionals.
Getting there: Bus, stop at the foot of Yuhuang Hill
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