Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum - museum dedicated to the Taiping Rebellion
Last Update: 15th October 2020
Covering an area of 18,000 square meters, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum is situated in the well-known Zhan Garden. It is the well-preserved Chinese classical garden buildings in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). The museum collects the most pieces of historical relics and the most abundant historical on Taiping Heavenly Kingdom compared to its kind across the country.
Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum Fast Facts
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What to expect at the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History MuseumThe Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum is composed of 4 exhibition halls with more than 1,657 pieces of collections, more than 10,000 pictures of a variety of cultural relics, and ruins to tell the entire history of the kingdom.
20 cannons used by soldiers of the kingdom stand in the court. The exquisite golden Chinese jacket with dragon patterns on could only be worn by the senior officials. The imperial jade seal, the dragon robe, and the golden crown used by Hong Xiuquan (1814 - 1864) are also highlights there. The old Shangping, similar to nowadays’s business license and Tianping, similar to today’s land certificate are well-preserved. You’ll also see the then coins in the museum. The old-fashioned swords and spears reflect that the then soldiers of the Kingdom strongly resisted the governance of the Qing Dynasty Court (1644 - 1912). They got nothing but endless pain, poverty and inequality from the court. Frescoes in the museum demonstrate some significant facts on the kingdom. If you love Chinese classical garden buildings, structures in the museum are great options. As it is located in Zhan Garden, you can explore other areas in the garden. |
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Best time to visit the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum
The best time to visit the museum is in the morning.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
How to get to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum
- It is situated in the Zhan Garden. Thus, you’d need to get to the garden first.
- A few buses pass by the garden. Thus, there are several options.
- Rent a vehicle to the garden. This is the quickest and most direct option.
- Take Bus 2, 16, 44, or Bus 49 to the Stop of Zhonghualu Zhanyuanliu (中华路瞻园路站). Then walk to the garden.
Additional Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:30 and 17:30 - 20:30. It is closed on the Eve of China’s New Year.
- As it is located in Zhan Garden, you’d need to get the entrance ticket for the garden first.
- As at 15th October 2020, from 08:00 to 17:30, the entrance pricing to the garden is 30 CNY per person; the elder between 60 years old (60 years old included) and 70 years old (70 years old not included) are charged 15 CNY per person; children under 1.4m tall (1.4m tall included) are free of charge; the elder above 70 years old (70 years old included) are free of charge.
- From 17:30 to 20:30, the entrance pricing to the garden is 70 CNY per person; the elder between 60 years old (60 years old included) and 70 years old (70 years old not included) are charged 35 CNY per person; children under 1.4m tall (1.4m tall included) are free of charge; the elder above 70 years old (70 years old included) are free of charge.
- For the latest pricing, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
- Please take your passport with you when visiting the garden.
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.
Interested in visiting the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.