Nanyue King Museum
The Museum of the Nanyue Kingdom is a large-scale archaeological site museum based on the significant archaeological remains of the Nanyue Kingdom. As a national first-class museum, it is divided into two exhibition areas: the Tomb of the Nanyue King and the Site of the Nanyue Kingdom Palace. These areas collectively showcase the political, economic, and cultural development of the Lingnan region during the Qin and Han dynasties.
- City
- Guangzhou
- Address
- No. 867 Jiefang North Road & No. 374 Beijing Road
- Cost
- 10 RMB
- Official website
- https://www.nywmuseum.org.cn/En/News/About
🏺 The Nanyue King Museum: A Window into Lingnan’s Ancient Glory
The Nanyue King Museum is one of China’s most important archaeological museums — a national first-class museum built upon the monumental remains of the ancient Nanyue Kingdom.
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It includes two main exhibition sites:
- The Site of the King’s Tomb
- The Site of the Palace and Garden
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Together, they offer deep insights into the political, economic, and cultural life of the Lingnan region during the Qin and Han dynasties.
🏛 National Recognition:
- Both sites are officially declared National Major Historical and Cultural Relics.
- Listed among the “100 Archaeological Discoveries in the Past 100 Years.”
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The museum spans 40,000 square meters, featuring:
- The Tomb of Nanyue King Wen
- The Nanyue Kingdom Palace and Garden
- The Nanhan Kingdom Palace Site
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More than just an ancient landmark, the museum embodies over 2,000 years of Lingnan culture and illustrates the rich, diverse roots of Chinese civilization. It serves as a cultural gateway for understanding Guangzhou and the broader Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area.
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