Scenic spot introduction:

China Water Transport Museum is the only large-scale thematic museum in China that reflects the theme of water transport. The museum site was originally the Governor's Ministry, which fully preserved the historical relics. The exhibition hall also breaks the traditional display museum model. Through high-tech methods such as 180° giant projection, 4D cinema, scene phantom imaging, and a large number of historical materials, cultural relics, plates, etc., it comprehensively displays the magnificent history and splendid culture of water transportation in the past dynasties, making people feel... Once you're there, you won't want to leave.

Attractions distribution:

The museum is located at the southern end of Caoyun Square, with a construction area of ​​6,300 square meters. The main building is two stories high and consists of a special exhibition area for water transportation and an exhibition area for Chuzhou fine cultural relics. It is divided into a preface hall, a history hall, a canal hall, a Huai'an hall, a vision hall and a cultural relics hall. It displays ancient water transportation tools and ancillary legacy items. Work and daily necessities in the governor's palace include letters, notes, ink and daily necessities from former water transport governors and other water transport officials, as well as records, securities, measuring tools, and substitutes related to the circulation of grain in the past dynasties.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Visit, study, historical research, old sites, museums
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

Visitors can first take a bus to Zhenhuai Tower, visit the historical landscape bit by bit along the central axis, and experience Huai'an culture in depth.

Tour route:

Zhenhuai Tower → Governor's Water Transport Department → China Water Transport Museum → Huai'an Government Office

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Huai'an Pucai, Huai'an rice, Huai'an tea dumplings.

(Gourmet food) Wenlou soup dumplings, Huaiyang lion head, soft-double long fish, Pingqiao tofu, dried shrimps and cabbage, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Jiangsu Province > Huai'an City > Huai'an District

How to get there:

Bus route: Take Route 69 and get off at Caoyun Community.

Self-driving route: Take Xiangyu Avenue → Chuzhou Avenue in the city and turn into Dongmen Street.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Water transportation ticket price:

Adults: 100 yuan

Students, seniors, children: 50 yuan

Scenic area opening hours:

Tuesday to Sunday: 08:30-17:30

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