Scenic spot introduction:
Sanmenxia Mianchi Yangshao Culture Museum is the center for studying Yangshao culture in the country and even the world. It integrates the functions of cultural relic protection, display and scientific research, and displays in detail the cultural relics unearthed during the Yangshao Culture period in the Yellow River Basin. Since the Yangshao site was discovered by Swedish geologist and archaeologist Anderson in 1921, it has undergone three planned excavations and unearthed a large number of stone tools, bone tools, pottery, and clam ware, especially painted pottery with exquisite patterns. It is not only a unique symbol of Yangshao culture, but also a brilliant treasure of Chinese civilization.The entire exhibition design uses decorative language, symbols, materials, pictures and materials of Yangshao Village, etc., and uses high-tech means such as sound, light, and electricity to reproduce that period of history, allowing people to feel the geographical location where their ancestors lived. Production and life under the environmental and social background, and lament the miracles of civilization created by the ancients.
Attractions distribution:
Yangshao Cultural Museum is located in Yangshao Village, Yangshao Town, Mianchi County, east of Sanmenxia, covering a total area of more than 20,000 square meters. The museum is based on the display and exhibition of collected cultural relics and excavated cultural relics. A total of 263 cultural relics are on display, divided into three exhibition halls: The first exhibition hall is the discovery of Yangshao - Andersen and Yangshao Village ruins, which introduces Andersen and Yangshao in detail. The story of the village and the three excavations of Yangshao Village ruins and their significance. The second exhibition hall is as bright as stars - the distribution and types of Yangshao culture. It introduces in detail the relevant contents of Yangshao culture in nine provinces and regions in the Yellow River Basin, as well as the important sites such as Banpo in Xi'an, Dadiwan in Gansu, Miaodigou in Shaanxian County, and Dahe Village in Zhengzhou. content and representative artifacts. The third exhibition hall, Towards Civilization - Yangshao Culture, Society and Life, introduces in detail the agriculture, handicrafts, production and use of production tools, the establishment of city sites, burial customs and other related content in the Yangshao period.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, archeology, history and culture, museums, heritage sitestravelling guideline:
Every year on May 18 International Museum Day or World Heritage Day, the Yangshao Cultural Museum will provide free explanation services to tourists. The specific time schedule is subject to the latest announcement.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
Themed commemorative stamps, commemorative envelopes, postcards, postage envelopes, etc., are Yangshao cultural specialty products.
Scenic spot location:
China>Henan Province>Sanmenxia City>Mianchi County
How to get there:
Bus route: Mianchi Railway Station or Yilihe Station, take bus No. 2 to the intersection of Shaozhou Road and Xinhua Street, then take a taxi to the museum.
Self-driving route:
1. Zhengzhou direction: Go west along the G30 Lianhuo Expressway to Mianchi Station, get off the expressway, go straight to the intersection of Shaozhou Road and Xinhua Street, 200 meters west of the intersection, and go north. Follow the roadside signs to reach Yangshao Village.
2. Direction to Xi'an: Go east along the G30 Lianhuo Expressway to Mianchi Station, get off the expressway, go straight to the intersection of Shaozhou Road and Xinhua Street, 200 meters west of the intersection, and follow the roadside signs to the north to reach Yangshao Village.
Scenic area map:
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Yangshao Cultural Museum ticket price:
It is free to visit with the original or copy of your ID card, driver's license, work permit, student ID and other valid documents.
Scenic area opening hours:
Winter: 09:00–16:30 (Last entry and clearance at 17:00)
Summer: 09:00–17:00 (Last admission and clearance at 16:30)
Open all year round