Baoji Bronze Ware Museum
宝鸡青铜器博物院
China's only national first-class museum devoted to bronze ware, where the original He Zun, bearing the inscription 'Zhai Zi Zhongguo', is on display.
Baoji is known as the 'Hometown of Bronze Ware', and national treasures such as the Mao Gong Ding, Da Yu Ding and San Shi Pan were all unearthed in the Baoji area. The Baoji Bronze Ware Museum stands on Shigu Hill in the city centre, and its architecture is inspired by the idea of bronze set on a high platform. The collection includes thousands of bronze pieces. Its top treasure is the He Zun, whose inscription contains the words 'Zhai Zi Zhongguo', the earliest written record of the word 'Zhongguo'. Other highlights include the Lai Pan, Zhe Gong and Qin Gong Bo, and the exhibition follows the Zhou and Qin civilisations as its main thread. Plan for about 2 hours. You can rent an audio guide or join a free tour. Admission is free, but visitors must book in advance through the official WeChat account using real-name registration. The museum is closed on Mondays, except on public holidays. After leaving, you can walk to the nearby China Stone Drum Park for views over the Wei River.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Zhonghua Shigu Park
- Jintai Temple
- Tiantai Mountain (Baoji)
- Xifu Old Street
- Yandi Mausoleum (Baoji)
- Dasan Pass
- Qin Gong Tomb No. 1
- Lingshan (Jinghui Temple)