Chenzhou Museum
郴州市博物馆
A general museum in the new district of Chenzhou. It showcases the history of southern Hunan, mineral crystals, and local culture, including Suxian and Emperor Yi. Admission is free.
The Chenzhou Museum is located in the new district of Suxian District. Its exhibits cover ancient history of southern Hunan, artifacts excavated in Chenzhou, folk customs, and revolutionary culture. Its mineral crystal displays, which earned Chenzhou the nickname 'World Nonferrous Metals Museum,' are especially distinctive. Admission is free, and visitors must present an ID card to enter. The museum is usually closed on Mondays. Check the museum's announcements for opening hours. It is about a 20-minute drive from Chenzhou West Railway Station and suits a 1 to 2 hour visit on a rainy day or during the hot afternoon.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 09:00–17:00