Liangzhu Museum
良渚博物院
A museum dedicated to the Liangzhu civilization, displaying jade treasures such as the Jade Cong King. The building was designed by David Chipperfield.
The Liangzhu Museum sits in Meizhou Park in Liangzhu Subdistrict, Yuhang District. Its displays include jade cong, jade axes, pottery and lacquerware excavated from the Liangzhu site. The treasure, the Jade Cong King, is exquisite, and the museum systematically presents the Liangzhu ancient kingdom of five thousand years ago. The building was designed by British architect David Chipperfield, with a simple and elegant box clad in yellow travertine. Admission is free with reservation, and the museum is closed on Mondays. Visit the museum before heading to the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- China National Archives of Publications and Culture (Hangzhou)
- Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City
- Xixi National Wetland Park
- Grand Canal & Gongchen Bridge
- Xiaohe Street Historic Block
- China Grand Canal Museum
- Tianmuli Art Park
- Xiangji Temple