Jingzhou Museum
荆州博物馆
A national first-class museum whose treasures include the Sword of King Goujian of Yue (replica or rotating display), a Western Han male body, and many Chu lacquerware and silk textiles. Entry is free.
Jingzhou Museum sits inside the west gate of the old city. Its collection focuses on Chu culture, and it ranks among the largest collections of any prefecture-level museum in China. Key exhibits include the Western Han male body from Tomb No. 168 at Fenghuangshan, Warring States silk textiles from Mashan Chu Tomb No. 1, which are celebrated as a treasure trove of silk, finely crafted Chu lacquer and wooden objects, and bronze weapons such as the Zhouju sword of the King of Yue. The famous Sword of King Goujian of Yue is held by the Hubei Provincial Museum, and whether it is on display here depends on the museum's announcements. Entry is free, with advance booking using your ID card. The museum is closed on Mondays and is generally open from about 09:00 to 17:00. Next door is Kaiyuan Temple, which you can visit together.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Kaiyuan Taoist Temple
- Great North Gate (Gongji Gate)
- Taihui Taoist Temple
- Guandi Temple of Jingzhou
- Xuanmiao Taoist Temple
- Former Residence of Zhang Juzheng
- Jingzhou Ancient City Wall (East Gate & Binyang Tower)
- Fantawild Oriental Legend Jingzhou