Jin State Museum
晋国博物馆
A site museum built on the Qucun-Tianma ruins, showing the Western Zhou Marquis of Jin cemetery, a chariot-and-horse pit, and a large collection of bronzes.
The Jin State Museum is in Qucun Town, Quwo County. It was built on the Western Zhou cemetery of the Marquises of Jin and presents the early history of the state of Jin and the tombs of the Marquis and his consorts. The large chariot-and-horse pit, preserved in situ, is impressive. The museum also displays replicas and originals of bronzes, including the Marquis of Jin's bird-shaped zun vessel. Admission is free, but advance real-name booking is required. The museum is usually closed on Mondays. It is about 50 km from Linfen city center, and a visit takes about 2 hours.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00, closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Taosi Site
- Dingcun Folk Museum
- Fencheng Ancient Architectural Complex
- Temple of Emperor Yao & Huamen Gate
- Linfen Museum
- Dayun Temple (Iron Buddha Temple)
- Linfen Drum Tower
- Mausoleum of Emperor Yao