Qiantang Zhizhai Museum
千唐志斋
A stone-carving museum holding more than a thousand Tang tomb epitaphs. Known as the 'Tang Dynasty Book in Stone,' it is a must-visit for calligraphy lovers.
Qiantang Zhizhai is in Tiemen Town, Xin'an County. It was founded in the 1920s by Zhang Fang, an elder of the 1911 Revolution, who collected Tang tomb epitaphs and set them into the walls of cave dwellings. Over a thousand Tang epitaphs, together with stone carvings from successive dynasties, total about 2,000 pieces. Their content covers Tang politics, official systems and calligraphy, earning the museum the name 'the Tang Dynasty Book in Stone.' Admission is about RMB 30–40. The grounds also include Zhang Fang's former residence, Zhelu. It is about 45 km from Luoyang and can be combined with the Longtan Grand Canyon on the same route.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Longtan Grand Canyon
- Daimei Mountain Geopark
- Luoyang National Peony Garden
- Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs
- Xiaolangdi Dam Scenic Area
- Wangcheng Park
- Tianzi Jialiu Museum
- Luopu Park