Guo State Museum
虢国博物馆
A heritage museum built on the Guo State cemetery at Shangcunling. The Western Zhou chariot-and-horse pits and the jade-hilted iron sword are its highlights.
The Guo State Cemetery was the burial ground of the Guo nobility from the late Western Zhou to the early Spring and Autumn period. It was once listed among China's 100 Major Archaeological Discoveries of the 20th Century. The museum is built directly over the cemetery. It displays bronze ritual vessels and jade objects, along with the jade-hilted iron sword known as 'China's First Sword'. The chariot-and-horse pits have been preserved in situ, with carriages and horse skeletons arranged in orderly rows, making a striking impression. The museum is on Liufeng Road in Hubin District and is accessible by city bus. It is closed on Mondays. Admission follows official pricing. It is often sold as a combined ticket with Swan Lake and Hangu Pass. A guided tour is recommended.
Opening hours
Closed Mon; approx. 08:30–17:30