Zhanjiang Museum
湛江市博物馆
A municipal museum that presents the history of the Leizhou Peninsula, the Guangzhouwan leased territory and the anti-French struggle. Admission is free.
The Zhanjiang Museum sits beside Cunjin Bridge Park. Its exhibitions cover the ancient civilisation of the Leizhou Peninsula, Leizhou stone dogs and ceramics, the history of the Guangzhouwan leased territory, and the anti-French struggle. They help explain the origins of Zhanjiang's old streets and French-style buildings. Admission is free. The museum is usually closed on Mondays, and reservations may be needed on public holidays. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours, and visit it together with Cunjin Bridge Park.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Cunjin Bridge Park
- Chikan Old Street
- Jinsha Bay
- Zhanjiang Bay Bridge
- Xiashan Seaside Promenade
- St. Victor Cathedral
- Former French Legation of Guangzhouwan
- Techeng Island