Zhongxiang Museum
钟祥市博物馆
Displays Ming-era princely treasures, including gold and jade from the Tomb of Prince Liang Zhuang, and tells the story of ancient Yingzhou and Zhongxiang as the 'homeland of emperors'.
The highlight of Zhongxiang Museum is its collection of Ming-era princely treasures. Displays include gold, silver, jade and gemstone jewellery excavated from the Tomb of Prince Liang Zhuang, finely crafted pieces once named among China's top ten archaeological discoveries. Other galleries cover Chu-Ying culture and Zhongxiang's longevity culture, and give a systematic introduction to the city's ancient name of Yingzhou, and to the origins of Prince Xingxian and the Jiajing Emperor as the 'homeland of emperors'. Admission is free, with an ID card reservation or on-site registration required. The museum is usually closed on Mondays, and 1–1.5 hours is recommended for a visit.
Opening hours
About 9:00–17:00; closed Mondays