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Shaanxi · China
The tour begins with a visit to the Shaanxi History Museum for a cultural and historical overview of the province, beginning with the great Emperor Qing. You'll relive the rise of the city’s greatness as guardian of the wealth that came from the Silk Road.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Shaanxi History Museum
Welcome to the Shaanxi History Museum, often heralded as the Pearl of the Ancient City and the Treasury of Huaxia Civilization. As you stand before this imposing structure, you are at the gateway to the heart of Chinese history. …
Listen in the app2The Bronze Age — Rituals and Power
We begin our exploration in the halls dedicated to the Shang and Zhou dynasties, a period where bronze was the ultimate symbol of power, status, and ritual. These artifacts are more than just functional vessels; they are the…
Listen in the app3The Hejiacun Treasure — A Discovery by Accident
In 1970, a construction program in Hejiacun led to a discovery that would change our understanding of the Tang dynasty forever. Workers accidentally found a cellar containing a treasure trove of almost 1,000 cultural relics…
Listen in the app4The Jade Belts — A Measure of Rank
One of the most fascinating aspects of Tang dynasty social structure is revealed through the Jade Belts on display. In this era, clothing was not just a matter of fashion but a strict indicator of social rank and political power. …
Listen in the app5The Gilded Silver Jar with Dancing Horses
Among the eighteen National Treasures in this museum, the Gilded Silver Jar with Dancing Horses is perhaps the most evocative. This extraordinary wine container features a pattern of a 'dancing horse' holding a wine cup in its…
Listen in the app6Tang Dynasty Murals — A Window into Daily Life
The Shaanxi History Museum houses an unparalleled collection of Tang dynasty mural paintings, which are of particular characteristic to this institution. These murals, mostly excavated from the tombs of princes and high-ranking…
Listen in the app7The Silk Road — Global Connections in Chang'an
As the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, the city of Chang'an—modern-day Xi'an—was the world's first international metropolis. During the peak of the Tang dynasty, more than one million people lived here, five percent of…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Shaanxi History Museum, we have traveled through millions of years of human history, from the earliest human traces to the peak of imperial splendor. This museum is truly the art pavilion…
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What is Shaanxi History Museum?
Shaanxi History Museum is a place in Shaanxi · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shaanxi · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.2240, 108.9554 |
| Last updated |
