Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Shaanxi, China

5Elizabeth M 5:00 PM May 7, 2014

One Visit Is Not Enough
The Baoji Bronze Ware Museum contains four exhibit halls on the first floor with other, seasonal or special exhibits, on the second floor. Dioramas, manikins, replicas, and original artifacts tell the story of life in ancient Shaanxi, especially the Zhou and Qin dynasties. There is so much information and so many things to view that one cannot do it justice in one visit. Most exhibits are described in Chinese, English, and Korean. English and Chinese-speaking volunteers (usually students from the nearby Baoji University of Arts and Sciences) are available to assist visitors throughout the museum. The building itself is an architectural wonder standing on a hill near the river. It can be seen from many locations. At night it is lit like a beacon, contrasting with the nearby pagoda standing slightly higher on the hill. I have visited the museum now four or five times and would jump at the chance to return. The majority of times I visited, there was no fee, although I had to show my passport. Not only does this museum represent the beginnings of civilization in the area, but also displays the true beauty of the Bronze Age.

4Billy P 5:00 PM Jul 22, 2016

Fun place to visit
A short cab ride from our hotel to what we called the Rolo.The admission was free and there was a lot of variety to the exhibits. There was almost no English translation on any of the exhibits, but there were many guides that offered information in the best English they could muster. A great place to visit - the nearby pagoda was imrpessive and there was a very small, but fun "amusement park" down the hill for the kids to enjoy.