Qingzhou Museum, Shandong, China
4.5 (19 reviews) Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Qingzhou Speciality Museums
Most appealing Chinese buddhist sculptures
I have been to Qingzhou quite a few times, always to visit this museum. This museum houses a fine collection of buddhist sculptures of the 6th century created by local artists. Their style is completely different from those in other areas even in the same period. They are mixtures of the linearity of the Ghardara style and the voluminous features of the Mathura stye in India. Underlying them is a unique Chinese subtlety reminding me of the Botticelli of Italian Renaissance. If you happen to be a lover of buddhist sculptures, this is your Mecca.
Address
No.1 Fangongting West Road, Qingzhou 262500 China
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Website
http://www.qzbowuguan.com/
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 7:13
User Ratings
4.5 based on (19 reviews)
Reviews
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4Travelingmaven 5:00 PM Aug 12, 2015
If you're in Jinan, Go!
This is a marvelous museum showcasing the importance of Shandong (Jinan) in different dynasties. It's on 2 floors, accessed by stairs. The Buddha statues are lovely. It was odd that we were permitted to photograph without flash in some of the galleries but not in others. The exhibits had scant English descriptions, but we were totally enchanted by the museum, nonetheless. It really should not be missed! I did not see an elevator, so cannot speak to whether the museum is handicapped accessible. Again, bring passports for entrance.
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4RSN2011 5:00 PM Jan 27, 2015
Go there
Qingzhou has been part of a long history of traditions in the various dynasties. You can see the history depicted there and how the place was important during each dynasties.
