Liuzhou Museum

Liuzhou, where 'three rivers converge and four streams meet, embracing the city like a pot', is also known as Dragon City and Pot City, with a history of more than 2100 years of establishment. Liuzhou is a major industrial town in the southwest and is known as the City of Bauhinia. It has the reputation of being the 'Commercial Port in the heart of Guangxi'. It is the hometown of the famous Luosifen rice noodles and also the birthplace of one of China's earliest ancient humans, the 'Liujiang Man'. Due to its abundance of rare and exotic stones, it is hailed as the 'Stone Capital of China'. During the Tang Dynasty, the horse-trading route from Guizhou to Liuzhou was opened, and the Gui-Liu Canal (Xiangsi Dike) was constructed, connecting the Liu River with the Yangtze River system. Liu Zongyuan, exiled to Dragon City for four years, carried out virtuous governance and established the state school. In the Northern Song period, Liuzhou became the largest commodity distribution center and the largest timber distribution center in central Guangxi, with Liuzhou fabric being sold far and wide. Neighborhoods appeared in Liuzhou during the Southern Song Dynasty. In the second year of the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty (1132 AD), three chancellors residing in Liuzhou, Wang Anzhong, Wu Min, and Wang Boyan, toured Jiahe Mountain and established the Jiahe Academy and the Three Chancellors Pavilion there, known for 'viewing books and discussing poetry', which was one of the earliest academies in Guangxi. During the Ming Dynasty, a large amount of grain from Liuzhou was transported to eastern Guangdong. The Zeng brothers introduced the Yidu rice, which was extensively sold to Guangzhou. The patterns on Ming Dynasty porcelain were initially dominated by freehand brushwork, bold and unrestrained. In the later Ming period, realism prevailed, with a simple and lively style. Ming Dynasty gold and silver jewelry tended to organize flowers, plants, and birds into various auspicious patterns, with palace-style auspicious patterns leading the trend of the era. Ming Dynasty antique bronze wares were mostly replicas based on the Song Dynasty's 'Xuanhe Bogu Tu'. Ming Xuande bronze Yi vessels represented the highest level of the Ming Dynasty's copper-making industry. Gilded bronzes were more common in the Qing Dynasty. During the Kangxi and Qianlong periods, guild halls for Guangdong, Hunan, Jiangxi, Fujian, eastern Guangdong, and Luling were established successively.

Liuzhou, also known as Pot City or Dragon City, has been a place where multiple ethnic groups have lived together since ancient times. The songs of the Zhuang people, the towers of the Dong people, the festivals of the Miao people, and the dances of the Yao people are called the 'Four Wonders of Ethnic Customs' of Liuzhou. During the Spring and Autumn period, the Baiyue people in the territory of Guangxi were divided into three tribes: the Xi'ou (north bank), the Luoyue (south bank), and the Cangwu. Liuzhou is known as the hometown of giant apes. The Liujiaoren fossils, which date back about 50,000 years, are the earliest fossils of early Homo sapiens and have the main characteristics of the Mongoloid race. The Liujiaoren are more primitive than the 'Shandingdong Man' and 'Ziyang Man', belonging to the late Paleolithic period. In the sixth year of Yuanding during the Western Han Dynasty (111 BC), the Western Han Dynasty established Tanzhong County (now Liuzhou), with its administrative center located at the foot of Jiahe Mountain. The highest achievement of Han Dynasty pottery art was the production of lead-glazed pottery. Most of the Han Dynasty pottery unearthed in the Liuzhou area belongs to hard pottery. The surface of hard pottery is often decorated with imprinted grid patterns and geometric shapes. Porcelain appeared in the middle and late Eastern Han Dynasty, mainly celadon, with very little black porcelain. The fortresses of the Han Dynasty were a type of civilian defensive architecture, and some wealthy people would even raise militias within the fortresses to resist the invasion of refugees. Later, it evolved into the volunteer armies of the Southern Song Dynasty and the militia groups of the Qing Dynasty. Guangxi produced fierce soldiers, and the local generals were both fierce in battle and refined in culture! Bronze mirrors originated more than four thousand years ago during the Qijia cultural period. The Shang Dynasty began to manufacture bronze mirrors, and during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, bronze mirrors became quite popular. Until the end of the Ming Dynasty, glass began to be used for mirrors. By the Tang Dynasty, with the opening of the Gui-Liu Canal, Liuzhou became a transit station connecting the Central Plains region. The trend of lavish burials prevailed during the Tang Dynasty, and the use of tri-colored burial objects also rapidly developed.

The museum, located on the east side of Liuzhou People's Square and near the five-star pedestrian street, is a national second-level museum. It covers multiple exhibition halls with a total exhibition area of 8,000 square meters, making it a great place for children to learn during the holidays. The museum includes: History Hall, Ethnic Hall, Bronze Hall, Fan Painting and Calligraphy Hall, Paleontological Fossil Hall, Stele Hall, and more. Reservation Tips: Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Last admission: 4:00 PM. Tickets: Free of charge FREE. Please make an online reservation 3 days in advance ~ Venue features: As soon as you enter the museum's atrium, you will be attracted by the group of pink oil-paper umbrellas, which are exquisitely arranged, high in aesthetic value, and create an impressive scene. The pink oil-paper umbrellas here symbolize Liuzhou's well-known Bauhinia flowers. They also represent unity and strength, recreating the famous 'Sanjiang Wind and Rain Bridge' scene. Here, not only can you watch exciting performances, but you can also browse the special souvenir market, and there are seats available for rest when you're tired ~

Hello everyone, I am the 'Versatile Player' Qiancao Wuyai, located in Hangzhou, a niche folk tourism enthusiast. Today, I came to the Liuzhou Museum to unlock the retro beauty of steampunk and open up another side of the industrial city of Liuzhou. If 'cyberpunk' points to the future, then 'steampunk' imagines the past. This is a love song dedicated to 'mechanical fantasy' of bygone days, as well as a whimsical idea born from human regrets and excessive mechanization.

🔜 Arrived at Liuzhou Railway Station at noon, dropped off the luggage and headed straight to Ma'anshan (p2️⃣-3️⃣). Originally wanted to take the elevator, but it was not open, so had to climb up. However, the climb offered a lot of scenery. It took a total of more than two hours to go up and down. Got hungry around four o'clock and wanted to eat the Luosifen recommended by the driver, but Erkong Apo's Luosifen was closed. Felt a bit sad and then just ate at another Luosifen place next door (p4️⃣, forgot the name, sob sob), which was super delicious! Really recommend it! It was a blessing in disguise. The noodles were chewy, and I also ordered a bowl of cold mixed noodles, which was amazingly good! Sour and spicy, so delicious. After eating, wanted to take the bus to Wenmiao, but by some mix-up ended up at Liujing Bridge and did a city walk, took some photos. In the evening, went straight to Wenmiao and Yao Bu ancient town (p5️⃣-7️⃣). Wenmiao is worth a visit, but the ancient town is just average, quite commercialized, mostly for taking portrait photos. The Dangdang fried ice was so-so, but the corn syrup water was not bad. In the afternoon, went to Longtan Park (p8️⃣-1️⃣0️⃣). It was sunny that day with a bit of wind, really comfortable. No need to rent a car, just walk and stop, two hours is enough. Also played some amusement projects in the park. Didn't have dinner in the evening, went straight to Wuxing Pedestrian Street (p1️⃣1️⃣-1️⃣3️⃣). First went to eat at Pork Shop, this shop is right opposite to Fugui Glutinous Rice Dumplings. The honey-flavored ones are delicious! The spicy ones are a bit too spicy, not recommended for those who can't handle spice. Then it's Fugui Glutinous Rice Dumplings! I really love it, went there specially again on the third day, tried five flavors. My personal ranking is that yogurt strawberry and molten matcha red bean are the best! Cheese blueberry and purple rice red bean are also good. If you want to buy more, you can. The molten taro and custard are a bit greasy. Then tried Liufangfang Duck Feet Pot, not bad but not a must-eat. Further inside, there's a bit of honey duck leg which is delicious, worth trying! Further inside is Qili Sweet Soup, I highly recommend this shop! The environment is good and the desserts are delicious, especially recommend the osmanthus bean curd, the taste and texture are superb. At noon, went to eat the very popular Feng Zhang Luosifen (p1️⃣4️⃣), ordered a dry mix Luosifen and refreshing noodles, both were not bad but not as good as the hype online, haha, still recommend the one eaten on the first day more. In the afternoon, went to Liuzhou Museum (p1️⃣5️⃣). The museum is quite small, didn't expect to finish the tour in less than an hour. We thought it would take a long time, so we didn't plan anything else and went back to Wuxing Pedestrian Street to stroll and eat. Ate Fugui Glutinous Rice Dumplings again, and also tried Ba Wang Ji Liu, recommend! Ordered a three-mix, I like the rice cake the most! (forgot to take a photo, sob sob) Finally, at four o'clock, took a taxi to Liuzhou Station, time to go home~ Overall impression, Liuzhou's traffic is a bit chaotic, some drivers can be impatient, and if there's a traffic jam, they might even drop you off early and not take you to your destination, which is quite speechless. The food and fun are all very concentrated, and the prices are quite low. A taxi ride never exceeded ten yuan. You can pay more attention to some small shops, don't be too fixated on popular online shops. Be more casual with your activities, and you will discover many beauties of Liuzhou.

🚗 Travel Tips: - Departing from Nanning, take the high-speed train to Liuzhou Station, about 1 hour's journey, convenient and fast.🚄 - Liuzhou Bailian Airport offers several domestic routes, a quick choice to reach Liuzhou.✈️ - Self-driving tourists can choose to travel along the highway, enjoying the landscape of Guangxi along the way, about a 3-hour drive.🚗 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: - Star hotels in Liuzhou city area, providing comfortable accommodation, suitable for business and leisure travelers.🏨 - Ethnic homestays in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, experience the local ethnic culture and customs.🏡 📸 Must-visit Attractions: - Ma'anshan Park: Climb Ma'anshan, overlook the panoramic view of Liuzhou, feel the city's prosperity and natural beauty.🏞️ - Liuzhou Museum: Understand the history, culture, and industrial development of Liuzhou.🏢 - Rongshui Miao Autonomous County: Visit the Wind and Rain Bridge, Drum Tower, experience the traditional culture of the Miao people.🏯 - Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County: Appreciate the Dong people's Wind and Rain Bridge and Drum Tower, feel the architectural art of the Dong people.🏠 - Liuzhou Luosifen: Taste this authentic Liuzhou dish, feel the unique flavor of sour, spicy, fresh and fragrant.🍜 🍲 Food Recommendations: - Liuzhou Luosifen, known for its unique sour and spicy taste and rich ingredients.🌶️ - Sanjiang Sour Fish, fresh fish with sour soup, a local specialty.🍤 - Rongshui Miao cuisine, such as sour soup fish, Miao bacon, unique flavor, worth a try.🥢 📅 Itinerary Planning: - Day 1: Arrive in Liuzhou, check into a city hotel, visit Ma'anshan Park in the afternoon.🌉 - Day 2: Visit Liuzhou Museum, understand the history and culture of Liuzhou.🌙 - Day 3: Go to Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, experience Miao culture.🍽️ - Day 4: Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, appreciate Dong architectural art.🚶‍♂️ - Day 5: Taste Liuzhou Luosifen, end the trip to Liuzhou.🚂 Liuzhou, this city of landscape in Guangxi, is waiting for you to explore its natural beauty and rich ethnic culture, enjoy a feast of vision and taste.🎉