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#Wuweishi Museum Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Once you become 'Liangzhou', a touch of desolation lingers upon you
Everyone knows the Ballad of Liangzhou, but few recognize the history of Wuwei.
The day I entered Wuwei city, it was already afternoon. The sky was somewhat overcast, and there were few people and vehicles on the road.
I arrived at the Wuwei Museum at five in the afternoon, worried that I might not be able to get in. The security staff told us that our timing was perfect, as we could visit until six-thirty. Had we come a day later, the museum would close at five. The last day of August 2023 felt a bit special.
Everyone knows the 'Ballad of Liangzhou', but few are aware of Wuwei's history. This place, reclaimed by Huo Qubing, has been a fortress along the Hexi Corridor since the Han Dynasty. It was the second stop on our self-drive tour around Qinghai and Gansu.
The Wuwei Museum is not large, but it is well-maintained and the service is good, with a free beverage area provided. Most of the relics are from tombs, conventional and each tells its history, without any particularly stunning pieces, just like the city's millennia of understatement. History and culture make us remember and revere Dunhuang nearby, and when passing through Wuwei, it seems we only recall the 'Ballad of Liangzhou'.
'Grapes of the finest vintage fill the luminous cups at night, urging one to drink as the pipa hastens the rider.' Following this verse, I bought some local grapes. Then I went to Beiguan Market and had the famous 'three sets of carriage'.
We all yearn for big cities in our lives, yet we seldom come to, and know little about, the small towns in the great Northwest. But even as the world rushes towards prosperity, there are those who stay in a small town, recounting its thousand-year history. If you are fortunate enough to meet them, remember to offer a glass of grape wine.
Next time, I'll tell you about a legendary figure from Wuwei city.
Wuwei Museum, the historical stories in the relics
Wuwei, a city I have longed for, not for the scenery, not for the food, but for the legendary stories that happened on this land thousands of years ago. The Yuezhi and Wusun once built cities and multiplied here, Emperor Wu of Han bestowed the name, the place where Huo Qubing fought, the place where the famous cultural relic 'Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow' was unearthed. Recently, after watching the documentary 'Hexi Corridor', I suddenly look forward to seeing it. I always feel it is like a mystery, extremely mysterious, and has some kind of touching solemnity.
I started to explore its history from the Wuwei City Museum. The 5000-year civilization unfolds slowly. There are a large number of cultural relics from the Western Xia period. The ancient black striped patterns on the pottery are like mysterious symbols. I wonder if they have any deeper meanings.
I saw a 1:1 replica of the Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow (5). I thought it was big, but it turned out to be quite small.
The Han Dynasty wood carvings are extremely exquisite, depicting people simply but vividly. How could the craftsmen of that time be so remarkable, I really want to own one.
Picture 7 shows a painted lacquer wood pigeon, a national treasure-level cultural relic.
In the Tianladder Mountain Grottoes exhibition area, I saw a large number of murals, Buddha statues, stone pagodas... it can be described as a feast...
Come to Gansu to see the Flying Horse of Gansu unearthed in Wuwei
Gansu Museum is a must-visit for tourists in Gansu, with an excellent experience. As the excavation site of the Flying Horse of Gansu (Bronze Running Horse), Wuwei has a profound cultural heritage. The exhibition hall of Wuwei Museum is well guided and the exhibits are well displayed. The exhibited cultural relics are very exquisite, and photos can't fully present their beauty... The collection includes cultural relics from the Neolithic Age, Han and Tang Dynasties, Western Xia, Ming and Qing Dynasties, etc., which have great historical and viewing value.
Unfortunately, few people know about it now. If you travel to Hexi Corridor and pass by Wuwei, you must come and see!
Due to time constraints, I was in a hurry to see it today, which is a bit regrettable, but it also gives me the opportunity to come again next time~
Travel: You can take bus No. 27, No. 2, or No. 605 from Wuwei Railway Station to Wuwei Museum. You can also take a taxi, and the taxi fare in Wuwei is not expensive.
You must try the cultural and creative ice cream 'Color Painted Lacquer Pigeon', the milk flavor is very strong! It's also a great prop for taking photos and checking in. You can pick up the museum brochure and paper tickets at the front desk, and you can also tell the staff that you want to stamp, and you can stamp on the ticket yourself.
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