Museum
China National Silk Museum
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The China National Silk Museum is the world's largest museum dedicated to silk, located in Hangzhou. Visitors journey through the history of silk production, from ancient sericulture to modern textile art. Exhibits feature intricate garments, looms, and dyeing techniques, highlighting silk's role in Chinese culture and global trade. The museum's gardens also host mulberry trees and silkworm demonstrations, offering a hands-on experience of this timeless craft.
Don't miss
- See a Ming dynasty silk robe and intricate embroidery from the Qing dynasty.
- Watch live silkworm spinning and silk reeling demonstrations in the mulberry garden.
- Explore the Silk Road gallery showcasing trade routes and cultural exchanges.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit China National Silk Museum
You can visit China National Silk Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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