Tang murals
Still vivid.
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One of China's largest and most modern museums, north-west of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, opened on 20 June 1991 in a building inspired by Tang architecture, holding more than 1.7 million objects. Its galleries tell the story of Shaanxi, capital of thirteen dynasties, from prehistory to the Qing, with bronzes, pottery, coins, gold and silver, and some figures from the Terracotta Army. Its most famous treasures are murals from Tang tombs, still vivid after more than a thousand years, showing court life, hunting and horsemanship, and the exquisite gold and silver pieces of the Hejiacun hoard. Entry is free but needs advance booking with your name and passport through the museum's official account, and tickets go fast, per visitor guides. It usually closes on Mondays, so plan ahead.
Still vivid.
Gold and silver.
From early dynasties.
North-west of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi'an
Yes, but it needs advance booking with your name and passport, and tickets go quickly, per visitor guides.
