Ancient bronzes
Including the rabbit vessel.
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The largest museum in Shanxi province and one of the oldest in China, first opened on 9 October 1919; in 2005 it moved into its present monumental building and took its new name, and it displays the treasures of a province counted among the cradles of Chinese civilisation. Its halls trace Shanxi's history from prehistory to the Ming and Qing, with ancient bronzes such as a vessel in the shape of a rabbit, glazed ceramics, calligraphy and painting, and pieces from the lives of the merchants and bankers the province was famous for. Entry is free with advance booking up to three days ahead, Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm with last entry at 4 pm, closed on Mondays except public holidays, per visitor guides. Bring your passport.
Including the rabbit vessel.
Through the ages.
And their old banks.
West bank of the Fen River, west of central Taiyuan, Shanxi
Through the museum's official WeChat account up to three days ahead, with tickets released at 7 am each day; bring your passport to enter, per visitor guides.