Make a day trip visiting the museums of Guangzhou to understand this city at a deeper level. See what history, the Guangzhou Museum established in 1929 has collected up to this day.
Zhenai Tower
You will find the historical exhibit in this tower which comprises of five floors. The Zhenai Tower was constructed in 1928 but the original structure dates back to 1380. The red sandstone is distinctly Ming Dynasty.
The Art Gallery
The art gallery is situated east of Zhenai Tower and was established in 1930. It has a great collection of artwork and masterpieces from the Qing, Jin and Ming Dynasties as well as much more.
The Memorial Halls
You can learn more about the city’s revolutionary history as well as the March 29 Uprising at the Sanyuanli Revolution Memorial Hall. It is a great place to get a comprehensive look into China’s revolution and how that shaped the country to what it is today.
How to Get There & Basic Facts
If you are coming to the Guangzhou museum from Somerset Bio Island Guangzhou it would be only 30 minutes driving time. Since it is easily accessible by bus or metro, you could rent apartments in Guangzhou and plan a whole day trip around the museums.
