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Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty Museum (郑州商城博物馆, Zhèngzhōu Shāngchéng Bówùguǎn)
The Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty Museum (郑州商城博物馆) is at the archaeological site of the ancient Shang Dynasty capital. Zhengzhou was one of the earliest Shang Dynasty capitals (1600-1046 BCE) and China's oldest walled city.
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Is Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty Museum worth visiting?
The museum at the archaeological site of the Shang Dynasty capital (Zhengzhou) — China's oldest walled city (3600 years old). Free.
Quick facts
| Category | history |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free. Passport required. |
| Hours | 9:00-17:00. Closed Mondays. |
| Recommended duration | 1-1.5 hours. |
| Best time to visit | April through October. |
| How to get there | Metro Line 2 to Shang Dynasty City Site (商代遗址) stop. |
| English signage | partial |
Why visit
Zhengzhou was the Shang Dynasty capital and is one of China's oldest cities. The site provides archaeological context for China's earliest recorded civilization.
Collection highlights
- Shang Dynasty city wall foundations
- Bronze casting archaeological remains
- Shang Dynasty pottery
Tips
- Combine with the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou
- The site is in central Zhengzhou