Zunyi Museum

Nestled at the intersection of Renmin Road and Zhuhai Road in Huichuan District, Zunyi Museum is a modern comprehensive museum embodying the traditional Chinese concept of "Heaven is round, Earth is square" in its architectural design, with local bluestone-clad facades blending regional character and contemporary aesthetics. Founded in 2006 and open to the public free of charge since November 2009, it covers a total area of 14,873 m² with a building area of 8,201 m², housing over 5,200 cultural relics and natural specimens (including 130+ sets of precious cultural relics). As a key cultural venue and educational base in Zunyi, it weaves together the city’s prehistoric origins (represented by the Tongzi Man fossils), the grand history of the Bozhou Tusi, the glorious revolutionary legacy of the Zunyi Conference, the colorful ethnic folk customs, and the time-honored Moutai wine culture. After the 2025 renovation and upgrading, immersive digital experiences like the Bare-eye 3D Fly Over Hailongtun have been added, making history accessible and vivid. It is just a 10-minute drive from downtown Zunyi and the Zunyi Conference Site, an essential stop to understand the entire cultural context of Zunyi.

Key Exhibition Zones & Must-See Relics

1. Zunyi’s Beauty Permanent Exhibition (1st-2nd Floors, Six Themes)The core of the museum, including: Resource-Rich City (natural specimens & mineral displays), Cultural Treasures (ancient bronzes, porcelains, and the famous Republic of China 16-layer Carved Ivory Ball), Red Land (revolutionary cultural relics and scene restorations of the Long March), Colorful Folk Customs (exquisite Nuo masks, batik, embroidery), Hometown of National Liquor (ancient Moutai bottles, Laimao brand pottery bottles, and wine-making interactive screens), Brilliant Achievements (Zunyi’s modern development).
2. Hailongtun Bare-eye 3D TheaterA blockbuster immersive experience showing the aerial view of the world cultural heritage Hailongtun Tusi Fortress. No glasses needed—you feel like an eagle flying over the ancient military stronghold, with 4 fixed screenings every day (check the on-site notice for times).
3. Ancient Nuo Mask CollectionOne of the most distinctive collections, featuring the Han Dynasty General Nuo Mask (Republic of China) and Crooked-Mouth Musician Nuo Mask (Qing Dynasty), which are vivid and have profound folk beliefs and artistic value.
4. Temporary Exhibition Hall (3rd Floor)Rotating exhibitions on art, archaeology, cultural exchanges, and themed exhibitions related to traditional festivals, adding new highlights to each visit.

Highlights & Unforgettable Experiences

• All-in-One Cultural Overview: Covering 200,000 years of human activity (Tongzi Man) to modern times, one museum to understand Zunyi completely.
• Digital Immersion: The Bare-eye 3D Hailongtun show and interactive wine-making screens make history fun and not boring.
• Free High-Quality Services: Free audio guides (Chinese/English), free lockers, and free water stations; group guided tours are available by appointment.
• Cultural and Creative Shop: Unique souvenirs such as Moutai-themed stationery, Nuo mask fridge magnets, and cultural relic pattern art prints.

Practical Visitor Information

• Location: Intersection of Renmin Road & Zhuhai Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, China
• Opening Hours: 09:00–17:00 (entry stops at 16:30); Closed every Monday (except legal holidays, subject to on-site notice)
• Admission: Free (real-name reservation via official WeChat account or on-site ID verification; no ticket fee)
• Recommended Visit Time: 2–3 hours
• How to Get There:
  1. Public Transport: Take city buses No. 1, 3, 10, 12 to the Zunyi Museum Station, a short walk to the entrance.
  2. Taxi/Ride-hailing: About 10 minutes from the Zunyi Conference Site, 15 minutes from Zunyi Railway Station.
• Tips: No photography with flash in the exhibition halls; no food or drinks inside; keep your voice down; children must be accompanied by adults; rent an English audio guide at the service desk (free, deposit required).

Why You Should Add It to Your Itinerary

1. It is the most comprehensive cultural window of Zunyi, integrating prehistory, Tusi culture, red revolution, ethnic customs, and wine culture—perfectly complementary to visits to the Zunyi Conference Site and Hailongtun.
2. The combination of precious cultural relics and cutting-edge digital experiences makes it suitable for both history lovers and families with children.
3. Free admission, convenient location, and complete supporting services make it a cost-effective and high-quality cultural stop.