China National Silk Museum (NSM)
Hangzhou, China
Did you know?
- Founded
- February 26, 1992
- Type
- Museum in Hangzhou, China
Visitor information
- Address: 73-1 Yuhuangshan Rd, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310002
- Phone: +86 571 8703 5150
- Official website: http://www.chinasilkmuseum.com/
People also ask
Is the Silk Museum free?
The Silk Museum is free to enter, but we do kindly ask that you make a donation.
Is the National Museum of China worth visiting?
Among the many treasures (more than one million), you'll find entire rooms dedicated to jade, porcelain and bronze artifacts. When looking at the collection, travelers are generally impressed, with many saying you need at least two to three hours to even begin to see all the treasures it holds.
Where is the best place to buy silk in China?
Shengze Town is one of China's important silk production centers and silk distribution centers. The Eastern Silk Market China in Shengze houses more than 3000 silk shops with over 2000 types of silk.
Is entry to the National Museum of China free?
It houses over 1.43 million cultural relics and covers 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. Entry to the museum is free, but advance reservation is mandatory and slots often sell out fast.