Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch)
Located in the southeast of Hanzhong City, Guhantai was built in 206 BCE and is the site of the palace constructed when Liu Bang was enfeoffed as King of Han.…
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Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays)
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Near Guhantai (bus stop)
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 683. Open in Google Maps
About Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch)
Located in the southeast of Hanzhong City, Guhantai was built in 206 BCE and is the site of the palace constructed when Liu Bang was enfeoffed as King of Han. The original buildings have been destroyed, and the Qing-dynasty Wangjiang Tower survives today. In recent years, the Hanzhong Museum has been built here. It houses seventeen of the stone panels of the Thirteen Shimen Inscriptions, moved from the Shimen cliff carvings, along with replicas of ancient plank roads and a model of Shimen, and exhibitions of revolutionary relics and historical artifacts.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch) cost?
Admission to Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch) is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch)?
Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch) is open Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays).
How do I get to Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch)?
Near Guhantai (bus stop)
How long should I spend at Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch)?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch).
Where is Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch)?
Hanzhong Museum (Guhantai Branch) is in Southern Shaanxi, Shaanxi Province, in the Northwest of China.
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