The Best History Museums in China

The oldest Qing-period imperial architecture complex, Shenyang Imperial Palace (Gu Gong) makes up part of a World Heritage Site. Admire a who

Commemorating over 300,000 deaths during the 1937 Japanese capture of the then Chinese capital, The Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre stands o

One of the largest institutions of its kind in the country, Shaanxi History Museum offers an illuminating glimpse into the past through colle

Monte Forte (Fortaleza do Monte), part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Historic Centre of Macau, is a 17th-century structure initially b

See a vast collection of art, documents, and other memorabilia of the city’s long history at Shanghai Developemt Exhibition Hall. Because the

Experience a slice of Maoist propaganda at Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre, a private collection of 20th-century original posters chart

Learn about the history of the area and see some of its most treasured historical artifacts at Hubei Provincial Museum, which boasts a collec

Learn about history, art, and culture at Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong's largest museum through interactive exhibits and performances.

Explore a vast holy site dedicated to an intelligent and noble state chancellor of Kingdom of Shu at Wuhou Memorial Temple. Erected posthumou

Dedicated to the famous Chinese poet who lived during the Tang Dynasty, Du Fu Cottage offers visitors the opportunity to explore a 1,000-year