China National Silk Museum – A Journey Through 5,000 Years of Textile Art

#discoverchina Located in Hangzhou, the China National Silk Museum is the world’s largest museum dedicated to silk heritage, tracing its evolution from Neolithic times to modern haute couture. Why Visit? - UNESCO-Listed Collections: Over 40,000 artifacts, including: - 2,000-year-old Han Dynasty jade burial suits lined with silk - Tang Dynasty (618-907) brocades from the Silk Road - 18th-century imperial dragon robes with gold-wrapped threads - Living Traditions: Watch master weavers recreate ancient techniques on looms - Global Connections: Exhibits on silk trade routes linking China to Rome, Persia, and Byzantium 📍 Address: 73-1 Yuhuangshan Rd, Hangzhou 🚇 Transport: Metro Line 5 to Houchaomen Station + 10-min walk ⏰ Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed Mondays) 🎟️ Admission: Free