Gan Jiang Casting Swords - Bronze Casting in Wuhu

The "Bronze Casting in Wuhu" exhibition is located at the Wuhu Museum, 50 Renhe Rd, Jiujiang District, Wuhu, Anhui. Bronze is an alloy of copper, tin, and lead. Bronze ware refers to vessels and utensils made from bronze. The Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties in China, which used a large number of bronze ritual vessels, musical instruments, and weapons, are also known as the Bronze Age. Ritual vessels include wine vessels, cooking vessels, food vessels, and water vessels. Wuhu has a long history of bronze casting. During the Spring and Autumn period, Gan Jiang cast swords in Wuhu, leaving many famous historical sites related to sword casting. According to the "Anhui Historical Records", "Gan Jiang took iron from Iron Mountain and cast swords on the divine mountain connected to Red Casting Mountain. There is a place on the mountain where Gan Jiang tested his swords, and Gan Jiang's tomb is on Red Casting Mountain." Ticket information: Free Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, open on public holidays Transportation: Walk 660 meters from Wuhu City Government or take bus No. 4 for one stop.