Zhengzhou | The Henan Museum holds half of the history of China

If there's one must-visit attraction in Zhengzhou, it's definitely the Henan Museum . As the birthplace of Chinese civilization, Henan Province carries the weight of numerous historical changes. The Henan Museum has collected over 170,000 cultural relics from ancient metropolises such as Luoyang, Kaifeng, Anyang, and Shangqiu, showcasing the long-standing culture of the Central Plains . Even after lending out half of its artifacts, the Henan Museum still boasts nine major treasures that serve as its pillars . The nine most famous treasures are: The Jiahu bone flutes The Duling square cauldron The Fu Hao owl-shaped wine vessel The jade-handled iron sword The lotus and crane square pot The cloud-patterned bronze ge The painting of the Four Deities in Clouds The gold slips of Empress Wu Zetian The Ru kiln sky-blue glazed carved goose-neck vase The cultural and creative products of the Henan Museum are also extremely exquisite among many museums. There is a shop on each floor selling fridge magnets, postcards, and blind boxes. Additionally, there's a Henan Museum exclusive water in the fridge, blueberry-flavored and very refreshing to drink; you might want to try a bottle. The Henan Museum has 4 floors and 16 exhibition halls, and a thorough visit takes about 3-5 hours . Advance reservation is required. Located at No. 8 Agriculture Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, it is accessible by subway or bus.