Quanzhou Maritime Museum
Fujian Sheng
Quanzhou Maritime Museum, located in the Fengze District of Quanzhou, Fujian Province, is the only museum in China specializing in the history of overseas relations. Established in 1959, it reflects the rich maritime heritage of Quanzhou, once a major Eastern port known as Citong or Zaytun during the Middle Ages. The museum comprises two sections: the old section near Kaiyuan Temple displaying ancient boats, and the new section near East Lake Park, designed to resemble a large sailing ship. The new building houses four exhibition halls dedicated to maritime history, religious stone carvings, ethnic culture, and ancient Chinese ship models. Noteworthy exhibits include a Song dynasty ship unearthed in 1974, stone stelae with inscriptions from Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, valuable Dehua porcelain export ceramics, and ancient navigation equipment such as a Ming dynasty four-claw anchor. The museum highlights Quanzhou's pivotal role in economic and cultural exchanges across the seas, illustrating its importance on the Maritime Silk Road.
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Astuce: Visitors are advised to check the museum's official website or contact via phone for current opening hours and available guided tours. The best time to visit is during spring and autumn when the weather is mild. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended to avoid queues. Discounts may be available for students and seniors. The museum's location near East Lake Park allows for a combined visit to enjoy scenic surroundings.
Faits intéressants
- •The Quanzhou ship is a rare Song dynasty vessel discovered in 1974, offering valuable insights into ancient Chinese shipbuilding.
- •The museum displays stone stelae with inscriptions representing multiple religions: Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, highlighting Quanzhou's multicultural maritime history.
- •Dehua porcelain, a prized export ceramic featured in the museum, is renowned for its quality and artistic value.
- •The four-claw iron anchor from the Ming dynasty exemplifies ancient Chinese navigation technology.
Histoire
Founded in 1959, Quanzhou Maritime Museum was created to preserve and showcase the city's historical significance as a major maritime port during the Song dynasty and beyond.
The old exhibition hall near Kaiyuan Temple houses ancient boats, while the new section, completed in 1991, expanded the museum's capacity and thematic scope.
Over the centuries, Quanzhou evolved as a key hub for overseas trade and cultural exchange, reflected in the museum's collections that span religious, commercial, and navigational artifacts from multiple eras including Song and Ming dynasties.
Guide du lieu
Old Exhibition Hall at Kaiyuan Temple1959
This hall exhibits ancient boats, including the famous Song dynasty ship discovered in 1974, illustrating the maritime technology of the period.
New Exhibition Hall near East Lake Park1991
Designed to resemble a large sailing ship, this modern building houses four main exhibition halls covering maritime history, religious stone carvings, ethnic culture, and ancient ship models.
Quanzhou Maritime Exhibition Hall
Focuses on the history of overseas transportation and trade through artifacts and models, including navigation equipment and export ceramics.
Quanzhou Religious Stone Carving Hall
Displays stone stelae and tombstones with inscriptions from various religions, reflecting the city's multicultural maritime connections.
Quanzhou Ethnic Culture Exhibition Hall
Showcases the diverse ethnic groups connected to Quanzhou's maritime history and their cultural artifacts.
Contact
Téléphone: 0595 2210 2655