Shou County, Anhui: Spending the Holiday in a Museum

Updated:2025-05-09 11:10 Source:Huainan Daily Hits:
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During the May Day holiday, tourists visited the Anhui Chu Culture Museum, located in Shouxian County, Huainan City, Anhui Province. Opting for a more culturally enriching way to spend their vacation, people immersed themselves in museum visits and cultural venues, celebrating the holiday in a rich atmosphere of history and heritage. The Anhui Chu Culture Museum is the only museum in China named specifically after “Chu Culture.” The architectural design of the museum draws deeply from elements of the ancient city, showcasing the architectural concepts of the Chu people, such as the “fortress-like cities with square shape” and the “ Jingchu high base,” embodying both majestic ancient style and modern flair.  The structure reflects both the grandeur of ancient styles and a modern aesthetic. The museum houses over 700 artifacts related to Chu culture and holds the largest collection of Chu gold coins in China. Visitors can fully appreciate the the charm of Chu and Han here.