China National Silk Museum
中国丝绸博物馆 · Zhōngguó Sīchóu Bówùguǎn
A large free museum on silk: 5,000 years of Chinese textiles, the Silk Road, silkworm-rearing and weaving crafts, and a textile conservation gallery.
No booking neededBring your passport1.5–2 hours
Tip
Pair it with Leifeng Pagoda, a short walk away. Signs are in English, and it is quiet on weekdays.
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed Mondays except public holidays.
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- No booking for individual visitors since July 2024: show your passport at the entrance for real-name registration. Guided tours for groups: +86 571 8703 5223.
- Getting there
- Bus to the 丝绸博物馆 (Silk Museum) stop on Yuhuangshan Road, or walk about 15 minutes south from Leifeng Pagoda To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 浙江省杭州市西湖区玉皇山路73-1号
Photo: Siyuwj · CC BY-SA 4.0
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