[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhejiang Art Museum (Updated Jul)

#hangzhoutrip I found it by chance while exploring the West Lake as it was a very hot summer decide to enter the enjoy the air conditioning to escape the extreme summer heat It was very big with many exhibits on display. If you are interested in Chinese Art and history this place will definitely be lit of interest to you . While I was there it was not too crowded not sure is it because it a weekday . Anyway I will definitely recommend a visit to this Museum if you happen to be around with plenty of time to spare as the entrance is free

Everyone says that during scorching weather, you should escape the heat in air-raid shelters and museums. Unexpectedly, the West Lake area was miraculously uncrowded! Honestly, it's perfect for introverts like me! Visiting Zhejiang Art Museum for the Centennial Exhibition of Zhejiang Sculpture, the final hall left a deep impression. The monument, with its solemn, classic, and eternal commemorative nature, evokes shared memories and sublime spiritual experiences. The sculpture "The Hard Struggle" doesn't focus on heroic role models but rather captures the collective spirit and character of countless ordinary yet great people.

🎨 Attraction Introduction Zhejiang Art Museum is a highly influential art institution. In 2025, it hosted the China Academy of Art graduation exhibition, featuring the remarkable "Dolly the Sheep Trilogy" in the miniature world section. This artwork, centered on the cloned sheep Dolly, depicts her hypothetical middle-class life in Britain through miniature scenes, provoking contemplation on technology and life. It's an outstanding fusion of art and science. 📍 Location Located on the first floor of Zhejiang Art Museum, within the exhibition hall showcasing technology, vehicles, robots, and related content. 🎫 Tickets and Opening Hours Free admission. The exhibition runs from June 1 to June 20, open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with last entry at 4:30 PM. 🚶 How to Visit and Route After entering through security, start at the 2nd floor to view works from the Printmaking and Oil Painting departments. Then proceed to the 3rd floor for Mural Painting and Comprehensive Painting exhibits. Return to the 2nd floor service desk, turn right to pass through the cultural creative store, and take the elevator on the right down to the 1st floor to see the Cross-Media Art School exhibition area, including the Dolly the Sheep Trilogy. End your visit at the outdoor creative market. 🏨 Nearby Accommodations Options like Jinjiang Inn and Hanting Hotel offer comfortable and convenient stays for visitors. 🍜 Nearby Dining Nearby restaurants such as Zhiweiguan serve Hangzhou specialties like West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp. 🚇 Transportation Take Metro Line 7 to Wushan Square Station (Exit C) and walk about 1.5 km. Alternatively, take the shuttle bus from Xionzhenlou Bus Station or Houchaomen Metro Station (Exit A). For drivers, parking can be reserved via the "Zhejiang Art Museum" mini-program, though spaces are limited and traffic is often congested, making this option less recommended. 📷 Photography Tips Shoot in good lighting, avoid reflections, and capture the miniature scenes from various angles to highlight their intricate details and creativity. ⚠ Important Notes No food or drinks are allowed in exhibition halls; items can be temporarily left at the entrance or stored in lockers to the right of the security hall service desk. The air conditioning can be chilly, so bringing a light jacket is advised. Please refrain from touching exhibits and maintain proper museum etiquette.

🎨Attraction Introduction: The miniature world exhibits from the National Academy of Fine Arts graduation exhibition at Zhejiang Art Museum are located on the 1st floor in the Cross-media Art Academy exhibition area, meticulously created by many students. These miniature works feature exquisite details, such as "Endless Station," which uses a one-way mirror to achieve an "infinite corridor" visual effect, and "Guy Fawkes Night," which combines miniature models with images to showcase modern urban scenes, provoking reflections on life and offering visitors a marvelous visual feast. 📍Location: 1st Floor, Zhejiang Art Museum, No. 138 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Exhibition Halls 1, 2, and 3 of the Cross-media Art Academy. 🎫Tickets and Opening Hours: From June 1 to June 20, 2025, daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). No reservation required. Free admission with valid ID. 🚶How to Explore and Route: Enter the hall through the security gate to reach the 2nd floor. You can first visit the Printmaking and Oil Painting departments on the 2nd floor, then proceed to the 3rd floor to see the Mural and Comprehensive Painting departments. Next, take the elevator on the right side of the 2nd-floor service desk down to the 1st floor to visit the miniature world exhibits, and finally stroll through the outdoor plaza to enjoy the creative market. 🏨Nearby Accommodation: There are nearby hotels such as All Season Hotel and Hanting Hotel, offering convenient travel and comfortable environments. 🍜Nearby Food: You can visit nearby restaurants like Zhiweiguan and Lou Wai Lou to taste Hangzhou specialties such as West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp. 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 7 to Wushan Square Exit C, then walk about 1.5 kilometers; you can also take the shuttle bus from Xiongzhenlou Bus Stop or Houchaomen Metro Station Exit A, or take Bus No. 4 to Changqiao Station. 📷Photo Tips: Use macro mode to capture details of the miniature works, utilize the exhibition lighting to create atmosphere, avoid reflections, and stand at the right angle to photograph the "infinite corridor" effect. ⚠️Notes: No food or drinks allowed inside the exhibition hall; you can temporarily leave them at the entrance or use the storage service. The air conditioning inside the museum is quite cold, so it is recommended to bring a light jacket. Please do not touch the exhibits during your visit.

I love visiting Zhejiang Art Museum on rainy days the most—it brings such tranquility! Some say creativity is a wonderful thing, while others argue that excessive creativity can be our enemy. Passion is the most precious gift in ordinary life, and aesthetic sense is cultivated—it requires practice. May every exhibition visit gradually enhance your taste and appreciation. May you, while exploring the world's landscapes, still possess eyes that discover beauty and feel that life is truly worth living!

In March 2025, escape the crowds and unlock Hangzhou's hidden gems and local life in just two days. Experience the city's authentic rhythm! Day 1: Secluded West Lake and Mountainside Relaxation 🌅 Morning｜Cycle West Lake: A crowd-free, artistic route Route Recommendation: Start from Yanggong Causeway, cycling along Maojiabu → Yuhu Bay → Wugui Pond. This serene route offers stunning lake and mountain views, with occasional encounters of egrets and wild ducks, as if stepping into a traditional Chinese painting. Local Tip: Rent a shared bike (Hangzhou Public Bicycle is free for the first hour) or stroll leisurely, embracing the Zen-like atmosphere of West Lake in the morning mist. 🍵 Late Morning｜Sip Tea at Zi Lai Dong on Yuhuang Mountain, Overlooking the Qiantang River - Ascend Yuhuang Mountain to the Zi Lai Dong Tea House, order authentic West Lake Longjing tea, and enjoy panoramic views of the Qiantang River and West Lake. This is a local's secret viewing spot, where mountain breezes and tea aromas mingle, offering a moment of tranquility. 🍜 Lunch｜Zhejiang University Yuquan Campus Canteen: A Foodie Paradise for Students - Visit the international student canteen at Zhejiang University's Yuquan Campus. For around 20 RMB per person, savor classic Hangzhou dishes: Dongpo Pork, Longjing Shrimp, and Pian Er Chuan noodles. Enjoy authentic local flavors at down-to-earth prices. 🌿 Afternoon｜Jiangyang Fan Ecological Park: Hangzhou's "Mini Xixi" - Explore this secondary wetland formed by accumulated silt from West Lake. Wooden walkways wind through reed marshes, where you might spot birds and wildflowers. Visit the Hangzhou Cuisine Museum to discover the history of local cuisine, from Southern Song Dynasty imperial dishes to street food. 🌃 Evening｜Shengli River Food Street: Where Local Life Meets Culinary Heritage - A favorite night market among locals! Try the Jiande Tofu Bao at "Zhangshu Di" and the Qiandao Lake Fish Head at "Xiang Li Xiang Qin." After dinner, stroll to Xiangji Temple, a Tang and Song Dynasty-style temple, serene and awe-inspiring under the evening lights. Day 2: Canal Sunrise and Hidden Ancient Temples 🚤 Morning｜Canal Water Bus Tour: Experience Old Hangzhou's Slow Pace - Arrive at Wulinmen Wharf before 6:30 am and take Water Bus Line 1 for 3 RMB. Witness locals washing clothes along the canal banks in the morning mist, the steam rising from breakfast stalls, and experience "living history." ⛩️ Late Morning｜Yongfu Temple: Zen and Tea in Harmony, a Tranquil Oasis near Lingyin Temple - Escape the crowds at Lingyin Temple and hike to Yongfu Temple. This thousand-year-old temple nestles against the mountain, surrounded by tea gardens. Savor a cup of Longjing tea, hand-picked by monks, at the temple's Fuquan Tea House, and listen to the dialogue between the bell and the mountain breeze. 🍲 Lunch｜Maojiabu Farmhouse Cuisine: Hidden Delights by the Lake - Try "Cha Ren Cun" or "Nong Tang Li" for a taste of local chicken soup or drunken shrimp. After lunch, stroll along Shangxiang Ancient Road, watching the swaying reeds, as if retracing the pilgrimage route of Southern Song Dynasty devotees. 🎨 Afternoon｜Niche Museum City Walk: A Haven for Art Enthusiasts China Umbrella Museum: Discover the poetic combination of oil-paper umbrella craftsmanship and the misty rain of Jiangnan. China Fan Museum: Explore the artistry of fans, from imperial round fans to West Lake silk fans. Nanshan Road Art District: Visit the Zhejiang Art Museum, enjoy a coffee at "Bie Zhi Coffee," and perhaps encounter an art exhibition. 🌙 Evening｜Nanshan Road Bars or Hefang Street Tea Houses: A Tipsy Hangzhou Night - Art enthusiasts can head to the jazz bars on Nanshan Road for a "West Lake IPA." - For a traditional experience, choose a tea house on Hefang Street, enjoy Pingtan storytelling, savor Dingsheng Cake, and immerse yourself in the soft Wu dialect. 📌 Local Insider Tips 1. Transportation: Subway + shared bikes + walking is the most convenient. Use Alipay's "Hangzhou Tong" for buses. 2. Accommodation: Consider guesthouses near Lingyin Temple (e.g., near Amanfayun), waking up to the sound of temple bells. 3. Avoid Tourist Traps: Opt for a "sculling boat" on West Lake instead of electric boats for a more serene experience (recommended route: Guozhuang → Maojiabu). 4. Seasonal Highlights: Encounter cherry blossoms by West Lake in March and fragrant osmanthus flowers in Manjuelong during autumn! "When I dream of the south, the place that comes to mind most vividly is Hangzhou." Spend 48 hours living like a local, and you'll discover that Hangzhou is much more than just West Lake and Longjing tea. It's the poetry hidden in the alleys, mountains, and local flavors. Save this guide and embark on your journey! ✨

On the first day, from Tongyuan, drive 70 kilometers to the beautiful human paradise Hangzhou, then brush the myth of the white snake to welcome the arrival of the Year of the Snake. Stroll around |Broken Bridge^, walk Su Causeway, appreciate |Three Pools Printing the Moon^, Climb Leifeng Tower|Leifeng Tower Scenic Area^, Walk into|Jingci Temple^, Tap the Nanping Evening Bell... [Awesome][Awesome][Awesome] Highlights Recommended Jingci Temple[Grin][Grin][Grin] Leifeng Pagoda is indeed crowded, and it is not easy to take pictures. If you want to take a panoramic view of the pagoda, it is also recommended to go in reverse from Jingci Temple. Warm reminder ❤️: Many people take the elevator to climb the tower, it is recommended to climb the stairs to climb the tower, and the big golden top can only be seen up the stairs. The temperature on the tower is very low, it is recommended to wear more clothing. There is a mural of the Legend of the White Snake in the tower, which is lifelike and can be explained to children. It is quite vivid. You can meet it at the exit of Leifeng Pagoda. The reason is that there are not many people checking in this temple, but there is a treasure image of Jigong Living Buddha, and there is also a beautiful Buddhist hall and Nanping evening bell in the temple, which can be struck during the New Year to bring good luck. For dinner, you can go to Suzai Pavilion | Su Chun Zai ^ next to Jing Ci Temple Lunar New Year order set, four people 279 yuan, each dish is very exquisite, parents and children love to eat 😊😊😊. The next day, check out the Zhejiang Art Museum and feel the collision of near-modern art: Zhang Daqian’s ink and water paintings, and foreign artists Sandro Sanna, Donato Picollo’s visual traps, shuttle between science and art. Towards the end, I met a sketch artist, Mr. Mo, who helped us who were visiting the exhibition to draw a sketch. We were so honored that the artistic atmosphere was full For eating, it is recommended to go to Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street or Hefang Street. They are antique, you can eat and play, and you can go shopping and eat at the same time. Later I went to Jiujiali to eat, ordered one fish and two to eat (West Lake vinegar fish + steamed), Dongpo meat, are Hang Gang specialty dishes, taste really good 👍

Another year, another China Academy of Art graduation exhibition I went to Zhejiang Art Museum with my friends Because more than 60% of the works here are oil paintings Colorful oil paintings are so photogenic And there are fewer people here than at other venues If you like taking photos, come here first 📍Zhejiang Art Museum 🎫 No reservation required, just scan your ID card to enter

Zhejiang Art Museum welcomes its annual finale exhibition "Beyond the Image", which brings together hundreds of authentic works by Zhang Daqian, and it's free! The exhibition will last until 2.26! A little bit of shock from the master, all kinds of styles at his fingertips, perfectly grasped! The charm of Chinese painting's brush and ink is all contained in it! You don’t have to go to the mountains and seas to enjoy the spring flowers! Zhang Daqian imitated famous works of ancient masters and deceived Xu Beihong, Chen Banding and Zhang Xueliang. He was called an epic "master of counterfeiting". In his later years, he pioneered a new style of splashing ink and color. By the way, when Zhang Daqian was 32 years old, he and his five brothers inscribed in Shuile Cave: "Han'an Zhang Huchi and his brothers Licheng Wenxiu Daqian Junshou and five others visited here." You may want to go explore the cave and have a look!

To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Italy, the Zhejiang Art Museum has launched the cross-year exhibition "Visual Trap", which has opened a new chapter in promoting the integration and mutual learning of Chinese and foreign civilizations. In the interweaving of light and shadow and the resonance of nature, embark on an artistic journey across time and space. Italian artist Sandro Sanna is good at expressing the relationship between light and shadow, and is committed to exploring the dialectical relationship between light and form, space and time, and inspiring the audience to meditate on life and existence. Marco Polo once regarded his eyes as the source of truth, but what he saw was not necessarily true. Chinese audiences can understand its charm as long as they use their traditional philosophy of cosmology.

This year marks the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death, and 2025 will mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Italy. Zhejiang Art Museum has specially launched the cross-year duo exhibition "Visual Traps: Sliding Between Atoms". Donato Piccolo has participated in two Venice Biennales. His works combine various forms such as painting, sculpture, physical principles, and mechanical devices, aiming to explore the "incomprehensible mysteries of the visible world".

Mr. Gan Zhenglun's prints are a masterpiece, and he can express the hazy beauty of the Three Gorges Moon, Wushan Clouds, Mountain City Fog, and Jiangnan Rain to the fullest. No wonder he is a model of an artist couple who respect each other and make progress together! The picture seems to be cut from the eternity of time, reflecting the dream, day, and life of the Jiangnan people in the eternal tranquility. When Mr. Gan Zhenglun engraved Marx, Lu Xun, Chen Wangdao, Wu Changshuo, and other sages, he often chose to portray the front of the face, and the upright atmosphere and calm demeanor of the people in the painting had the spirit of facing the times.

The "Nanshan 138" project at the Zhejiang Art Museum is always eye-catching. This time, Xu Yibo's "Prescribed Growth" explores whether AI can have consciousness and how human creativity will be expressed in the future through mechanical devices and AI models. Human creativity comes from impulse and self-drive, based on the accumulation and misreading of emotional experience. Can AI creativity, which is based on algorithms, be defined as being based on the experience of all mankind? "Exit" features three virtual people curling up in a virtual world to pour out their hearts, trying to provoke the audience to think about the current situation where artificial intelligence technology is shaping the real world, while also warning people to reflect on where they are.

At the Zhejiang Art Museum, printmaking works by students and teachers from the China Academy of Art and Musashino Art University are on display. The exhibits are selected from the works of students and teachers from the China Academy of Art and Musashino Art University in recent years, covering a wide range of subjects and styles. They include modern interpretations of traditional spirit and keen observations of contemporary society.

The Zhejiang Art Museum is currently exhibiting new art with the theme "Two Lines of Poetry River, Shining In..." The exhibition is divided into three sections: "River of Light," "Uncertain River," and "Floating Light and Shadow," focusing on mountains, rivers, and water systems. It features 32 artists from China and abroad, showcasing static images, installations, multimedia videos, classical craft photography, digital art, and AI-generated images.

There was just an hour gap, and I found this exhibition by the West Lake. It was a very thoughtful exhibition, and the layout must not have been easy. I discovered a lot of beautiful lines. We need a pair of eyes that are good at discovering beautiful things. 👀

For the 15th anniversary of Zhejiang Art Museum, six exhibitions are held at the same time, which can be said to be the most worthwhile blockbuster exhibition in Hangzhou in autumn. Mr. Feng Yuyu is the first generation of painters in Zhejiang Painting Academy, and also a practitioner, witness, and explorer in the development process of Zhejiang figure painting. He adheres to the tradition of Chinese literati painting art and has created a large number of works reflecting historical facts and real life. Among them, the "Folk Style" chapter draws on folk art and Western graphic language, forming a corresponding ink and color, strong and vigorous artistic style.

Don't just go shopping in Hangzhou, go to the Zhejiang Art Museum by the West Lake to see the exhibition. The recent "Yu Ying Ink Color" of Zhejiang Art Museum's 15th anniversary is really exciting! Mr. Feng Yunyu deeply explores the expressiveness of ink itself, and seeks a more simple and vast, strong and strong painting on the basis of emphasizing modeling and realism. His works are full of ink and ink, and the shape is solid and thick, opening up a new world in the field of Chinese figure painting.

Stealing half a day of leisure, I went to the Zhejiang Art Museum for an art feast and encountered Tong Zhenguo's "Ink and Wash East and West" freehand figure painting exhibition. Tong Zhenguo, a student of Professor Li Zhenjian. This donation exhibition includes a total of 102 pieces of Mr. Tong Zhenguo's Chinese paintings, oil paintings, prints, sketches, and documents.

Chen Qi's "When the Clouds Rise" exhibition is divided into two sections: "Inside and Outside the Tao" and "Water Has No Fixed Shape". The stunning large-scale prints present Chen Qi's artistic exploration over more than 40 years from multiple angles. There are also five other exhibitions at the same time, come and take a look! Yu Ying Ink Color - Feng Yuyu Chinese Figure Painting Exhibition Ou Feng Xing Yun - Wenzhou 18 Young and Middle-aged Cursive Invitation Exhibition Zhejiang Art Museum Collection Construction 20 Years Achievement Exhibition Ru Mo Zhong Xi - Tong Zhenguo Painting Exhibition Jin Shi Mo Yun - Lin Ru Calligraphy Exhibition

The Artist's Grace - Zhejiang Oil Painting Centennial Exhibition officially opened at the Zhejiang Art Museum. The exhibition covers more than 280 oil paintings by three generations of oil painters, old, middle-aged and young. It takes the development of oil painting as a clue and further explores the endogenous driving force for the future development of Zhejiang oil painting on the basis of reviewing the glorious past of the past century. A hundred years have passed since oil painting was first introduced to China in Zhejiang. What it measures is the path of self-reflection for the world. Looking back over the past century is not only to remember, but also to set out again. The century-old genealogy of Zhejiang oil painting is inseparable from two people. One is Li Shutong, and the other is Cai Yuanpei. These two people not only took the lead in raising the banner of Chinese oil painting in Zhejiang, but also deeply embedded diverse innovation, poetic character and people-centered tone into the Zhejiang path of Chinese oil painting. When the seeds of oil painting from the West fell on the land of Zhejiang, which has the cultural legacy of the Southern Song Dynasty and the tradition of literati painting of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the spirit of landscape provided more nourishment for the poetic qualities contained in generations of Zhejiang oil painters. It also consciously assumed the social responsibility of replacing religion with aesthetic education, fully demonstrating the value of oil painting as a promising subject. The history of Zhejiang oil painting is closely linked to the Academy of Fine Arts to a large extent: it is the core bastion of Zhejiang oil painting. It is for this reason that Zhejiang oil painting has developed with the support and guarantee of higher art colleges. Therefore, the starting point of Zhejiang oil painting has always been very high and has always maintained a very high academic level. In the hundred-year history of Zhejiang oil painting, it is no secret that the China Academy of Art has become the main force in the development of Zhejiang oil painting in various historical periods. Zhejiang Art Museum

One of the most anticipated exhibitions of the entire summer is at the Zhejiang Art Museum Taxi location: 138 Nanshan Road, Hangzhou Exhibition: The 14th National Art Exhibition Sculpture Works Tickets: Free Time: 2024.7.8-8.4 Parking: It is recommended to take a taxi, as the art museum's parking spaces are not open to the public. Nearby Scholar Park can be parked, 10 yuan/time ■Visiting order: The entrance is on the 2nd floor, with halls 4, 5, and 6. The 3rd floor has halls 7, 8, and 9, and the 4th floor has halls 10, 11, and 12. It takes about 3 hours or half a day to see the entire exhibition slowly. There is also a café on the 2nd floor.

Hangzhou’s recent high-quality exhibition is held at the Zhejiang Art Museum by the West Lake! The sculpture art is so exquisite that it leaves you speechless. Nothing is better than seeing it with your own eyes! Cure all your unhappiness and get great travel destinations!

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The most worth-visiting exhibition in Hangzhou in July is the American Sculpture Exhibition at the Zhejiang Art Museum. It’s a free sculpture feast and a great place to escape the summer heat or take the kids out for a walk. Bring your exhibition-going companions and go to the exhibition!

Today I went to the Zhejiang Art Museum to visit the exhibition and unlock exclusive artistic surprises. The National Art Exhibition is a major sculpture exhibition held every five years. Sculpting the history of mountains and rivers, creating oriental poetry. It not only has the oriental perspective of contemporary art, but also the translation of contemporary emotions. People with artistic talent should enjoy the world first!

The sculpture exhibition that has been asked a lot of questions is at the Zhejiang Art Museum! Don’t miss this treasure of Hangzhou, it is suitable for all ages and both the elite and the masses. Enjoy the joy that sculpture art brings you this summer! Cuotaiji is a human transformation play of the Yi ethnic group, known as the "living fossil of drama". "Cuotaiji" is usually performed from the third to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month every year. The "Sweeping Mars" on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month brings the entire "Cuotaiji" performance to a climax, aiming to drive away evil spirits, welcome good luck and pray for a good harvest.

There is a new major exhibition in Hangzhou. Come to Zhejiang Art Museum to see the National Sculpture Exhibition! There are four floors in total, and the quality of the works is really good. It is a great place to take the kids out for a walk or to escape the summer heat, and it’s free!

The 14th National Art Exhibition is open to the public for free for a limited time at the Zhejiang Art Museum. This is the national comprehensive art exhibition that is known as 'miss it once, and you'll have to wait another five years,' featuring both ideological depth and artistic excellence! Where are the roots of creation? They are in the cultural context, in tradition, in the classics, in the folk, in the vast land of the era.

The exhibition at the Zhejiang Art Museum has already reached the Next level... Back at the Zhejiang Art Museum to see the exhibition again~ This place is really suitable for spending a whole day~ This time, you can see several exhibitions at once~ The main focus of this exhibition is on landscape and calligraphy paintings. The first painting you see upon entering, 'Jiexi Huang Manqian's Waterfall', leaves a lasting impression. Accompanied by the sounds of birdsong and babbling water, it truly gives the illusion of being there in person. It's worth a visit~ 📜: Li Zhaodong's Exhibition - Harmonizing with Light and Objects 📆: 2024.5.22 📍: Zhejiang Art Museum, Exhibition Hall No. 7