Banpo Museum & Site Ticket Xi’an
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Guide
- Discover the wonders of prehistoric, Neolithic China by visiting the Banpo Museum and its dig site
- Learn deeply about thematriarchal community of the Yangshao Culture dating back about 6,000 years
- Explore a earth space of approximately 4,500 square meters (about 1 acre) of exhibit area of Banpo Museum
- See how the entire village enriches the cultural connotation of the museum and carries forward China's long history
China has a long and rich history, but many sites center mainly around its development throughout its dynasties. This archaeological site and museum, the Banpo Museum, differs from the others by giving light to the Neolothic, prehistoric life that went on in what we know as China today. Banpo, in its prehistoric times, was a Neolithic matriarchal culture, which created pottery and textiles, and instruments for fishing. Remnants and relics of this ancient culture can be found being unearthed in the Banpo site itself or displayed in the museum, where visitors are able to learn more about them. You will be able to visit the Exhibition Halls and the Site Hall with this ticket, and you’ll see the old relics either still laid by the side of the pits, or on pedestals in exhibition. Everything from chisels, stone and pottery knives, and other similar tools will teach you how these prehistoric people of China lived their everyday lives.
Things to note
Insider Tips:
- Watch the famous golden waterfall, Hukou Waterfall in Shaanxi, and feel the power of nature
- Go on an unforgettable visit to see the Terracotta Army, one of the world’s top archaeological discoveries