Tickets for Shaanxi Xi'an Forest of Steles Museum + Guide (Professional Chinese Guide + Ancient Stele Check-in + Chinese Stele Exploration Tour)

In-depth Interpretation of Stone Inscriptions: Exploring the Fusion of Calligraphy and History
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Xi'an Beilin Museum
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  • Professional Instructor Team: Our guides undergo rigorous training and possess extensive historical and cultural knowledge. They can provide in-depth interpretations of the stories behind the inscriptions, the lives of the authors, and the characteristics of the calligraphic art, helping visitors understand the meaning of the collections.
  • A Feast of Calligraphic Art: The museum houses steles and epitaphs from the Han, Wei, and Ming-Qing dynasties, bringing together authentic works by numerous calligraphic masters such as Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing, and Liu Gongquan. Visitors can experience the evolution of different scripts and the charm of calligraphic art through the explanations.
  • On-site Q&A and Interaction: During the tour, visitors can ask the guides questions at any time and interact with them, engaging in in-depth discussions on topics of interest to enhance the sense of participation and enjoyment of the visit.

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Xi'an Stele Forest Museum Ticket + Shared Group 1-Hour Chinese Guided Tour

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The Xi'an Beilin Museum, built on the foundation of the 900-year-old "Xi'an Beilin" (Forest of Stone Steles), is a specialized art museum expanded from the ancient architectural complex of the Xi'an Confucian Temple. It primarily collects, researches, and displays historical steles, epitaphs, and stone carvings. Originally named the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, it was founded in 1944 and designated as one of the first National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units by the State Council in 1961. The Xi'an Beilin Museum boasts a vast collection, outstanding calligraphy art, and rich cultural connotations. It is known as the "Treasure House of Oriental Culture," the "Source of Calligraphic Art," the "Hall of Fine Han and Tang Stone Carvings," and the "World's Oldest Stone Carved Library." It is a National First-Class Museum and a National AAAAA-level Tourist Attraction.

Among the more than 11,000 steles in the Xi'an Beilin Museum, ten world-renowned steles are like brilliant stars. They either record imperial edicts, inscribe the maxims of sages, or document exotic legends, weaving a tangible epic of civilization with th
Among the more than 11,000 steles in the Xi'an Beilin Museum, ten world-renowned steles are like brilliant stars. They either record imperial edicts, inscribe the maxims of sages, or document exotic legends, weaving a tangible epic of civilization with th
Composed of 114 bluestones, this Tang Dynasty Confucian classics library contains 650,000 characters without a single error. When the Imperial College students made rubbings for their studies back then, they probably never imagined that this set of "stone
Composed of 114 bluestones, this Tang Dynasty Confucian classics library contains 650,000 characters without a single error. When the Imperial College students made rubbings for their studies back then, they probably never imagined that this set of "stone
Composed of 114 bluestones, this Tang Dynasty Confucian classics library contains 650,000 characters without a single error. When the Imperial College students made rubbings for their studies back then, they probably never imagined that this set of "stone
Composed of 114 bluestones, this Tang Dynasty Confucian classics library contains 650,000 characters without a single error. When the Imperial College students made rubbings for their studies back then, they probably never imagined that this set of "stone
"The Stele of Zang Huaike" is a representative work in the formation of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphic style. The inscription features a broad and open structure, majestic and vigorous strokes, relaxed yet powerful execution, wide horizontal strokes and tigh
"The Stele of Zang Huaike" is a representative work in the formation of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphic style. The inscription features a broad and open structure, majestic and vigorous strokes, relaxed yet powerful execution, wide horizontal strokes and tigh
"The Stele of Zang Huaike" is a representative work in the formation of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphic style. The inscription features a broad and open structure, majestic and vigorous strokes, relaxed yet powerful execution, wide horizontal strokes and tigh
"The Stele of Zang Huaike" is a representative work in the formation of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphic style. The inscription features a broad and open structure, majestic and vigorous strokes, relaxed yet powerful execution, wide horizontal strokes and tigh
"The Stele of Zang Huaike" is a representative work in the formation of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphic style. The inscription features a broad and open structure, majestic and vigorous strokes, relaxed yet powerful execution, wide horizontal strokes and tigh
"The Stele of Zang Huaike" is a representative work in the formation of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphic style. The inscription features a broad and open structure, majestic and vigorous strokes, relaxed yet powerful execution, wide horizontal strokes and tigh
"The Stele of Zang Huaike" is a representative work in the formation of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphic style. The inscription features a broad and open structure, majestic and vigorous strokes, relaxed yet powerful execution, wide horizontal strokes and tigh
"The Stele of Zang Huaike" is a representative work in the formation of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphic style. The inscription features a broad and open structure, majestic and vigorous strokes, relaxed yet powerful execution, wide horizontal strokes and tigh
The Stele of Marquis Deying was erected in the seventh year of the Yuanfeng reign of the Northern Song Dynasty (1084). The stele is 120 cm high and 64 cm wide. The forehead is inscribed with "Stele of Marquis Deying" in two lines, two characters per line,
The Stele of Marquis Deying was erected in the seventh year of the Yuanfeng reign of the Northern Song Dynasty (1084). The stele is 120 cm high and 64 cm wide. The forehead is inscribed with "Stele of Marquis Deying" in two lines, two characters per line,
The Stele of Marquis Deying was erected in the seventh year of the Yuanfeng reign of the Northern Song Dynasty (1084). The stele is 120 cm high and 64 cm wide. The forehead is inscribed with "Stele of Marquis Deying" in two lines, two characters per line,
The Stele of Marquis Deying was erected in the seventh year of the Yuanfeng reign of the Northern Song Dynasty (1084). The stele is 120 cm high and 64 cm wide. The forehead is inscribed with "Stele of Marquis Deying" in two lines, two characters per line,
The Stele of Marquis Deying was erected in the seventh year of the Yuanfeng reign of the Northern Song Dynasty (1084). The stele is 120 cm high and 64 cm wide. The forehead is inscribed with "Stele of Marquis Deying" in two lines, two characters per line,
The Stele of Marquis Deying was erected in the seventh year of the Yuanfeng reign of the Northern Song Dynasty (1084). The stele is 120 cm high and 64 cm wide. The forehead is inscribed with "Stele of Marquis Deying" in two lines, two characters per line,
The Stele of Marquis Deying was erected in the seventh year of the Yuanfeng reign of the Northern Song Dynasty (1084). The stele is 120 cm high and 64 cm wide. The forehead is inscribed with "Stele of Marquis Deying" in two lines, two characters per line,
The grand scene of Sima Yan of the Western Jin Dynasty visiting the Imperial Academy three times is transformed in the inscription into a spectacular sight of "officials gathering like clouds and students flocking in admiration." Among the more than 400 s
The grand scene of Sima Yan of the Western Jin Dynasty visiting the Imperial Academy three times is transformed in the inscription into a spectacular sight of "officials gathering like clouds and students flocking in admiration." Among the more than 400 s
The grand scene of Sima Yan of the Western Jin Dynasty visiting the Imperial Academy three times is transformed in the inscription into a spectacular sight of "officials gathering like clouds and students flocking in admiration." Among the more than 400 s
The grand scene of Sima Yan of the Western Jin Dynasty visiting the Imperial Academy three times is transformed in the inscription into a spectacular sight of "officials gathering like clouds and students flocking in admiration." Among the more than 400 s
The grand scene of Sima Yan of the Western Jin Dynasty visiting the Imperial Academy three times is transformed in the inscription into a spectacular sight of "officials gathering like clouds and students flocking in admiration." Among the more than 400 s
The grand scene of Sima Yan of the Western Jin Dynasty visiting the Imperial Academy three times is transformed in the inscription into a spectacular sight of "officials gathering like clouds and students flocking in admiration." Among the more than 400 s
The grand scene of Sima Yan of the Western Jin Dynasty visiting the Imperial Academy three times is transformed in the inscription into a spectacular sight of "officials gathering like clouds and students flocking in admiration." Among the more than 400 s
The grand scene of Sima Yan of the Western Jin Dynasty visiting the Imperial Academy three times is transformed in the inscription into a spectacular sight of "officials gathering like clouds and students flocking in admiration." Among the more than 400 s
The grand scene of Sima Yan of the Western Jin Dynasty visiting the Imperial Academy three times is transformed in the inscription into a spectacular sight of "officials gathering like clouds and students flocking in admiration." Among the more than 400 s
Yan Zhenqing's stele for his great-grandfather, rediscovered after 700 years buried beneath the yellow earth. The inscription in regular script, like "armored warriors arrayed in formation," forms a fateful intertextuality with the poignant ink of the "Dr
Yan Zhenqing's stele for his great-grandfather, rediscovered after 700 years buried beneath the yellow earth. The inscription in regular script, like "armored warriors arrayed in formation," forms a fateful intertextuality with the poignant ink of the "Dr
Yan Zhenqing's stele for his great-grandfather, rediscovered after 700 years buried beneath the yellow earth. The inscription in regular script, like "armored warriors arrayed in formation," forms a fateful intertextuality with the poignant ink of the "Dr
Yan Zhenqing's stele for his great-grandfather, rediscovered after 700 years buried beneath the yellow earth. The inscription in regular script, like "armored warriors arrayed in formation," forms a fateful intertextuality with the poignant ink of the "Dr
Yan Zhenqing's stele for his great-grandfather, rediscovered after 700 years buried beneath the yellow earth. The inscription in regular script, like "armored warriors arrayed in formation," forms a fateful intertextuality with the poignant ink of the "Dr
Unearthed during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, this stele, which records the achievements of a magistrate in the Eastern Han Dynasty, astonished the world. The clerical script of the inscription is as elegant as "a gentle breeze caressing the willow,
Unearthed during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, this stele, which records the achievements of a magistrate in the Eastern Han Dynasty, astonished the world. The clerical script of the inscription is as elegant as "a gentle breeze caressing the willow,
Unearthed during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, this stele, which records the achievements of a magistrate in the Eastern Han Dynasty, astonished the world. The clerical script of the inscription is as elegant as "a gentle breeze caressing the willow,
Unearthed during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, this stele, which records the achievements of a magistrate in the Eastern Han Dynasty, astonished the world. The clerical script of the inscription is as elegant as "a gentle breeze caressing the willow,
Unearthed during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, this stele, which records the achievements of a magistrate in the Eastern Han Dynasty, astonished the world. The clerical script of the inscription is as elegant as "a gentle breeze caressing the willow,
Unearthed during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, this stele, which records the achievements of a magistrate in the Eastern Han Dynasty, astonished the world. The clerical script of the inscription is as elegant as "a gentle breeze caressing the willow,

Good to know

  • Opening Hours: The venue is open from 09:00 to 18:00, with ticket sales ending and last entry at 17:00.
  • Respectful Visit: Please maintain a quiet environment during your visit and refrain from loud conversations, running, or playing. The use of flash photography, selfie sticks, and tripods is prohibited in the exhibition halls. Setting up easels is not allowed. All forms of live streaming, recording, or unauthorized photography that disrupt the normal flow of visitors are prohibited. Please do not sit, lean, lie, or stand on the display cases or any auxiliary exhibits. Please do not damage the facilities.
  • Prohibited Items: To ensure the safety of cultural relics, visitors, exhibition displays, and service facilities, the following items are prohibited: firearms, military or police equipment (including major components) and imitations; flammable and explosive materials, such as explosives, fireworks, firecrackers, alcohol, gasoline, etc.; toxic and hazardous materials, such as mercury, highly toxic pesticides, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, etc.; controlled knives and sharp or blunt instruments other than controlled knives; large packages and suitcases exceeding 20 inches.

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Review for: Xi'an Stele Forest Museum Ticket + Shared Group 1-Hour Chinese Guided Tour

Our guide, AJ, was very informative and an excellent teacher. The guided tour was entirely in Chinese. She provided us with a detailed and interesting description of the most important sites and steles, covering their historical, calligraphic, and philosophical significance. The visit included the Stele Forest and the museum – you are free to stay afterward to revisit anything (otherwise, it's a definitive exit). Impressive, well done on this tour – my father and I learned a tremendous amount. Thank you!

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The two-and-a-half-hour guided tour was very engaging. Our guide also explained all the major steles to us. It was a very enriching activity, highly recommended!

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