The Zhongtai World Museum houses an extensive collection of Buddhist historical artifacts. The exhib[...]
The Zhongtai World Museum houses an extensive collection of Buddhist historical artifacts. The exhibition is centered around three main categories: ‘Script, Image, and Scripture’, conveying the three main themes of ‘Scripture as the Vehicle of Dao, Image as the Impression of Mind, and Scripture as the Transmission of Dharma’.
‘Scripture as the Vehicle of Dao’ primarily features rubbings of steles from various dynasties, showcasing the aspects of traditional Chinese culture such as the orthodoxy, rituals, literature, and arts.
‘Image as the Impression of Mind’ focuses on the museum’s Buddhist artifacts, statues, and stele statues, presenting the religious spirit, meaning, and artistic forms of Buddhist culture.
‘Scripture as the Transmission of Dharma’ features rubbings of stone scriptures and Buddhist scriptures from various dynasties, as well as the Classic of Filial Piety, illustrating the cultural heritage and the significance of carving scriptures.
The architectural complex of the Zhongtai World Museum employs the technique of ‘Chinese Style with Western Construction’, showcasing the beauty of Chinese architecture. The exterior resembles the Tang Dynasty’s Chang’an City, symbolizing the ‘Strictly Guarded Dharma City’ in Buddhism, a fortified city for the protection of Buddhist and historical artifacts. The architectural features such as the hip-and-gable roof and the imagery of ancient city walls represent the convergence of tradition and modernity, East and West, Buddhism and Chinese culture.
The Wood Carving Branch (formerly Zhongtai Mountain Museum) is located about 800 meters from the main museum, situated in the northeast corner of the Zhongtai Chan Monastery complex, and is renovated from the original site of the Zhongtai Mountain Museum. It displays a collection of wood carvings of Buddhist statues from various dynasties, with the statues from the Liao and Jin periods being particularly exquisite and rare.
Opening hours are all year round, Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Important tips for visitors: Please deposit bags, umbrellas, selfie sticks, and water bottles larger than A4 size (approximately 20x30cm) in the coin-operated lockers or at the service desk. For large backpacks and group belongings, please inquire at the service desk. Valuable items should be carried by yourself.
Please dress appropriately and avoid entering the museum in vests, slippers, etc. Do not bring pets (except guide dogs), toys, dangerous items, food, and beverages into the museum. Smoking, chewing betel nut, and gum chewing are prohibited inside the museum.
Please refrain from loud talking or using mobile phones in the exhibition area. Photography, videography, and touching exhibits are not allowed.
To preserve the exhibits and maintain a comfortable temperature in the exhibition halls, the temperature is kept slightly lower; please dress warmly to avoid catching a cold.
To ensure the safety of visitors and artifacts and to maintain the quality of the visit, playing Pokémon games is prohibited in the exhibition halls.
To protect the rights and personal safety of visitors, the use of drones is completely banned in the park.
