The Yangzhou City Ruins are among the best-preserved ancient city sites in China today. As one of the main gates of Yangzhou, the West Gate Ruins are an integral part of the Yangzhou City Ruins. The museum’s exhibition theme is ‘Entering the West Gate’, divided into three sections: the evolution of Yangzhou’s city walls, a millennium analysis of the West Gate, and the protection and utilization of the site. It uses images, text, unearthed artifacts, models, and videos to provide a three-dimensional display of the past and present of the West Gate, with electronic screens continuously playing promotional materials.
Inside the West Gate Ruins Museum, the architectural facades, corridors, roads, and the site itself are integrated into a cohesive whole. In terms of site protection and display, the city gates, enceintes, gateways, exposed paths, horse faces, and other structures from the Five Dynasties, Northern Song, and Southern Song periods of the West Gate Ruins have been protected and restored. Upon entering the exhibition hall, through illustrative displays, visitors can appreciate artifacts unearthed during the rescue archaeological excavations, and understand the historical evolution from the Five Dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Additionally, visitors can admire Southern Song dynasty inscribed bricks found at the West Gate, such as Zhenjiang-style Fengjun and Zangjia, as well as artifacts like the unearthed Song Dynasty Qingci incised bowl and Ding kiln white porcelain bowl. The museum is open year-round from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed all day on Mondays.Song Dynasty West Gate Ruins
The Yangzhou City Ruins are among the best-preserved ancient city sites in China today. As one of th[...]
