The Capital Museum of the Western Zhou Yan State, located 40 kilometers from the capital city, is built on the foundation of the Liulihe Shang-Zhou site excavation. This museum, spanning an area of 20,667 square meters, features a pavilion-style architecture that emulates the Tang Dynasty style. Within its premises, you will find exhibition halls, cultural relics warehouses, two tombs, and two chariot pits. The museum displays a variety of cultural relics, including pottery, bronze, original celadon, jade, lacquer, figurines, and stone, totaling dozens of artifacts. Notably, it houses significant cultural relics such as the large bronze tripod, Dongding, and Juli, which are among the most significant discoveries in Beijing’s history.
The Shang-Zhou site itself, covering nearly 6 square kilometers, encompasses residential sites, city sites, burial areas, and chariot pits. Since its discovery in the 1970s, thousands of precious cultural relics have been unearthed, providing substantial academic value and further solidifying Beijing’s status as a cultural ancient capital with a history spanning over 3,000 years. Currently, the Shang-Zhou site is recognized as an important cultural relic protection unit, with ongoing excavations and studies. In tandem, the museum is set to undergo improvements and expansions.
Regarding visiting hours, the museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year, operating from 09:00 to 16:20. It remains closed all day on Mondays. Please note that the specific business status may vary depending on the day’s operations.
