In 20 days in China I have seen only a handful of Americans or westerners for that matter and all in Beijing. In Sanya, China’s Hawaii I observed 9 Russians. In Changsha one American was it. I am comfortable with that but some may not be. This museum is world class, a hidden gem –without my local friend I probably... More

I went here along with a couple of coworkers on a business trip. I really didn't have any expectations because I knew nothing about the museum and I don't frequent them often. I thought the only thing worth looking at was the mummy lady dai. It was pretty cool to see something like that up close. If that is all... More

Opposite the fort in Chnagsha is the museum. There is a fee but I can not recall how much. no more than RMB 70. Photos are allowed! the museum holds thousands of ancient artifacts as well as modern artifact and depicts the period and history of Chnagsha and the surrounding distcrit extremely well. A new and modern building ideally located... More

Visited the museum as part of a city tour while visiting Changsha for business and can easily recommend it for those traveling in this area. The museum stores a large collection of items from Chinese history. The key exhibits are those items recovered from the Mawangdui tombs in Changsha, dating about 2000 years back, which are amazingly well preserved. These... More

Changsha can serve as a springboard for tours to Zhangjiajie, a World Heritage site, and the Ming dyansty Phoenix City, about 200 Km (125 miles) south. Changsha's air can be polluted in a fashion similar to London's as evident when you blow your nose at the end of the day. However, it is worth a trip to see the 2000... More

The Hunan Provincial Museums would rate as a highlight of my trip to China to see the ancient textiles and technology first hand. I am writing a thesis on ancient Chinese textiles and technology. Although I was not well, there was no way I was not flying down from Shanghai to see the body and clothing of this 2100 year... More