National Water Museum of China

The National Water Museum of China is a museum in Xiaoshan District set along the Blue River with both indoor and outdoor exhibition areas spread across the grounds. The building features a pagoda-style design and displays objects related to water management from different periods.

The museum was founded in 2010 and documents 5000 years of Chinese water infrastructure and management practices. It shows how society learned over centuries to use and control rivers.

Water holds a central place in Chinese culture, visible here through displays of irrigation methods and ceremonies that honored rivers and waterways. Visitors encounter tools and techniques that some communities still use today.

The museum is easy to reach and has regular hours, allowing visitors to explore both indoor and outdoor areas. It is best to plan for several hours to see the different exhibition zones thoroughly.

A special highlight is the top floor exhibition where historical dragon seal displays appear alongside a large sculpture of a coiled dragon. This combination blends ancient symbolism with modern artistic design.

Location: Xiaoshan District

Inception: March 22, 2010

GPS coordinates: 30.26161,120.30825

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05