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Nanjing Museum (Nanjing Bowuguan)

No.321 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing, China
Ranked #19 of 145 attractions in Nanjing
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Boston, MA
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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153 helpful votes 153 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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I don't know whether the construction around the museum had any effect on the museum itself. Upon approaching the museum, the entrance is off a side alley and the grand facade that some pics showed is no where in sight. Upon entering, the museum seemed bare and dark, and many pavilions were closed. The only bathrooms are outhouses outside. The... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

Nice city with many bicycle. I like the Nanjing King history. Beautiful city.

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Vancouver
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

A free museum with a fantastic collection! I really wanted to see the items from the Imperial times and I found that their collection was fantastic. I also liked the silk embroidery.

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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2011

This museum's collections are superb in terms of both their depth and breadth of historical and cultural artifacts. Exhibits include jade, calligraphy, bronzes, pottery, silk and many others. The jade exhibit includes a beautiful ancient jade coffin. The collections are fairly well marked and movement throughout the museum is easy. I have visited this museum twice and am looking forward... More

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Yokohama, Japan
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
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