Tangbo Art Museum - a Gathering Place for Local Folk Arts

Visiting museums is the best way to understand Xi'an, particularly as there are a number of collections from the Tang Dynasty (618–907). Different from Shaanxi History Museum, Tangbo Art Museum is a heavenly place for art lovers as it displays representative local folk arts and ancient Chinese paintings. There, you can not only discover Chinese art history but you can also have a cultural lesson about holding a brush and painting on paper.

Highlights of Tangbo Art Museum

• Ancient Chinese art museum. It may be more interesting to admire Chinese representative folk art than visiting historic Chinese museums if you can't recognize such a long history.
• Professional Chinese guides. A professional Chinese guide will explain the history and tell you stories about the local folk art. You can communicate with the guide and experience the strong cultural atmosphere with his/her introduction.
• Write in calligraphy or draw a Chinese painting. To have a clear insight into ancient Chinese art, try to create artwork yourself. This is an exciting experience.

4 Things You Should Try at Tangbo Art Museum

The most important thing to do at Tangbo Art Museum is to challenge yourself. Try to write, to paint, and to communicate with your guide. There are four things you should try at Tangbo.

Learn Calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy is an ancient writing art, which has thousands of years of history, ranging from oracles to regular scripts. Based and developed on Chinese culture, Chinese calligraphy is a unique and charming visual art, which is composed with Chinese characters. Learning Chinese calligraphy and trying to write some letters is a must-do activity at Tangbo Art Museum. You can imitate your teacher's calligraphy and try to write it as best you can.

Take Part in a Tea Ceremony

The tea ceremony is not only based on the outstanding Chinese culture but also draws extensively from other artistic forms. It has a long history, a rich cultural background, and a strong national character. The tea ceremony is a daily art while drinking tea is a popular way to keep healthy for Chinese people. Having a cup of tea after a meal is a common routine, and you may enjoy this too.

Learn Papercutting

Papercutting is one of the most ancient folk arts in China. Artists create various patterns and beautiful cuttings just by using scissors and colorful paper. During every festival, locals put various paper decorations on windows, walls, doors, roofs, and lamps. In the past, papercutting was a skill that every girl had to master and it was even regarded as a standard by which to judge a bride. You will have a precious chance to learn this traditional local art at Tangbo Art Museum.

Visit the Gallery

The Gallery is the most precious treasure at Tangbo Art Museum. There are many famous ancient Chinese artworks, including Chinese paintings, ancient calligraphy, oil paintings, and peasant paintings. Following your experienced and professional guide, try to feel the historic and cultural ambience by learning as much as you can from him/her. You will find the highlights and differences from Western paintings interesting.

Travel Tips for Visiting Tangbo Art Museum

• Location: 26 Gongyuan South Road, Yanta District, Xi’an
• Opening hours: 8:30am to 4pm
• Ticket price: 50 yuan
• How to Get There?

1. Take bus 37, 227, 242, or 526, and get off near the museum.
2. Take bus 208, 228, 308, 351, or 700, and get off at Gongyuan South Road East Station.
3. Take bus 7, 44, 240, 313, or 508, and get off at Dongxin City Garden Station.
4. Take a taxi to Tangbo Art Museum. Don't forget to ensure the driver is charging you via a meter.

• Hire a guide: Hiring a good English-speaking guide will make your visit more interesting, and you can learn more about Chinese history and culture from your guide. Contact us!

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