Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was an organized large-scale revolt against the authority and forces of the Qing Empire leaded by Hong Xiuquan and Yang Xiuqing. The Taiping areas were constantly besieged and harassed by Qing forces; the rebellion was eventually put down by the Qing army aided by French and British forces. With an estimated death toll of between 20 and 30 million due to warfare and resulting starvation, this civil war ranks as one of the bloodiest conflicts in history.
Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum (太平天国历史博物馆) is the only national museum with the subject on the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. It is a group of remaining buildings of classical garden of Ming Dyansty. With an area of 18,000 square meters, the museum collects a numerous cultural relics of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom period, such as cultural relics, documents and historic data throughout the country. The museum represents the massive peasant uprising 150 years ago.
Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum is not only a museum but also a attractive garden. enjoyed quite a reputation in Ming and Qing dynasty because of its 18 fascinating sceneries, such as the plum blossom castle(méi huā wù), the room of old trees (lǎo shù zhāi), the depth of the bamboo forest (zhú shēn chù) and so on.
Opening Time:08:00-17:30
Tel: 52201849
How to get there: Bus No.49,33,2,26,16,802, 814, 816, 82.
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