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About Maritime Silk Road Museum of Guangdong
The vessel and its surrounding sediment were lifted together, allowing the hull and cargo to be studied as a connected archaeological site. The Crystal Palace viewing corridor gives the ship itself a physical scale, while the permanent exhibition follows its departure, sinking, discovery and recovery. Ceramic cargo and reconstructions of packing arrangements turn maritime trade into something more concrete than a map of sea routes.
What to look for
- The Crystal Palace corridor provides views towards the recovered Nanhai I hull.
- Ship-shaped displays and excavated ceramics show how cargo was packed and carried.
Location & getting there
Getting to Maritime Silk Road Museum of Guangdong
Use the museum on Songkang Avenue beside Ten-Li Silver Beach on Hailing Island. Arrange the final journey to the museum’s own entrance; the island and beach cover a much larger area than the museum site.
Combine your visit
Suggested order for the visit:
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Departure and shipwreck introduction
Start with the vessel and its trading context.
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Crystal Palace viewing corridor
See the physical scale of the recovered hull.
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Cargo and archaeology galleries
Examine ceramics and the presentation of packing arrangements.
This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.
Find Maritime Silk Road Museum of Guangdong
广东海上丝绸之路博物馆 · 阳江市
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.
- Wikivoyage: Yangjiang ↗
- Maritime Silk Road Museum: ship display ↗
- Maritime Silk Road Museum: permanent exhibition ↗
- Maritime Silk Road Museum: whole wreck recovery ↗
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors, Yangjiang · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 5324073.