Banpo Museum

★ 4.5

(12000 reviews)

A 6,000-year-old Neolithic village site belonging to the Yangshao culture.

⚡ Vibe Heritage & Culture

💰 Cost $5

🏃 Effort Moderate Walking

Snap' Description

Travel back to the Stone Age at the Banpo Museum, the first prehistoric settlement museum in China. You can see the actual excavated ruins of a matriarchal clan community, including dwellings, pottery kilns, and burial grounds. It’s an eye-opening look at the origins of Chinese civilization.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Banpo (Line 1, Exit A)

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Taxi Address

西安市灞桥区半坡路155号

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💎 Insider Tips

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Look for the 'pointed-bottom bottles'—ingenious ancient engineering for carrying water.
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The 'Kid's Fun' area allows children to try making prehistoric style pottery.
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The site is entirely covered, making it a great rainy-day activity.
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Use the audio guide to understand the fascinating matriarchal social structure.