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The Hemudu site is divided into four cultural layers: the fourth cultural layer was about 7,000-6,500 years ago, the third cultural layer was about 6,500-6,000 years ago, the second cultural layer was about 6,000-5,500 years ago, and the first cultural layer was about 5,500-5,000 years ago.
This late Neolithic site in China was excavated in 1973 and is one of the earliest Neolithic cultural sites discovered in China.
It mainly consists of two parts: the Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall and the Site Exhibition Area, where you can view unearthed cultural relics.
There are touch-screen computers in the museum where you can check some information about Hemudu. If you are traveling with children, it is a good opportunity to learn more.
Attractions Location: Langshuqiao Village, Hemudu Town, Yuyao City, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province
Tickets: free
Guide services and 4D cinema are charged separately.
Opening hours:
08:30-17:00 (Tuesday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
Official phone number: Ticketing Inquiry
0574-62963731;0574-62963732
Transportation:
Take bus Yuyao 515/Yuyao 603/Yuyao 603 (Qinglongshan) to Hemudu Ruins (bus stop) and walk to the site.
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Spend a day exploring the ancient Hemudu archaeological site, one of the earliest Neolithic sites in China, famous for rice cultivation and cultural relics.
Accommodation/Food: Ningbo city hotels. Recommended: local Zhejiang cuisine, fresh river fish, and rice-based dishes.
Souvenirs: Hemudu-themed handicrafts, pottery replicas, local rice products, postcards.
Combine a day at Hemudu with Ningbo’s famous historical library and garden.
Accommodation/Food: Ningbo city hotels. Recommended: local seafood, Xiaolongbao, Ningbo-style snacks.
Souvenirs: Books, antique replicas, cultural crafts, Hemudu souvenirs.
Three days allow exploration of the ancient site along with cultural and natural attractions in Ningbo.
Accommodation/Food: Ningbo city hotels or lakeside resorts. Recommended: local freshwater fish dishes, Ningbo-style rice cakes.
Souvenirs: Tea, local handicrafts, museum replicas, Hemudu artifacts.
Four days provide a relaxed pace for both archaeological and natural sightseeing.
Accommodation/Food: Ningbo city hotels. Recommended: riverside cafes, local seafood.
Souvenirs: Temple charms, cultural crafts, tea, Hemudu replicas.
Five days allow a full exploration of Ningbo’s ancient sites, lakes, and historical streets.
Accommodation/Food: Ningbo city hotels. Recommended: traditional Ningbo snacks, local specialties.
Souvenirs: Handicrafts, local specialty foods, Hemudu site items.
Six days give a relaxed pace for exploring archaeology, culture, and natural attractions.
Accommodation/Food: Ningbo city or town guesthouses. Recommended: traditional local snacks, river delicacies.
Souvenirs: Local crafts, traditional foods, Hemudu souvenirs.
A full week combining Hemudu Site, lakes, temples, ancient towns, and city culture for a complete Ningbo experience.
Accommodation/Food: Ningbo city hotels. Recommended: Ningbo cuisine, tea, local snacks.
Souvenirs: Hemudu replicas, cultural crafts, local foods, postcards.
On July 21, 2023, during the dog days of summer, I took a long-distance bus from Ningbo and walked for more than two hours to reach the Hemudu Ruins. I didn't know the transportation to this site was so inconvenient. The contents of the ruins are worth seeing; unless you are interested in ancient ruins, it is more convenient to drive here;
It is still worth a visit, the ruins, the restoration of the past. It is unique.
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It is one of the earliest Neolithic cultural sites discovered in China.
The Hemudu Site Museum is divided into an interior exhibition hall and an exterior exhibition area. The interior exhibition hall showcases the four cultural layers of the Hemudu region. My son loved it and learned a lot about the mortise and tenon joint technique used in wooden structures. It's a recommended family trip.
The discovery of the 7,000-year-old Hemudu civilization has overturned the view that Chinese civilization originated solely in the Yellow River basin. The Hemudu site has unearthed a wealth of artifacts, primarily Neolithic tools for daily life and production, as well as the remains of the earliest stilt houses and reconstructed thatched huts. It's worth a visit and exploring. You can also take a photo in front of the stone carving of two birds facing the sun, a symbol of Hemudu civilization. The Hemudu site is open to the public free of charge.
The transportation is extremely inconvenient, with a bus only running once in more than an hour. It is only suitable for tourists who drive themselves, and the facilities for individual tourists are not up to par.
For prehistoric culture, the famous Hemudu is a must-see.
Ningbo North Railway Station is under renovation, so there are no buses to the Hemudu Ruins. Instead, take the No. 515 urban-rural bus from Yuyao South Station. The 35-stop journey costs 2 yuan. Upon arrival, take a ferry from the ferry terminal, which costs 10 yuan round trip.
The museum is not big, you can get a ticket at the door for free, there are ruins behind it, it is worth a visit
The original cultural relics are displayed, the ruins and the site are well restored, and the outdoor air is very good. You can park on the other side of the Yuyao River and take a ferry over, which is a unique experience.
The exhibition hall is a bit old, but the content is quite rich. No tickets are required, but charging parking fees is a bit unfair.
The Hemudu Site is the earliest Neolithic site on the southeast coast of China. It was discovered in 1973 and dates back to about 5000-3000 BC. The Hemudu Site Museum uses a large number of precious cultural relics to showcase the rich connotations of the Hemudu culture. The Hemudu Site Museum is free to visit. You can pick up a ticket at the entrance.
Transportation is difficult, requiring a transfer. Few people visit the site, so take the ferry. This is not a developed tourist area, so it's not suitable for sightseeing, but a great place to relax and unwind. It's recommended to travel alone, or with a group of three or five like-minded friends.
If I have enough time, I really like to slowly visit various museums.
The Hemudu Site Museum is located in Langshuqiao Village, Hemudu Town, Yuyao. Because it is not in the city, it is a bit more low-key.
The entire site museum is divided into two parts: the museum and the site display area.
The main building of the museum is very distinctive, with a gabled slope and an elevated floor above the ground... The culture of Hemudu is integrated into it.
Upon entering the museum, the first thing you see is a unique wall. It shows the thickness of the Hemudu cultural deposits, with four superimposed cultural layers, the fourth of which is 7,000 years old.
The other exhibition halls showcase the Hemudu people's agriculture, daily life, and beliefs. They include cultivated rice from over 7,000 years ago, a complete set of farming tools including bone hoes and wooden pestles, pottery fragments with carbonized rice grains, and the most precious representative artifact: an ivory butterfly-shaped vessel depicting two birds facing the sun. These artifacts demonstrate that the lower Yangtze River basin was a crucial birthplace of Chinese civilization.
When I came out of the museum, I passed by a souvenir sales area. I fell in love with the set of Hemudu commemorative stamps issued in the 1990s at first sight. They even came with commemorative stamps, which made me very satisfied.
The site display area is larger and includes two parts: the restoration of the archaeological excavation scene and the reconstruction of stilt buildings.
Follow the path through the ruins exhibition area all the way to the Yao River, where you'll find a newly constructed, enlarged version of the "Double Birds Facing the Sun" landmark. If you've already reached Hemudu, don't forget to take a photo of this landmark. The original material of the "Double Birds Facing the Sun" ivory butterfly-shaped artifact is incredibly small.
The museum is free to visit, but remember to get your ticket first.
The place is not big, a museum is ok, but it is relatively small, a site, there is not much
I had seen it in history books before and had always wanted to see it in person. However, when I arrived at the ruins, I was a little disappointed.
I didn't have high expectations for the Hemudu site at first, but after I went there, I found it very nice. It is a microcosm of Yuyao's beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage.
The Hemudu site is a late Neolithic site in China. Excavation began in 1973 and it is one of the earliest Neolithic cultural sites discovered in China.
After getting off the bus, follow the signs. After passing a village, you'll see a river: the Yao River. The main part of the Hemudu ruins is on the other side of the river, so you'll need to take a ferry across for a round-trip fare of 10 yuan per person. The ruins park is free, but you'll need to pick up a free admission ticket before visiting the excavation site.
The Hemudu Ruins Museum is located between Yuyao and Cixi, and it's a great place to take the kids. The ruins area, in particular, is a true replica of the houses that once inhabited the area. I was amazed by the sheer size of the buildings; it's like a typical ancient flat.
The Hemudu Ruins are an ancient human remains dating back approximately 7,000 to 8,000 years. Although located in Yuyao City, it's not far from downtown Ningbo and can be reached by a few bus transfers. From a tourist perspective, it's not a recommended attraction.
There's no one here. It's a rip-off.
As one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, the advanced farming technology of the ancient indigenous people created the splendid Yaojiang culture. Yaojiang and Hemudu are the hometown of Shun, one of the Five Ancient Emperors. It can be said that the indigenous people of Hemudu used the innate natural conditions to create one world civilization after another. It is worth a visit!
The ancient Hemu Ferry has left behind thousands of years of civilization. Tracing history, we pay a pious visit.
I learned about this in history class and wanted to see it. It was convenient to drive there, as the ruins are quite far from the city of Yuyao. The weather was great that day, so I first visited the museum and then the ruins, where many of the wooden piles of stilt houses are preserved.
One of the earliest cultures of the nation, quite interesting, you can also experience pottery
If the excavation technology at that time could be more advanced and the preserved objects could be better protected, the charm of Hemudu culture would be even greater. The national genetic genes of the agricultural civilization that has been passed down for 7,000 years would have been even greater.
It's exciting to see the stilt buildings in person, it's worth a visit
It's a very quiet place by the river. The museum is very detailed. There is no explanation at the site.
This kind of attraction, you will regret it if you don't visit it, and you will regret it for the rest of your life if you visit it.
It’s actually just a ferry, Hemudu. In fact, most of these sites are just pits. There is no need to go there specifically. You have to go to the museum to see the real treasures.
Free! Free! Free! I say it three times.
Such a historic place is free, what a bargain.
It's worth it that I came all this way here...
There are 4D movies, 2 shows a day, 10 am and 2 pm, 25/person.
The Hemudu site is an ancient site with a long history. There are many things that can help you understand the history.
"In the past, there was a view that the Yellow River basin was the cradle of the Chinese nation, that Chinese culture first developed there and then spread outward, and that cultures in other regions were relatively backward, developing only under its influence. This view is incomplete. Historically, the Yellow River basin has played an important role, especially during the civilizational period, when it often held a dominant position. However, during the same period, ancient cultures in other regions also developed in their own unique ways."
I originally thought that the logo of the Hemudu site was a relic, but in fact it was designed by an artist after cultural processing of the connotation of Hemudu culture. The Hemudu site was discovered during the construction of a water conservancy project and has been protected since then.
The Hemudu Site, an early Neolithic site in southern China and a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Site, is located in Hemudu Town, Yuyao City, approximately 20 kilometers from downtown Ningbo. Covering approximately 40,000 square meters, it comprises a museum and a site exhibition area. Excavations began in 1973 and it is one of the earliest Neolithic cultural sites discovered in China. It's quite popular during holidays.
There are a few thatched houses that look quite decent, but that's the case with most ancient human origin sites.
It gives us a good understanding of how our ancestors lived in the past.
I went there with my friends. You can take a bus from Yuyao or Ningbo. It's a place with a lot of history and culture.
The birthplace of the Yangtze River Basin culture, it has real scene restoration and the museum has dedicated people to explain, which is very suitable for children.
There are two entrances to the Hemudu Ruins Park. The one closest to the highway is actually on the other side of the river, requiring a ferry ride for 8 yuan round trip. If you take a detour and park at the main gate, it's free, though it's closed on Mondays, so be aware. The Yao River at the entrance is actually quite beautiful. To enter the ruins park, you need to go to the museum to get a ticket, which is free. Both the museum and the ruins park are worth a visit.
Historical relics, the birthplace of civilization, suitable for taking children to learn about science.
People who like related culture should want to go there, it is still worth a visit
The site is exactly like the pictures in history textbooks, with nothing else to see except the wooden piles and the replica thatched houses. It has high historical value, but average tourist value. There's a Hemudu Ruins Museum nearby that's worth a visit.
The geographical location is relatively remote, it is recommended to drive by yourself to save time
The Hemudu Ruins Museum consists of two parts: the museum and the ruins. The museum is relatively small and the entire attraction takes about an hour. If you go to Yuyao, you can visit it and learn about history.
It's very historical and shocking. This is how we got here.
As one of the two river sites, the Hemudu site displays rice culture, pottery culture, etc.
There are a few thatched houses that look pretty real and there is also a museum.
It's really good, free, it's the birthplace of civilization, and it only takes ten minutes to drive there.
Hemudu is located on the north bank of the upper reaches of the Yuyao River. It is worth a visit and is free. After visiting, you will understand that the origin of Chinese civilization is not only in the Yellow River Basin, but also in the Yangtze River Basin. In addition, the Hemudu Relics Park fully reproduces the living conditions of primitive people, which is very interesting.
This Christmas, my family took a road trip to Yangmingshan Resort in Yuyao to soak in the hot springs. On the way back to Ningbo, we stopped by the nearby Hemudu Ruins. It's not a particularly popular place, but since I'm a sucker for historical sites like these, I thought it was quite nice. It's a free attraction, with tickets available at the entrance. The Hemudu Ruins were originally a small area, divided into Phase I and Phase II. Phase II is much larger, and all you can see are the pillars that formed the foundations of houses. A nice touch is that each section is accompanied by an automated audio guide, giving you an insight into the lives of our ancestors 7,000 years ago. There are also sculptures recreating the architecture and daily life of the time. Before entering the ruins, you can visit the Hemudu Ruins Museum.
The ancient human site is mainly a museum and a man-made site. Tickets are free to visit. The museum is in the shape of an ancient thatched house and has an inscription by Jiang. Many attractions have inscriptions by Jiang, and there are also signs by the river. The big rock is a good place for photos. We rode there. After visiting these three places, we took a ferry directly to the other side of Yaojiang River to return to Ningbo. It costs 5 yuan for both the person and the car. There is a special old man who manually paddles the ferry, which is interesting.
The birthplace of ancient civilization, a place worth visiting
7,000-year-old rice seeds, the oldest footprints of Ningbo people!
A national key protected unit with a long history and an important birthplace of human development
The Hemudu Cultural Site in Yuyao is an important cultural site and the earliest site of rice cultivation. It is worth a visit.
It has local characteristics and historical significance, and is worth a visit.
Admission is free, and the exhibition area vividly describes the lifestyle of the Hemudu people thousands of years ago, which can be regarded as the pride of the Yuyao people.
Free to visit, it vividly restores the life scenes of humans more than 7,000 years ago, but it is boring for children
This isn't a popular attraction, perhaps because Yuyao, the city it's located in, isn't often on the list of top attractions. However, it's worth mentioning that the Hemudu Ruins naturally showcase the unique culture and historical heritage of Hemudu, making it a worthwhile place to revisit history and reminisce about the past. Without much artificiality, stepping inside feels like stepping into ancient history and the earliest stages of human civilization. Five stars recommended.
The pride of Yuyao, 5,000 years of civilization is here
When the taxi took me to a river mouth and told me I had to cross the river to get to the museum, I was already excited. I thought it was so fitting. The museum was not crowded, and the guide was very professional. Before I went, I didn't know the difference between the Zhoukoudian people and the Hemudu people. After I went, I felt that this question was really too superficial.
That is also a symbolic meaning. If you have free time on weekends, you can go for a walk and have a look. You will gain something unexpected.
The Hemudu Site, an early Neolithic site in southern China and a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Site, is located in Hemudu Town, Yuyao City (before 1954, it belonged to Cixi City, Zhejiang Province), approximately 20 kilometers from downtown Ningbo. Covering approximately 40,000 square meters, excavations began in 1973 and it is one of the earliest Neolithic cultural sites discovered in China. It is renowned not only in Yuyao but also throughout China.
The exhibits are high-quality, with examples including a disc-shaped vessel with two birds facing the sun, a pottery bowl with pig motifs, and pottery from the fourth cultural layer. The barge ride to Hemudu is also quite charming. The only drawback is that the temporary exhibition hall closes at noon. Transportation is not convenient; it takes about an hour and a half to reach the Hemudu site from downtown Ningbo.
The site where the Hemudu people lived displays many cultural relics.
I have to admire the wisdom of the ancients. Especially those jade carvings, the craftsmanship is really good
It is said that the Yellow River Basin is the birthplace of China, and the discovery of the Hemudu site shows that the history of the Yangtze River Basin is as long as that of the Yellow River Basin. It is also the birthplace of Chinese civilization. The Hemudu site is between Ningbo City and Yuyao City. If you go from Yuyao High-speed Railway Station, take bus No. 101 to the Municipal Government, and then take bus No. 405 to the Hemudu site. You can ask the driver after getting on the bus, because there are not many buses, but they will drive overtime on weekends, and some buses will take the wrong road. After getting off the bus, it usually takes 20 minutes to walk to the scenic area. The scenic area is a free attraction with a large number of fence-style ancient buildings, which restore the house structure at that time. In addition, you can interact with computers in the exhibition hall. After leaving the scenic area, you will reach the Hemudu ferry. You can take a boat to the other side, and then there are buses that can go back to Ningbo or Yuyao. The parking space back to Yuyao South Station is No. 515. The bird, animal and glazed sun totem at the entrance of Hemudu is of extraordinary significance. Definitely recommend a visit
This is probably the most famous attraction in my hometown, and it's a great place for those interested in historical research and understanding. Now that there's a museum, you can visit the ruins and recreate the houses from that time... It's still worth a visit, and the environment is great.
We arrived at the Hemudu Ruins, which is also free. We loved free things the most, and there were obviously a lot more tourists here. Hemudu has been excavated and has become a mature cultural relic exhibition and museum. There is a Hemudu wharf here with iconic stones, so we naturally wanted to take a few photos.
A trip that increases knowledge, but the location is a bit remote and hard to find
Yuyao is quite good. It is convenient for children to go there for spring outings. It has educational significance. I will go there specifically.
Everyone in Yuyao has been there, probably because the primary school spring outing was there. It's not bad, but it's far away.
The Hemudu culture, with a history of 7,000 years, is a crucial branch of ancient Chinese history. The 7,000-year-old stilt houses (reminiscent of wooden and bamboo houses in Yunnan, Thailand, and Vietnam) and ancient human skulls discovered on this land demonstrate its significance to human history and inspire us to marvel at the greatness and wisdom of mankind. It's remarkable to think that even 7,000 years ago, ancient humans were already using natural materials to construct structures in extremely harsh environments. Free guided tours are available at the museum (both in Chinese and English).
Figure 4 is a wooden thatched house I built in imitation of the Hemudu culture - stilt house