Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Introducing Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the only state-level professional Chinese medicine museum in the country. The Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine is situated at the foot of Wu Hill in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine is housed in the restored ancient structure-Hu Qing Yu Tang, meaning that it is also known as Hu Qing Yu Tang Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Huqingyutang Zhongyao Bowuguan 胡庆余堂中药博物馆
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 1 hour
• Things to Do: Photography, Chinese Medicine and History, Architecture
• Opening Hours: 09:00—17:00
• Entrance Fee: ¥10
• Address: No.95, Dajing Alley, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province

What to expect at Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine was a Chinese pharmacy which began business in 1874. It had won a great fame during its development. People regarded the Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine as the King of Medicine in southern China. Hu Xueyan, the first owner of the pharmacy, was not only a successful businessman but also a high-class official in the imperial court. In China’s feudal society, businessmen were widely looked down upon whereas state officials were highly respected. In the Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine, visitors not only can appreciate the treasures of Chinese medicine, but also can view its magnificent architecture and learn more about Hu’s legendary stories.

The Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine consists of five parts: the Exhibition Hall, the Medicine Preparation Hall, the Chinese Health Care Clinic, the Restaurant of Medicinal Diet and the Sales Department. The Exhibition Hall introduces the development of Chinese medicine, including its origin, the life of well-known doctors in its long history, famous books of medical science and China’s herb exchange with foreign countries, etc. In the Medicine Preparation Hall, the museum’s staff also performs the arts of traditional pharmaceutics. If you are interested, you can even try it yourself. In the Chinese Health Care Clinic, visitors have the opportunity to receive Chinese-style health care served by experienced doctors. The Restaurant of Medicinal Diet provides visitors with numerous medicinal diets which are good for human health. The Sales Department sells Chinese medicine from almost all parts of the country.

How to get to Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Take Bus No. 8, 60, 127, 195, 208, or 216 to Qinghefang Station.

Additional travel advice on Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Nearby attractions: Qinghefang Street, Xihu Culture Square and Wulin Square.