Nanjing Yuhuashi Museum

Yuhua stone is a wonderful flower among the world's ornamental stones. It was formed between 2.5 million and 1.5 million years ago. It is a natural flower agate. It is mainly produced in the beautiful Yizheng along the Yangtze River. Yuhua stone is named after flower, which is beautiful and charming. After the Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty, there was a fairy tale: during the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty, master Yun Guang, an eminent monk, preached the Scriptures in shizigang. He was sincere and moved to heaven. The smallpox fell one after another and turned into colorful stones, so it was called Yuhuashi. It is from this legend that the idiom "extravagant". Yuhua stone is a special product of Nanjing, which has almost become a symbol of Nanjing. Nanjing Yuhua stone Museum opened to the public in April 1990 to promote its culture and popularize its scientific knowledge. In 1997, Yuhuatai scenic area invested more than 200000 yuan to renovate it, which enhanced the effect of Yuhuashi exhibition. People who go to Nanjing take Yuhuashi home as a tourist souvenir. Since 1999, Nanjing has held the Yuhuashi Art Festival once a year, which is a characteristic tourism "trump card" program.

Nanjing Yuhuashi Museum

Located in Yuhuatai scenic area, Nanjing Yuhuashi museum was originally the site of Anwen temple. Yuhua stone is a wonderful flower among the world's ornamental stones. It was formed between 2.5 million and 1.5 million years ago. It is a natural flower agate. It is mainly produced in the beautiful Yizheng along the Yangtze River.

Museum overview

Yuhua stone is a special product of Nanjing, which has almost become a symbol of Nanjing. Nanjing Yuhua stone Museum opened to the public in April 1990 to promote its culture and popularize its scientific knowledge. In 1997, Yuhuatai scenic area invested more than 200000 yuan to renovate it, which enhanced the effect of Yuhuashi exhibition.

The exhibition area of the museum is more than 500 square meters, which is divided into five halls. The first hall displays pictures of Yuhua stone; the second hall consists of four parts: "Yuhua stone appreciation", "Yuhua Stone Ancient Genealogy", "celebrities and Yuhua stone", "Yuhua stone poetry"; the third, fourth and fifth hall displays more than 100 handicrafts, as well as a large number of documents and Monographs on Yuhua stone since the Tang Dynasty And so on.

Development history

Yuhua stone is formed by the long-term impact of the ancient Yangtze River. Its shape is like cobblestone. Generally, it is only the size of broad beans, and its texture is crystal clear. When it is put into the water, it will show its colorful patterns and colors. Yuhua stone is named after "flower", which is beautiful and charming.

After the Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty, there was a fairy tale: "during the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty, master Yun Guang, an eminent monk, preached scriptures in shizigang. He was sincere and moved to heaven. The smallpox fell one after another and fell to the ground and turned into colorful stones." so it was called Yuhuashi, and the lecturing office was renamed Yuhuatai. It is from this legend that the idiom "extravagant".

Because Yuhua stone is small, easy to collect and appreciate, and cheap, it is deeply loved by the masses. People who go to Nanjing take Yuhuashi home as a tourist souvenir. Since 1999, Nanjing has held a Yuhuashi Art Festival every year, which is a unique tourism "trump card" program.

geographical position

Address: no.215, Yuhua Road, Yuhuatai District, Nanjing, Yuhuatai scenic area, Yuhuashi cultural area.

Address: Yuhuashi Cultural Zone, Yuhuatai scenic spot, 215 Yuhua Road, Yuhuatai District, Nanjing

Longitude: 118.78177658203

Latitude: 32.000815482013

Tel: 025-52411523

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