The Archaeological Site Museum of Gumie State in Quzhou, Zhejiang province has emerged as a popular cultural tourism destination this summer. It received more than 81,000 visits as of July 19 since it began trial operations on June 12.

Located in Mengjiang village, Qujiang district, the museum is part of the Archaeological Site Park of Gumie State. The ancient state of Gumie dates back more than 3,000 years to the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046–771 BC). During the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BC), it became a vassal state of the Yue Kingdom.

The museum has a gross floor area of 32,000 square meters and features four exhibition halls based on the general theme of "Exploring Gumie".

It displays more than 1,000 cultural relics unearthed from sites such as the Mengjiang mound tombs and Shijiaoshan ruins, including bronze chariot and horse fittings, jade artifacts, and examples of proto-porcelain.

Students watch a digital display introducing ancient Gumie culture at the Archaeological Site Museum of Gumie State in Quzhou. [Photo/Sanqu App]

A Western Zhou bronze horse crown, the first Western Zhou bronze chariot and horse artifact discovered in Zhejiang, is among the museum's key exhibits.

During the summer school holiday period, the museum has launched a series of activities featuring intangible cultural heritage experiences, sports and tourism programs, study tours, special exhibitions, and leisure activities.

It offers free admission through reservations, attracting visitors of all ages to explore the history and culture of ancient Gumie.