Jin Dynasty Shangjing History Museum in Harbin
Jin Dynasty Shangjing History Museum Facts
The entrance corridor to the museum epitomizes the belligerency of the Jurchens. Most Chinese learn of the Jin Dynasty from the story of Yue Fei, the fiery general who fought the Jurchens' invasion.
Chinese Name: 金上京历史博物馆
Type: History Museum; Jin Dynasty
Address: southern suburbs 2.5 kilometers away, A'cheng District, Harbin City
Best Seasons: All year round; Spring and autumn best.
Recommended Visiting Hours: about 2-3 hours
Opening Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Ticket: Free now.
Why is Jin Dynasty Shangjing History Museum So Special?
Jin Shangjing History Museum is the best place to study the facts of Jurchen (aka Nuzhen, ancestors of the Manchus). The museum attracts more than one million visitors from home and abroad every year. It was once listed as the “National Top Ten Fine Works Exhibition” in 1998 and “AAAA” tourist site in 2001 respectively.
Brief Introduction of Jin Dynasty Shangjing History Museum
Jin Shangjing History Museum is also known as Jin Dynasty Shangjing History Museum. Located in Chuannan Street, Acheng District of Harbin City, the museum has very strong flavor of the Jin Dyanasty. It is designed by Qi Kang, a famous building expert and the academician of Chinese Academy of Science.
History about Jin Dynasty
Jin Dynasty lasted from 1115 to 1234, and its first four emperors were based in what is now suburban Harbin. Jin was ruled by a clan of the Jurchens, ancestors of the Manchus who established the Qing Dynasty some 500 years later when they conquered all of China. Jin abducted two of Song Dynasty’s emperors and pushed as far south as River Huai, essentially turning Song into Southern Song. After the reigns of ten emperors, it was ultimately defeated by the Mongols.
Main Relics in Jin Dynasty Shangjing History Museum
The museum houses more than 2,000 cultural relics, including 30 first national level cultural relics, 56 second level and third level cultural relics. They embodies 38 years of development of Jin Dynasty’s history, culture, military, politics, economy and transportation from the year of its foundation 1115 to the year of 1153. The beautiful bronze mirrors are the most representative and special exhibition in the Museum.
Best Time to Visit Harbin
The best time to visit Harbin is from December to February of the next year, when the weather is freezing cold, and Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival takes place during this period. It is the best time to enjoy the area’s ice and snow and relative activities, including skiing.
Climate Data Table for Harbin
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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maximum
temperature (℃) |
-13.4
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-8.1
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1.13
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12.6
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21.6
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26.1
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28.3
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26.7
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20.2
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12.7
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-0.7
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-10.1
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minimum
temperature (℃) |
-26.0
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-21.3
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-11.6
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-0.62
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7.1
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14.1
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18.2
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16.5
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8.6
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-0.2
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-11.5
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-20.7
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Rainfall (mm)
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8.2
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5.6
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10.2
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18.0
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40.2
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84.6
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143.8
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121.1
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58.6
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31.3
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10.8
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6
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How to Get to Jin Dynasty Shangjing History Museum From Harbin City
Travel with China Dragon Tours (top recommended)
If you want to get rid of hustle of transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Jin Dynasty Shangjing History Museum in Harbin with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on travel.
Independent Travel
- From Xiangfang District Three Power Road to Ha-ah Highway can direct to the city;
- From Changjiang Road to A’cheng District;
- Taxis in A’cheng are all blue and start at 5 yuan.
Useful Travel Tips
- In Harbin in winter the temperature is from -25°C (-13°F) to -10°C (14°F), and that’s without wind chill! Hence thermal underwear, gloves, (scarves, earmuffs), hats, (face masks), and thick arctic clothing and boots are necessary. If you have ski boots they would be ideal.
- Try to avoid visiting during Golden Week and summer holidays.
