Visiting
The Guilin Art Museum, formerly known as the Guilin Exhibition Hall (Guilin Huqiao Art Museum), was established in 1964 and has since become a cultural landmark in Guilin.
Designed by a team of architects led by Liang Sicheng, a prominent Chinese architect, and also including Wang Zhili and Chen Chushi, the museum features a unique blend of architectural styles, combining elements of northern Guangxi residential buildings, Suzhou gardens, and Anhui-style architecture. Its courtyard design employs traditional garden architecture that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
The museum covers an area of 5,000 square meters, with a two-story main building that boasts a total floor area of 3,200 sq m. Inside are seven exhibition halls with a total exhibition space of 1,200 sq m and a 400-meter exhibition line.
The museum has over 2,000 items in its collection, including paintings, ceramics, sculptures, handicrafts, folk art and more.
As a key cultural institution, the Guilin Art Museum continues to preserve and promote both traditional and modern art, making it an essential part of the city's rich cultural heritage.
The Grapefruit Bookstore at the Guilin Art Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_404c64493220]
