Ganzhou has two unique museums that you must visit in your lifetime

Weijia Courtyard and Fushou Ditch Museums will undoubtedly broaden your knowledge. Worth a visit! 📍Location: No. 20-7, Houde Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province 🚗Transportation: From Ganzhou West Station, take bus D1 to Taoziyuan Market Station and walk about 1.5 kilometers. There are city buses such as routes 5 and 8 that reach nearby. 👍️Must-visit attractions: Weijia Courtyard (Ganzhou Hakka Culture Museum) This is a residential complex of the Wei family. It was first built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and took shape in the early Republic of China. The buildings are all brick and wood structures, using blue bricks and gray tiles in a fire-resistant form, with exquisite materials and woodwork. It integrates the beautiful "Three Carvings and One Sculpture" (brick carving, wood carving, stone carving, and gray sculpture). In addition to the buildings themselves, it also displays physical objects and pictures of Hakka family management, food, marriage, relocation, and other folk cultures; historical materials and data on the Hakka "reverse migration" into Jiangxi and overseas distribution. It is the first time in life to see such a perfect combination of a courtyard-style museum, making it a great place for study tours. The courtyard's patios (arc-shaped and square) complement the blue sky and white clouds with the flying eaves of the blue tiles, making it a must-visit. Additionally, the corridors and flower windows, arches between the houses, and the horsehead walls on the outer walls all have a strong sense of atmosphere. It is recommended to visit for 1 hour. Fushou Ditch Museum Located opposite the main entrance of Weijia Courtyard. It is the only museum in China that tells and displays the underground drainage system of urban life. It is also the first time in life to visit such a unique museum. Fushou Ditch is the ancient underground drainage system of Ganzhou ancient city, including open and closed channels, and it connects various lakes in the city. The water system routes resemble the characters for "Fu" and "Shou," hence the name. It fully reflects the wisdom of ancient builders in preventing and solving flood disasters. The museum has a strong sense of design, with detailed and novel content, making it undoubtedly a great place for study tours. Both inside and outside the venue can be selectively visited according to preferences. It is recommended to visit for 0.5-1 hour. 🎟️Ticket information: Free Opening hours: 9:00-21:00 💗Other tips: Ganzhou West Station is about 18 kilometers away from Weijia Courtyard. If you want to go directly to Weijia Courtyard after getting off the train, it is recommended to take a taxi (10-15 yuan). Tickets are free but require real-name online reservations. It is best to book in advance during peak seasons. There is also a "reservation code" at the entrance. These two unique and meaningful museums are recommended for study tours, which will be rewarding. Ganzhou's attractions are relatively concentrated, and there are many Song Dynasty extended attractions nearby, all within a 5-10 minute walk. Such as Zao'er Alley, Shouliang Ancient Temple, Haihui Zen Temple, etc. In addition, it is not far from the core scenic area of Songcheng Ancient City.