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Panlongcheng National Archaeological Site Park

盘龙城国家考古遗址公园

Hubei, Wuhan·30.6380°N, 114.3293°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60, students CNY 30

Duration

2-3 hours

About Panlongcheng National Archaeological Site Park

Panlongcheng is a 3,500-year-old Shang-dynasty city site in Wuhan, often called the 'root of Wuhan'. The national archaeological park pairs excavated ramparts and ruins with the Panlongcheng Relics Museum, one of China's great Bronze Age discoveries.

Highlights

• ~3,500-year-old Shang-dynasty site known as the 'root of Wuhan'. • Ruins park plus the Panlongcheng Relics Museum.

Suggested Route

Enter the West Gate → ruins area → museum; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Cafés near the site; lodging in Wuhan (Huangpi).

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, wheelchair access, audio guide and advance reservation.

Travel Tips

Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour groups. Respect cultural artifacts and no-flash photography.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:30

Getting There

In Huangpi District, Wuhan, Hubei (Panlong Ave). Nearest metro: Wuhan Metro Line 2 (Panlongcheng Station) ~3 km; Wuhan Tianhe Int'l Airport ~10 km; Hankou Railway Station ~15 km.

Reservation

Free; real-name online reservation via official WeChat required.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3), students CNY 30 (≈ $4.2)

Address

湖北省武汉市黄陂区盘龙城经济开发区宫城北侧120米盘龙城国家考古遗址公园-北门遗址

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

盘龙城国家考古遗址公园

湖北省武汉市黄陂区盘龙城经济开发区宫城北侧120米盘龙城国家考古遗址公园-北门遗址

30.6380, 114.3293

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