An exhibition of bronze wares from the Zeng State is underway at the Opium War Museum in Dongguan until November 11. A total of 109 cultural relics are displayed to showcase the glorious history of this ancient state.

The Zeng State, also called the Sui State, was a vassal state that existed during the Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-256 BC) and had territory in the area around Suizhou in current Hubei province. There are almost no historical texts on the Zeng State but more and more tombs of marquises have been found and excavated, therefore, it is also honored as a "dug out vassal state".

The bronzes from the Zeng State are known as "the benchmark of bronze culture in southern China". At this exhibition, visitors can see bronze vessels, musical instruments, armaments， and so on, including 29 pieces (sets) of national first-class cultural relics. You can even beat a bronze bell there as well!

Moreover, the exhibition holds several attractive activities, such as printmaking, carving, paper cutting, and blind box digging, providing visitors with a more fulfilling trip.

Venue: The Opium War Museum

Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 (closed at 18:00 during the summer vacation), until November 11

Address: No.113, Jiefang Road, Humen Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong (广东省东莞市虎门镇解放路113号)