Visiting archaeological sites becomes new cultural tourism trend in China

Watching archaeologists at work and learning about their discoveries are becoming increasingly popular cultural tourism experiences in China.

Many archaeological sites currently being excavated, such as Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province and the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City in east China’s Zhejiang Province are allowing public tours and educational activities.

The Zhouqiao Bridge and the nearby Bianhe River relics site in Kaifeng city, central China’s Henan Province, have been sharing with the public archaeological discoveries by allowing people to visit the sites and watch archaeological work over the past four years.

Visitors observe an area of the Zhouqiao Bridge and the nearby Bianhe River relics site in Kaifeng city, central China’s Henan Province, on May 16， 2024.  (Chinanews.com/Han Zhangyun)

In an effort to make it more convenient for visitors to observe the relevant areas and work, the cultural…