The China Yellow Wine Museum (中国黄酒博物馆) stands as the nation’s premier institution dedicated to the culture and industry of yellow wine, occupying nearly 10,000 square meters. Through various exhibition methods, the museum comprehensively showcases the long history and cultural essence of yellow wine, featuring halls such as the History of Wine Hall, the Art of Wine Hall, a 3D Cinema, and an Underground Wine Cellar.
The History of Wine Hall introduces the origins of yellow wine. Anciently, yellow wine, beer, and grape wine were regarded as the world’s three ancient wines, with yellow wine originating and flourishing in China. The History of Wine Hall presents the development and evolution of yellow wine from ancient times to the Ming and Qing dynasties, offering a glimpse into the historical context of yellow wine’s development. The Customs of Wine Hall highlights how yellow wine is an integral part of the Chinese people’s production activities. Over time, various customs related to yellow wine have emerged, intertwining with people’s lives and influencing their customs. Visitors to this hall can appreciate representative yellow wines from across the country, learn about the nutritional benefits of yellow wine, and explore different drinking methods.
The Techniques of Wine Hall comprehensively displays the traditional craftsmanship and mechanized processes of yellow wine production. Visitors can witness the splendor of the “century-old aged wine,” a prized possession. The 3D Art of Wine Hall utilizes lifelike three-dimensional imaging to authentically recreate the traditional process of yellow wine brewing. The Underground Wine Cellar serves as a major attraction in the Yellow Wine City, spanning over 400 square meters and housing 4,350 barrels of aged yellow wine and 500 barrels of Olympic wine using traditional storage methods.
To enhance visitors’ experience of yellow wine culture, the Yellow Wine City offers a series of special activities such as wine performances and yellow wine appreciation. Wine performances combine the storage, opening, and tasting of yellow wine, interpreting the refined and healthy spirit of yellow wine culture through dance. Yellow wine appreciation guides participants in the correct tasting of yellow wine, allowing them to appreciate its essence. Through these activities, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich heritage and tradition of yellow wine culture.
Basic Information
Estimated Length of Tour | 1 – 2 hours |
Ticket Price | 60 RMB |
Opening Hours | 9.00 – 17.00; Last admission: 16.30 |
Telephone Number | 0086-0575-85397288 0086-0573-84564161 |
Location and Transportation
The China Yellow Wine Museum is located at 557 Xiada Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. To get there, you can choose one of the following ways:
Bus: Take bus 5, 17, 35, 51, 108A, 108, 168A, 168, K5A, or K5 and get off at Xiaocheng North Bridge Stop (小程北桥站).
Metro: The closest metro station to China Yellow Wine Museum is the Railway Station (火车站) on line 1. After getting out of the station from Exit B, walk about 700 meters to the east to reach the museum.