China National Silk Museum
Xihu District, China
Silk is central to Hangzhou’s identity, and this specialist museum gives it the attention usually reserved for painting or porcelain. Explore textile history, the movement of silk along trading routes and the skill behind the finished cloth. Exhibitions change, so check the programme if a particular period or designer matters to you. Individual visitors no longer need a reservation under the museum’s published admission policy, but should bring an original identity document.