Sizhou Chinese Papermaking Heritage Museum
North foot of Fenghuang Mountain, Sizhou Village, Gaoqiao Town • Fuyang City, Hangzhou, Zhejiang • China
+86 138 68141318
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SIZHOU CHINESE PAPERMAKING HERITAGE MUSEUM
Sizhou Chinese Papermaking Heritage Museum is a national museum which will open in 2026 and serve as a place for historical research, sightseeing, cultural experiences, and immersive activities. Fuyang has a deep-rooted history in papermaking and boasts two cultural trademarks: a national cultural heritage site, the Sizhou Paper Mill Ruins and a national intangible cultural heritage project: Fuyang Bamboo Papermaking Craft.
Discovered during the reconstruction of the National Highway 320 in 2008, the Sizhou Paper Mill Ruins from the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279 BC) are the earliest and the largest papermaking site found in China to date.
The new papermaking museum, which broke ground ahead of other parts of the ruins' restoration project, is scheduled for completion in 2026. The exterior of the building draws inspiration from "paper falling in the clouds", resulting in a light, harmonious design featuring environmentally friendly materials. Glass curtain walls embedded with local bamboo paper form the façade, creatively integrating paper elements into the architectural style. Inside the museum, there will be various zones, including a bamboo paper research and experiential learning centre, Chinese paper gene bank, and ancient book restoration facilities. The ancient papermaking techniques of Sizhou from the Song Dynasty will be recreated through methods like ground simulations and digital restoration. Within the comprehensive restoration project, a historical site park will be constructed. Fuyang plans to further promote the integration of intangible cultural heritage with tourism, focusing on the Sizhou Paper Mill Ruins, Yangbei Lake wetlands, and Fenghuang Mountain's cultural and tourism development. *
* Text: https://www.ehangzhou.gov.cn/2023-10/19/c_287395.htm
Sizhou Chinese Papermaking Heritage Museum is a national museum which will open in 2026 and serve as a place for historical research, sightseeing, cultural experiences, and immersive activities. Fuyang has a deep-rooted history in papermaking and boasts two cultural trademarks: a national cultural heritage site, the Sizhou Paper Mill Ruins and a national intangible cultural heritage project: Fuyang Bamboo Papermaking Craft.
Discovered during the reconstruction of the National Highway 320 in 2008, the Sizhou Paper Mill Ruins from the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279 BC) are the earliest and the largest papermaking site found in China to date.
The new papermaking museum, which broke ground ahead of other parts of the ruins' restoration project, is scheduled for completion in 2026. The exterior of the building draws inspiration from "paper falling in the clouds", resulting in a light, harmonious design featuring environmentally friendly materials. Glass curtain walls embedded with local bamboo paper form the façade, creatively integrating paper elements into the architectural style. Inside the museum, there will be various zones, including a bamboo paper research and experiential learning centre, Chinese paper gene bank, and ancient book restoration facilities. The ancient papermaking techniques of Sizhou from the Song Dynasty will be recreated through methods like ground simulations and digital restoration. Within the comprehensive restoration project, a historical site park will be constructed. Fuyang plans to further promote the integration of intangible cultural heritage with tourism, focusing on the Sizhou Paper Mill Ruins, Yangbei Lake wetlands, and Fenghuang Mountain's cultural and tourism development. *
* Text: https://www.ehangzhou.gov.cn/2023-10/19/c_287395.htm
