Xitang Zhang Zheng Root Carving Art Museum

Xitang Zhang Zheng Root Carving Art Museum

The root carving museum located in Jijia Lane is a privately owned art gallery. Though it may look unremarkable from the outside, it houses over a hundred root carving works by the renowned artist Zhang Zheng, truly a place where hidden treasures abound.

Zhang Zheng is from Hangzhou, originally from Shucheng, Anhui. In 1999, he moved to Xitang, a feng shui treasure land ideal for relaxation and inspiration, where he founded the root carving art museum.

Zhang Zheng’s works emphasize a style where “seven parts are natural, three parts are crafted,” showcasing a bold and magnanimous aesthetic that seems almost supernaturally skillful. The root carving museum has two floors: the first floor displays mostly large-scale animal-shaped root carvings, while those on the second floor are relatively smaller. Regardless of size, all the artworks are incredibly lifelike, leaving visitors in awe of the artist’s exceptional craftsmanship and extraordinary skill.

Master Zhang has been recognized in the World Who’s Who for his outstanding skills and fearless spirit, earning the title “Son of the East.” Many of the works exhibited in the museum, such as “Panda Panpan,” “South Sea’s Marvelous Coral,” “The Oriental Lion,” and “Peacock Spreading Its Tail,” have won major awards both nationally and internationally. Additionally, Zhang Zheng entered the Guinness World Records for creating the largest number of large-scale root carvings (500 pieces, averaging 250 kg each).

Special Notes

As this is a private collection, photography is not allowed inside the museum.

Address: No. 9, Jijia Lane, Xitang Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City

Type: Art Museum

Recommended Visiting Time: About 20 minutes

Phone: 0573-84568778

Opening Hours:

8:00-17:00

Ticket Information:

No entrance fee. Joint Ticket: 100 RMB (includes access to all scenic spots in the area, covering Five Girls Theme Park, Xiyuan Garden, Zhongfutang Hall, Button Museum, Tile Tile Exhibition Hall, Zhang Zheng Root Carving Art Museum, Huguo SuiLiang King Temple, Holy Hall, Ni’s Residence, Ming & Qing Woodcarving Museum, Zuiyuan Garden, and Wine Culture Museum – total of 11 attractions).

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