Fangchenggang City Museum

Fangchenggang City Museum

The Fangchenggang City Museum (Beibu Gulf Marine Culture Museum) is located in the southwest of the administrative center district of Fangchenggang City. It borders the Municipal Cultural and Art Center to the south, the main government office buildings to the north, Beibu Gulf Square to the east, and the Jinhaiwan residential area to the west.

The exhibitions focus on marine culture, supplemented by local history, ethnic traditions, and folklore. They consist of three sections: "Marine Ecology Exhibition," "Marine Culture Exhibition," and "Fangchenggang City History and Folklore Exhibition." Once completed, it will become an important venue for citizens and tourists to learn about marine knowledge, understand local history, and experience regional culture.

The Most Beautiful Border Seas

— The Long and Rich History and Folklore of Fangchenggang

Located at the southwestern end of China's mainland coastline, Fangchenggang is a coastal and border city, and was once an excellent harbor along the ancient Silk Road. The vast Beibu Gulf has nurtured the hardworking, simple, brave, and inclusive qualities of the people of Fangchenggang. Standing at the great starting point of the “21st Century Maritime Silk Road,” Fangchenggang is vigorously stepping towards the world.

The Magnificent Ocean

— The Dazzling and Diverse Marine Culture

Land and sea together form a beautiful chapter in human survival and development. How to live in harmony with the ocean has always been a perpetual topic in human progress. To better utilize, develop, and protect the ocean, countries around the world—both past and present—have continuously developed new technologies and expanded into new fields. In the glorious histories of humanity, the most brilliant chapters are often made up of shimmering waves.

The Majestic Ocean

— The Mysterious and Colorful Marine Ecology

The ocean is a vital component of the Earth’s surface, covering approximately 70% of its area, and is one of the major sources of water, food, energy, and other resources for humans. The ocean follows its own unique developmental trajectory—from the formation of water, to the creation of seas, to today’s vast blue oceans—each step filled with fantastical colors. The formation, structure, flora and fauna of the ocean, as well as its fascinating beaches and bays, are all objects of human exploration and longing.

Further Reading:

· National Third-Class Museum of China