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Shennong Caotang Museum of Chinese Medicine
GUANGZHOU
Baiyunshan Hutchison Whampoa Guangzhou Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., 389 Shatai North Road, Guangzhou
Best time to visit: any time of day
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Shennong Caotang Museum of Chinese Medicine combines displays about traditional medicine with planted gardens. It introduces ingredients and Lingnan medical culture, making an educational visit for families and interested travelers.

Objects, documents, images and reconstructed spaces give historical stories a concrete setting. Together they reveal particular strands of Guangzhou's trading, social, artistic, technological or urban development.

Shennong Caotang Museum of Chinese Medicine offers a window onto local culture in Baiyun. Pairing it with nearby historic streets, memorials or museums helps connect individual exhibits with the city's wider history.











Opening Hours
Tuesday–Friday: 08:30–12:00 and 13:30–17:00; morning admission ends at 11:30, afternoon admission at 16:30. Weekends: 09:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Holidays: 09:00–17:00, extending to 08:30 opening during school holidays. Confirm the day's schedule.
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Suggested Route
Plan a route through Shennong Caotang Museum of Chinese Medicine and nearby sights.
- Entrance and introductory gallery
- Permanent exhibition
- Main galleries
- Temporary exhibitions and interactive area
- Museum shop
- Exit
Allow 1.5–2.5 hours; adapt the route to open areas and your energy level.
Getting Here
Choose public transport or a taxi to suit your plans.
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Transport Options
Metro Line 3 + bus. Take Exit D at Tonghe station, then bus 754 to Tianjian Decorative Materials Market and walk along Shatai North Road.
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Taxi / Driving
Baiyunshan Hutchison Whampoa Guangzhou Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., 389 Shatai North Road, Guangzhou; check the entrance and parking location on your map.
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Before You Go
Check the venue's notices for current opening arrangements and entry requirements.
Eat & Stay Nearby
Cantonese dishes (illustrative)
Tonghe Jinbo Tiandi (photo)
Jianggao neighbourhood
Renhe neighbourhoodAverage spend refers to the named branch. Photos and prices in area or brand recommendations apply only to that reference branch.
Shennong Caotang Museum of Chinese MedicineNearby Attractions
Make a day of it: combine nearby sights and choose a route on foot, by public transport, or by car.

Baiyun Mountain
801 Guangyuan Middle Road, Tonghe Subdistrict, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, GuangdongClimb into the clouds and watch Guangzhou spread out below.

Yunxi Botanical Garden
1028 Baiyun South Avenue, Baiyun District, GuangzhouFollow streamside paths at the foot of Baiyun Mountain to explore Lingnan plants and conservation.

Baiyun Lake
Around Baiyunhu and Shimen subdistricts, Baiyun District, GuangzhouWide water and an open breeze: a good place to slow your pace.

Maofeng Mountain
168 Toubei Maofeng Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, GuangdongBamboo groves and stream valleys make a refreshing half-day escape.

Guangzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Center
1 Zhanlan Road, Baiyun District, GuangzhouVisit Guangzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Center in Baiyun for science and discovery.
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Good to Know
A few useful details before you book, visit or take photos.
Shennong Caotang Museum of Chinese Medicine opening hours?
Tuesday–Friday: 08:30–12:00 and 13:30–17:00; morning admission ends at 11:30, afternoon admission at 16:30. Weekends: 09:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Holidays: 09:00–17:00, extending to 08:30 opening during school holidays. Confirm the day's schedule.
Getting to Shennong Caotang Museum of Chinese Medicine?
Take Exit D at Tonghe station, then bus 754 to Tianjian Decorative Materials Market and walk along Shatai North Road.
Do I need a reservation or ticket?
Reference admission: Free. Basic visits are free; check museum notices for reservations and temporary exhibitions.