Guangdong Museum’s ongoing exhibition, Shared Prosperity: A Millennium of Guangdong’s Foreign Trade, invites visitors on a journey through a thousand years of maritime commerce. Running through October 15, 2026, the showcase features more than 200 artifacts from the museum’s own collection and institutions across the Chinese mainland.
The exhibit weaves together archaeological evidence and institutional development, allowing guests to explore relics of ancient trade routes alongside records of evolving port administrations. From early seafaring vessels to merchant ledgers, these dual narratives illuminate Guangdong’s pivotal role in shaping global exchange.
For young global citizens, the exhibition highlights the origins of today’s interconnected world, while business and tech enthusiasts can draw insights into the foundational networks that prefigured modern supply chains. Thought leaders and changemakers will appreciate the exhibit’s emphasis on cross-cultural collaboration, and travelers will discover immersive stories that inspire future explorations.
Currently on view at Guangdong Museum, Shared Prosperity: A Millennium of Guangdong’s Foreign Trade offers a dynamic look at the province’s enduring impact on international trade. Don’t miss this chance to uncover how past exchanges continue to influence the global economy today.
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Exhibition details Guangdong's millennium-long history of global trade
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