Arrival EssentialsA few things to notice
01 · The block
Look closely at the carved words and images.
02 · The print
Compare a block with its impression on paper.
03 · The book
Move from one page to a whole book and think about layout and binding.
Yangzhou · CITY CULTURE
Block printing in Yangzhou: where a page begins
Look at a woodblock, then at the words and pictures it prints. Follow a few clear steps behind a finished book.
Archival museum-display photograph from 2016; it does not confirm a live carving demonstration.
Want to visit?
The China Block Printing Museum shares a site with Yangzhou Museum. Start with the printing displays, then look for a separate activity if you want a hands-on session.
China Block Printing Museum (Yangzhou Museum complex)
中国雕版印刷博物馆（扬州双博馆）
扬州市文昌西路468号
468 Wenchang West Road, Yangzhou