Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Teen Turns Bedroom Into Ancient Chinese History Museum
A 14-year-old boy named Xie Zhaoyutong from China has turned his bedroom into a small museum.
He loves ancient Chinese history and has filled his room with old things like pottery, ceramics, bricks, and coins from different Chinese dynasties.
He can tell you all about each item in his collection.
Xie started collecting when he was six years old after visiting a museum with his mom.
He even found some items for free during family trips.
His bedroom is like a treasure trove of ancient history, except for his bed, which he says is for his body.
The rest of the room is for his soul.
He also likes learning about the oldest form of Chinese writing.
Xie is very passionate about ancient Chinese culture and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.
14-year-old Xie Zhaoyutong from Henan province, China, turned his bedroom into a museum of ancient Chinese history.
His collection includes pottery, ceramics, bricks, and coins from dynasties spanning over 3,000 years.
Notable items include a Han Dynasty pottery stove model and a pre-Qin spade coin.
Xie started his collection at age 6 after visiting the Zhengzhou Museum and was inspired by a friend on a TV program.
He funds his collection with pocket money and finds some items for free during family trips.
- Who
- Xie Zhaoyutong, a 14-year-old boy from Henan province, China
- What
- Turned his bedroom into a personal museum of ancient Chinese history and literature
- When
- Started collecting at age 6, created the museum recently
- Where
- Henan province, China
- Why
- Interest in ancient Chinese culture, inspired by a friend and a TV program
- Name
- Xie Zhaoyutong
- Age
- 14
- Location
- Henan province, China
- Collection
- Pottery, ceramics, bricks, coins
- Notable Items
- Pottery stove model (Han Dynasty), spade coin (pre-Qin period)
- Interest Started
- Age 6, visit to Zhengzhou Museum
- Inspiration
- Friend on The Chinese Poetry Competition