The guqin, a seven-stringed plucked instrument with a deep and melodious sound, was held in high esteem by the ancient Chinese literati. In addition to being a form of entertainment, it was also played to cultivate a player's temperament and to make friends. With its collection of the guqin handed down from ancient times, the Jiangxia Guqin Museum in Wuhan's Jiangxia District is a good place to learn more about the culture surrounding this musical instrument. Visitors to the museum can not only get a closer look at the instrument but also learn about how it is made and played.