Since the 1970s, Yunmeng County in Xiaogan, central China's Hubei Province has unearthed numerous batches of ancient bamboo and wooden slips from the Warring States, Qin, and Han dynasties. Notable finds include famous family letters from the Qin Dynasty discovered in the Shuihudi tomb, and a long inscribed tablet from the Zhengjiahu tomb. These discoveries have provided invaluable insight into the cultural transitions from the Chu to Qin and Han dynasties, shedding light on the process of national unification and filling in the gaps in historical texts.

The Yunmeng County Museum houses over 5,000 artifacts spanning 25 categories, including more than 350 precious cultural relics and 49 designated national first-class treasures. Among them, the Warring States, Qin and Han bamboo slips stand out as the highlights. To enhance its exhibitions, the museum has made several upgrades. In the Han Dynasty Slips Gallery, more than 2,000 slips from the Shuihudi No. 77 Han Dynasty tomb are displayed alongside excavation maps and archaeological images to recreate the atmosphere of the dig site.

The integration of cutting-edge technology at the museum has allowed visitors to experience bamboo slip production, learn about Qin Dynasty law, and explore the beauty of the evolution of Chinese characters in an engaging way. By blending history with technology, the museum makes ancient culture both tangible and interactive.

In the first half of 2025, the museum welcomed over 550,000 visitors. Once hidden underground, bamboo slip culture is now thriving as a dynamic symbol of cultural heritage and a new driver of cultural tourism.