The Hunan Embroidery Museum is a small specialist museum above an embroidery shop, focused on the history and techniques of Xiang embroidery. Exhibits explain how local stitchers create fine detail and depth, and visitors can usually see work in progress in the workshop.
It is a useful stop if you are interested in traditional crafts rather than a large museum visit. The tour is free, and the shop setting makes it easy to combine the museum with a look at contemporary embroidery pieces.