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Gansu Provincial Museum
Lanzhou, China
3-4 hours
About
Located at No.3 Xijin West Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou, Gansu Provincial Museum is the largest comprehensive museum in Gansu Province with over 350,000 cultural relics spanning prehistoric pottery, Han bronze, Tang Buddha statues and Silk Road artifacts. Its iconic treasure the Bronze Galloping Horse (Flying Horse) serves as China’s national tourism logo. Multiple themed exhibition halls showcase ancient Yellow River civilization, Hexi Corridor history and ethnic cultures, making it an essential spot to learn about Northwest China’s millennia-long Silk Road heritage.
Travel Tips
- Valid ID documents including passports and ID cards must be presented for admission.
- Paid special temporary exhibitions charge extra fees if available.
- Flash photography and touching cultural relics are strictly prohibited.
- Convenient access via Metro Line 1 Xishizi Station Exit A, a 5-minute walk to the main gate.
- Weekdays see fewer crowds; arrive right after opening for a quiet viewing experience.
Facilities
Photography Allowed
AdmissionFree Entry
Opening Hours
MonClosed
Tue09:00 - 17:00
Wed09:00 - 17:00
Thu09:00 - 17:00
Fri09:00 - 17:00
Sat09:00 - 17:00
Sun09:00 - 17:00
Best Time to Visit
All year round; weekdays in spring and autumn for fewer visitors and comfortable indoor temperature.