Lüshun Museum
The architecture of the Lushun Museum combines modern European style with Eastern artistic character. It was formerly known as the “Kwantung Governor-General's Office Hall of Manchurian and Mongolian…
Lüshun Museum, Dalian
Key facts
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Near Tongxin Street (同鑫街) bus stop; Wenhua Street (文化街) bus stop
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2295. Open in Google Maps
About Lüshun Museum
The architecture of the Lushun Museum combines modern European style with Eastern artistic character. It was formerly known as the “Kwantung Governor-General's Office Hall of Manchurian and Mongolian Products.” The museum now houses more than 30,000 cultural relics, mainly historical artefacts, including a mummy unearthed from 1,300 years ago.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Lüshun Museum?
Near Tongxin Street (同鑫街) bus stop; Wenhua Street (文化街) bus stop
How long should I spend at Lüshun Museum?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Lüshun Museum.
Where is Lüshun Museum?
Lüshun Museum is in Dalian, Liaoning Province, in the Northeast of China.
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