# Gansu Provincial Museum (甘肃省博物馆)

Lanzhou, Gansu Province · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 5/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/gansu-provincial-museum
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free admission
- **Opening hours:** 9:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays)
- **Time needed:** 1–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Near Gansu Provincial Museum (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture

## About Gansu Provincial Museum

Gansu is traversed by the Silk Road, and most travelers will not have enough time to explore all its historic sites. This museum is highly recommended as a way to gain a comprehensive understanding of Gansu's history and to view a wide range of cultural relics, including the national treasure “Flying Horse of Gansu” (Galloping Horse Treading on a Swallow).

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 721. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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