# Qinghai Provincial Museum (青海省博物馆)

Xining, Qinghai Province · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free; advance reservation required
- **Opening hours:** 09:00-17:00
- **Time needed:** 1–2 hours
- **Address:** No. 58 Xiguan Street, Chengxi District, Xining, Qinghai Province
- **Getting there:** Near Xinning Square South Stop (bus stop) and Xinning Square North Stop (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Ethnic Culture

## About Qinghai Provincial Museum

The Qinghai Provincial Museum covers 20,800 square metres and is a landmark of Xining's historic city. Its architecture is symmetrical along a central axis, combining ethnic cultural character with a modern feel. Its collection of more than 15,000 cultural relics spans history, folk customs, politics, economics and many other fields, including pottery, gold and silverware, and bronzes. Each piece embodies the wisdom of the early inhabitants of Qinghai.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 698. 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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