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Qinghai Provincial Museum
Introducing Qinghai Provincial Museum
Qinghai Provincial Museum is the first large-scale modern museum in Qinghai. Qinghai Provincial Museum is located in Xining City. Covering 20,800 square meters, its overall architecture adopts a traditional symmetrical layout along a central axis, showcasing strong ethnic and local characteristics.
The museum’s new building was completed and opened to the public on May 1st, 2001. It currently boasts 10 main and side exhibition halls, housing a rich collection of over 47,000 cultural relics. These artifacts span various fields, including religion, folk customs, politics, the economy, the industry, and daily life. Among the exhibits, the most distinctive are the painted pottery from ancient times, ethnic relics, and religious artworks.
Qinghai Provincial Museum Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: QīngHǎiShěng BóWùGuǎn 青海省博物馆
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 2 - 3 x hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Architecture, History and Culture
• Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: 58 Xiguan Street, Chengxi District, Xining, Qinghai Province
What to Expect at the Qinghai Provincial Museum
Journey through 5,000 years of captivating history and discover the fascinating story of life on the majestic Qinghai Plateau. Since its grand opening, the museum has captivated visitors with a series of award-winning thematic exhibitions. These exhibitions vividly portray the rich cultural tapestry of Qinghai Province, tracing its remarkable development across different historical periods.
Exhibition of Qinghai Historical Relics
Spanning from ancient times to the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, the exhibition chronologically unfolds the captivating history and cultural evolution of Qinghai Province. Through informative panels, exquisite relics, detailed sculptures, and interactive multimedia displays, visitors will find themselves transported by this rich narrative.
A highlight is the magnificent gilt bronze statue of Avalokiteśvara, a testament to the pinnacle of ancient Chinese bronze casting. This statue, the largest Yongle-era (1403-1424) gilt bronze statue discovered in China, is radiant with lustrous gold plating. Its impressive size, exquisite artistry, and graceful form, embody the zenith of ancient Chinese gilt bronze artistry, solidifying its status as a national treasure.
Exhibition of Qinghai Ethnic Cultural Relics
This exhibition showcases a diverse collection of Qinghai ethnic treasures, including traditional costumes, daily utensils, ethnic minority language copper seals, and even imperial decrees from the Ming and Qing dynasties. A highlight is the Zasak seal, one of only 29 Mongolian banner seals. These seals represent the Qing government’s administration of Mongolian tribes and their nomadic lifestyle in Qinghai. This seal, along with other artifacts in the exhibition, provides valuable insights into the ethnic relations and political systems of the Qinghai-Tibet region during the Qing dynasty. Anyone interested in this fascinating period of history should consider this exhibition a must-see.
Exhibition of Qinghai Archaeological Achievements
Visitors interested in archaeological discoveries will be captivated by this journey through the region’s history since 1949. The exhibition showcases remarkable finds from eight significant archaeological sites, presented across eleven sections. Over 300 artifacts are on display, and half of these—including exciting new discoveries from the Xuewei No. 1 Tomb—are being exhibited for the very first time. The exhibition also provides a detailed look at the archaeological process itself, highlighting the important contributions of Qinghai archaeology to people’s understanding of Chinese history and culture.
Exhibition of Tibetan Buddhist Art
Explore the profound beauty and intricate artistry of Tibetan Buddhism through an exquisite exhibition of sutras, statues, thangkas, and ritual objects. A centerpiece of the exhibition is a rare and historically significant manuscript of the Buddhist scripture titled Karma Sutra, focusing on the principles of karma—action and its consequences—and the practice of repentance. This precious scroll is crucial for understanding Buddhist monastic discipline. Dating back to the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) dynasties, the complete scroll measures an impressive 17 meters (55.7 ft) in length and is comprised of 34 sheets of yellowed paper joined together, containing over 16,790 meticulously written characters. Despite some minor damage to the beginning of the scroll, its historical and artistic significance remains immeasurable.
How to Get to Qinghai Provincial Museum
• By Bus: Take bus 18, 22, 29, 41 to Xinning Square (South) Station.
Additional Travel Advice on Qinghai Provincial Museum
• The museum is closed on Mondays except Chinese public holidays.
• Food and colored drinks are not allowed in the museum.
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