Xinjiang Regional Museum (Qu Bowuguan)
Xinjiang Regional Museum (Qu Bowuguan)
4.5
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,581 contributions
Jul 2020
Informative history and ethnic diversity 12 minority groups. Human remains on display of a person who lived in the region over 10,000 years ago, and the mummified remains of men and women. Some where past generals, and one couple were believed to be lovers.
Written 4 July 2020
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Rosli_xia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia49 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Went to this museum mainly to see the mummies. Was'nt disappointed. Mummies are in good conditions. You can really view them closed up. Photo taking allowed but without flash. Worth visiting.
Written 18 May 2017
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CBGSH
Shanghai, China5 contributions
I wish I had more time at this place! Ben and I were short on time, so we caught the mummies exhibit on one of the upper floors first. It was excellent. The bodies were laid out so that people could walk right up and peer through the plexiglass. The level of detail preserved is mind-blowing... eyelashes, toenails, face paint... They have several mummies, including the Beauty of Loulan, and most are in the garments they were buried in. I really enjoyed how the actual ancient textiles were displayed, instead of reproductions as in most Chinese museums. Other exhibits we saw included a nice selection of clothing and accessories unearthed at various tombs, old texts in various languages, Uyghur art and sculptures, and items that were traded on the Silk Road.
Not all the items have English descriptions, but I don't think that affects the experience too much.
Not all the items have English descriptions, but I don't think that affects the experience too much.
Written 19 October 2010
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JGDynamo
Canada2,082 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
The better part of three hours of our day was spent at the Xinjiang Regional Museum in Urumqi recently and it was time well spent for sure. Small but well set up museum, bright and labeled for ease of everyone, the mummies are really the highlight for me as they are so perfectly preserved but other nice exhibits and lots of history and culture from the area which was great to learn about.
Written 2 June 2017
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415katew
London, United Kingdom119 contributions
Apr 2017
This well laid out museum has about 5 sections. The ethic section is pleasant, and the mummies macabre, but the highlight is the ancient history section, particularly the stunning artefacts from Astana Cemetary - wonderful pottery and paper cuts. One of the best things to do in Urumqi
Written 4 May 2017
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U-Strasse
Stuttgart, Germany15 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
The Xinjiang Regional Museum is split into several sections, but the one most foreign visitors will find interesting (and the only section with comprehensive English information) is the section that introduces the ethnic groups native to the region. Each group has a section with mannequins in traditional costume, along with displays about their ways of life and important objects (musical instruments, equipment for horses, weapons for hunting, tools, etc.). If you can look past all the whitewashing talk of "unity in Xinjiang" that the signboards repeat ad nauseam, the museum a great basic introduction to the diverse backgrounds of the different ethnic groups that make Xinjiang such a complex region. And the museum is free... can't go wrong with that.
Written 30 November 2014
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Teddy B
Kunming, China7 contributions
Sept 2014 • Solo
This museum is absolutely excellent. I may be a little biased because I studied archaeology and have read extensively about the beauty of Loulan, but I was blown away by the museum.
One note, when I went all the locals were required to show their IDs and I was asked for my passport. I didn't have it, but my NY state driver's license sufficed. I recommend bringing your passport just in case though.
One note, when I went all the locals were required to show their IDs and I was asked for my passport. I didn't have it, but my NY state driver's license sufficed. I recommend bringing your passport just in case though.
Written 15 September 2014
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MayteePH
Bangkok, Thailand11 contributions
Jul 2011
Xinjing Regional Museum is closed on Monday and open rather late (around 10:00-10:30 depending on the time of the year), we didn't plan our trip well so ended up waiting for over an hour. Not a big museum only 2-3 stories. The highlight are ancient desert ruins and mummies, some are obviously Caucasian, some are as old as 4,000 years or more. There is also folk customs exhibition which illustrates the dress, lifestyle, religion, marriage customs, festivals and other aspects of the life of the 12 minorities that live in Xinjiang.
Written 5 August 2011
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Nalee V
Sydney, Australia40 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Great place to spend a few hours to learn about the history of xInjiang and the various influences that it has had from trade along the Silk Road. There are English (Chinglish) translations alongside the displays so it is quite informative. Altogether a very well curated museum and well worth a visit!
Written 9 October 2019
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Michael T
Murcia, Spain350 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
I was surprised by just how much was on offer, and although a bit short of time I really enjoyed the brief visit. There's plenty of historical/ archaeological remains and a good account of the Silk Road and what it meant / means.
Written 20 May 2017
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Any luggage deposit in Xinjiang Regional Museum?
Written 14 July 2017
Does anyone know if there is a left-luggage facility/locker room in this museum? I would like to visit it on my way to the airport.
Thank you!
Written 7 March 2017
Salve, avrei intenzione di visitare il museo Domenica 14 Maggio 2017. Leggo che il museo è chiuso di lunedì ma ci sono commenti che le mummie non sono visibili anche di domenica e giovedì. qualcuno può darmi maggiori informazioni ??? grazie
Written 31 January 2017
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