Altay Prefecture Museum
阿勒泰地区博物馆
The best place to learn about the 'birthplace of skiing': ancient fur skis, Qiemuerqieke stone figures and nomadic artefacts.
The Altay Prefecture Museum sits in the southern part of Altay city. Its displays focus on prehistoric rock art from the Altai Mountains, the Qiemuerqieke stone figures and stone coffins, artefacts from successive nomadic peoples, and the folk customs of the Kazakh, Mongolian, Tuvan and other ethnic groups. The exhibits on the 'birthplace of skiing', including the fur skis and rock art materials, attract the most attention. Admission is free, but visitors must show their ID card to enter. The museum is usually closed on Mondays, and opening hours follow official announcements. It is a 10-minute taxi ride from the city centre, and 1–1.5 hours is recommended for a visit.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Xuedu Night City
- Camel Peak
- Kelan Riverside Scenic Area
- Jiangjunshan Ski Resort
- Birch Forest Park (Shalifuhan Park)
- Kelan Grand Canyon & Xiaodonggou
- Tangba Lake
- Wuzhiquan Spring