Zhaotong Museum
昭通市博物馆
A comprehensive museum that introduces the ancient culture of Zhotong's 'Zhuti' period, with Han and Jin dynasty artefacts, folk customs of the Yi and Hui peoples, and the local history of the Wumeng Mountains.
Zhaotong Museum is located in the northern new district of Zhaoyang District, and its displays focus on the local history of Zhaotong. During the Han and Jin periods the area was known as Zhuti and was famed for its silver and bronze wares. The museum displays Han bronzes, pottery and objects excavated from tombs, along with costumes and customs of the Yi, Hui, Miao and other ethnic groups. It also covers the natural environment and modern history of the Wumeng Mountains. Admission is usually free, the museum is closed on Mondays, and entry requires an ID card. A visit takes about 1.5 hours, and it is well placed before or after a trip to Dashanbao.
Opening hours
about 09:00–17:00; closed Mon (check official announcements)
Nearby sights
- Shenggengtang Lake Park
- Zhaotong Old Town (Doujie & Wenyuan Street)
- Dalongdong Spring Park
- Wanghai Park & Wanghai Tower
- Long Family Ancestral Hall
- Sayu Apple Orchards
- Tuogu Mosque
- Huanglianhe Waterfalls