Enshi Prefecture Museum
恩施州博物馆
A prefecture-level museum that explores the history of the Tujia, Miao and Dong peoples and tusi culture. Admission is free, and it is a good place to do some background reading before visiting Enshi.
The Enshi Prefecture Museum is located along Jingui Avenue in downtown Enshi, next to the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. Its permanent exhibitions cover prehistoric sites in the Wuling Mountains, Ba culture and the tusi system. They also display Tujia folk artifacts, including Xilankapu brocade, Baishou dance and stilt houses. Special sections focus on Enshi Yulu green tea and on selenium-rich resources. Admission is free, but visitors must present an ID card or book in advance. The museum is closed on Mondays. Allow about 1.5 hours. It is reachable by city bus or taxi, which makes it a good choice on a rainy day or on the day of arrival.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00 (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Enshi Tusi City
- Enshi Tujia Nü'er City
- Longlin Palace Cave
- Fengxiangpo Dong Village
- Suobuya Stone Forest
- Xianshan Gongshui, Xuan'en
- Shizi Pass (Lion Pass) Scenic Area
- Enshi Grand Canyon