Guyuan Museum
固原博物馆
A national first-class museum whose Northern Wei lacquered coffin paintings and Sasanian gilt silver ewers are celebrated at home and abroad, showcasing Silk Road treasures.
The Guyuan Museum is located in downtown Guyuan and is a national first-class museum. Its collection focuses on Silk Road artifacts from the Northern Dynasties through the Sui and Tang. Its treasures include a gilt silver ewer in Sasanian style and a glass bowl with raised dots, both unearthed from the tomb of Li Xian of the Northern Zhou, as well as Northern Wei lacquered coffin paintings and Eastern Roman gold coins found in the Shi family tombs. These pieces reflect Guyuan's role as the Silk Road hub of Xiao Pass. Admission is free, but you must bring your ID card. The museum is closed on Mondays. Plan for 1.5–2 hours. You can book a guide or rent an audio guide.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Warring States Qin Great Wall (Guyuan)
- Kaicheng Site
- Liupanshan Red Army Long March Memorial
- Pengyang Terraced Fields
- Xumishan Grottoes
- Yehe Valley
- Liangdianxia
- Jiangtaibu Red Army Reunion Memorial