Jinxiu Yao Museum
金秀瑶族博物馆
An ethnic museum in the 'World Yao Capital', presenting the costumes, objects and customs of five Yao subgroups: Pan, Chashan, Hualan, Shanzi and Ao.
The Jinxiu Yao Museum in the county town is a window into the Yao culture of the Dayao Mountains. Jinxiu is home to five Yao subgroups, the Pan, Chashan, Hualan, Shanzi and Ao Yao, and is known as the 'World Yao Capital'. The museum displays costumes, silver jewellery, embroidery, everyday tools, ritual objects and long drums from each group. It also covers the Shipai system, the Pan King Festival, and the social surveys conducted in the Dayao Mountains by Fei Xiaotong and Wang Tonghui. Admission is generally free. It may close on Mondays, so check the museum's notices. Coordinates are approximate.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (check with the museum)
Nearby sights
- Jinxiu Town & Yao Culture Square
- Lianhua Mountain, Jinxiu
- Guzhan Yao Village
- Luohan Mountain
- Shengtang Lake
- Silver Fir (Cathaya) Forest Park
- Shengtang Mountain
- Mentou Village, Liuxiang (Fei Xiaotong Research Site)