Gansu Jiandu (Bamboo and Wooden Slips) Museum
甘肃简牍博物馆
A specialist museum opened in 2023. Its collection of more than 40,000 bamboo and wooden slips, including the Juyan and Xuanquan Han slips, makes it a treasure trove for studying the Han frontier along the Hexi Corridor.
Gansu Jiandu Museum is in Anning District. Its collection of more than 40,000 bamboo and wooden slips ranks among the largest in China. The slips come mainly from Han-dynasty frontier sites such as Juyan, the Xuanquan post station at Dunhuang and the Jianshui Jinguan pass. Through original slips, reconstructed scenes and multimedia displays, the exhibitions tell the story of frontier garrison duty, the postal and relay system, and daily life along the Silk Road in the Hexi Corridor during the Han dynasty. Examples include guosuo (travel permits), postal letters and letters from home written by garrison soldiers, which bring the history vividly to life. Admission is free, but you must book in advance with real-name registration. The museum is usually closed on Mondays (subject to official announcements). It can be combined with Lanzhou Yellow River Tower in Anning District.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–17:00 (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Lanzhou Yellow River Tower
- Gansu Provincial Museum
- Yellow River Mother Statue
- Jinchengguan Cultural Expo Park
- Baita (White Pagoda) Mountain Park
- Zhongshan Bridge (Yellow River Iron Bridge)
- Xiguan Mosque
- Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street & Dazhong Lane