Zhalainuoer Museum
扎赉诺尔博物馆
A themed museum showcasing Zhalainuoer Man, mammoth fossils and Xianbei ancient tomb relics, offering insight into the prehistoric and nomadic history of the Hulun Lake area.
The Zhalainuoer Museum stands on the shore of Jinlong Lake in the new district of Zhalainuoer, and its building has a distinctive design. The museum focuses on three themes. The first is the Zhalainuoer Man skull fossils and the Paleolithic and microlithic cultures discovered since 1933. The second is Quaternary fossils such as mammoths and woolly rhinoceroses unearthed locally. The third is Xianbei artifacts from the Zhalainuoer ancient tomb cemetery, an important remnant for studying the southward migration of the Xianbei people. The exhibits are information-dense, so allow about 1 to 1.5 hours. It can be combined with the neighboring Mammoth Park and National Mine Park as a half-day trip to Zhalainuoer. Admission is generally free, with ID required to enter. The museum is closed on Mondays, but check the official notices. Getting there: about 25 km from Manzhouli city center, about 30 minutes by taxi.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–16:30 (check museum announcements)
Nearby sights
- Mammoth Park
- Temujin Khan Camp
- Erka Wetland
- Zhalainuoer National Mine Park
- Soviet Red Army Martyrs Cemetery
- Beihu Park
- Manzhouli Russian-style Buildings & Railway Station
- Manzhouli Museum