Pingliang Museum
平凉市博物馆
A concentrated display of cultural relics from the Longdong region, covering prehistoric painted pottery, Zhou and Qin bronzes, and Buddhist relics. It is a good place to learn about the history of Pingliang.
The Pingliang Museum lies in the western suburbs of Kongtong District, on the way to Mount Kongtong. Its exhibits include Yangshao painted pottery excavated in Pingliang, Zhou-dynasty bronzes, Han and Tang tomb artifacts, and Buddhist sculptures. Together they systematically trace the history of Longdong as a strategic gateway in the Guanlong region and an important city on the eastern section of the Silk Road. Admission is free. The museum is usually closed on Mondays, and visitors must bring their ID card. A visit takes about 1.5 hours and can be scheduled on the same day as Mount Kongtong.
Opening hours
Closed Mon; 09:00-17:00 (check official site)
Nearby sights
- Kongtong Ancient Town
- Liuhu Park
- Taitong Mountain Forest Park
- Wendao Palace
- Tanzheng Lake (Kongtong Reservoir)
- Kongtong Mountain
- Yan'en Temple Pagoda
- Yanzhixia Gorge