Pu'er Museum
普洱市博物馆
Pu'er's comprehensive museum, showcasing the region's history, tea culture and multi-ethnic heritage, free to visit.
The Pu'er Museum is in the northern part of Simao. Its exhibits cover the region's historical artifacts, the Tea Horse Road and Pu'er tea culture, and the clothing and everyday objects of the Hani, Yi, Wa, Lahu, Dai and other ethnic groups. It helps visitors quickly understand Pu'er before heading to the tea mountains. It is generally free, with advance booking required using your ID card. It is closed on Mondays, so check official notices. A visit takes about 1–1.5 hours, and it makes a good alternative itinerary on rainy days.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00, closed Mondays (check official announcements)
Nearby sights
- Tea Horse Ancient City
- Simao Old Town (Confucian Temple & Daijia Lane)
- Tea Horse Road Scenic Area (Banjiupo Section)
- Meizi Lake Park
- Nakeli Tea Horse Station
- China Pu'er Tea Expo Garden
- Pu'er National Park (Taiyanghe Forest Park)
- Pu'er Ethnic Unity Garden