Qitai Museum
奇台博物馆
A county-level museum that tells the story of Qitai's ancient city and its Silk Road trade, and displays artifacts excavated from Tangchaodun and Shichengzi.
The Qitai Museum is located in Qitai County town. Its exhibitions trace the history of Qitai from prehistoric times to the Qing dynasty, when it was a trading hub known as the Old City. Displays include artifacts from the Tangchaodun Ancient City and the Shichengzi Site, as well as silicified wood and dinosaur fossil specimens. Admission is free, but you must bring your ID card. The museum is closed on Mondays. Opening hours follow Beijing time and are subject to posted notices. It is a good place to learn the background before heading to Jiangbulake or the northern Gobi. The Old City Liquor Museum is nearby.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (Beijing time), closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Tangchaodun Ancient City Site
- Beiting Ancient City Site
- Tianshan Gravity Hill
- Jiangbulake Scenic Area
- Tianshan Wheat Sea (Jiangbulake Dry Farmland)
- Shichengzi Site (Han Dynasty Shule City)
- Jimsar Thousand Buddha Cave
- Yiwanquan Scenic Area