Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Museum
甘南藏族自治州博物馆
A comprehensive prefectural museum in Hezuo that presents the history, religious artifacts, and folk customs of the Tibetan people of Gannan. Admission is free.
The Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Museum was established in 1986 and is located in the Wenbo Building on Zhouqu East Road, Hezuo. Its collection includes excavated artifacts, thangkas, Buddhist statues, Tibetan clothing, and tools for daily production and life. It offers a systematic introduction to the historical development of Gannan and to Amdo Tibetan culture. It is a good stop before or after visiting Milarepa Palace (Hezuo). Admission is free. Opening hours are approximately 9:30 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30. The museum is closed on Mondays. Please check the official notice for updates. Getting there: a taxi from town takes about 10 minutes. The coordinates are approximate.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Milarepa Palace (Hezuo)
- Dangzhou Grassland
- Meiren Grassland
- Dazong Lake
- Labrang Prayer Wheel Circuit
- Gongtang Stupa
- Labrang Monastery
- Sangke Grassland