Yuncheng Museum
运城博物馆
A general museum in downtown Yuncheng that traces Hedong history from prehistory to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its exhibits on salt culture and Guan Yu culture stand out.
The Yuncheng Museum is in downtown Yuncheng and is the easiest place to learn about Hedong history. Its permanent exhibition starts with prehistoric sites such as Xihoudu, then covers the legends of Yao, Shun, and Yu, Hedong during the Jin and Wei states, and the history of salt mining at Yuncheng Salt Lake. It also covers Guan Yu culture and the ancient architecture and murals of southern Shanxi. Admission is free, but a reservation is required. The museum is usually closed on Mondays. Allow about 2 hours. It is best visited before going to Salt Lake or the Guandi Temple. It is about 20 minutes by taxi from Yuncheng North Station.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yuncheng Salt Lake
- Changping Guandi Family Temple
- Mausoleum and Temple of Emperor Shun
- Sima Guang Shrine and Tombs
- Xiezhou Guandi Temple
- Shengtian Lake
- Li Family Compound (Yanjing)
- Feiyun Tower, Wanrong Dongyue Temple