Yushu Prefecture Museum
玉树州博物馆
A prefecture-level museum in the centre of Jyekundo, presenting the natural environment of the Three Rivers Source Region, Kham Tibetan folk culture, the Gesar epic and artefacts of the Tang-Tubo Ancient Road. It is a good introduction to Yushu.
The Yushu Prefecture Museum is in central Jyekundo, near King Gesar Square. It is one of the public cultural facilities rebuilt after the earthquake. Its exhibits cover the ecology of the Three Rivers Source Region, Kham Tibetan clothing and everyday objects, the culture of the Gesar epic, the Tang-Tubo Ancient Road, and religious art. It is a good first stop for learning about Yushu. Visits are usually free with advance booking, and the museum is closed on Mondays (check the official schedule). A visit takes about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–17:00 (per official sources)
Nearby sights
- King Gesar Square
- Jyekundo Monastery
- Yushu Earthquake Memorial
- Yushu Horse Racing Festival
- Gyanak Mani Stone Mound
- Thrangu Monastery
- Princess Wencheng Temple
- Dangka Monastery