Yanbian Museum
延边博物馆 · Yánbiān Bówùguǎn
The prefecture museum, with galleries on Korean-Chinese folk life (houses, costume, farming and music), the history of Koreans in China, and archaeological finds from the region; labels in Chinese and Korean.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1.5–2 hours
Tip
Ask for the free English audio guide at the desk. Visit on your arrival or departure day, since it is close to Yanji West Station.
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 09:00–16:30 in summer, 09:00–16:00 in winter; closed Mondays except public holidays
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- Free tickets are reserved on the museum’s WeChat account (reported as up to 2 days ahead); bring your passport. Free audio guides in Chinese, Korean and English are available. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- On the western edge of town near Yanji West Station: bus 28 from the railway station or city centre, or 15–20 minutes by taxi.
- Address in Chinese
- 吉林省延边朝鲜族自治州延吉市长白山西路延边博物馆
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