Zhangye Museum
张掖市博物馆 · Zhāngyè Shì Bówùguǎn
The city museum next to the Giant Buddha Temple, covering Zhangye’s Silk Road history with Han-dynasty bamboo slips, pottery and Buddhist art.
Booking requiredBring your passport1–1.5 hours
Tip
Combine it with the Giant Buddha Temple and the Wooden Pagoda next door for an easy half day in town. Remember it is closed on Mondays.
- Opening hours
- 09:00–17:30, last entry 17:00; closed Mondays except public holidays To be confirmed
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- Free real-name booking up to 3 days ahead (including the same day) on the museum’s website or its WeChat account “张掖市博物馆”; one booking per person, and bring the passport you booked with. To be confirmed Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- In the centre, beside the Giant Buddha Temple square; walk from the Drum Tower
- Address in Chinese
- 甘肃省张掖市甘州区县府街 55 号
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