Speciality Museums in Yunnan, China 2023

Most reviewed Speciality Museums in Yunnan

4.5 SongZan LinSi ZangBao ZhanLanGuan (73 reviews)
- A place not to miss
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We wanted to visit this temple in this Tibetan setting and landscape and we didn’t regret at all! Beautiful location in a small village with many monks. Peaceful temple and a monk was blessing all the visitors. The walk to the temple was also so lovely. A place not to miss. I could go back there many times. See more..
4.5 Yunnan Nationalities Museum (61 reviews)
- Great visit
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

Amazing museum! Organized in terms of topic, for example costumes, jewelry, pottery, literature etc. Most signs and labels also have English translations, and are very clear and informative. The museum itself is also very nice, with open hallways and a garden in the centre. It's a good alternative to visiting the minorities village. See more..
4.0 Bamboo Temple (Qióngzhú Sì) (48 reviews)
- Quiet and impressive
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Religious Sites

We headed to the temple late in the day (arriving at 4.15 pm, 45 mins before closing). The temple appeared to be free to enter - it had a sign saying Free Admittance. There was a service starting as we arrived, so we strolled around to the sound of gongs and chanting and singing which was really beautiful. The rooms with the amazing human sculptures were both locked, we waited around for a while and eventually asked a volunteer security guard with a red arm band whether he could unlock it (entirely by mime). He happily obliged and we had the rooms all to ourselves for half an hour. It really is amazingly interesting and entertaining to look at! In terms of transport there is a public bus that goes to right outside the temple. The C61. It costs 8 Yuan per person and terminates at Dianmian Road. If you flag it down outside the temple it will stop and pick you up! See more..
4.0 Kunmíng City Museum (44 reviews)
- Flying Tigers Exhibit
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

For an American WWII or aviation aficianado this is a must stop. Kunming was the home base for Chenault's flying tigers. Their place in the history of China and the US is better understood when one has seen the Chinese tribute! See more..
4.0 Yunnan Provincial Museum (37 reviews)
- Go.
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Speciality Museums

You have to go. This is a must-go for those who want to learn about Chinese culture in the context of the history of the Yunnan province. The most interesting parts are on the first floor, whereas the second and third are mostly more science museum- like. Go. See more..
4.5 Yunnan Railway Museum (27 reviews)
- Excellent Railway Museum (Yunnan-Vietnam & Modern Day)
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This museum caught my eye whilst browsing things to do in Kunming, and I'm so pleased that I decided to check it out. The initial galleries summarise the construction of the Kunming-Haiphong railway in the early 1900's, quite a magnificent feat considering the terrain, with some fascinating exhibits and pictiures. The large hall has an interesting collection of trains and rolling stock, particularly the rubber-tyred Michelin railcar. The final galleries review the current "Belt & Road" initiative of the Chinese Govt, not only aiming to cover all of China with a high speed rail network, but providing their railway technology to other countries as well. Everything is well laid out and documented in both English and Chinese. It is also great value at RMB10, or approx $1.50. A taxi from Kunming city centre takes about 15 mins and costs RMB10. Two hours is probably about right to cover everything adequately. See more..
4.0 Lufeng Dinosaur Valley (22 reviews)
- Walking in the footsteps of dinosaurs!
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

It is about one and a half hours drive away from Kunming but worth the visit. Skip the manmade stuff and attractions and head directly to the dinosaur museum/ exhibition hall. Inside is a spectacular display of dinosaur skeletons, and you will meet the Lufengosaurus. Linked to the museum are sites where fossils are still being uncovered. You can see the numerous fossils in the ground. A must place to visit if you are interested in dinosaurs and want to see real dinosaur fossils. See more..
5.0 Da Li Shi Kong Guo Shi Museum (10 reviews)
- 神奇无比的大理石画。
Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • Art Museums

天然大理石画的画面，千姿百态，气象万千，生机盎然、奇趣横生，真是天工巧笔，难以比拟，丹青一家，望尘莫及。有多少骚人墨客为之倾倒，有多少文人雅士为之陶醉。或为其著文列传，或将其载入史册，赋诸诗歌。把这些作品收集起来，也是一部宏大的巨著。让我认识了大自然的鬼斧神工………… See more..
4.0 Chuxiong Museum (5 reviews)
- Well narrated
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Speciality Museums

This place is quite big, it has several exhibitions in one - devided in multiple rooms and exhibition halls. It covers local art and history. See more..
3.5 Dongba Cultural Museum (4 reviews)
- Absolutely one of the best temples in Lijiang
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

Don't listen to the other reviews, this place is magical as well as beautiful... I live in Baisha so I go about once a month to this holy place :) See more..
5.0 LuoKe JiuJu ChenLieGuan (3 reviews)
- Hidden history gem!
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We hat lunch at the 63 cafe (amazing) and the owner gave us a fascinating history lesson on Joseph Rock, botanist, author and explorer. He was such an important person for the Naxi people and this region of China. His home has been turned into a little museum which was small but interesting! See more..
3.5 Dongba Cultural Research Institute (3 reviews)
- 可愛い文字
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums

教科書で見た様な象形文字、東巴文字に触れてみたいと思い行ってみした。オーダーすれば、数十分でオリジナルの東巴印鑑を作って貰えます。公園の中にあるので、散策のついでに立ち寄って先にオーダーしたので時間を無駄にしないですみました。
教科書で見た様な象形文字、東巴文字に触れてみたいと思い行ってみした。オーダーすれば、数十分でオリジナルの東巴印鑑を作って貰えます。公園の中にあるので、散策のついでに立ち寄って先にオーダーしたので時間を無駄にしないですみました。 See more..
5.0 Kedu Memorial Museum of the Long March (1 review)
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3.0 Lijiashan Bronze Museum (1 review)
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This is a fabulous museum with artifacts from burial sites 2500 years old. It is in the middle of Dajie Township and I can't find its street address. See more..
ShiCi BeiWen ChenLieGuan (0 review)
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YiMen QiShiGuan (0 review)
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ShaYan YiShu TiYanGuan (0 review)
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PuEr QiShiGuan (0 review)
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ZhongGuo HeTao Zhi Xiang ZhanLanTing (0 review)
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TongDian WuZhuang BaoDong ChenLieGuan (0 review)
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Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas Museum (0 review)
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HuiZe HongSe WenHua ZhanLanGuan (0 review)
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ZhaoTong WenWu ChenLieGuan (0 review)
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Zhaotong Museum (0 review)
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JiuLong QiShiGuan (0 review)
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ShiHe MuDiao YiShu ZhanLanGuan (0 review)
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YuXiShi WenHuaGuan ZhanTing (0 review)
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Baoshan Museum (0 review)
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