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Qinghai Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum (Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum)
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Qinghai Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum (Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum)

青海藏医药文化博物院

Qinghai, Xining·36.6225°N, 101.7734°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50, students CNY 25, free on specific days
Duration
1.5-2 hours

About Qinghai Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum (Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum)

The world's only museum devoted to Tibetan medicine and culture, holding tens of thousands of items in Xining. Its giant wall-spanning thangka and displays of medicinal herbs offer a deep introduction to Tibetan healing traditions.

Highlights

• World's only museum dedicated to Tibetan medicine and culture, with 50,000 items. • Famous for a giant thangka spanning a full wall. • Nine zones covering Tibetan medical history, herbs, and thangka art.

Suggested Route

South wing (Tibetan civilization, art, architecture) → north wing (medicine halls) → giant thangka; allow 3–4 h.

Food & Lodging

Halal eateries near the Bio-Medicine district; city hotels 15 min away .

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, audio guide, wheelchair access, luggage storage, stroller rental.
Travel Tips

Book free tickets in advance via WeChat mini-program. Bring passport for entry. No-flash photography.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:00 (Tue-Sun, closed Mon)

Getting There

In Xining Bio-tech Industrial Park, Jing'er Rd 36; city buses to Bio-park; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao Int'l (~35 km); no metro.

Reservation

North hall (Tibetan medicine) free; South hall ticketed; book via official platform / OTA apps (Ctrip etc.); on-site also available.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0), students CNY 25 (≈ $3.5), free on specific days

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
青海藏医药文化博物院

36.6225, 101.7734

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