Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum Collection

Xinjiang Museum Travel Guide! A stunning encounter with millennia-old mummies and treasures of the Western Regions!

🏛️ The pinnacle of Silk Road civilization! The museum houses 45,000 rare and precious artifacts, with the Loulan Beauty achieving legendary status!

📍 Address: No. 581 Northwest Road, Shayibak District, Urumqi
⏰ Opening Hours:
Peak season (1.1-10.5) 10:00-18:30 (closed on Mondays)
Off season (10.7-12.31) 10:00-18:30 (closed on Mondays)

🔻 Must-see routes:
1️⃣ Second Floor Mummy Exhibition Hall
The Loulan Beauty and the Camp Handsome Man that shocked the archaeology world! Preservation comparable to Egyptian mummies, with hair and nails clearly visible
📸 Tips: Photography allowed but no flash; the red-clothed mummy is the most photogenic

2️⃣ First Floor National Treasure Hall
Don’t miss the museum’s treasure "Five Stars Rising in the East, Benefiting China" Han Dynasty brocade! Also precious artifacts like the golden mask and bronze warrior statue
💡 Hidden gem: Look for the ancient Western Region winemaking scene on the grape-patterned silver bowl

3️⃣ Third Floor Ethnic Customs Hall
Live demonstration of Uyghur Atlas silk weaving, immersive experience area with Twelve Muqam musical instruments
🎭 Interactive surprise: Try on a Kazakh eagle feather hat for photos

🍴 Food check-in:
Turn left 500 meters from the museum exit to "Western Region Old Hui"
Recommended combo: fried meat noodles + baked buns, yogurt zongzi is sweet but not greasy

⚠️ Pitfall prevention guide:
• Book in advance on "LeYou Urumqi," tickets may be unavailable on site
• Entry stops after 4 PM but clearing begins at 5 PM
• Strict security check, no lighters or liquid beverages allowed