Xinjiang Geology and Mineral Resources Museum
A panoramic window on Xinjiang's minerals: systematically displayed Hetian jade specimens in every color; spodumene, the museum's prized aquamarine, and meteorite specimens will truly open your eyes
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 10:00-17:00 · Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A panoramic window on Xinjiang's minerals: systematically displayed specimens of Hetian jade in every color, with spodumene, the museum's prized aquamarine, and meteorite specimens that will truly open your eyes; geological structure models explain how the Tianshan Mountains rose. Free admission—great for family science education and gemstone lovers alike, and located in the Youhao Road shopping district, so you can combine it with shopping.
Getting there: Youhao Road
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