Xinjiang Art Museum
A provincial-level art museum specializing in Xinjiang-themed art, with richly colored oil paintings of the Tianshan Mountains, grasslands, and scenes of multi-ethnic life
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 10:00-19:00 · Closed Mondays
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A provincial-level art museum specializing in Xinjiang-themed art, with richly colored oil paintings of the Tianshan Mountains, grasslands, and scenes of multi-ethnic life; Silk Road-themed special exhibitions rotate frequently, and the modern-style building itself makes a great photo spot. Free admission—a perfect place to escape the heat, rest up between stops, and take in an exhibition.
Getting there: Zhongyinggong
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