Xinjiang Regional Museum is a national first-class museum housing over 40,000 artifacts including 381 first-grade national treasures. Star exhibits include the 3,800-year-old 'Loulan Beauty' mummy remarkably preserved by the desert climate, and ancient Silk Road textiles including the famous 'Five Stars Rising in the East' brocade.
Free, advance booking required 1-3 days ahead via official website
Weekday mornings; avoid Thursday and Sunday afternoons when mummy hall is closed
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Yes, but the ancient corpses exhibition hall is closed on Thursdays and Sundays. Check the schedule before visiting.
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