Dongba Culture Museum / 东巴文化博物馆

Established in 1984 within Black Dragon Pool Park, this is the world's largest collection of Dongba cultural relics with over 12,000 artifacts, including 43 national first-class relics and 2,500+ Dongba items. The museum showcases the Naxi people's unique pictographic writing system (the world's only living hieroglyph), Dongba religion, music, and traditional architecture. In 2003, Dongba classical literature was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage written document.

Dongba Culture Museum / 东巴文化博物馆

Category

Museum

Why Visit

  • The best place to understand the mysterious Dongba culture and the Naxi people's unique pictographic language. See rare religious artifacts, ancient scriptures, and learn about traditions that have survived for millennia. The Naxi quadrangle courtyard architecture of the museum itself is worth seeing.

Suggested Duration

1-2 hours

Best Visiting Time

Weekday mornings for a quieter experience. Closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

Suitable For

  • Culture enthusiasts, history buffs, families with children, researchers

Tips

  • Free entry for those who have paid the CNY 50 Lijiang Old Town Maintenance Fee. Otherwise, approximately CNY 30. Take Bus 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 16 to Black Dragon Pool stop. The museum offers Dongba script writing experiences and cultural demonstrations. Combine with Black Dragon Pool Park visit.

Admission Type

Free

Reservation Required

No

Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (Closed on 1st and 3rd Monday of each month)

Address (English & Chinese)

North Gate of Black Dragon Pool Park, Jiaoyu Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang City 中国云南省丽江市古城区教育路黑龙潭公园北门

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