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Guangxi Museum of Nationalities
4.5
46 reviews
#5 of 117 things to do in Nanning
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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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ธิติ ต
By ธิติ ต
“A complete story of Bronz Drum and Zhuang Cultures in Guangxi.”
Nov 2019
The Anthropology Museum of Guangxi is the best place to learn about the Bronz Drum and Zhuang Cultures of the region. The exhibitions are very well organized and easy to understand with both Chinese and English. The displays are just enough for the audience to know about the Zhuang nation. The building is very well designed to reflect the story it is telling. Visitors need to spend some time outdoor waling in the display garden where 10 most representative traditional ethnic buildings are being exhibited. Half-a-day should be enough for all people unless you are a serious museum visitors.
JulM
By JulM
“Anthropology with focus on guangxi”
Sep 2018
Remember to take your passport with you! Detailed exhibition with focus on Guangxi, as well as seasonal exhibitions on other provinces. The "world exhibition" part is rather boring and tries to put everything and the kitchen sink into a few square meters. Nevertheless, nice!
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Andrew_Alin
Greater Adelaide, Australia1,645 contributions
Fantastic museum a little ways out from the cbd
The guangxi museum of nationalities is a wonderful place, with exhibits spread out over several levels. The highlights were the reconstructed models of traditional houses as used by the various minority groups.

To make the most of your visit, you should allow for at least 2-3 hours.

The museum is a little ways out from the city centre, so most likely you'll need to take a taxi, but the free entry makes up for it.
Written March 21, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
ธิติ ต
40 contributions
A complete story of Bronz Drum and Zhuang Cultures in Guangxi.
Nov 2019
The Anthropology Museum of Guangxi is the best place to learn about the Bronz Drum and Zhuang Cultures of the region. The exhibitions are very well organized and easy to understand with both Chinese and English. The displays are just enough for the audience to know about the Zhuang nation. The building is very well designed to reflect the story it is telling. Visitors need to spend some time outdoor waling in the display garden where 10 most representative traditional ethnic buildings are being exhibited. Half-a-day should be enough for all people unless you are a serious museum visitors.
Written November 21, 2019
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GuamPaddler
Guam127 contributions
A look at the ethnic minorities of China
May 2019
What an educational experience this was to learn about all the ethnic minorities of China. The displays are interesting, though English signage were far and few in between.

Best of all, admission is free upon presentation of your passport.

It is located a bit far from the city center, and I was lucky to have caught a taxi ride back afterwards. Keep the phone number of the taxi company handy just in case!
Written May 29, 2019
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Simster
Singapore, Singapore59 contributions
Modern and well presented
Aug 2018 • Family
This museum deals with the many non Han Chinese minorities that populate Guangxi province. The exhibits were well presented - native dress, the famous drums of Dong people, silver jewellery etc. It's not boring and 2 hours can be easily spent here. Note that passports are required for admission ( I don't know why)
Written September 6, 2018
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Richard F
London10 contributions
Local Minorities
Jan 2018
Interesting exhibition of the local minorities around Nanning - way of life and customs. Introduction to Yunnan and surroundings and archeological digs. Collection of artifacts quite extensive. 3 levels.
Written May 31, 2018
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Benny H
St. Gallen, Switzerland12 contributions
Lots and lots of interesting information
Feb 2016 • Friends
This is probably one of the first places you should go when travelling to Nanning. After your visit, you will be able to see traditional and ancient symbology all around the city, in the parks, in just so many things that otherwise just seem to be some random or funny desing choices. You can learn loads about the different ethnicities of Guangxi and about traditional art.
Behind the museum, you will be able to discover the different architectural styles of the region in live scale. Go there now.
Written April 11, 2016
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Hey You
Toronto, Canada1,270 contributions
We Loved It!
Jan 2015 • Couples
My wife and I were taken to the museum by friends who lived in Nanning. Admission was free but given we were travellers, we had to show our passports to gain entry. Due to the size of the museum and all the exhibits, our guests hired us an english guide from the museum. The fee for this was reasonable. Over the next hour and a half or so, we were taken from area to area and given detailed information related to the different exhibits. The exhibits and artifacts were excellent. We found it very interesting that there are a total of 56 recognized ethnic minorities in China. The museum tour gave us a greater understanding about the history and nationalities in Guangxi, China.
Written January 25, 2015
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AcbMei
Canterbury, UK139 contributions
Free but out of the city
Oct 2013 • Couples
I agree with others this museum is well worth a visit. We got a taxi there but he would not wait. Luckily we found out there is a bus that runs till 5.30Then we found out the museum closed at 4.30 so we had to rush round and had no time to see the ethnic houses or huts in the grounds. So get there earlier than later and allow a few hours.
Written October 27, 2013
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JulM
83 contributions
Anthropology with focus on guangxi
Sep 2018 • Friends
Remember to take your passport with you!
Detailed exhibition with focus on Guangxi, as well as seasonal exhibitions on other provinces. The "world exhibition" part is rather boring and tries to put everything and the kitchen sink into a few square meters. Nevertheless, nice!
Written August 8, 2019
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Tjaart H
Pringle Bay, South Africa367 contributions
Guangxi Museum of Nationalities
May 2018
Indeed a must visit for those interested in Chinese culture. The displays are beautiful and gives you a wonderful insight in cultures from the area, as well as around the world. Remember to bring your passport along - without it you will not be allowed access to the museum
Written June 18, 2018
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