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Guangxi Nationalities Museum (广西民族博物馆, Guǎngxī Mínzú Bówùguǎn)
The Guangxi Nationalities Museum (广西民族博物馆) in Nanning is China's most important museum for minority cultures, with 12 ethnic groups including China's largest minority — the Zhuang (壮族, 16 million people). The museum has the world's largest collection of bronze drums (铜鼓).
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Is Guangxi Nationalities Museum worth visiting?
The definitive museum of Zhuang (壮族) and Guangxi's 12 ethnic minorities — with the world's largest collection of bronze drums (铜鼓). Free.
Quick facts
| Category | history |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free. |
| Hours | 9:00-17:00. Closed Mondays. |
| Recommended duration | 1.5-2 hours. |
| Best time to visit | October-March. |
| How to get there | Bus route 23, 63, 86 to Guangxi Nationalities Museum stop. |
| English signage | partial |
Why visit
The Zhuang bronze drum collection is the world's largest. Context for Guangxi's diverse ethnic cultures.
Collection highlights
- Bronze drum collection (world's largest)
- Zhuang minority culture
- 12 Guangxi ethnic groups
Tips
- Combine with Nanning city tour
Frequently asked questions
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