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Tibetan Culture & Medicine Museum

Amdo Museum

Amdo Museum, also known as the Tibetan Culture & Medicine Museum, is a warm gateway to discovering genuine Tibetan wisdom and art.

Location
Xining, Qinghai
Built
2006
Famous For
618m Giant Thangka
Museum Type
Tibetan Culture & Medicine

Overview

Amdo museum is also known as the Tibetan Culture & Medicine Museum, this special place was built in 2006. As China’s only comprehensive museum for Tibetan medicine and culture, it is a gentle and meaningful stop for travelers exploring Tibetan heritage.

Tibetan medical culture holds thousands of years of history, with rich ancient literature and unique wisdom that is truly oneofakind. The museum displays not only traditional Tibetan medicine but also Tibetan astronomy, daily life, old dwellings and traditional costumes, letting visitors get close to real Tibetan culture in a warm way.

It is very easy to reach about 30 km from Xining Airport and 12 km from Xining Railway Station, convenient by bus or local taxi.

Giant Thangka

One of its most amazing treasures is the 618meter giant Thangka, the longest of its kind in China. Finished in 1997 by 400 artists who spent over four years creating it, this incredible work gently tells the long story of Tibetan history.

Exhibition Halls

Inside, there are eight lovely exhibition halls: Thangka Painting Art Hall, Tibetan Medicine History Hall, Medicine Thangka & Therapy Tools Hall, Classical Literature Hall, Medicine Specimen Hall, Astrology Hall, Tibetan Culture Hall and Tibetan Calligraphy Hall.

Walking through each hall, you can feel the soft charm of Tibetan wisdom and art. For every traveler, this museum is not just a place to see exhibits, but a warm door to understanding the deep and beautiful culture of Tibet.

Plan Your Visit

For detailed information about Amdo Museum and Tibet tours, feel free to contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com . Our expert team will help create a memorable Tibet travel experience based on your interests and preferences.

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1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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