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Travel back 3,000 years and talk to the ancient Shu people!

1. Museum Overview Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum is located at No. 2 Jinsha Site Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It is a modern garden-style museum that integrates education, research, and leisure. The Jinsha Site was discovered in 2001 and was the capital of the ancient Shu Kingdom from the 12th century BC to the 7th century BC. A large number of precious cultural relics unearthed here provide valuable physical materials for the study of ancient Shu civilization. The museum consists of the Ruins Hall, the Exhibition Hall, the Cultural Relics Protection and Restoration Center, and the Garden Area. It covers a large area and has a beautiful environment. 2. Visitor Guide Opening Hours • Regular opening hours: 9:00–18:00 (closed on Mondays) • Special holidays: During the National Day holiday, the museum is open from 8:30–18:30 every day. Ticket Information • Adult ticket: CNY 70 • Discounted ticket: Half price for students aged 6–18 Transportation • Subway: Take Subway Line 7 to Jinsha Museum Station, and walk from Exit C. • Bus: You can take buses No. 5, 32, 41, 63, 64, 79, 82, 84, 96, 100, 111, 123, 163, 305, 311, 320, etc. to the Jinsha Site Museum. • Self-driving: You can search for "Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum" on a navigation app. The museum has parking lots at the south and north gates, providing ample parking spaces. 3. Tour Route and Highlights Recommended Tour Route Ebony Forest - Deer Park - Ruins Hall - Exhibition Hall Highlights 1. Ebony Forest: The mysterious thousand-year-old Ebony Forest is a great place to take photos. It is recommended to wear dark clothes for better results. 2. Deer Park: A large number of deer antlers were unearthed at the Jinsha Site. The Deer Park adds a natural and ecological atmosphere, and visitors have the opportunity to interact with the deer. 3. Ruins Hall: The hall is semi-circular, covering an area of 7,588 square meters, with a height of 19 meters and a span of 63 meters. This is the excavation site of a large sacrificial site at the Jinsha Site. Visitors can experience the atmosphere of sacrificial activities in the ancient Shu Kingdom 3,000 years ago and observe the archaeological excavation site up close. 4. Exhibition Hall: The hall is divided into several exhibition halls, including "Ancient Home," "Silhouette of the Capital," "Heaven and Earth," "Millennium Treasures," "Interpretation of Jinsha," and other themed exhibitions. Among them, the treasure of the "Millennium Treasures" exhibition hall, the Sun and Immortal Bird Gold Ornament, is a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage. Its exquisite craftsmanship and profound cultural connotation are breathtaking. In addition, there are precious cultural relics such as gold masks and jade cong, showing the brilliant achievements of ancient Shu civilization. 5. Chinese Cultural Heritage Commemorative Sculpture: Located next to the main passage from the south gate of the museum to the exhibition hall, the sculpture is derived from the "Sun and Immortal Bird" gold ornament unearthed at the Jinsha Site and is the cultural symbol of the Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum. 4. Notes • Please consciously abide by public order and take care of the public environment and public facilities. • Keep quiet in the museum, and do not make loud noises or chase and play. • Do not touch exposed exhibits, climb, or lie down. • It is forbidden to bring flammable, explosive, toxic, harmful, and controlled weapons and other dangerous items into the museum. • Visitors who are not properly dressed or drunk are not allowed to enter the museum. • Visitors who are incapable of or have limited capacity for civil conduct must be accompanied by a guardian. • Smoking and eating are prohibited in the museum. 5. Summary Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum is a museum full of historical heritage and cultural charm. Through the tour, visitors can experience the brilliant achievements of ancient Shu civilization up close and appreciate the wisdom and creativity of ancient people. Whether it is a family trip, parent-child activity, or academic research, the Jinsha Site Museum is a great place to visit. Come and travel back 3,000 years to have a cross-time dialogue with the ancient Shu people!
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Posted: Feb 15, 2025
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