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The Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum, a site-specific museum established on the original Jinsha Ruins, showcases the ancient Shu culture of Sichuan during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The discovery of the Jinsha Ruins has significantly expanded the scope and connotation of ancient Shu culture, offering significant insights into its origins, development, and decline. In particular, it provides compelling evidence for solving the mystery of the Sanxingdui civilization's sudden demise.
The important relics discovered at the Jinsha Ruins include large-scale building foundations, sacrificial areas, general residential sites, large cemeteries, etc., and precious cultural relics such as gold, bronze, jade, stone, ivory, lacquerware, etc. have been unearthed. There are also tens of thousands of pottery fragments, tons of ivory, and thousands of wild boar tusks and deer antlers. It is the site with the richest gold and jade artifacts and the most concentrated ivory unearthed in the world.
Subtropical monsoon humid climate;
Suitable for all seasons
80 yuan/person
Daylight Saving Time: May 1 to October 31: 8:00 to 20:00 (ticket sales stop at 19:00);
Winter time: November 1 to April 30: 8:00 to 18:30 (ticket sales stop at 17:30);
Closed on Mondays (except January, February, July, August and statutory holidays) except for major festivals
The Jinsha Site Museum is an important archaeological site in Chengdu that showcases the remains of the ancient Shu Kingdom, which thrived over 3,000 years ago. It was discovered in 2001, with many of the artifacts uncovered giving scholars valuable insights into the history, culture, and rituals of ancient Sichuan.
The Jinsha Site Museum is located in the western part of Chengdu. You can reach it by taking metro Line 7, getting off at Jinsha Station. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or a bus from the city center.
The museum is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last entry at 4:30 PM. The best time to visit is during weekdays, particularly in the morning, to avoid the crowds.
The entrance fee is typically around ¥60, with discounted tickets for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the venue, and online booking is also available for convenience.
Booking tickets in advance is not mandatory, but it is recommended during peak tourist seasons or weekends. You can book tickets a few days ahead through the official website or through local ticket platforms.
You will need about 2 to 3 hours to explore the museum, including the indoor and outdoor exhibition areas.
Guided tours are available in Mandarin and English, and audio guides in multiple languages can be rented at the entrance.
Start with the outdoor exhibition area to get a sense of the historical context, then proceed to the main museum building to explore the indoor exhibits, such as the gold, jade, and bronze sections. Finish with the interactive archaeological area for an engaging conclusion.
Currently, the museum does not offer night visits or light shows. Special tours may be available during special events or exhibitions, so it’s worth checking in advance.
The museum can get crowded on weekends and public holidays. The least crowded times are during weekday mornings, particularly from Tuesday to Thursday.
The museum offers clean restrooms, a café offering light snacks and beverages, and a gift shop where visitors can buy souvenirs related to the ancient Shu Kingdom and the museum’s exhibits.
Yes, the Jinsha Site Museum is fully accessible, with ramps and elevators available for wheelchair users and families with strollers.
Mobile payments (such as WeChat Pay and Alipay) and credit cards are accepted for both ticket purchases and at the gift shop. It is not necessary to carry cash.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available at nearby restaurants. Halal food options can be found in some of the local eateries around the area.
The museum shop offers a variety of souvenirs including replicas of ancient artifacts, books, and local handicrafts that are related to the Shu Kingdom’s culture.
