Jinsha Site Museum

More than 5,000 relics, including items of gold, jade, bronze and stoneware, as well as a metric ton of intact elephant tusks are on display in the Jinsha Site Museum.

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Located in northwestern urban Chengdu, the Jinsha Site has been hailed as one of the major archaeological discoveries in China in recent years. As a theme-and-park museum, it is for the protection, research and exhibition of relics and findings. The museum covers 38,000 sq. m, primarily housing the relics, exhibitions, and a conservation center. A gold mask and the Sun and Immortal Bird are among gold and jade articles that date back about 3,000 years.

Address: #2 Jinsha Relics Road, Qingyang District

Opening hours: 08:00-18:00
Ticket price: 80 yuan (contact Tourists Reception Center for service in English; additional fees will be charged)
Musical Drama: 20:00 from Tuesday to Saturday.
Website: http://www.jinshasitemuseum.com/en/

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