Where Ancient Shu Civilization Illuminates Modern Chengdu
⇲Address:
No.2, Jinsha Site Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
🕐opening Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM); Closed on Mondays
🎫Ticket Information:
¥70 (adults); Discounts available for students and seniors with valid ID
⎋How to Get There:
– By Metro: Exit at Jinsha Museum Station (Line 7).
– By Bus: Routes 5, 7, 32, 79, 82, 83, 84, 96, 100, 111, 163, 305, 311, and 320 stop at Jinsha Site Station.
✌︎Suggested Visit Duration: 2–3 hours
The Sun and Gold Birds
A 12.5cm-wide gold foil, weighing just 20 grams, symbolizes ancient Shu cosmology. Its intricate design—four mythical birds orbiting a sunburst—is China’s official cultural heritage emblem and Chengdu’s city insignia. Displayed in Gallery IV, this masterpiece epitomizes Bronze Age artistry.
Golden Mask of Divine Authority
This 20cm-wide ritual mask, crafted with astonishing precision, reflects the spiritual prowess of the Shu kings. Its sharp, angular features and hollow eyes evoke a bridge between mortals and deities, paralleling artifacts from Sanxingdui.
Ivory Treasures & Jade Mastery
Over one ton of ritual ivory, layered in sacred pits, reveals the site’s role as a Bronze Age ceremonial hub. Complementing these are 2,000+ jade artifacts, including the 22cm-tall Ten-Section Jade Cong—a cosmological symbol etched with ancestral motifs.
Living History in Ruins
Wander the Archaeological Excavation Hall, where in-situ displays of workshops, tombs, and altars transport visitors to a 3,000-year-old capital. Interactive exhibits decode how this metropolis thrived as the political heart of Shu from 1200–600 BCE.
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