Chengdu Museum

The Chengdu Museum is the best window to learn about the thousands of years of history and culture of Chengdu, the 'Land of Abundance'. As the largest comprehensive museum in Chengdu, it systematically tells the complete story of Chengdu with rich collections and modern exhibitions.

First stop: Levels 2-3 (Ancient Chapters) - The Brilliance of Ancient Shu to Sui and Tang Dynasties
Core Focus: Focusing on the ancient Shu civilization of the pre Qin period.
Must see Treasure of Town Hall:
Stone Rhinoceros: It can be called the "treasure of the town hall". It was unearthed in Tianfu Square and weighs about 8.5 tons. It may be related to Li Bing's water control and is a witness to the history of Chengdu city.
Jingxue Qiren: Han Dynasty lacquerware is the earliest and most complete existing model of human meridians in China, and a rare treasure in medical history.
Tianfu Han Stele (Pei Jun Stele, Li Jun Stele): It records the achievements of the governor of Shu County in the Han Dynasty and is a "stone history book" for studying the local history of Chengdu in the Han Dynasty.
Lacquerware unearthed from the commercial street boat coffin burial site: exquisite and unparalleled, showcasing the superb craftsmanship of ancient Shu Kingdom.
Second stop: 4th floor (Modern Times&Folk Customs) - A Picture of Life in Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties
Highlights of the Modern Era: Through the prosperity of the Tang and Song dynasties with the slogan "Yang Yi Er" and the birth of paper currency "Jiaozi", it showcases the peak of Chengdu's ancient economy.
Folklore highlights (highly recommended): It restores the common life scenes of old Chengdu, such as tea houses, taverns, street fairs, etc., vivid and interesting, very suitable for taking photos and checking in.
Third stop: 5th floor (Modern and Contemporary Edition) - Century of Storm and Change
Highlight: Showcasing the transformation and development from the Xinhai Revolution to the establishment of New China, and then to contemporary Chengdu.
Fourth stop: 6th floor (Shadow Puppetry and Puppet Exhibition) - a world-class collection of folk art
Highlight: Collecting tens of thousands of shadow puppets and puppets from all over the country, with the highest quantity and quality in the world. The exhibition hall is exquisitely designed and full of fun.