Jinsha Site Museum
金沙遗址博物馆
A museum built on the original site of the ancient Shu kingdom. Its highlights include the “Sun Bird” gold foil and a wealth of gold, jade and ivory artifacts, and it shares a common heritage with Sanxingdui.
The Jinsha Site was discovered in 1টি 2001 on Chengdu's western outskirts and was the capital of the ancient Shu kingdom around 3,000 years ago. The Relics Hall preserves the excavated sacrificial area and layered ivory deposits. The Exhibition Hall displays treasures such as the Sun Bird gold foil (the prototype of China's cultural heritage emblem), a gold mask, a jade cong, and a kneeling stone figure. Tickets cost about 70 yuan and require real-name advance booking. Plan for two to three hours. The site is within walking distance of Jinsha Museum Station on Metro Line 7. The grounds are well landscaped, and visiting alongside Sanxingdui helps put the ancient Shu civilization in context.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (opening and closing days subject to official announcements)
Nearby sights
- Du Fu Thatched Cottage
- Tianfu Art Park
- Huanhuaxi Park
- Yongling Museum (Tomb of Wang Jian)
- Sichuan Museum
- Qingyang Palace (Green Ram Temple)
- Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera Show
- Kuanzhai Alley