China Third Front Construction Museum
攀枝花中国三线建设博物馆
The only national museum in China dedicated to the Third Front construction. It tells the story of hundreds of thousands of builders who created a steel city in the mountains.
The China Third Front Construction Museum is located in the East District. It opened in 2015 and uses artefacts, photographs and scene reconstructions to present the historical background and achievements of the Third Front construction from the 1960s to the 1980s. It focuses on the founding story of the Panzhihua Iron and Steel Base, including the idiom “three stones supporting a pot” and the principle of “production first, life second.” It also covers other Third Front enterprises across the country. Exhibits include old equipment, ration tickets and reconstructed living scenes, making it suitable for educational trips and nostalgic visits. Admission is free but requires a reservation. The museum is closed on Mondays. Allow about 2 hours.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00 (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Puda Sunshine International Wellness Resort
- Panzhihua Development & Construction Memorial Hall
- Panzhihua Park
- Ashuda Flower Park
- Daheishan Forest Park
- Panzhihua Cycad National Nature Reserve
- Hongge Hot Springs
- Ertan National Forest Park