Museum
Jinsha site
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The Jinsha Site Museum is built directly over an ancient Shu civilization archaeological site, offering a window into a sophisticated Bronze Age culture that flourished over 3,000 years ago. The museum's highlight is the collection of exquisite gold artifacts, including the iconic Sunbird Gold Foil and gold masks, alongside intricate jade, ivory, and bronze items. Visitors can walk through the excavation area and view the relics in a modern, immersive setting. The site provides a fascinating glimpse into the rituals, artistry, and daily life of the ancient Shu people.
Don't miss
- The Sunbird Gold Foil, a masterpiece of ancient goldsmithing
- The gold masks and other ceremonial gold artifacts
- The on-site archaeological excavation area
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Jinsha site
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inChengdu: Panda Base Leshan Buddha Tour(or Half Day Panda Base )4.8★ · 32 travelers5–12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$29 per personSee dates →
Best full dayPrivate Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum5★ · 169 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$169 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleSanxingdui Museum+Chengdu Panda Base or Sichuan Musuem Tour5★ · 10 travelers6–10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$75 per personSee dates →More attractions in Chengdu
