# Jinsha Site Museum (金沙遗址博物馆)

Chengdu, Sichuan Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥70
- **Opening hours:** Closed on Mondays, 9:00–17:00
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Address:** No. 2 Jinsha Site Road, western Chengdu
- **Getting there:** Near Jinsha Site bus stop (金沙遗址站), Jinsha Museum metro station (金沙博物馆站)
- **Good for:** History & Culture

## About Jinsha Site Museum

A Shang and Zhou dynasty site that has yielded the densest concentration of ivory of any site from the same period in the world, as well as the most abundant gold and jade artifacts. Its most famous treasure is the gold foil 'Sun Bird' displayed in the fourth exhibition hall. It has been designated the emblem of China's cultural heritage and the main motif of Chengdu's city image.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 313. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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