Covering a total area of 530 yards, in which 11,000 square meters served as the main tableaus for exhibitions, Sanxingdui Museum had its foundation laid in August 1992 and opened to the public in October 1997. Integrating collection, preservation, academic research and social education all in one, the museum displays showcases of various kinds of precious cultural relics unearthed at Sanxingdui Site.
The cultural relics at Sanxingdui are precious cultural heritage of mankind, which contain rich historical, cultural and scientific value, and bespeak themselves as the most attractive ones amongst the multitude of the spectacular relics in China. Amongst the hoards of prize antiquities, there are a variety of unique, grotesque bronzes, such as the 2.62-meter-tall standing statue, the 1.38-meter-wide bronze mask and the 3.95-meter-high bronze tree, all of which stood out as unparallel treasures.
In addition, the gold ware represented by the gleaming gold scepter and jade ware such as blades with heavy motif, turned out to be undeniable rare jewels that were never seen before.
Name:Chengdu The Sanxingdui Ruins
City:Chengdu
Address:Guanghan County, Sichuan Province
Admission:CNY80
Hours: 08:00 am-05:30 pm
Tel: 0086-838-5651550