The 10 Best History Museums in Sichuan, China

May 19, 2021 Kelli Reichel

Sichuan, formerly romanized as Szechuan or Szechwan, is a province in southwest China occupying most of the Sichuan Basin and the easternmost part of the Tibetan Plateau between the Jinsha River on the west, the Daba Mountains in the north, and the Yungui Plateau to the south. Sichuan's capital city is Chengdu. The population of Sichuan stands at 81 million.
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1. Wuliangye Wine History Museum

No.150 Minjiang West Road, Cuiping District, Yibin 644002 China +86 831 356 5321 http://www.wuliangye.com.cn/pages/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Wuliangye Wine History Museum

2. Jinsha Site Museum

No.2 Jinsha Site Road, Chengxi, Chengdu 610091 China +86 28 8730 3522 [email protected] http://www.jinshasitemuseum.com
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4.5 based on 497 reviews

Jinsha Site Museum

Reviewed By ggm96822 - Honolulu, United States

A wonderful island of calm, with the ebony forest, bamboo grove, waterscape and stone path all unexpected treats in addition to the very well explained archaeology site - some of the best English explanatory signs that I have seen anywhere. (I also liked the "No Striding" signs to keep people from stepping over the handrails. Both the housing and the relic display building are very well designed, the collection is displayed very attractively.

3. Former Residence of Deng Xiaoping

Paifang Village, Xiexing Town, Guang'an District, Guang'an 638003 China +86 826 241 2033
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Former Residence of Deng Xiaoping

4. The Royal Tomb of Wang Jian

No.10 Yongling Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu China +86 28 8778 9003 http://www.cdylbwg.org/
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The Royal Tomb of Wang Jian

5. Chengdu Museum New Building

No.1 Xiaohe Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu China +86 28 6291 5593 http://www.cdmuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Chengdu Museum New Building

Reviewed By TheWanderingFarang

First, unlike someone mentioned earlier, one does NOT need a reservation. (One can speed up entry with a reservation, but not by much) Entry is free, however you do need a ticket, as a foreigner make sure you have your passport. After you get the ticket, get inline for the standard security check common in China. The floor you should start on should be determined by your time and interests, especially if you are with small children. The bottom (basement) floor has very well laid out display of taxidermy spanning the various continents. (Don't for get to look up into the trees or you will miss animals) The next several floors are dedicated to the ancient history of the region. The 4th floor is divide between culture and folk customs display and 20th century to present. 5th is the puppetry exhibits. (Fairly certain I saw Walter's wife on display eg Jeff Dunham) 6th floor has coffee shop and sitting areas over looking Tianfu plaza which is also your stop on the metro, exit C, for the museum. (This metro stop is also one of the areas where one can buy a metro pass known as a "tianfutong " card without needing alipay, or wechat pay. The card is purchased with zero balance and then add an amount to it. One can charge it when it is bought, just tell the attendant the amount one wishes to add. The machines where one buys one trip tickets to recharge it) Make sure to visit the Jinsha site museum if interested in archeology, but have never been to a dig site. Lastly, Chengdu museum is very popular, so expect many people including classes of school children, many there to do assignments.

6. Du Fu Cottage

No.37 Qinghua Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu 610072 China +86 28 8665 4780 http://www.cddfct.com/dufu_for/html/info/show_info_0_w1_0_2_jp.html
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4.0 based on 792 reviews

Du Fu Cottage

Reviewed By shirleyp844

Du Fu Thatched Cottage is a 24-acre park and museum in honour of the Tang dynasty poet Du Fu at the western outskirts of Chengdu, adjacent to the Huanhua Xi. In 1961 the Chinese government established Du Fu Thatched Cottage as a National Heritage site.

7. Wuhou Memorial Temple

No.231 Wuhou Temple Street, Chengdu 610041 China +86 28 8712 0836 http://holdpanda.com/attractions/wuhou-memorial-temple/
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Wuhou Memorial Temple

Reviewed By Ailton007 - Seattle, United States

Great area to spend time in Chengdu. Jinli street is nearby, there's tranquil areas, ponds, birds, teahouses to see and the shrine / temple as the highlight. Lots of history and we spent roughly 2 hours in the park. Should definitely be on your list when in Chengdu!

8. Red Army Long March Memorial

Shita Temple Gaohe Town, Qionglai 625503 China +86 835 722 7890
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Red Army Long March Memorial

9. Libai Memorial Hall

Changming Riverside, Jiangyou 621700 China
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Libai Memorial Hall

10. Salt Industry Museum

No.107 Jiefang Road, Ziliujing District, Zigong 643000 China +86 813 220 2746
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Salt Industry Museum

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