Chengdu Museums

A famous city in China, Chengdu is the fifth largest city in terms of population. Chengdu has a lot of museums in and around the city. Chengdu museums are unique and must see for anyone visiting here.

Rubbing shoulder with world renowned dinosaur museums such as American national and Canadian Dinosaur Parks, Dinosaur Museum in Zigong is frequented by people from all corners of the globe. This museum was opened in 1987 with a huge collection of skeletons and other fossilized parts of the ultimate destruction machines that reigned earth more than 160 million years ago. The three parts of this cave shaped museum imparts substantial knowledge about dinosaurs. The first section traces the history of how these creatures evolved. Different species and their food habits are also listed in detail. The second part exhibits skeleton of Tianfuensis and the last one is the burial ground of dinosaurs.

Chinese history is rich with ancient civilization. The Sanxingdui (Three-Star Piles) Museum which is located to the north of Chengdu city showcases a rare collection of artifacts belonging to Shu people. Be it a 142 centimeter long golden staff, a golden veiled head portrait or a massive 180 kilogram bronze figure; the artifacts housed in the museum are all awe inspiring. Besides, the museum also provides sufficient information about the concept of God, life after death and other religious beliefs of the people.

Located in Zigong, the Salt Museum is only one of its kinds. The museum is a chronicle of how salt mining evolved in this city. An impressive collection of salt mining tools are on display that testifies to the engineering genius of the people involved in the salt mining business. The museum provides a rare opportunity. You can try out the actual salt mining equipments yourself. This museum is a must visit for anyone visiting Chengdu.