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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.
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