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Sanxingdui Travel Guide

An ancient Shu sacrificial pit that astonishes the world once uncovered

Sanxingdui｜An Ancient Shu Sacrificial Pit That Shocked the World: Sanxingdui is located in Guanghan, about 40 kilometers north of Chengdu. In 1986, two sacrificial pits uncovered bronze masks, bronze sacred trees, and golden scepters, with designs completely different from those of the Central Plains. It proves that Chinese civilization did not originate from a single source, but is diverse and unified. This site compiles the best seasons to visit, recommended duration of stay, intercity transportation, and local tips.

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Destination Details

Key facts

Best seasonSuitable all year round, mainly for indoor use

Suggested stay1 day

Affiliated AreaSouthwest · Sichuan

Key highlightsSanxingdui Museum (New Hall) · Sanxingdui Ruins Area · Jinsha Site Museum (Chengdu) · Chengdu Museum

Local cuisineGuanghan silk-wrapped rabbit, Lianshan twice-cooked pork; go back to Chengdu to eat hot pot.

Sanxingdui is located in Guanghan, about 40 kilometers north of Chengdu. In 1986, two sacrificial pits were excavated, revealing bronze masks, bronze trees, and golden scepters, all of which are completely different in form from those of the Central Plains. This proves that Chinese civilization did not have a single origin, but is a diverse unity.

Key Highlights

Sanxingdui Museum (New Hall)

The bronze sacred tree, large standing figures, masks with protruding eyes, and golden masks are all in the new hall, which operates by reservation.

Sanxingdui Ruins Area

The city walls and sacrificial pits remain on site, adjacent to the museum, allowing visitors to see the excavation site.

Jinsha Site Museum (Chengdu)

The sun bird gold ornaments and ivory represent another continuation of the Sanxingdui civilization.

Chengdu Museum

The Chengdu General History Hall traces the historical lineage from ancient Shu to the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Suggested Stay and Itinerary

Recommended stay: 1 day.
Sanxingdui Museum: at least 3 hours; in the afternoon, return to Chengdu to visit Jinsha or Chengdu Museum.
Connecting with other cities with similar themes is more efficient; see the "Extended Itinerary" below for reference.

Best Season

Suitable all year round, mainly indoor.

How to Get There and Intercity Transportation

High-speed train from Chengdu East Station to Guanghan North Station takes about 20 minutes; taxi from the station to the museum is about 15 minutes.

Local Cuisine

Guanghan silk-threaded rabbit, Lianshan twice-cooked pork; return to Chengdu for hotpot.

Local Tips

The new hall is extremely popular, so be sure to make a real-name reservation through official channels in advance; the internal route is long, allow at least 3 hours.