Jinsha site

Welcome to the Jinsha Site Museum, a portal into a civilization that remained hidden for three millennia. We stand upon the grounds of the ancient Shu Kingdom, which flourished here on the Chengdu Plains between 1200 and 600 BCE. …

We have arrived at the Relic Hall, arguably the most evocative part of the museum. This massive, glass-enclosed structure spans approximately 7,500 square meters and sits directly atop the main sacrificial area. …

Step into the first exhibition hall, which serves to reconstruct the ecological and environmental context of the Jinsha period. Through a combination of archaeological evidence and modern technology, we can envision a Chengdu…

Having explored the environment, we now focus on the people themselves in Exhibition Hall 2. This section provides a scholarly look at the 'living conditions' of the Jinsha inhabitants. …

Exhibition Hall 3 delves into the spiritual heart of the Shu Kingdom, focusing on 'Jade and Bronze'. Jade held an unparalleled position in ancient Chinese civilization, viewed as a 'communication between humans and the heavens'. …

We have reached the 'essence of Jinsha Site Museum', Exhibition Hall 4, where the most iconic golden artifacts are housed. The centerpiece is undoubtedly the 'Sun and Immortal Bird' gold ornament. …

As we exit the exhibition halls, we conclude our tour in the museum's outdoor spaces: the Ebony Forest and the Deer Park. The 'Ebony Wood' or carbonized wood area is a 'featured scenic spot' consisting of over 60 massive trees…

Our journey through the Jinsha Site Museum has brought us from the raw earth of the sacrificial pits to the refined brilliance of the Sun and Immortal Bird. We have analyzed the Shu Kingdom not just as a collection of artifacts,…