🖼️ Chengdu Museum – The Perfect Cool-Down Cultural Stop in Tianfu Square

If you’re in Chengdu and looking to beat the heat while soaking up local culture, look no further than the Chengdu Museum! Not only is it conveniently located in the heart of the city, it’s free to enter and incredibly well-curated.

Direction: Exit C, Tianfu Square Metro Station

🎟️ How to Enter:
Although online reservations are recommended, foreigners can just show their passport at the admin counter to receive a QR code for entry — super easy!
🕓 Last entry at 4:30 PM. The museum is closed every Monday.

🗺️ Exhibition Highlights by Floor:
Start your journey from the 5th floor downwards to avoid the crowds and follow this layout:
• 🧵 6F: Dining area
• 🪡 5F: Shadow puppetry & traditional performance arts
• 🏘️ 4F: Modern history & folk life
• 🏯 3F: Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming & Qing dynasties
• 🏺 2F: Pre-Qin & the two Han dynasties (refined relics!)
• 🐾 B1: Animal specimen exhibits
📌 Most visitors spend the most time on 2F and 3F — rich historical content here!

💡 Visitor Tips:
• Light bags only, but you’re allowed to bring bottled water
• No lighters or open flame items allowed
• Clean toilets and water coolers available for free refills
• Every level has rest areas and places to sit
• Fully air-conditioned and great for escaping the summer heat

🎯 Perfect For:
Families, history buffs, or anyone needing a calm, cool, and educational break between Chengdu explorations.

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