Three Gorges Museum is located on the west side of People's Square in Chongqing. The museum houses over ten thousands of cultural relics such as Bashu bronze ware and Han Dynasty sculptures, showcasing the development history of this mountain city.
In the exhibition hall of "Magnificent Three Gorges" in the museum, a large number of physical objects from the Three Gorges reservoir area are collected, which truly reproduce the original appearance of the Three Gorges. The funnel-shaped circular dome directly above the museum building resembles a huge drip tray, symbolizing 'the water of the Three Gorges rises from the sky'. The exterior wall is composed of large areas of blue glass and antique sandstone. The blue glass symbolizes water, while the sandstone exterior wall represents mountains.
What to see?
Three Gorges Museum is divided into four levels, mainly consisting of 360 degree panoramic films, four basic exhibitions ("Magnificent Three Gorges", "Ancient Ba Yu", "Chongqing City Road", "Anti Japanese War Years"), and six thematic exhibitions.
The 360 degree surround screen digital movie on the first floor showcases the natural scenery and cultural charm of the Three Gorges before the reservoir was filled with water, and is an eternal commemoration of the Three Gorges' appearance. The exhibition hall of "The Magnificent Three Gorges" collects a large number of physical objects from the Three Gorges Reservoir area, faithfully reproducing the original appearance of the Three Gorges.
The "Ancient Bayu" on the second floor showcases the ancient civilization of Chongqing, tracing the roots of its 3000 year culture, while the "Chongqing City Road" showcases the urban changes of Chongqing over the past century through a large amount of cultural relics.
The "Chongqing Bombing Half Scene Painting Exhibition Hall" on the third floor reproduces the historical events of the Chongqing Bombing through modern technology, sculptures, oil paintings, and other forms.
The Years of the War of Resistance Against Japan showcases the city of Chongqing and the contributions and sacrifices made by its people to the war through numerous detailed materials.
In the exhibition of calligraphy, painting, porcelain, coins, and Han Dynasty sculpture art on the fourth floor, thousands of precious cultural relics of various colors are displayed, including famous "storytelling figurines", "Bayu divine birds", "Wuyang Han Que" and other precious cultural relics.
The Southwest Ethnic Folk Customs Hall showcases the customs and culture of various ethnic groups in the southwestern region.
Travel Tips
Address: No. 236 Renmin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Telephone: 023-63679066,023-63679067
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 ( closed on Monday)
Admission ticket: Free