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236 Renmin Rd., DaXiGou, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
Perfect place to learn the historical development of Chongqing City and Three Gorges
Situated opposite the Chongqing People Hall, Chongqing Three Gorges Museum is not only the largest monographic museum in China, but also a public undertaking for the preservation, education, scientific research in respect of cultural relics and the natural environment of Chongqing and the Three Gorges area. Occupying the area of 30,000 square meters,the museum was completed and opened to the public on Jun 18 , 2005 with the construction area of 42,500 square meters.It was the first large museum with the title of " China " named by the State Council Office of the People's Republic of China beyond Beijing.It helps you to have a pre-view of entire the Three Gorges with high technology from all aspects. Furthermore, a 360 degree cinema of Three Gorges mainly shows the natural and social sceneries of Three Gorges prior to the construction of the dam project.
Entering the Museum, you could watch four basic presentations:
"The Splendid Three Gorges"-reflecting the history and culture of the Three Gorges
"Far-Ancient Ba Yu"- introducing the origination of the local history
"The Urban Development of Chongqing"-stating the transitional process of Chongqing
"Anti-Japanese Days" - telling the stories occurred in Anti - Japanese period
Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum is the nonprofit cultural education institutions to protect, research and exhibit historical and cultural heritage and human environment of material evidence of Chongqing and Three Gorges Area, is an important cultural infrastructure where carry forward and cultivate the national spirit. Three Gorge Museum and Chongqing Museum merged into one museum. It is located in the west of classical architecture of Chongqing People Great Hallt, between Chongqing People Great Hall and Chongqing Three Gorges is Chongqing People Square, covers an area of 40000 square meters in the middle. These three building form a "trinity" city landmark buildings.
The Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum is a five-story, high-rise building with a total floor area of 42,497 square meters. It includes a basement level and four above-ground floors. The basement houses storage rooms for artifacts, parking, and technical facilities, while the upper floors are dedicated to exhibition halls, lecture theaters, and administrative offices. This thoughtful design ensures a seamless visitor experience, allowing guests to explore the museum’s vast collection in comfort.
1. Wuyang Han Que (Han Dynasty Stone Gate Tower)
Era: Han to Wei Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD)
Chinese name: 乌杨汉阙
Appearance: This massive double stone gate tower features a double-eaved roof and a twin structure, with the main tower standing 5.4 meters tall and the secondary tower 2.6 meters tall, weighing a total of 10 tons. The sandstone surface is intricately carved with scenes of ancient daily life, mythical stories, and various animals.
Significance: Han que were decorative structures placed in pairs in front of temples or tombs, and are among the earliest examples of stone architecture in China, offering crucial insights into ancient architectural techniques and funerary customs.
2. Wushan Man Fossils
Era: Approximately 2 million years ago
Chinese name: 巫山人化石
Appearance: These fossilized remains include a brown jawbone, molar teeth, and upper incisors.
Significance: Discovered at the Longgupo site in Wushan County, these fossils pushed the timeline of human origins in China back by about 300,000 years, providing critical evidence that the Wushan Man, rather than the Yuanmou Man, could be the earliest known ancestor of the Chinese people.
3. Bronze Bird-Shaped Zun
Era: Warring States Period (475-221 BC)
Chinese name: 青铜鸟形尊
Appearance: This exquisite piece is shaped like a bird with a goose-like head, fish-like mouth, eagle-like nose, beast ears, phoenix crown, pigeon body, and duck feet, measuring 28 cm long, 16.8 cm wide, and 29 cm high. It is covered in fine feather patterns and inlaid with turquoise.
Significance: Unearthed from the noble tombs of the Ba people in Xiaotianxi, Fuling, this bronze masterpiece reflects the high level of craftsmanship and aesthetic appreciation of the Ba people, offering insights into their unique culture and metallurgical skills.
Bronze Bird-Shaped Zun
4. Gold Seal with Tortoise Knob
Era: Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD)
Chinese name: 金质印章播
Appearance: This square-shaped, six-sided gold seal, weighing 108.95 grams and with a purity of 96%, features a small tortoise knob on top. It is inscribed with the characters "Pian Jiangjun Yin Zhang" (Seal of the General) and measures roughly one inch per side.
Significance: Only 26 such seals have been discovered nationwide, and this particular piece might have belonged to a deputy general under the famous Three Kingdoms warlord Zhao Zilong, making it a significant artifact for studying military and political history in ancient China.
5. Scroll Painting by Tang Yin
Era: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD)
Chinese name: 唐寅临摹图卷
Appearance: This silk scroll, measuring 31 cm in height and 5.48 meters in length, is richly colored and meticulously detailed.
Significance: Now part of the Palace Museum’s collection, this painting vividly captures the extravagant lifestyle of the late Southern Tang official Han Xizai, providing important insights into Ming Dynasty painting techniques and cultural life.
6. Bronze Three-Ram Zun
Era: Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC)
Chinese name: 青铜三羊尊
Appearance: Standing 42.8 cm tall, this bronze vessel features a flared mouth, slender neck, round shoulders, and a high ring foot, reflecting the influence of the Shang culture.
Significance: Discovered in Dazhang Town along the Daning River, this piece represents one of the earliest and largest known Ba bronze artifacts, shedding light on the early metallurgical skills and cultural practices of the ancient Ba people.
7. Guanyin Statue
Era: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD)
Chinese name: 制观音像
Appearance: This delicate statue stands 19.1 cm tall, depicting the Bodhisattva Guanyin with a serene, full face, gently closed eyes, and gracefully flowing robes. The entire figure is covered in ivory white glaze, giving it a jade-like luster.
Significance: Known for its fine craftsmanship and lifelike expression, this statue reflects the refined ceramic techniques of the Ming Dynasty, making it a rare piece of religious art.
8. Jiang Zhuyun’s Last Letter
Era: August 1949
Chinese name: 江竹筠遗书
Appearance: Written on pale yellow, roughly textured paper, measuring 14.5 cm by 13 cm, with elegant, neat handwriting.
Significance: This letter, penned just three months before her execution, reveals the profound love and unwavering revolutionary spirit of Jiang Zhuyun, making it a poignant symbol of China's revolutionary history.
9. Bronze Tiger Knob Chunyu
Era: Late Warring States Period (475-221 BC)
Chinese name: 青铜虎钮錞于
Appearance: Standing 68 cm tall and weighing 30 kg, this ancient percussion instrument is shaped like a tiger and decorated with intricate patterns.
Significance: Known as the “King of Chunyu,” this artifact provides critical insights into the musical culture of the Ba people, highlighting their artistic achievements and ceremonial practices.
Bronze Tiger Knob Chunyu
10. Jingyun Stele
Era: Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD)
Chinese name: 景云碑
Appearance: Made from fine gray sandstone, this stele stands 1.7 meters tall and nearly 1 meter wide, with clear, well-preserved inscriptions.
Significance: Discovered in the ruins of the ancient county of Yunyang, this stele is an invaluable record of the political, geographic, and social history of the Three Gorges region during the Han Dynasty.
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