Sichuan Museum
Southwest China's largest comprehensive museum: the Zhang Daqian Dunhuang Copies Gallery holds the country's most complete collection of Zhang Daqian's original Dunhuang copies from 1941–43, the Ba-Shu bronzes and Han dynasty pictorial bricks are systematically displayed, and the Tibetan artifacts and ceramics of successive dynasties each have their own strengths
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00 · Closed Mondays
- Ticket
- Free (reservation required)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Southwest China's largest comprehensive museum: the Zhang Daqian Dunhuang Copies Gallery holds the country's most complete collection of Zhang Daqian's original Dunhuang copies from 1941–43; the Ba-Shu bronzes and Han dynasty pictorial bricks are systematically displayed, and the Tibetan artifacts and ceramics of successive dynasties each have their own strengths. Free (reservation required), closed on Mondays; reachable by Bus 82 or taxi; it sits in the same area as Huanhuaxi Park and Du Fu Thatched Cottage, so they can be combined into a full culture day.
Getting there: Bus 82 / taxi
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