"Alien-like" Museums Tip by anoum

The museum is a 2-hour drive each way. You have to hire a van and you can go there after visiting the pandas in the early morning. If you take a bus, it will be a 1-day trip.

There are a number of halls to visit. Take along water and snacks unless you want to pay for over-priced ones. At least 2 hours' visit.

The exhibits are an eye opener because they aren't like any I have seen. A friend who saw my photos commented the figures and masks look alien-like, something like what is found in the South America. It was also only when there that I realized the Altar of Heaven for worship by past emperors of China actually resemble the pyramids.

Entrance 80 yuan.

Directions: Bus from the New South Gate Bus Station of Chengdu to Sanxingdui or bus from almost every big bus station to Guanghan, and then take bus No. 1 or No. 6 to Sanxingdui.