Chongqing's largest museum with over 170,000 artifacts. History of the Yangtze River, Three Gorges, and ancient Ba-Yu culture. Exhibitions on Three Gorges Dam construction, traditional regional art, and Chongqing's history as China's wartime capital during WWII. Architecturally, the museum resembles the dam.
Free admission with advance reservation via WeChat mini-program (1-7 days ahead). Visitors under 60 must reserve. Children without ID can register under guardian. Audio guide 20 CNY + 100 CNY deposit.
Metro Line 2 or 10 to Zengjiayan Station (曾家岩站), Exit 3 — museum is right opposite. Also bus 112, 132, 145, 152, 181, 262 to People's Assembly Hall.
Closed Mondays (except holidays). Last entry at 4:30 PM.
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Three Gorges Hall with dam models and flooded cities. Ba-Yu bronze collection. Exhibition on Chongqing as wartime capital 1937-1945. Yangtze River life diorama.
2-3 hours for main halls. 4 floors of exhibitions. Audio guides in Chinese, English, Russian, French, Japanese, Korean. Last entry at 4:30 PM.
Useful tips for visiting China Three Gorges Museum
Must book free ticket in advance via WeChat! May be denied entry without reservation, especially on weekends and holidays.
Opposite the museum is People's Assembly Hall in Temple of Heaven style. Beautiful square for photos. Can enter for 20 CNY.
Audio guide highly recommended — many exhibits unclear without it. Russian available! 20 CNY + 100 CNY deposit.
No cafe inside museum, but lots of food nearby. Burger King near entrance and street food available.
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