Sanxingdui sits 40 km north of Chengdu in Guanghan and is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Excavated 1986 onwards, the site has yielded 10,000+ artifacts from a previously-unknown Bronze Age civilization (~1200-1100 BCE) — including the famous large bronze head sculptures with protruding eyes that look uncanny-valley alien. New 2023 hall (馆三号馆) opened for the 2020-2022 fresh excavation finds including the 8-pronged bronze altar. Entry 72 RMB. Allow 4 hours minimum + 1 hour each way travel. From Chengdu Bei Railway Station, high-speed train to Guanghan North (15 min) + taxi (20 min, ¥30). Combine with Jinsha museum on consecutive days for the full Shu civilization narrative.
Address
133 Xi'an Rd, Guanghan, Sichuan
广汉市西安路 133 号
Highlights
- Bronze Mask (青铜面具)The alien-looking icon; 1.4m wide bronze head
- Bronze Sacred Tree3.95m tall; Shu cosmological diagram
- 2023 New HallFresh 2020-2022 dig finds; the 8-pronged altar
For foreign visitors
- English service: english tour
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: required
- Best time: Weekday morning; arrive 9 AM opening
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: need taxi
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What travelers say (5 reviews)
ArchFan·TripAdvisor·5/5
3000-year-old Shu civilization that rewrote Chinese history. The alien-looking bronze masks are otherworldly. New 2023 hall opened with 2020-2022 finds.
2026-04-08
三星堆迷·Xiaohongshu·5/5
广汉三星堆比成都金沙更震撼!青铜面具+1.4米巨型青铜头像。新馆2023开放,建议提前预约。¥72门票。
2026-03-26
BronzeAge·Google Maps·5/5
40 km from Chengdu via high-speed rail. 4+ hours minimum. The 1.4m bronze head with protruding eyes is the must-see. English audio guides good.
2026-04-30
BronzeAgeDocs·YouTube·5/5
One of the 20th century's biggest archaeological discoveries. Pre-Shang Bronze Age culture in southwest China. Mysterious, brilliant.
2026-02-22
Yan H.·Ctrip·5/5
高铁成都北→广汉北15分钟¥18,再打车20分钟¥30。预约+护照入园。建议工作日早上去。
2026-04-15
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