[2025 Chengdu Attraction] Travel Guide for Sichuan Silk Museum (Updated Aug)

Sichuan Silk Museum is located in the Jinximen Silk Road Starting Point Scenic Area in Xindu, with more than 2,200 collections. The museum systematically introduces the history of Sichuan silk from multiple sections, including the origin of silk, craftsmanship, and brocade, integrating knowledge, fun, and leisure. The museum displays a large number of ancient silk looms, including Shu brocade looms and Dingqiao looms. In addition, there is a giant Shu brocade work "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" woven from the original painting of the Northern Song Dynasty's genre painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival," which is known as the "No. 1 Shu Brocade in the World."

There are many museums worth visiting in Chengdu. In addition to the popular Sichuan Museum, I also recommend the Sichuan Silk Museum in Jinmen. This is the first museum in Southwest China with a silk theme. The entire museum has five exhibition halls and more than 2,200 cultural relics, telling the story of the origin, craftsmanship, and brocade of silk, as well as China's long history of silk culture. 🌈Here are some highlights: 🔖In the Origin Hall, you can see Leizu, the life of silkworms, etc. 🔖The Craft Hall explains dyes, silkworm weaving pictures, ancient silk varieties, etc. 🔖The Shu Brocade Hall allows you to appreciate the development of Shu brocade, the Silk Road, Dingqiao loom, and the Dahuafang Shu brocade loom. 🔖The World Hall mainly displays Shu embroidery and the world's first Shu brocade "Along the River During the Qingming Festival." 🔖The last Hope Hall: With modern mulberry silk production, cheongsam, and silk shuttle loom as the entry point, it displays ancient and modern silk culture. ⛰️The most dazzling is the 18.8-meter-long and 0.8-meter-high "Along the River During the Qingming Festival," made with traditional Shu brocade weaving techniques. It is also the longest existing Shu brocade painting, known as the "world's first Shu brocade." It is very spectacular to see on site. 📄Sichuan Silk Museum Tips: Address: No. 17 Shuncheng Street, Sanhe Street, Xindu District, Chengdu 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 to Sanhechang, then walk for ten minutes ⌚️Business hours: Open all day 🎫Tickets: Free, no reservation required

Travel Guide to Jinmen, Chengdu 1. Overview of the scenic area Chengdu Jinmen Scenic Area is located at the starting point of the Southern Silk Road, in Sanhe Ancient Town, Xindu District, Chengdu City. It covers a total area of ​​about 200 acres and has a construction area of ​​70,000 square meters. The scenic area consists of the Republic of China style street area, Sichuan Silk Museum and Southern Silk Road Memorial Park. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, a Sichuan cultural industry demonstration base, one of the first cultural and creative industry parks in Chengdu and a Chengdu science popularization base. It not only has the only characteristic architectural complex in Chengdu's main urban area that "restores the history of old Chengdu", but also has innovatively rebuilt 5 old Chengdu commercial blocks and 17 Chengdu commercial buildings and celebrity mansions from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. It is an excellent place to experience the customs and culture of old Chengdu. 2. Main attractions Street area with a Republican style: strolling on the cobblestone road, with retro buildings and shops on both sides, it feels like traveling back to the prosperous Republic of China era. Here you can taste authentic snacks, buy special handicrafts, and experience the rich cultural atmosphere. Sichuan Silk Museum: The museum displays the rich silk culture and history of Sichuan, including the silk production process, historical evolution, and the important position of silk in Sichuan and even the whole country. For tourists who are interested in silk culture, this is undoubtedly a rare treasure trove of knowledge. Southern Silk Road Memorial Park: The park is shaded by green trees and filled with the fragrance of flowers, making it a great place for a leisurely stroll. At the same time, the park also has sculptures and inscriptions commemorating the Southern Silk Road, allowing visitors to understand the history and significance of this ancient trade route while enjoying the beautiful scenery. 3. Travel Suggestions Time arrangement: It is recommended that tourists arrange half a day to a whole day to visit Jinmen Scenic Area. In the morning, you can visit the Sichuan Silk Museum to learn about silk culture; in the afternoon, you can stroll through the Republican-style streets to experience the style and charm of old Chengdu. Clothing recommendations: Since some areas in the scenic area are outdoor environments, it is recommended that tourists wear comfortable and walking-friendly clothing and shoes. At the same time, add or remove clothes according to seasonal changes to prevent colds. Take photos: There are many distinctive buildings and landscapes in Jinmen Scenic Area, which is a good place to take photos. Visitors can bring cameras or mobile phones to record these beautiful moments. Experience activities: Various cultural activities and experience projects may be held regularly in the scenic area, such as silk making experience, old Chengdu folk performances, etc. Visitors can pay attention to the official information of the scenic spot, learn about and sign up for these activities in advance to enrich their travel experience. 4. Transportation and Catering Transportation: Jinmen Scenic Area has convenient transportation and tourists can take public transportation to get there. For specific routes, please check relevant maps or navigation software based on the departure location. Self-driving tourists can park in the parking lot according to the address and route instructions provided by the scenic spot. Dining: There are multiple dining spots in the scenic area, providing authentic Sichuan cuisine and special snacks. Visitors can taste a variety of delicious food during the tour to satisfy their taste buds. At the same time, there are many restaurants to choose from around the scenic area. To sum up, Chengdu Jinmen Scenic Area is a comprehensive tourist attraction that integrates culture, history, leisure and entertainment. Whether for tourists who like history and culture or tourists who like leisure and vacation, this is a great place worth visiting.