Yunyang County, Chongqing

Yunyang Museum Guide | Three Gorges Relics & Migration History

📸Photography 🏯Old Towns

Altitude

210m

Best Time

🌸 🍂

Ticket

Free

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About This Attraction

This guide is based on available source data. Opening hours, admission policy, and exhibit details should be confirmed directly with Yunyang Museum before travel, as conditions may change.

✨ Why Visit Yunyang Museum

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Lijiaba Ancient Relics

Explore the "Underground Museum" of the Three Gorges, featuring bronze weapons and ritual objects that reveal the mysterious history of the ancient Ba people.

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Three Gorges Migration Hall

Experience the emotional epic of the million migrants who moved for the Three Gorges Dam, showcased through touching personal stories and restored living scenes.

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Pu'an Dinosaur Fossils

Marvel at the spectacular display of Jurassic dinosaur fossils, including a massive fossil wall excavated from Yunyang's Pu'an township.

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Jiuxianba Scene Restoration

Walk through a lifelike recreation of a Han Dynasty town, complete with streets and workshops, bringing the submerged history back to life.

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Salt Capital History

Learn about Yunyang's ancient identity as a major salt production center, a vital part of its economic and cultural heritage.

Location & Nearby

📍 Yunyang County, Chongqing • 🏔️ 210m elevation

Frequently Asked Questions - Yunyang Museum Travel Guide

Where is Yunyang Museum located?

It is located on Wangjiang Avenue, Yunyang County, Chongqing Municipality, facing the Yangtze River.

What are the opening hours? Typically, it is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (entry stops around 4:30 PM). It is usually closed on Mondays (except public holidays). Please check locally for the latest schedule.

Is there an admission fee? The museum is generally open to the public for free, but visitors usually need to present a valid ID (like a passport) to enter.

How much time is needed for a visit? A comprehensive visit usually takes about 2 to 3 hours to fully appreciate the artifacts and the migration history exhibits.

What is the "Three Gorges Migration" exhibit about? It documents the massive relocation of people due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, highlighting their sacrifices, the dismantling of old towns, and the building of new homes.

Why do you include Chinese characters and Pinyin in the descriptions for Yunyang Museum?

We provide the original Chinese names and Pinyin to make your travel smoother. Since English is rarely spoken in remote parts of Western China, you can easily show these Chinese names to local taxi drivers, hotel staff, or police when asking for help, or copy-paste them directly into Chinese navigation apps like Amap (高德地图) or Baidu Maps.