Tourist Attractions
Chongqing Museums
Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum
As the Three Gorges Project approaches its completion, China Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing was opened to the public in June 2005. The museum faces the Chongqing People's Assembly Hall with the People Square in between, both symbolic architectural features in the city of Chongqing.
Occupying a floor area of 4,200 square meters (1 acre), China Three Gorges Museum exhibits cultural relics, numbering up to 30,000 items which excavated in around Three Gorges region. Adopting modern techniques by integrating sound, light and electricity, the museum enables people to understand the culture and history in a more interactive way.
The five-floor construction contains four major exhibition halls, six special-theme exhibitions and other functional parts. The four major halls exhibit respectively, the background and the spirit of the Three Gorges region, the development of the ancient civilization, the changes and important events Chongqing has experienced in the past 100 years and the contribution people made in the Chinese Nation's Anti -Japanese War.
In addition, a digital circarama recorded the sights of the Three Gorges and the surrounding areas before the construction of the Three Gorges Project began, to exist as a reminder of the past. For those who want to recall the 'good old days', it is the best place to go. In addition, the Disastrous Bomb in the city of Chongqing during the Anti-Japanese War reappears in front of the citizens in the form of sculptures and oil paintings together with the help of modern techniques. The saddened scenes remind us of the mournful history while arousing people's love of peace and life.
Exhibitions relating to six special themes display the valuable relics donated by Li Chuli (a renowned collector and a government cadre), the over 100 paintings and calligraphies created from the South Song Dynasty to the period of the Republic of China, the over 200 pieces of china bearing distinct local characteristics, the evolvement of money and the local customs and craftworks.
Leaving the valued items and articles aside, the building itself forms a striking sight, which deserves appreciating. The building in a whole takes on an arc form of a traditional dam. The sandstone walls represent mountains and the huge blue veil wall represents water, which fully reveal the features of Chongqing - a city with mountains and water. The Chinese name of the museum is stamped in the upper right-hand corner, which is not usually seen in other places.
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Admission Fee: |
CNY 40 (Through Ticket) |
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Bus Routes: |
105,117,122,181,215,262,421,862,868 |
People's Assembly Hall
The People's Assembly Hall in Chongqing is regarded as a symbolic construction. It belongs to pseudo-classic architecture which was chosen as one of 43 classic architectures of China.
Located in the Renmin Lu, the People's Assembly Hall catches the attention of every passerby. Begun in 1951, the construction of the hall required two yeas to complete. Covering a floor area of about 30 thousand square meters (7.4 acres), the building complex is a cluster of attached structures featuring Ming and Qing architecture styles. The main body of the hall resembles the Imperial Vault of Heaven, a main part of the Temple of Heaven, which imparts a sense of solemnity and splendor. The great auditorium inside the hall is 55 meters (about 180.4 ft.) high with a capacity of about 4,200 seats.
At its two wings buildings and towers are symmetrically attached six stages of stairs in the doorway lead to a vast Renmin Square featuring green lawns and huge fountains. As the square is the recreational place of locals, you will see groups of seniors or rehearsing, dancers or youths playing and competing. It is also where some public activities are carried out. The colorful neon lights at night also make the hall and square a visual experience.
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Admission Fee: |
CNY 5 |
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Opening Hours: |
08:10 to 17:50 |
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Recommended Time
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Half an hour |
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Bus Route: |
103,104,105,111,112,122,215 |
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Mini Bus Route: |
181,503 |
General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum
The General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum is located in the Jialingxin Lu of the Yuzhong District in Chongqing Municipality to commemorate General Joseph W. Stilwell who contributed greatly to the liberation of China during the World War II.
Joseph W. Stilwell (1883-1946) was born in Palatka, Florida, USA. He was graduated from West Point in 1904. He participated in WWII and was once Military Attache in the United States Embassy in China. From 1926 to 1929 he commanded the American soldiers quartered at Tianjin City in China. After American involvement in WWII, Stillwell, as a Lieutenant General was dispatched to China. During his mission in China, Stillwell was chef of staff to Chiang Kai-Shek (leader of National People's Party China).
The General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum was opened to the public in 2003 after a renovation. The building had been his residence from 1924 to 1944. Covering an area of about 4,800 square meters (1.2 acres) with comfortable layouts, the museum attracts more American visitors every year. There are bedrooms, offices, and assembly rooms as well as a dining room with the furnishings placed as they were when Stilwell lived here. One hundred more accessories that General Stilwell used such as his telephone and radio, scriptures, and uniforms are exhibited.
More Visitor Attractions in Chongqing:
Jiefangbei, Chongqing Parks, Dazu Rock Carvings, Ciqikou
