Chongqing attraction

Three Gorges Museum

重庆中国三峡博物馆

The clearest indoor introduction to Chongqing, the Three Gorges and the region’s modern history.

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Hongya Cave and the Chongqing riverfront at night
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What it is and why visit

The clearest indoor introduction to Chongqing, the Three Gorges and the region’s modern history. Plan roughly 2.5 hours and aim for morning.

Ticket
Free public access
Duration
2.5 hours
Booking
Plan 1 days ahead
Setting
indoor

Opening pattern

09:00–17:00; normally closed Monday except statutory holidays.

General admission is normally free; reservation and special-exhibition rules may apply.

How to get there

Start from Chongqing's recommended base and confirm the current local transit route before departure.

Map position

29.5619, 106.5507

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