Timeline
17:03
Find a seat in the Chengdu Museum Coffee House with a view toward the west. The morning light is soft and quiet, perfect for settling in before the crowds arrive.
17:18
Walk to the Chengdu Museum entrance. Start your visit on the second floor and work your way up. The morning light filtering through the windows highlights the ancient artifacts and modern displays.
18:18
Head to the nearby 老妈蹄花 for a traditional Sichuan breakfast. The tender pork trotters and rich soup are warm and comforting after the cool morning air. This spot is open 24 hours, so it is always ready for you.
Local tip
The museum is closed on Mondays. Check the route from Tianfu Square Station if you are using public transport. The coffee house is a short walk from the main entrance.
Check before you go
- The museum is closed on Mondays.
- Opening hours vary by season: May to October 09:00-20:30, November to April 09:00-20:00. No entry in the last 30 minutes.
- Foreigners need to register from the opposite side of the entrance to get a ticket.
- 老妈蹄花 is open 24 hours.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chengdu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).