In Chengdu! The only place where red maples and ginkgo trees frame together for a stunning photo spot
Did you know? The autumn at the Sichuan Museum (Sichuan Provincial Museum) brings fairy tales to life✨
This is probably the only treasure spot in all of Chengdu where red maples and ginkgo trees appear together! Visiting these days, you’ll catch the “full screen of golden” mode—the ginkgo trees by the courtyard walls are already dyed through by the autumn sun, and when the wind blows, golden leaves fall like rain; a few red maples hidden among the gold look like vermilion moles spilled from a paint palette, their fiery red making the ginkgo trees appear even gentler. Just standing under the trees, you get an autumn masterpiece with a built-in filter📸
The key is that the Sichuan Museum is always very low-key. Even at the peak of autumn scenery, it’s never as crowded as popular tourist spots, so you can stroll and take photos at your own pace, with the air filled with the quiet scent of plants~
And there’s more than just scenery here! The “Cat Director” at the museum entrance (a few clingy big orange and tabby cats) is a healing charm. Sit on the stone bench and they’ll come over to rub against your legs, happy to be petted without fuss. The double joy of cat cuddling and autumn viewing is fully guaranteed😻
📌Little Tips:
1. The Sichuan Museum is free! Just make a reservation in advance on the official WeChat account to enter. After enjoying the autumn scenery, you can also visit the Sanxingdui and Shu Embroidery exhibitions for a cultural and scenic double treat;
2. Best photo spots: the ginkgo and red maple area at the main entrance, and the back courtyard corridor (red walls + fallen leaves make for amazing shots);
3. Early winter is the last chance for ginkgo viewing. These two weeks are the peak of their beauty; wait too long and the leaves will all be gone!
Stop squeezing into crowded autumn spots. Come to the Sichuan Museum to capture the romance of red maples and ginkgo trees all in one place. It even saves you the trouble of writing captions for your social media—just post your photos with “Chengdu’s autumn is brought to you by the Sichuan Museum” and you’ll amaze everyone!
Other visitors' reviews of Sichuan Museum
Show More ReviewsArriving just in time for the ginkgo leaves to turn golden, a visit to the Sichuan Provincial Museum offers a unique experience. Besides the permanent exhibitions, they are setting up other temporary displays. A museum visit isn't a once-in-a-lifetime event; frequent visits are the best way to go.