01City Guide
Famen Cultural Scenic Area
法门文化景区
All Ages
Admission
Peak-season adult ticket is CNY 100 from Mar 1 to Nov 30; low-season adult ticket is CNY 90 from Dec 1 to late Feb. Sightseeing vehicle is separate.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
Park entry is free; Baoji Bronze Ware Museum is free with reservation, while Shigu Pavilion or indoor areas may follow separate gate rules.
Hours
Park area is open year-round; Baoji Bronze Ware Museum and Shigu Pavilion keep separate opening rules.
Transport
No metro. Take city buses to Zhonghua Shigu Garden (中华石鼓园), or use taxi or ride-hailing from Baoji Railway Station or Baoji South Railway Station.
Duration
1-2 hours for the park; 3-5 hours with Baoji Bronze Ware Museum
Best Time
Year-round; dusk and evening are better for walking and lights
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Do not treat it as only the museum's outer square
Zhonghua Shigu Garden is a cultural park in its own right, with Baoji Bronze Ware Museum as its strongest anchor.
Tip:Use it before or after the museum for walking, views, and a more relaxed pace.
2
See the museum first, then Shigu Pavilion
If time is limited, visit Baoji Bronze Ware Museum first, then decide whether to go up Shigu Pavilion.
Tip:The pavilion is more of a city landmark and viewpoint, while the museum carries more historical depth.
3
Dusk is better than midday
Much of the park is open-air, so midday can feel exposed in hot weather.
Tip:Dusk is better for walking, photographing Shigu Pavilion, and waiting for the evening lights.
4
Treat Shigu Pavilion as optional
The park itself is free to walk through, but Shigu Pavilion may have separate entry rules or ticketing.
Tip:Do not make climbing the pavilion the whole point of the visit; the exterior views and park route still work if it is not open.
5
Continue to Xifu Old Street for dinner
If you spend the afternoon around Shigu Garden, head to Xifu Old Street for dinner afterward.
Tip:It feels more natural as an evening food stop than as a standalone daytime attraction.
Highlights
- Shigu Pavilion is one of Baoji's most recognizable city landmarks.
- The park brings together Shigu culture, Zhou-Qin themes, and the bronze museum area.
- Museum plus park makes a complete central Baoji cultural half-day.
- Dusk and evening lighting are better than midday for photos and atmosphere.
- The open park setting helps balance a museum-heavy visit, especially with family or older travelers.
Insider Tips
✦Do not come only for Shigu Pavilion; combine it with the museum.
✦In summer, avoid the hottest part of the day.
✦Free park access does not mean every indoor or tower area is free.
✦If you want an easy visit, walking the park without climbing the pavilion is enough.
✦Dinner works well at Xifu Old Street or nearby restaurants.
More Baoji Attractions
02City Guide
Mount Taibai National Forest Park
太白山国家森林公园
All Ages
Admission
Entrance plus sightseeing bus is CNY 180; cableways such as Tianxia Cableway cost extra.
Typical Visit
One full day
03City Guide
Guanshan Grassland
关山草原
All Ages
Admission
Adult entry is CNY 60; sightseeing bus, horse riding, grass sliding, lodging, and evening activities cost extra.
Typical Visit
One full day; overnight is better
04Historic Walk
Baoji Bronze Ware Museum
宝鸡青铜器博物院
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; real-name reservation is required.
Typical Visit
3-4 hours
05City Guide
Museum of the Mausoleum of the King of Qin of the Tang Dynasty
唐秦王陵博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket is CNY 45; student and child discount tickets are usually available.
Typical Visit
1-1.5 hours
06City Guide
Red River Valley Forest Park
红河谷森林公园
All Ages
Admission
Adult entry is CNY 54; sightseeing vehicles, self-driving parking, and selected activities cost extra.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours