They say time heals all wounds and that includes pain from failed relationships. At the Museum of Brokenhearted in China's southwestern city of Chengdu, visitors can get a glimpse of items donated by people across the country, depicting stories of broken hearts or tainted love. CGTN reporter Wei Lynn Tang explores.

An impromptu visit to a museum has turned into a moment that tugs at one's heartstrings.

This woman from China's southwestern city of Chengdu reminisces of good times spent with her ex-boyfriend - a foreigner based overseas. They had gone their separate ways due to distance.

A simple message on the wall: 'I miss you' means so much more to her. And you might not have guessed Lisa Luo's age either.

LISA LUO VISITOR "I am 72 years old, but I think love does not matter how old you are, where in the world or which country you're from. So this subject touched me."

Indeed, having loved and lost is universal. And it transcends age - right here at the Museum of Brokenhearted in Chengdu, which features over 40 exhibits donated by people across China.

Each has a story behind it. Each left to the viewer's interpretation. And each igniting so many deep feelings.

"My ex-girlfriend and I took a couple picture, and we edited it using an app to make it seem like we're 70 years olds. We each kept a photo of it. At that point, we promised to settle down well and be good to one another."

The curator of this museum was inspired by the first breakup museum in Zagreb, Croatia. He says there is a need for such a museum in China, and hopes to portray a larger message behind it.

XU JIE, CURATOR MUSEUM OF BROKENHEARTED, CHENGDU "One of the more popular opinions is: nowadays Chinese people are reluctant to fall in love, they think they don't need love because of reasons such as the big pressure in one's daily life and having so many alternative forms of entertainment. I think the perfect love doesn't exist and while you can't guarantee your choice is 100 percent correct, we should try to love and know how to love, although it's very hard."

Will you delete someone on WeChat after breaking up? This poll asks. It seems most have voted 'yes'.

"People who have experienced breakups will understand the bitter pain behind them. It's not easy to find love between two people, so we need to cherish our loved ones."

People also write down what's on their minds about relationships.

Some positive, some - well, let's just say they haven't quite gotten over their ex-es Like this message here, it says: 'Just get lost.' And this cheeky one: 'I'm afraid you don't deserve me when I lose weight.'

WEI LYNN TANG CHENGDU "Those who have been through break-ups will likely relate to some of the stories being portrayed here. For me, I truly believe 'what's meant to be will find its way'. So, to those who have had their hearts broken, as the old saying goes, time heals. And, for those who have yet to meet their soul mate, here's to hoping you will, one day. And fret not, for what's yours will be yours. WLT, CGTN, Chengdu."