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Museums Worth Visiting in Beijing

2017-06-17

The National Museum of China

The National Museum of China, also called National Museum, is a comprehensive museum of collection, exhibition, research, archaeology, public education and cultural exchange. With a history of near 100 years and based on its culture, it attributes a lot to establishment and development of Chinese museums in the 20th century and has a great impact on public both at home and abroad.

Opening time: 9:00-17:00 (Ticket Service Close at 15:00; Non-Entry at 16:00, Site-Clearing at 16:30 and Close at 17:00 ). Close on Monday (National Holidays are Involved in)

Location: No. 16, East Chang’an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing(East Side to Tian’anmen Square)

Memorial Museum of Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese War

Memorial Museum of Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese War is the only large-scale museum that reflects Chinese history of Anti-Japanese War (by 2014). It is the First-Class national museum where the Secretariat of Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese War Society and the chairman committee of professional committee of association museum of Chinese museum.

Key Attractions: Displays, Anti-Japanese War Square, Introduction to Collection

Opening: 9:00-16:30 from Tuesday to Sunday (Close on Monday)

Location: No. 101, Inner St. Wanpingcheng, Lugou Bridge, Fengtai District, Beijing

Former Residence of Song Qingling

The Former Residence of Honorary Chairman of People’s Republic of China Song Qingling shows the style of Chinese ancient architecture and also a scenic spot of Chinese modern and contemporary history, which is a 3A level tourist attraction. Song lived and worked here for 18 years, from 1963 to 1981 until she passed away. In October of 1981, central government decided to name it the Former Residence of Honorary Chairman of People’s Republic of China Song Qingling. At the same time, the State Council listed it as one of the Key Cultural Relics Site Under the State Protection.

Opening: 9:00 - 16:00 from November to March (Off Season); 9:00 - 18:00 from April to October (Peak Season)

Location: No. 46, North Houhai, Xicheng District, Beijing

Beijing Military Museum

Beijing Military Museum commonly refers to Military Museum of Chinese People's Revolution, which is the only large-scale and comprehensive military museum in China. It covers an area of more than 80,000 square meters with building area over 60,000 square meters and layout area over 40,000 square meters.

Opening: 8:30 - 17:30 (17:00 in Winter), Close on Monday

Location: No. 9, Fuxing Rd., Haidin District, Beijing

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