Attractions are everywhere, and Beijing has so many! Today, I want to recommend these five treasure trove museums. Each one is fun and educational, perfect for a solo visit or a day out with the kids. And the best part? They're all free! Let's take a look!

Beijing Grand Canal Museum

Recently, artifacts from Sichuan's Sanxingdui have been on display at the Beijing Grand Canal Museum, and the best part is that it's free and doesn't require a reservation! Right next door is Beijing's most beautiful library—the Beijing Library.

Location: Central Green Forest Park (northwest corner), Binhe Nanlu(Rd), Tongzhou, Beijing

Sanxingdui Exhibition Duration: Until October 10

Admission: Free

Xihuang Temple Museum

Xihuang Temple Museum is the most mysterious museum in Beijing, because it is only open two days a week. If you can get a reservation, it's definitely worth a visit!

Location: No. 11, Huangsi Street, Dewai, Chaoyang, Beijing

Transportation: Take Line 8 of the subway to Anhuaqiao Station

Opening Hours: Every Saturday and Sunday

Admission: Free

China National Post and Postage Stamp Museum

The China National Post and Postage Stamp Museum houses many precious collections, such as the Qing Dynasty's Large Dragon stamps and Coiling Dragon stamps. Seeing them is a real treat!

Location: No. 6, Gongyuan Xijie, Jianguomennei, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Transportation: Take Line 1 or Line 2 of the subway to Jianguomen

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Admission: Free

National Museum of Classic Books

The National Museum of Classic Books is the first of its kind in China, boasting a rich and vast collection that serves as a window into the treasures of Chinese civilization!

Location: Inside the National Library of China, No. 33 Zhongguancun Nanjie(St), Haidian, Beijing

Transportation: Take Line 4 or Line 9 of the subway to National Library of China

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Admission: Free

Beijing Science Center

The Beijing Science Center's special effects theater is now open to the public for free for the first time. Bring your kids to experience immersive movie-watching with a high-tech feel!

Location: No. 9 Beichen Lu(Rd), Xicheng, Beijing

Transportation: Take Line 8 of the subway to Anhuaqiao

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Admission: Free

Translator: NIU Lihua 

Reviewer: JIANG Yuanqin