Beijing: Museum
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Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, a monumental symbol of China's rich history, stands at the heart of Beijing as one of the most prestigious museums in the world. This sprawling palace complex, once the imperial seat for Ming and Qing dynasty emperors, spans approximately 180 acres...
National Museum of China
Giant museum of Chinese cultural relics The National Museum of China, located in the heart of Beijing, is a prestigious institution that serves as a cultural repository for Chinese history and art. This monumental museum, which is situated on the eastern side of Tiananmen Square, stands as a testament...
Zhoukoudian
Peking Man Site Zhoukoudian, situated on the outskirts of Beijing, China, is a site of great paleoanthropological significance, renowned for the discovery of the hominid fossils known as 'Peking Man'. This UNESCO World Heritage site is not just an excavation area but also a museum...
Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
Nestled in the heart of Beijing, the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution stands as a monumental tribute to China's military history. This imposing structure, dedicated to showcasing China's martial past, is a beacon for history enthusiasts and patriots...
Beijing Ancient Observatory
Historic site for stargazing The Beijing Ancient Observatory, a pretelescopic observatory in the bustling heart of Beijing, China, is a testament to the country's storied astronomical history and scientific heritage. Established in 1442 during the Ming Dynasty, this historical site is one of the...
Palace Museum
The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, stands as a monumental testament to the grandeur of Chinese imperial history in the heart of Beijing. This sprawling complex, which covers an impressive 180 acres, served as the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming...
Chinese Aviation Museum
Exhibits of 200+ historic aircraft Nestled within the verdant expanse of Changping District, the Chinese Aviation Museum offers a compelling journey through the history of Chinese aviation. Situated in Beijing, this extensive museum, opened in 1989 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the founding of...
Paleozoological Museum of China
The Paleozoological Museum of China, situated in the bustling city of Beijing, is a notable institution dedicated to showcasing the prehistoric life that once roamed the vast lands of what is now China. This museum houses an impressive collection of fossils and relics...
Capital Museum
Modern galleries of ancient artifacts Nestled in the heart of Beijing, the Capital Museum stands as a modern bastion of culture and history in China's sprawling capital. This state-of-the-art institution, characterized by its contemporary architecture and traditional design elements, serves as a gateway...
Prince Kung's Mansion
Historic mansion with gardens and a museum Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Prince Kung's Mansion stands as a majestic testament to the grandeur of imperial China. This historical complex, now serving as a museum, was once the residence of Prince Gong, a prominent figure during the Qing Dynasty.
Beijing Lu Xun Museum
The Beijing Lu Xun Museum is a cultural site dedicated to the memory of Lu Xun, one of China's most prominent and influential writers of the 20th century. Located in the capital city of Beijing, the museum celebrates the life and works of the man often hailed as the...
Wanshou Temple
Wanshou Temple, nestled in the heart of Beijing, China, is a cultural gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the nation's rich Buddhist heritage. This historical temple, whose name translates to "Temple of Longevity," was originally constructed during the Ming Dynasty...
Geological Museum of China
The Geological Museum of China, built in 1916, is a geological museum, boasting 200 thousand specimens. This museum is located in the Xisi area of Beijing and opened on October 1, 1959. It is the earliest geological scientific museum of China. At present, the Geological Museum of China has more than 100,000 geological specimens.
National Art Museum of China
Expansive museum for Chinese artwork The National Art Museum of China is located at 1 Wusi Ave, Dongcheng District, Beijing, People's Republic of China. It is one of the largest art museums in China, and is funded by the Ministry of Culture.
Beijing Museum of Natural History
The Beijing Museum of Natural History is located at 126 Tian Qiao Nan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100050, and is the most popular natural history museum in China.
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall
The Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall is an urban planning museum located at 20 Qianmen E St in the old main railway station building from 1903, beside Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China.
Museum of the Communist Party of China
The Museum of the Chinese Communist Party is located at the intersection of Beichen East Road and Datun North Road, in Chaoyang District of Beijing, China. It is adjacent to the Olympic Green. It is a public institution directly under the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party.
Huguang Guild Hall
The Huguang Guild Hall in Beijing is one of Beijing's most renowned Beijing opera theaters.
China Science and Technology Museum
Sprawling destination for kids and adults The China Science and Technology Museum, established in 1988 in Beijing, China, is "the only comprehensive museum of science and technology at national level in China" according to the official website of the Beijing government.
China Printing Museum
The China Printing Museum is a museum dedicated to printing in Beijing, China. It is situated inside the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication campus at Qingyuanlu Station of subway line 4, in Daxing District, Beijing.
Beijing Planetarium
The Beijing Planetarium is a planetarium in Beijing, China. The planetarium comprises two main buildings, Building A & B. Building A, which was built in 1957, contains the Celestial Theater, an Eastern Exhibition Hall and a Western Exhibition Hall.
Cultural Palace of Nationalities
The Cultural Palace of Nationalities is in Beijing's Xicheng District, on West Chang'an Avenue. Built in September 1959, it is one of the Ten Great Buildings and was registered as the first of 55 museums in the city.
Guo Moruo Residence
The Guo Moruo Residence is the former residence of Guo Moruo in West Qianhai Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China.
Gate of Supreme Harmony
The Gate of Supreme Harmony is the second major gate in the south of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. The gate was originally built during the Ming dynasty, when it was called Fengtianmen. Following the Manchu conquest of China, the gate was given its present Chinese and Manchu names.
China Ethnic Museum
The China Ethnic Museum is a museum in Beijing, China, located just to the west of the Olympic Green. It features displays of the daily life and architecture of China's 56 ethnic groups.
Beijing World Art Museum
The Beijing World Art Museum is a Beijing museum for collecting, exhibiting and researching in foreign arts. The China Millennium Monument is a sundial-like architecture built to commemorate the year 2000.
Beijing Air and Space Museum
The Beijing Air and Space Museum is a museum in Haidian Qu, Beijing, China. The museum is part of the Beihang University, one of China's most prestigious engineering schools. It was founded in 1985 under its original name the Beijing Aviation Museum. The museum has 8,300 square meters of exhibition area.
Tuancheng Fortress
The Tuancheng Fortress or Tuan Cheng Fortress is a historic 18th-century fortress located near the Fragrant Hills in the Haidian District of Beijing, China. Today, the fortress is a national museum and is also known as the Tuancheng Exhibition Hall. The fortress was built in the 14th year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign.
National Zoological Museum of China
The National Zoological Museum of China is located on the campus of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing in the Chaoyang District. It is the largest zoological museum in China. It has three floors of exhibits that surround a central exhibit area that contains a large hanging whale skeleton.
UCCA Center for Contemporary Art
Sleek gallery for contemporary art UCCA Center for Contemporary Art or UCCA is a leading Chinese independent institution of contemporary art. Founded in 2007. Located at the heart of the 798 Art District in, China, it welcomes more than one million visitors a year.
Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling
The Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling is a museum in the Shichahai area of Beijing, China, and once was the last residence of Soong Ching-ling, the wife of Sun Yat-sen and later Vice-President and Honorary President of the People's Republic of China in 1981.
Digital Beijing Building
The Digital Beijing Building is located northwest of the intersection of Beichen West and Anxiang North roads, on Olympic Green, in the Chaoyang District of Beijing, China. It is a 57-metre-tall block-shaped building erected to serve as a data center during the 2008 Summer Olympics.
China National Film Museum
The China National Film Museum is the largest professional film museum in the world. Opened in 2005, CNFM is designed to show the history of Chinese cinema. It is also used to host film technology expos.
Milu Yuan
The Milu Park, or Milu Yuan, is a large public park located in southern Beijing, China named after its captive breeding herd of milu or Père David's Deer.
Beijing 798 Art District
Cutting-edge art galleries and hip cafes 798 Art Zone, or Dashanzi Art District, is a complex of 50-year-old decommissioned military factory buildings boasting a unique architectural style that houses a thriving artistic community in Dashanzi, Chaoyang District of Beijing.
Guozijian
The Beijing Guozijian, located on Guozijian Street in Beijing, China, was China's national university during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and the last Guozijian of China. Most of the Beijing Guozijian's buildings were built during the Ming Dynasty and it remains an important heritage site in China.
China Railway Museum
The China Railway Museum is a Chinese museum preserving locomotives that have operated on the railways of the People's Republic of China. The museum offers a total exhibition space of 16500m² and 8 exhibition tracks.
Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
Museum of the Second Sino-Japanese War The Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression or Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall is a museum and memorial hall in Beijing. It is the most comprehensive museum in China about the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Guanfu Museum
Guanfu Museum is an art museum in Beijing, China. It was founded by Ma Weidu on 30 October 1996, and it was among the first private museums in the People's Republic of China.
Xiadu
The Xiadu or Lower Capital of Yan was one of the capitals of Yan during the Warring States period of ancient China. Xiadu may have been the largest city in the world from 400 to 300 BC, with an estimated peak population over 300,000. The remains of the city are located in Yi County, Baoding, Hebei Province.
Western Zhou Yan State Capital Museum
The Western Zhou Yan State Capital Museum is an archaeological museum in southwestern Beijing Municipality at the site of the capital of the ancient State of Yan during the Western Zhou Dynasty. The site is located in Dongjialin Village, just north of Liulihe Township, in Fangshan District, 43 km south of Beijing's city centre.
Prince Chun Mansion
The Prince Chun Mansion, also known as the Northern Mansion, is a large residence in the siheyuan style with lavish private garden located near the Shichahai neighborhood in central Beijing.
Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum
The Beijing Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum is a museum built over the tombs of Western Han dynasty prince Liu Jian and his wife at Dabaotai in Fengtai District of southwestern Beijing Municipality about 15 km southwest of Beijing's city centre.
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