Geological Museum of China, Beijing

Name: Geological Museum of China
Address: No.15 Xisiyangrou Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
Telephone: +86 10 6655 7858

#52 among attractions in Beijing

Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum

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The Geological Museum of China, built in 1916, is a geological museum, boasting 200 thousand specimens. ()

Local name: 中国地质博物馆 Coordinates: 39°55'19"N, 116°21'54"E

Address

No.15 Xisiyangrou Hutong, Xicheng District西城区 (阜成门)Beijing 100034 China

Contact

+86 10 6655 7858

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Geological Museum of China – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beihai Park, Zhongshan Park, Prince Kung's Mansion, Beijing Lu Xun Museum.

1 miE
Park
Beihai Park, Beijing
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park stands as an oasis of tranquility amidst the bustling cityscape. This ancient imperial garden, with a history that spans over a millennium, is one of the oldest and most well-preserved royal gardens in China.
1.5 miSE
Park
Zhongshan Park, Beijing
39 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Zhongshan Park stands as a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. This verdant sanctuary, located to the west of the Forbidden City, is a testament to China's rich imperial history and its modern commitment to preserving green...
1.2 miNE
Historic mansion with gardens and a museum
Prince Kung's Mansion, Beijing
30 min walk • 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.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Beijing Lu Xun Museum, Beijing
11 min walk • 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...
0.4 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Miaoying Temple, Beijing
12 min walk • The Miaoying Temple, also known as the "White Stupa Temple", is a Chinese Buddhist temple on the north side of Fuchengmennei Street in the Xicheng District of Beijing. There were temples built on the sites since the Liao and Yuan dynasties. The temple's famous white stupa also dates to the Yuan Dynasty.
0.9 miS
Museum
Cultural Palace of Nationalities, Beijing
23 min walk • 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.
0.4 miE
Church
Church of the Saviour, Beijing
12 min walk • The Church of the Saviour, also known as the Xishiku Church or Beitang, is a historic Catholic church in the Xicheng District, Beijing, China.
~610 ftNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Guangji Temple, Beijing
3 min walk • The Guangji Temple is a Buddhist temple located at inner Fuchengmen Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China. It is also the headquarters of the Buddhist Association of China, founded by Master Xuyun, who is the father of modern Buddhism and hailed from Zhenru Temple.
1.2 miN
Church
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Beijing
30 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, more often colloquially referred to as Xizhimen Church, is a Roman Catholic Church located on the southern side at No. 130 of Xizhimen Neidajie in Beijing. It is commonly referred to as Xitang to the locals.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Beijing Concert Hall, Beijing
34 min walk • The Beijing Concert Hall is located on the Beixinhuajie in Xicheng District, near the west Chang'an Avenue, on the south of Liubukou.
1.6 miNE
Park
Shichahai, Beijing
42 min walk • Shichahai is a historic scenic area consisting of three lakes in the north of central Beijing. They are located directly northwest of the Forbidden City and north of the Beihai Lake. Shichahai consists of the following three lakes: Qianhai, Xihai and Houhai. In imperial times it was called the Riverbank.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Geological Museum of China open?

Geological Museum of China is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Geological Museum of China?

Nearby attractions include Guangji Temple, Beijing (3 min walk), Beijing Lu Xun Museum, Beijing (11 min walk), Pagoda of Monk Wansong, Beijing (11 min walk), Miaoying Temple, Beijing (12 min walk).

How to get to Geological Museum of China by public transport?

The nearest stations to Geological Museum of China:

Bus

西四路口西 • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
西四路口南 • Lines: 603, 604, 608 (5 min walk)

Metro

Xisi • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Lingjing Hutong • Lines: 4 (13 min walk)